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1 Iowa Business Grant Program entry deadline extended
Public Relations News Release 2014:164, p.1
1/30/2015 The Dream Big Grow Here grant program deadline has been extended until February 13. This program provides an opportunity for current Iowa businesses or startups to earn up to $15,000 in grants.
2 Statewide business grant contest now accepting entries
Public Relations News Release 2014:116, p.1
1/12/2015 The Dream Big Grow Here grant contest is back. This contest provides businesses a chance to win up to $15,000.
3 UNI's Regional Business Center receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
Public Relations News Release 2014:96, p.1
10/27/2014 UNI's Regional Business Center received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2014 project in the category of entrepreneurship for communities with populations of more than 500,000 people.
4 UNI's MyEntre.Net and Iowa Department of Revenue to offer free webinar
Public Relations News Release 2014:58, p.1
9/24/2014 UNI's MyEntre.Net and the Iowa Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on September 30. This online course will provide information about tax law changes enacted during the 2014 legislative session.
5 Surprising insights from UNI State of Iowa Small Business Report
Public Relations News Release 2014:24, p.1
8/27/2014 UNI's Regional Business Center announces the publication of the 2014 Iowa Small Business Report (ISBR). The report is based on data collected from Iowa small business owners associated with business activity of 2013.
6 Klinghorn means business at UNI
Cosgrove--Thaddeus Riley (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 110:51, p.2
4/17/2014 Paul Klinghorn is the new director of the Regional Business Center and Entrepreneur Outreach. Klinghorn worked at a small accounting firm and then ran an information technology business after getting his MBA.
7 'Dream Big Grow Here' receives MAEDC economic development award
Public Relations News Release 2012:155, p.1
12/7/2012 UNI's Dream Big Grow Here program received $5000 in the Mid-America Economic Development Council's contest. The award is given to deserving small businesses to help them grow.
8 {made} wins southeastern region of MyEntre.Net's 'Dream Big Grow Here' contest
Public Relations News Release 2012:89, p.1
10/4/2012 Online shop, {made} won $5,000 in Southeast Iowa Dream Big Grow Here contest. Contest awards grants to small businesses of entrepreneurs to grow businesses in Iowa.
9 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.
10 Organic producer in henry County wins final $10,00 grant in MyEntre.Net's 'Dream Big Grow Here' contest
Public Relations News Release 2011:218, p.1
3/15/2012 Local Iowan Morgan Hoenig owner of Mogo Organic received $10,00 for winning MyEntre.Net's "Dream Big Grow Here."
11 Registration is now open for EntreFest! Which will bring together business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and experts March 8-9
Public Relations News Release 2011:233, p.1
1/17/2012 EntreFest will be held in Ames over two days and be a useful resource for small business owners.
12 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBoots Training
Public Relations News Release 2010:367, p.1
6/2/2011 The three-day hands on workshop QuickBoots will be offered by the UNI Regional Business Center to help participants with accounting.
13 Webinar and seminar prep Iowa food entrepreneurs for the marketplace.
Public Relations News Release 2010:214, p.1
2/10/2011 Two entrepreneurial-inspiring events, are scheduled for the coming weeks to provide guidance and advice on how to move a recipe to the marketplace.
14 Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event postponed
Public Relations News Release 2010:126, p.1
11/2/2010 The networking event previously scheduled for November 9 has been postponed to a later date. More information on upcoming events will be available when scheduling has been finalized.
15 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.
16 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.
17 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Training
Public Relations News Release 2010:37, p.1
9/7/2010 The workshop will help QuickBooks users better manage data such as customers, vendors, and employees. QuickBooks can also help a business manage bill-paying and conduct online banking, along with other management functions.
18 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.
19 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training
Public Relations News Release 2009:372, p.1
4/2/2010 "QuickBooks Pro for Beginner Users" is a three-session class ideal for those who are just getting started with the software. The course will focus primarily on basics of QuickBooks Pro including setting preferences, and establishing charts of accounts.
20 UNI to offer small business financing workshop
Public Relations News Release 2009:366, p.1
4/1/2010 This workshop will focus on what an emerging entrereneur needs in order to acquire capital for starting a small business. Representatives from local lending institutions will provide an overview of new and existing financial assistance programs.
21 Dubuque selected as site for 2011 EntreFest! Small business conference
Public Relations News Release 2009:363, p.1
3/31/2010 The fourth annual EntreFest! Conference will be held at the newly renovated Hotel Julien in Downtown Dubuque. The conference is dedicated to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who will join together from across the state for two days.
22 New partnership enhances service for MyEntreNet users
Public Relations News Release 2009:342, p.1
3/22/2010 Far Reach Technologies has been selected as a key technology provider to enhance and support the Regional Business Center's MyEntre.net Web site. They provide custom software development, Web site design and development and IT consulting services.
23 EntreFest! Brings together business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and experts Feb. 25 - 26
Public Relations News Release 2009:262, p.1
2/8/2010 The third EntreFest! Conference will be taking place in West Des Moines, Feb. 25 - 26. According to Amy Kuhlers, program manager for MyEntre.Net Iowa, this year's conference builds on the successes of Iowa's two previous Entre-Fests!
