News
- Rebranding the Corridor
- New Name Represents/Art/Science/Technology...[ read more ]
- Iowa Startup Fair & Coworking Space Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Cedar Rapids January 31
- Innovators from across Eastern Iowa will gather in downtown Cedar Rapids from 3-6PM on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 to celebrate big ideas, the regional, statewide and national startup movement, and the opening of the region’s first entrepreneur and startup-focused coworking space, Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space....[ read more ]
- Advocate Health Care Selects EDC Client, Geonetric, to Advance Online Initiatives; Launches New Website for Advocate Medical Group
- New web presence provided by EDC client, Geonetric, promotes physician-led medical group by building awareness of expertise, key services and convenient locations....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta, Acquires Idaho Company
- EDC client, Involta, acquires Idaho-based SolutionPro....[ read more ]
- EDC Hires Two Key Staff Members
- Cedar Rapids-based business accelerator adds VP of Marketing and Strategy and Client Services Manager to full-time staff....[ read more ]
- Three EDC Clients Receive Demonstration Fund Awards
- Three EDC clients recieve Demonstration Fund awards from Iowa Economic Development Authority....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Clickstop, Honored with IADG Venture Award
- EDC client, Clickstop, is one of nine winners of the 2011 award recognizing companies that made significant contributions to Iowa’s economy....[ read more ]
- Rutland Regional Medical Center Selects EDC Client, Geonetric, to Develop New Online Presence
- EDC client, Geonetric, to develop a new website for Rutland Regional Medical Center that will build awareness of key services and empower patients to become active participants in their health....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Radiology Protocols, Takes Third Place in John Pappajohn Business Plan Competition
- EDC client, Radiology Protocols, wins third place honor at state-level business plan competition....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Announced that its Customers Received 17 Awards for Industry-Leading Websites, Intranets, Microsites, Mobile Sites, Blogs and Social Media
- This fall, 10 Geonetric clients have been recognized with 17 awards for online excellence, including a best in class. ...[ read more ]
- HCA's Capital Division Selects EDC Client, Geonetric, to Serve as Strategic Content Partner for 15 Facilities
- EDC Client, Geonetric, chosen to provide strategy based on its proven record of managing large-scale content initiatives....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Rives Audio, Receives Funding from State
- Coralville-based Rives Audio receives Technical Assistance money for marketing and product launch of Talon brand speakers....[ read more ]
- Innovation EXPO 2011 Highlights Importance of Entrepreneurs to Iowa Economy
- Day-long event featured several opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to connect and network....[ read more ]
- The Sky Factory Featured on Business on Main Website
- Fairfield-based company featured on Business on Main website....[ read more ]
- Iowa’s Top Innovators Prep For Spotlight at Innovation EXPO 2011
- Entrepreneurs and inventors flock to Coralville to pitch experts, national investors and showcase wares for the community...[ read more ]
- Priority One and EDC Announce Application for New Company, AirCover Integrated Solutions
- EDC and Priority One work together to help new company with application for funds to assist with establishing operations in Cedar Rapids....[ read more ]
- Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank Highlights Economic Recovery Efforts in Iowa at Groundbreaking for New $75.6 million Convention Complex
- Commerce announces additional $2.9 million EDA investment to expand access to capital for area small businesses and entrepreneurs...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Collective Data, Releases Core Update to Fleet Management Software
- EDC client, Collective Data, a leading provider of fleet management software solutions, updates its core technology....[ read more ]
- Three EDC Clients Make 2011 Inc. 5000 List
- Three EDC clients recognized for high growth by Inc. Magazine....[ read more ]
- Iowa Angel Investor Tax Credit Program Signed Into Law
- Program provides $2 million in Angel Tax Credits annually...[ read more ]
- Kiplinger Rates Cedar Rapids as Number Nine 2011 Best Value Cities
- From grains to planes, a diverse economy attracts a high-tech workforce....[ read more ]
- Three EDC Clients Receive Awards from Iowa Economic Development Board
- EDC clients approval for funds from State to commercialize and add jobs...[ read more ]
