IHCC Regional Entrepreneurship Center

06/02/2026

Iowa entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators, don't miss Senator Ernst's Entrepreneur Expo on June 30 in Ames!
Connect with federal agencies, lenders, contractors, and business resource partners to discover opportunities for growth.
Learn more & register 👉 https://www.ernst.senate.gov/expo

05/30/2026

AI doesn't have to be complicated. Join us June 17 with our very own Kelly Prickett, Director of the REC and learn simple, practical ways to start using AI in your business right away.
✅ Free
✅ Easy to understand
✅ Real examples
Register at https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak

05/28/2026

Celebrating another amazing local business, Salvaged Designs, on being awarded an AMEX Shop Small Grant! 🥳👏 So great to see our local entrepreneurs being recognized and supported!

05/28/2026

Celebrating two amazing local businesses. Congrats Behner Funeral Home & Crematory and At Home Store on the AMEX Shop Small Grants! 🎉👏

🎉 Big news! 🎉

In partnership with American Express®, we are thrilled to announce more than 500 recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

Meet the grant recipients here: https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/more-than-500-small-business-owners-awarded-20-000-amex-shop-small-grants

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed as we remember and honor those who served our country. We're grateful for the opportunity to support the small businesses and entrepreneurs that strengthen our communities.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/22/2026

Curious how AI can actually help your business? Join us for our free, one hour Virtual Coffee Break and explore practical, real world ways to start using AI right away.
From marketing and communication to everday tasks, you'll walk away with ideas you can use.
Register online 👉 https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak or join from a local sponsor site

05/19/2026

⏰ Reminder: Virtual Coffee Break is coming up! Join us Wednesday at 9 AM for Understanding Xero with Annette Harvey, CPA.

If you've been thinking about your accounting systems, this is a great chance to learn your options.

Still time to register 👉 https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Oskaloosa on declaring May 29, 2026 as Entrepreneur Day! 🎉 We love seeing communities celebrate and support their entrepreneurs.
If you’re an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, we encourage you to check out the upcoming Exchange meeting and be part of the conversation! The Exchange for Entrepreneurs meets every Friday morning at Smokey Row (Oskaloosa) at 7:30 AM.

05/14/2026

Join us for Understanding Xero - three easy ways:
1️⃣ Online via Zoom
2️⃣ In person at the REC
3️⃣ With a local sponsor

👉 Pick your option and register or RSVP! Register: https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak