From Launch to Launchpad – EDC Celebrates 20 Years of Accelerating Iowa Businesses
In February of 2003, a vision was formed around improving the success and expansion rate of Iowa-founded, high-impact businesses. The Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) was born out of this challenge delivered to local economic development leadership. The impact of 20 years has been immense both in The Corridor and beyond. Read More.
Spotix Makes Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
North Liberty, IA, April 5, 2022 – EDC Member, Spotix, an e-commerce company with a portfolio of brands that provide premium hearth, patio, and barbeque products, announced it has won Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies with a two-year revenue growth of 97%. “We’re thrilled to be included in this group […]
Millennial Entrepreneurs Contribute to Cedar Rapids Rebirth: EDC Entrepreneur Member, Lion Bridge, Brews New Culture of Entrepreneurialism
By Jayne Armstrong, District Director (Iowa District) U.S. Small Business Administration Great opportunities often arise out of disastrous events. Cedar Rapids’ renaissance following the flood of 2008 spurred many millennials to return home to contribute to its recovery and resurgence. Quinton and Ana McClain’s successful venture, Lion Bridge Brewing, represents the cornerstone of the Czech […]
EDC’s CEO, Curt Nelson, Releases Second Edition of His Book, The Recipe for Business Success
Local entrepreneur and founder of the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Curtis R. Nelson releases an update of his popular book in Audiobook and eBook formats.
EDC Client, Collective Data, Receives High Marks for Client Satisfaction in 2014
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – December 15, 2014 – Collective Data, Inc., a leading provider of fleet and asset management software that is known for helping companies and organizations improve productivity while reducing operating costs, has received another year of high ratings from their annual client satisfaction survey.
2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Winner Teams with EDC Client Anna Sobaski of Breads from Anna® in Kids & Chefs Cook for Success
IOWA CITY, IA – SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 –Developing recipes for nutritious and delicious food runs in the family for Anna Sobaski, Founder and President of Iowa City-based Breads from Anna, and her young cousin Anabel Bradley, a 4th grader at Viola Gibson Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA.
EDC Client, Breads from Anna®, Opens Distribution in the United Kingdom
IOWA CITY, IA – JUNE 5, 2014 –Gluten and allergen-free baking mix brand, Breads from Anna announced that it is now available to consumers in the United Kingdom via website freego.com developed by NC Nutrition.