- EDC July Networking Event at Client, MobileDemand's New Headquarters, Draws Record Number of Attendees
- Over 150 Area entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders gather to celebrate open house of Hiawatha-based MobileDemand...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Launches New Website for Crozer-Keystone Health System
- EDC client, Geonetric, and Crozer-Keystone develop new website that offers engaging design and enhanced functionality....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Launches New Intranet for Asante Health System
- EDC client, Geonetric, develops a custom intranet solution for Asante which offers its employees single sign-on capabilities through Active Directory integration....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Wins “Best Iowa Grown Wine” and 25 Other Awards
- Company Takes Home More Awards than Any Other Iowa Winery...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Clickstop, Adds Six New Employees
- Six new team members bring their talents to online merchant and EDC client, Clickstop, Inc.....[ read more ]
- Mercy Medical Center and EDC Client, Geonetric, Announce Multi-Year Partnership; Collaborate on Development of New Patient Portal Capabilities
- Geonetric to develop patient portal that engages patients, provides disease management capabilities and improves patient-provider communications....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta, plans enterprise data center in Duluth
- EDC client, Involta, announces plans to build and operate an enterprise data center in Duluth, MN....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Ovation Networks Introduces Hospitality’s First Occupancy and Comfort Sensing Energy Management Technology Utilizing Wi-Fi and Carbon Dioxide
- Energy-Saving EcoManaged service Launched at HITEC show...[ read more ]
- Seven EDC Clients Recognized at 2011 Fastest Growing Companies Event
- The Corridor Business Journal expands annual event recognizing Corridor companies for growth....[ read more ]
- EDC Client Announcement: Physical Security and IT Systems Integrator Company Formed out of Fastek International Ltd.
- New Cedar Rapids, Iowa headquartered business provides integrated physical security and information technology solutions to customers nationwide....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Announces Several of its Customers Recognized for Web, Mobile and Content Excellence
- Three national award competitions recognize numerous Geonetric clients for online initiatives, including two gold awards for overall website distinction....[ read more ]
- Corridor Business Journal's Annual Fastest Growing Companies Event Sold Out
- Annual breakfast recognizing Corridor's fastest growing companies experiences continued growth....[ read more ]
- ICAD Group and EDC Co-Hosting First Regional Jelly May 19
- EDC, along with Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, COWRK Iowa City, and Kirkwood Community College join ICAD Group to co-host the first Corridor jelly in Cedar Rapids....[ read more ]
- Obama proclaims National Small Business Week
- President recognizes impact small businesses have on U.S. economy....[ read more ]
- Baptist Memorial Health Care Selects EDC Client Geonetric to Advance Online Initiatives
- EDC client Geonetrice develops new website and mobile site to help premier health system provide a comprehensive brand experience....[ read more ]
- EDC Clients Recognized at Cedar Rapids Area Chamber Annual Gala
- Area entrepreneurs recognized at Chamber of Commerce annual event....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Launches VitalSite 6, Capitalizing on Portal Capabilities and Enhancing User Interface
- Latest release of industry-leading content management system features new administrative interface and more powerful content management capabilities....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, MobileDemand, Expands Staff and Moves to New Facility to Accommodate Growth
- In 2010, MobileDemand, a leading provider of Rugged Tablet PCs, outpaced all its competitors in year-on-year growth by nearly tripling revenue over 2009....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Clickstop, Celebrates New Facility with Their First Million Dollar Revenue Month
- EDC client moves into new facility and celebrates revenue milestone...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Joins Iowa Lean Consortium
- Geonetric aligns with leading Iowa companies to implement Lean culture and drive process improvement....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Infinity Contact, Announces 30 New Positions
- Cedar Rapids-based company has added 50 new full-time positions since February 2011....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta, Recognized at TAI 2011 Prometheus Awards
