August 3, 2011 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines Last month, the Des Moines Register ran an article titled "Why is it so hard to start a business in Iowa?" in which the writer, Lynn Hicks, asked several entrepreneurs and community members, "What can state or local officials do to help startups and create an innovative culture?" In the article, four main ideas were discussed. Things like, "create … read more
April 20, 2011 by Guest Contributor
Des Moines (This is a guest post by Leann Jacobson, president of the Technology Association of Iowa.) Iowa entrepreneurs often bump-up against the challenge of finding the funding needed to grow. When it comes to capital, our state often ranks near the bottom of the heap. That is why the Technology Association of Iowa strongly supports legislation (HSB 234) to fund the Iowa Angel Tax Credit Program. This program would help strengthen early stage funding in Iowa’s financing continuum. HSB 234 would leverage up to $10 million per year in new seed capital investments in Iowa-based small … read more
April 14, 2011 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines The Technology Association of Iowa released photos today from last Thursday's 2011 Prometheus Awards, the event which honors the top companies and individuals in technology from across the state in the last year. To see this year's full list of winners, see our post: "Prometheus Awards recognize Iowa’s top tech companies." The following are select photos from TAI's official photographer, to see the full album visit technologyiowa.org. read more
April 5, 2011 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines On this week's PrairieCast Andy Brudtkuhl and I were joined by guests Leann Jacoboson of the Technology Association of Iowa and Dusty Davidson of Silicon Prairie News and Tripleseat. Discussed this week: Prometheus Awards and Pitch & Grow IV happening on Thursday, Big Omaha speakers announced and tickets now on sale, VineMe launches, offering photo 'Timeline for the… read more
April 5, 2011 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines Tune in at 1:30 p.m. CST today for Episode 32 of PrairieCast streaming live from the Webcast One studios. We'll be joined by guests Leann Jacobson of the Technology Association of Iowa and Dusty Davidson of Silicon Prairie News. Discussion topics will include Google Fiber coming to Kansas City, the VineMe launch, Big Omaha 2011 and more. PrairieCast is a live podcast, recorded weekly… read more
April 4, 2011 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. CST for Episode 32 of PrairieCast streaming live from the Webcast One studios. We'll be joined by guests Leann Jacobson of the Technology Association of Iowa and Dusty Davidson of Silicon Prairie News. Discussion topics will include Google Fiber coming to Kansas City, the VineMe launch, Big Omaha 2011 and more. PrairieCast is a live… read more
September 21, 2010 by Danny Schreiber
(Photo by jon smith 'una nos lucror' via Flickr) The goal of Prairie Moves is to keep our readers informed about career moves, press coverage, and product development from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email info@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions… read more
April 26, 2010 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines Executives and thought leaders from a number of leading technology companies are planning to come together on May 5, 2010 in the Des Moines-area to participate in the inaugural Heartland GreenUp, an event being produced by the Technology Association… read more
March 26, 2010 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) recently announced that Bob Weinschenk, CEO of West Des Moines-based SmartyPig, will share a keynote… read more
January 29, 2010 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines A crowd of more than 60 people filled the room last night for the first Des Moines incarnation of the Creative Capital Pitch Session. The event kicked off with a presentation by Steven Smith of Des Moines-based GCommerce. Steven shared his experiences in raising capital throughout his career and advised the contestants on the what makes for a great pitch. Next, the eight... read more