24 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.
25 UNI Regional Business Center to offer TSB and 8(a) programs information
Public Relations News Release 2009:160, p.1
11/6/2009 The Business Center will host a networking meeting to discuss training and funding opportunities for businesses owned by female, minority or disabled entrepreneurs on November 12.
26 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training
Public Relations News Release 2009:148, p.1
11/3/2009 "QuickBooks Pro for Beginner Users" is a three-session class for those who are just getting started with the software. The course will focus primarily on the basics including setting preferences, establishing charts of accounts, and more.
27 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.
28 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.
29 Regional EntreBash! Networking event planned for Davis County entrepreneurs Oct. 21
Public Relations News Release 2009:106, p.1
10/7/2009 EntreBash! is an event for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to access customized technical assistance and capital and to network with others in the business community. Attendees can speak directly with specially trained consultants.
30 Regional EntreBash! Networking event planned for central Iowa entrepreneurs Sept. 8
Public Relations News Release 2009:22, p.1
8/28/2009 EntreBash! Is a semi-annual event for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to access customized technical assistance and capital and to network with the regional business community.
31 Next MyEntre.Net webinar focuses on market segmentation
Public Relations News Release 2009:16, p.1
8/27/2009 Marketing to diverse audiences--including gender, race, age, life stage, sexuality and special interests -- is the new norm.Small-business owners can tailor their products and services and their messages to reflect customers' unique needs.
32 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.
33 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training
Public Relations News Release 2009:2, p.1
8/11/2009 A three-session class, it will focus primarily on the basics of QuickBooks Pro including setting preferences, establishing charts of accounts, entering invoices and bills and creating basic financial statements; classes will be taught by Judy Schindel.
34 Next MyEntre.Net webinar focuses on small business branding
Public Relations News Release 2008:615, p.1
7/29/2009 The fourth installment of the MyEntre.Net Summer Webinar Series begins with "Breakthrough Branding and your Bottom Line!" presented by Michael Wagner, president of White Rabbit Group.
35 UNI to 'paint Des Moines purple'
Public Relations News Release 2008:600, p.1
7/9/2009 The event will include networking, discussions, a student and alumni panel and presentations. Attendees will hear about leadership, partnerships, skill building initiatives and other topics throughout the day.
36 July 9 MyEntre.Net webinar to provide social media advice to small business owners
Public Relations News Release 2008:595, p.1
7/1/2009 The second installment of the webinar series begins at www.myentre.net with "From Twitter Dumb to Twitter Dee--The Basics on Social Media Marketing," presented by Nathan T. Wright.
37 Local Taxpayer Assistance Office located at the UNI Regional Business Center
Public Relations News Release 2008:596, p.1
7/1/2009 Free assistance will be provided for those who need tax permits, applications for appropriate tax permits, and help with the filing of business tax returns. The office is for assistance only and not involved in tax collection.
38 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.
39 MyEntre.Net Summer Webinar Series announced; Iowa entrepreneuers, small business owners and aspiring business owners can join in the free session
Public Relations News Release 2008:581, p.1
6/18/2009 Join the MyEntre.Net community at noon every other Thursday from June 25 - Sept. 3 for interactive webinars designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their businesses and reduce their risks. Webinar Series lineup listed.
40 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.
41 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.
42 UNI's MyEntreNet announces its May 18-31 lineup of free, biweekly webinars
Public Relations News Release 2008:537, p.1
5/14/2009 The webinars are free, interactive online presentations on such topics as marketing, cash flow, human resources, loans, grants, and finance. MyEntreNet has been putting rural entrepreneurs in touch with experts, and small-business resources.
43 UNI Regional Business Center of offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:528, p.1
5/12/2009 The Regional Business Center-Small Business Development Center will offer QuickBooks Pro software training at the RBC office, in downtown Waterloo. The classes will be taught by Judy Schindel.
44 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:527, p.1
5/12/2009 Training will move at a pace comfortable for those new to the software. Participants will benefit from hands-on training and small class size. The classes will be taught by Judy Schindel.
45 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:529, p.1
5/12/2009 QuickBooks for Beginner Users will focus primarily on the basics of QuickBooks Pro including setting preferences, establishing charts of accounts, entering invoices and bills, and creating basic financial statements.
46 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:524, p.1
5/12/2009 This course will focus primarily on the basics of QuickBooks Pro including setting preferences, establishing charts of accounts, entering invoices and bills, and creating basic financial statements.
47 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:525, p.1
5/12/2009 Help streamline your business and get a firm handle on your finances by learning QuickBooks. The class will be held at the RBC office in downtown Waterloo.
48 UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training course
Public Relations News Release 2008:526, p.1
5/12/2009 QuickBooks Pro for Beginner Users is a three-session class intended for those just getting started with the software. Class will be taught by Judy Schindel.
49 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.
50 EntreFest! Brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, experts and services March 5 - 6
Public Relations News Release 2008:337, p.1
2/4/2009 Small businesses create new jobs, and they employ more than half of Iowa's private labor force. Inspiring those business owners to grow and develop their business, and providing the tools to do so, is the impetus behind the second annual EntreFest!

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