- Marion-based data center receives high honors at annual technology event....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Cedar Ridge, Wins Gold Medal for Bourbon at 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Iowa’s first bourbon garners international recognition...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Launches New Web Presence for Pella Regional Health Center
- New consumer website strengthens PRHC's brand as a regional critical access hospital while providing patients and community members with improved functionality and easier access to the health center....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, and CPM Partner to Offer Clients New Ways to Expand Relationships with Health Consumers
- Shared client base and mutual vision for personalized healthcare experiences drives collaboration between two industry-leading technology providers. ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric, Launches New Website and Patient Portal for MidMichigan Health
- New website and patient portal offers enhanced functionality for consumers and sets the stage for future integration....[ read more ]
- US Chamber Honors EDC Client Genova Technologies and Cedar Rapids-Based Raining Rose
- The US Chamber of Commerce has presented Genova Technologies Inc. and Raining Rose Inc. of Cedar Rapids with its Blue Ribbon Small Business award....[ read more ]
- Six EDC Clients Named Finalists for 2011 Prometheus Awards
- Area entrepreneurs in the running for Iowa’s annual technology awards...[ read more ]
- EDC Collaborates with Area Tech Group to Launch New Networking Event
- Cedar Rapids-based business accelerator teams up with area technologists for an event on building mobile apps...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric Receives Prestigious Patriot Award
- EDC Client, Geonetric to be recognized for supporting National Guard and Reserve members during awards presentation on February 14, 2011....[ read more ]
- EDC, Corridor Business Alliance and Cedar Rapids Downtown District To Host Networking Event
- Corridor business resources collaborate on ‘Developing an Entrepreneur Eco-System’ event in Cedar Rapids...[ read more ]
- EDC Unveils Updated Logo and Tagline
- Cedar Rapids-based business accelerator updates logo and slogan to reflect support of Iowa-based businesses at all stages...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta Announces Successful Capital Raise
- Capital raise will be used to fund two new enterprise co-location data centers ...[ read more ]
- Gov. Culver Welcomes Hundreds of New Jobs to Iowa
- Three EDC clients were recognized for receiving awards by Governor Chet Culver....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Clickstop Launches New Website for its New Housewares Product Line
- Just three months after purchase, Clickstop creates a new brand identity and retooled web site for its latest acquisition....[ read more ]
- Two EDC Clients Receive 2010 BRAVO Awards
- Two EDC clients, Bimm Ridder Sportswear and Ovation Networks, Inc., take home the 2010 BRAVO Award at the annual Good Morning Cedar Rapids breakfast, hosted by Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce...[ read more ]
- Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) Supporting Sponsor of How I Built It Event
- The EDC supports the Corridor Business Journal’s first How I Built It event—an interactive panel of Corridor entrepreneurs...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Geonetric Clients Receive 13 Awards for Industry-Leading Websites, Mobile Sites and Blogs
- Geonetric 's clients are recognized for website excellence in national competitions....[ read more ]
- EDC President & CEO to be Panelist at TAI Pitch & Grow Contest
- State technology association provides opportunity for entrepreneurs to hone their business pitches...[ read more ]
- Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) Partner to Bring The Recipe for Business Success Seminar to Johnson County
- Cedar Rapids-based business accelerator and Iowa City area economic development group provide strategic planning opportunity for area businesses...[ read more ]
- The Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA) and EDC Annouce Joint Program
- FEDA Annual Meeting to include new program announcement...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Clickstop Purchases Housewares Company
- Clickstop continues to expand its portfolio by adding its fourth new brand this year....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta Breaks Ground on New Facility
- Design is already under way for the new $20 million data center....[ read more ]
- Three EDC Clients Make 2010 Inc. 5000 List
