Collins-Williams--Maureen (Class of 1996; Small Business Development Center Staff)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	EntreFest! Announces $10,000 'Dream Big Grow Here' winner Public Relations News Release 2012:223, p.1	3/13/2013	Tom Molhulland of Molhulland Grocery in Malvern, Iowa was the winner of this years Dream Big, Grow Here contest for entrepreneurs. In its second year the Dream Big, Grow Here contest has awarded more than $100,000 to Iowa entrepreneurs.
2	Cedar Valley small business owners and community members can get free advice, information at Small Business Expo of October 4 Public Relations News Release 2012:31, p.1	8/23/2012	Small Business Expo is planned for October 4 at the George Washington Carver Academy School. Admission is free. The Expo is a networking event, providing business information or start-ups.
3	Cedar Valley MYEntreNet EntreBash!- A networking event for small-business owners and community members- to be held Oct. 6 Public Relations News Release 2011:42, p.1	9/14/2011	People interested in starting their own business are invited to attend EntreBash!, a workshop designed to give information and resources to entrepreneurs.
4	Maureen Collins-Williams Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.29	1/1/2011	Maureen Collins-Williams leads the UNI team that created MyEntre.Net: Iowa's Online Community for Small Business.
5	Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event for small businesses to be held November 9 Public Relations News Release 2010:114, p.1	10/26/2010	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up. During the event attendees can speak directly with Info Team advisers.
6	Regional Business Center to host Oct. 7 small-business networking event Cedar Valley EntreBash! Open to anyone interested in small-business ownership Public Relations News Release 2010:82, p.1	10/4/2010	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up. During the event attendees can speak directly with business advisers.
7	Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event for small businesses to be held on June 9 Public Relations News Release 2009:473, p.1	6/2/2010	EntreBash! Is a netweorking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
8	UNI unveils new online resource to improve small-business access to capital in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2009:198, p.1	12/4/2009	The new Iowa Money Map offers small business owners and entrepreneurs access to more than 800 different grants, loans and equity investment programs available in the state of Iowa to support business start up and expansion.
9	UNI to offer entrepreneurship, economic development training in Sheldon on Nov. 19 Public Relations News Release 2009:146, p.1	11/3/2009	Attendees at the seminar, Entrepreneurship Economic Development: Turning Policy into Practice, will learn how to create an entrepreneurship support system to identify, attract and serve locally owned businesses in their communities.
10	UNI to offer entrepreneurship, economic development training in Mount Pleasant on Nov.4 Public Relations News Release 2009:131, p.1	10/26/2009	Attendees will learn how to create an entrepreneurship support system to identify, attract and serve locally owned businesses in their communities, plus gain an understanding of entrepreneurship trends, and the four species of entrepreneurs.
11	UNI's MyEntre.Net system boasts bigger, better site Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.17	9/1/2009	New system will continue to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners.
12	Next MyEntre.Net webinar focuses on finding capital for small businesses Public Relations News Release 2009:5, p.1	8/18/2009	The fifth installment of the MyEntre.Net 2009 Summer Webinar Series begins Aug. 20, with "The Cold Hard Facts on Cold Hard Cash--Accessing Capital during Tough Times," presented by Dennis J. Lindell, Craig Downs, and Maureen Collins-Williams.
13	Small businesses recover from summer of disasters Northern Iowan 105:56, p.1	6/19/2009	One hundred twenty-four area businesses were directly affected by the natural disasters during the past year. Thirty-four per cent have closed or permanently downsized. UNI's Regional Business Center has been helpful to these businesses.
14	Small businesses recovering from summer of disasters Public Relations News Release 2008:572, p.1	6/9/2009	Of businesses contacted, 124 identified themselves as directly affected by the natural disasters and many of these shut down in the days following the disasters. Thirty-four percent reported they have either permanently closed or significantly downsized.
15	MyEntre.Net summer webinar series launched with session for Iowa inventors and innovators Public Relations News Release 2008:556, p.1	6/1/2009	In the past decade, 17, 029 Iowa inventors and innovators have successfully sought and secured a patent for an innovation or invention.The Iowans might be one of hundreds of inventors who seek assistance from the Iowa Small Business Development Center.
16	Down economy drives UNI program to revamp Web site for Iowa small businesses Public Relations News Release 2008:517, p.1	5/5/2009	The Regional Business Center has been putting rural entrepreneurs in touch with experts, small-business resources and their peers since 2001, assisting nearly 3,000 Iowa entrepreneurs in 14 counties. The newly rebuilt community at www.myentre.net is free.
17	Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event to be held Tuesday, Jan 13 Public Relations News Release 2008:291, p.1	1/7/2009	"MyEntreNet is a support system that offers small-business owners the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, obtain technical assistance and learn about available sources of capital and other services we know they need to be successful."
18	Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event to be held Tuesday, Jan. 13 Public Relations News Release 2008:290, p.1	1/7/2009	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up. Attendees can speak directly with Info Team advisers who can provide referrals.
19	First graduate of on-campus UNI Innovation Incubator moving to Cedar Falls Main Street Public Relations News Release 2008:254, p.1	12/3/2008	Far Reach Technologies provides IT consulting services, such as business analysis, systems integration, customer-relationship management, business-process management, and staff augmentation; custom software development; Web and database services.
