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BrokerTech Ventures announces new insurance wholesaler partner

BrokerTech Ventures, a broker-led platform and accelerator program, announced Thursday the addition of its newest industry-leading insurance wholesaler partner Jencap Group. “We could not be more pleased to announce the addition of Jencap to our …

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Safeguarding startup banking

Leaders in Iowa’s entrepreneurial community say the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March were isolated incidents, but they are likely to affect how Iowa startups and investors approach and evaluate …

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Registration open for Ivy Sales Innovation Summit

Registration is now open for the second annual Ivy Sales Innovation Summit, which will be held on May 17 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center. The one-day conference is designed for leaders seeking best …

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DMACC offering new software development training program

Connections between Des Moines Area Community College, Google and a California congressman have helped the two-year college make a new software development training program available to students.

Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th congressional …

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Here’s some of the new technology going into office buildings

Alex Lange, vice president of strategy and innovation for the National Association of Realtors, this month gave a presentation to CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Iowa about how advancements in technology are revolutionizing the commercial …

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Google announces first Iowa digital coach to serve Iowa entrepreneurs

Google and Main Street America have announced that Lindsey Newland will serve Iowa small businesses as Google’s first Grow with Google digital coach in the state. Digital coaches are local marketing experts and entrepreneurs who …

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Tippie College of Business launches virtual space for education, research

A photo of the University of Iowa’s Pappajohn Business Building in virtual reality. Photo courtesy of the Tippie College of Business

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business announced it has expanded its presence …

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Clay & Milk announces ‘indefinite hiatus’

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Clay & Milk, a digital publication covering Iowa’s technology and entrepreneurial communities, announced Friday it is on an “indefinite hiatus.”

“I’m proud of what we’ve done, and while I know the …

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Count the Kicks program now available on desktop computers

A screenshot from the Count the Kicks web platform tool.

The Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program has launched a new web-based tool to make kick-counting more accessible.

The new platform allows expectant parents to …

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New AR technology used in DMACC class helping fill talent pipeline for utility workers

Fourteen students will graduate this spring from the first digital line mechanic training program at Des Moines Area Community College, designed to help build a talent pipeline for utility companies.

The program, implemented in DMACC’s …