- EDC clients Involta, Clickstop & Geonetric are recognized on the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 list, Inc.'s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery & Distillery Receives Gold Distinction
- Clearheart™ Vodka wins International Gold and “Best of Category” and Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Dark Rum also earns International Gold Designation....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Involta Earns LEED Certification at their Marion Data Center
- The Involta data center achieved LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Ready Wireless Launches Product in Discount Store Chain
- More than 400 Fred's Hometown Discount Stores in 15 states will feature the sale of Ready Wireless' mobile Internet connectivity products. ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client J&J Solutions Among Seven Finalists For John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition
- J&J Solutions, Inc. of Coralville recognized as one of seven finalists in statewide business plan competition....[ read more ]
- EDC’s Curt Nelson and EDC Clients Discuss Iowa’s Culture of Entrepreneurship on Iowa Public Radio
- Iowa Public Radio’s talk program, “The Exchange” brings together EDC’s Curt Nelson, EDC client’s John Slump (J & J Solutions) and Matt Miller (MobileDemand), and Karen Merrick of the Iowa Department of Economic Development to discuss Entrepreneurship in Iowa....[ read more ]
- SIX EDC CLIENTS RECOGNIZED AT 2010 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES EVENT
- Five EDC clients among Corridor’s Fastest Growing Companies and John Slump and Jared Garfield, J&J Solutions recognized as Entrepreneurs of the Year...[ read more ]
- Five EDC Clients Make Fastest Growing Companies List
- Five EDC clients named among Corridor's Fastest Growing Companies...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, MobileDemand Equips NASCAR Red Bull Racing Team with Rugged Tablet PCs to Communicate at the Race in Real-time
- Red Bull Racing Team crew will use MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Rugged Mini Tablet PC to monitor tires, fuel consumption and track timing and scoring to give the team a competitive edge by communicating faster and more efficiently throughout the race weekend....[ read more ]
- Three Entrepreneurial Development Center Clients Recognized at Technology Association of Iowa Prometheus Awards
- CEDAR RAPIDS, IA—APRIL 6, 2010—The Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) is pleased to announce that three of its clients were among the Corridor businesses recognized last night at the fifth-annual Prometheus ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Componica's "Memorize Words for Spanish" Hits Top iPhone App Status
- EDC Client, Componica's vocabulary-building application springs to best selling Spanish language learning app, with unique ability to help users remember words at the precise moment they’ll forget. ...[ read more ]
- EDA Recognizes Importance of New, High-growth Firms
- In a keynote address to a summit hosted by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Northwestern University in Chicago ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, MobileDemand Debuts Rugged Mobile Tablet PC At NRF 2010
- EDC Client, MobileDemand recently debuted its latest rugged mobile tablet PC at the NRF Big Show 2010 in New York....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Collective Data Reports Record Growth Over 2009
- A troubled economy forces organizations to crack down on fleet expenses with better management tools....[ read more ]
- Inside a Start-Up: Cedar Crest Focuses on What it Does Best
- Promotional products industry magazine features EDC client, Cedar Crest and its Cedar Rapids-based writing instrument manufacturing business....[ read more ]
- Iowa City-Based EDC Client, All Star Chocolates, Launches Premium Quality College-Branded Chocolates at Consumer-Friendly Prices
- Brand received well by consumers of area grocery and C-store retailers...[ read more ]
- EDC's Curt Nelson To Present at Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
- EDC's President & CEO Curt Nelson will present at a half-day Entrepreneurship Boot Camp at the University of Iowa....[ read more ]
- EDC Client, MobileDemand Introduces New xTablet T7000
- New MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Small, Light-weight, Rugged Tablet PC with Windows 7 Extends the Power of Enterprise Data to the Point of Decision. Just 2.5 lbs, the xTablet T7000– multi-functioning rugged Tablet PC has the capacity and performance to support all the applications mobile workers need at a price companies can afford....[ read more ]
- Three EDC Clients Present at American Food Venture Forum
- Area entrepreneurs with food-related products and services participate in national event in Des Moines...[ read more ]
- Four EDC Clients Participate in Iowa Venture Conference
