
America’s SBDC Iowa’s State Director, Lisa Shimkat, elected Chair of the Board of the National Association
America’s SBDC proudly unveils its newly elected board members and officers for the upcoming year. Every year, a select group of nominees is chosen during the National America’s Small Business Development...

Spalding Appointed to Lead Economic Development Unit
President Wendy Wintersteen has permanently appointed David Spalding to vice president for economic development and industry relations (EDIR), effective Sept. 1 and pending approval by the state Board of Regents.

New Director Named for the Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its director, effective June 16. With a distinguished background in manufacturing and engineering, O’Donnell brings a wealth of knowledge and exemplary leadership experience to this position.

Iowa State Athletics Unveils New Tennis Facility Plans
Fueled by the momentum generated from three-consecutive NCAA Women’s Tennis Tournament appearances, including a run to the 2023 Elite Eight, Iowa State Athletics has unveiled plans for an indoor and outdoor tennis …

Shimkat Honored as Des Moines Business Record Women of Influence Award
Iowa State Economic Development is pleased to announce that Lisa Shimkat, State Director of America’s SBDC, Iowa has been named a 2023 Woman of Influence by the Des Moines Business Record. This award celebrates the hard work of Central Iowa women who have gone above...

Grants support ISU innovations with commercial potential
The Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations is accepting applications through May 22 for FY 2024 Innovation Acceleration Fund grants.

Alison Doyle Promoted to Iowa State University Research Park Associate Director
Iowa State University Research Park is proud to announce the promotion of Alison Doyle to Associate Director. In her new position, Doyle will work closely
with President Rick Sanders to continue to grow Iowa State University Research Park as an innovation community and incubator for new and expanding businesses.

Iowa State University Research Park announces new Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab
The Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab will provide more than 85,000 square feet for ISU’s College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Digital Ag Innovation team as well as agriculture-based business tenants to access technology, research, development and each other for innovation opportunities primarily focused on digital and precision agriculture.

Dean David Spalding Testifies to House Subcommittee on Research and Technology
From: Business Record David Spalding, the Raisbeck endowed dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business and interim vice president of economic development and industry relations at Iowa State University, testified Wednesday, December 14, 2022 before the U.S....
GCEC Announces 2022 NASDAQ Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Press Release: ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship GCEC Announces 2022 Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship receives highest honor presented during GCEC conference. AMES, Iowa (November 4,...
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