20	UNI's MyEntreNet receives national award for business assistance Public Relations News Release 2008:219, p.1	11/13/2008	MyEntreNet is an entrepreneurship development system that has created dynamic, sustainable entrepreneurial development in 14 rural counties and one urban region in Iowa. It offers a unique approach to economic development.
21	EntreBash! Networking event planned for northeast Iowa entrepreneurs on Oct. 14 Public Relations News Release 2008:122, p.1	10/6/2008	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
22	EntreBash!networking event and business expo for Cedar Valley entrepreneurs set for Oct. 2 Public Relations News Release 2008:105, p.1	9/26/2008	Attending entrepreneurs will be able to speak directly with a team of business advisers who can provide referrals and information to individuals and organizations for assistance with obtaining financing, increasing sales, and doing business on the Web.
23	EntreBash! Networking event planned for Marion County entrepreneurs on Oct. 7 Public Relations News Release 2008:98, p.1	9/24/2008	EntreBash!, is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
24	EntreBash! Networking event planned for Jasper County entrepreneurs on Sept. 23 Public Relations News Release 2008:64, p.1	9/10/2008	EntreBash is a regional event designed to support the unique needs of Jasper County small-business owners. It is a support sustem that offers small-business owners the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs.
25	EntreBash! Networking event planned for Poweshiek County entrepreneurs on Sept. 16 Public Relations News Release 2008:63, p.1	9/10/2008	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
26	EntreBash! Networking event planned for Decatur County entrepreneurs on Sept. 10 Public Relations News Release 2008:29, p.1	8/27/2008	EntreBash! Is a networking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up. It is a regional event designed to support the unique needs of Decatur County owners.
27	Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! --BBQ, Blue Jeans and Business Cards on June 19 Public Relations News Release 2007:716, p.1	6/9/2008	EntreBash!, is a networking support event system with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
28	EntreBash! Networking event planned for Jasper County entrepreneurs on June 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:703, p.1	5/29/2008	Hosted by UNI, Newton Development Corporation, and Jasper County Economic Development Corporation, EntreBash is a networking event with the opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information for their business or start-up.
29	EntreBash! Networking event planned for O'Brien County entrepreneurs on June 6 Public Relations News Release 2007:687, p.1	5/20/2008	EntreBash!, hosted by the UNI Regional Business Center and the O'Brien County Economic Development Corporation, is a networking event which offers technical assistance and the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs.
30	EntreBash! networking event planned for Cedar Valley small business owners on March 13 Public Relations News Release 2007:473, p.1	3/3/2008	Small business owners from the Cedar Valley are invited to EntreBash! March 13.
31	Iowa communities have until December 19 to apply for UNI's MyEntreNet entrepreneurship system Public Relations News Release 2007:276, p.1	11/8/2007	Rural communities and counties are encouraged to apply to become one of two new MyEntreNet regions for 2008.
32	Eastern Iowa entrepreneurs celebrate success Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	2/21/2007	The week of February 24 has been designated National Entrepreneurship week.
33	Regional Business Center-SBDC Open House Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/5/2006	The Regional Business Center-SBDC Open House will be Tuesday, December 12.
34	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/4/2006	The Regional Business Center-SBDC Holiday Open House will be Tuesday, December 12.
35	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/9/2006	The Conference on Commercializing Creative Endeavors will take place Friday, October 13.
36	UNI RBC launches MyEntreNet Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.23	1/1/2006	Regional Business Center introduces rural business development program; photo.
37	UNI Regional Business Center launches new rural business-accelerator program, Grow Iowa Values Fund success story Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	9/30/2005	Regional Business Center launches MyEntreNet, new program to help rural entrepreneurs in starting or expanding businesses.
38	UNI Regional Business Center to host Des Moines news conference, Friday, Sept. 30, Announcement of new rural entrepreneurship program Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	9/27/2005	News conference held to announce the launch of community-directed, rural business-accelerator initiative, list of speakers and those available for interviews provided.
39	UNI Regional Business Center to aid rural businesses Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.21	7/1/2002	Will launch rural business accelerator program.
40	UNI Regional Business Center to aid rural businesses Public Relations News Release 2001:436, p.1	4/11/2002	The Regional Business Center will sponsor a Rural Business Accelerator program in the fall.
41	UNI to host grand opening for Regional Business Center Public Relations News Release 2000:435, p.1	5/29/2001	The grand opening will be held June 7, 2001.
42	New SBDC director is Collins-Williams Scudder--Jeffrey (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 96:49, p.2	4/7/2000	Maureen Collins-Williams is promoted to director of Small Business Development Center.
43	Collins-Williams named director of SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Campus News Network 10:16, p.1	4/3/2000	Maureen Collins-Williams has been promoted to director of the UNI Small Business Development Center; photo.
44	Collins-Williams named director of UNI Small Business Development Center Public Relations News Release 1999:339, p.1	4/3/2000	Maureen Collins-Williams has been promoted to director of UNI's Small Business Development Center.
45	Self-employment exciting option for students, recent grads Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000) Northern Iowan 95:43, p.4	3/9/1999	Small Business Development Center has helped several students and graduates start their own businesses.

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