- Area entrepreneurs presented at annual conference in Des Moines...[ read more ]
- Entrepreneurial Development Center and Cedar Rapids Chamber to Feature New Jersey Employee-Development Expert at Luncheon
- October luncheon will feature Laura Higgins of Caliper who will discuss developing current employees to maximize business success ...[ read more ]
- Mediacom to Broadcast 2009 EDC Client EXPO Keynote Speech
- Area cable provider to air keynote speech given by globally-recognized entrepreneur and economic developer, Richard Bendis, Innovation America...[ read more ]
- 2009 EDC Client EXPO Keynote Presentation Available Online
- EDC Client EXPO keynote presentation made available on EDC website....[ read more ]
- Cedar Rapids City Council Approves EDC Funding Increase
- Cedar Rapids City Council approves increase in support of local business accelerator....[ read more ]
- Four Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) Business Clients Awarded Over $500,000 in State Funding
- EDC clients J&J Solutions, Tri-Phase Technologies, Terpenoid Therapeutics Inc., and Let’s Order Online, Inc. receive funding to move their businesses forward...[ read more ]
- EDC President & CEO Curt Nelson's Biz Talk Radio Show Interview
- EDC President & CEO Curt Nelson is interviewed by Biz Talk Radio Show's Jim Lobaito....[ read more ]
- EDC CEO, Curt Nelson, Interview to Air on WHO Radio AM Sunday, July 5
- EDC CEO Curt Nelson to be interviewed by Des Moines -based Biz Talk Radio...[ read more ]
- Five Entrepreneurial Development Center Clients Selected as Semifinalists in John Pappajohn Business Plan Competition
- EDC clients selected as semifinalists in state-wide business plan competition...[ read more ]
- Successful Open House Marks EDC Client Geonetric's Ten Year Anniversary
- Business colleagues traveled from as far away as Kansas City, MO and Davenport, IA to help Cedar Rapids-based technology company acknowledge ten years of success....[ read more ]
- EDC seeks support in Johnson County
- CORALVILLE — Maybe it’s a matter of name recognition, or possibly it’s time to stop taking a free ride....[ read more ]
- Entrepreneurial center brings capital campaign to Johnson County
- Corridor Business Journal article covering EDC Iowa City kick-off for Capital Campaign...[ read more ]
- Mason, Downer Support EDC
- U of I President Sally Mason and Board of Regents member Bob Downer host EDC Capital Campaign kick-off in Iowa City. ...[ read more ]
- Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc., Adds Six Members to Board of Directors
- EDC add members to Board of Directors...[ read more ]
- EDC Clients Make Up Six of 15 Fastest Growing Companies in Corridor
- EDC Clients Recognized as Fastest Growing companies...[ read more ]
- Survey Reveals that Americans Want Government Stimulus for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship
- Americans want to see more initiatives that aid small businesses, like the $15 billion package unveiled by President Obama Monday, according to a new poll released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation....[ read more ]
- Tom Aller and John Smith Host Kick-Off for EDC's 5 Year Capital Campaign
- CR Business Accelerator Looks to Raise $5 Million...[ read more ]
- Six Entrepreneurial Development Center Clients Recognized at Technology Association of Iowa Awards
- Six EDC Clients Finalists for Prometheus Awards...[ read more ]
- EDC Clients Nominated in Six Prometheus Award Categories
- Technology Association of Iowa Announces Finalists for 2009 Prometheus Awards ...[ read more ]
- EDC Client, Soyawax Plans New Product as it Rebuilds
- EDC client Soyawax works on G2 while rebuilding from June 2008 floods...[ read more ]
- Cedar Crest Manufacturing Plant to Open in Cedar Rapids
- Priority One and Entrepreneurial Development Center Collaborate to Benefit Locally-Founded Business and Area Economy...[ read more ]
- Iowa Seed Fund LLC Makes Investments in Cedar Rapids Area Businesses
- Community Seed Fund Infuses Capital Into Area Companies to Enable Growth...[ read more ]
- Area Inventor Sells Gift Wrap Dispenser at Local Bed Bath & Beyond
- Suzanne Weston of WrapItFast Continues to take Gift Wrap Product to Next Level...[ read more ]
- CR Small Business Recovery Group Partnering with EDC and Area Chamber
- Area business mentors lend expertise to local small businesses affected by 2008 flooding...[ read more ]
- EDC Clients Win First and Second Place in Iowa Business Plan Competition
- Submittal Exchange and Reference LLC win John Pappajohn competition....[ read more ]
- EDC July Networking Event at Client, MobileDemand, Draws Record Number of Attendees
- Over 150 Area entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders gather to celebrate open house of Hiawatha-based MobileDemand...[ read more ]
