Small Business Stories
Iowans on the pathway to small business ownership connect and learn what is takes to be successful when they share their own stories, and hear the stories of others. The Iowa Center creates networking opportunities for our clients to connect with Iowa’s business and community leaders, and with each other. Sharing their dreams, victories, and struggles builds community connections and support to propel them to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. The Iowa Center invites you to join us in celebrating our client successes!
Small business starts at the kitchen table.
Lola’s, West Des Moines
VIDEO: Story of with Lola’s CEO Taufeek Shah
NEWS: Taufeek Shah recognized as SBA Small Business Champion
Small business wakes up early.
Early Bird, West Des Moines
NEWS: Early Bird expands to second Iowa location
Small business stays up late.
xBk, Des Moines
VIDEO: Story of with xBk founder Tobi Parks
Small business gives back.
Blk & Bold, Des Moines
VIDEO: Story of with Founder Pernell Cezar
NEWS: Blk & Bold makes Inc 5000 list
Small business cares for the community.
Vibrant Home Care, West Des Moines
NEWS: The Business of Caring – Doing More Today
Small business collaborates.
Salon Incognito, Red & Lee Vintage and Skinny’s Barbecue, Muscatine
VIDEO: Story of 2nd Street: Small Businesses in Downtown Muscatine
Small business tells our stories.
Studio Process, West Des Moines
Small business creates jobs and opportunities.
Zamorins Solutions, Des Moines
Small business gives us energy.
Sunshine Cafe and Smoothies, Clive
Small business builds a brand.
Cocoa Creative, Des Moines
Video: Story of Black Owned Business in Iowa with Cocoa Creative Founder Terrence Thames
Small business makes us stronger.
Impact Fitness and Nutrition, Muscatine
VIDEO: Story of Impact Fitness
Small business is full of surprises.
A Glimpse Within, Ankeny
Small business makes space.
Slow Down Coffee Company, Des Moines
VIDEO: Story Of Highland Park with Slow Down founders Drew and Kara Kelso
Small business helps you succeed.
One Above HR, Eastern Iowa
Small business turns a side hustle into a main hustle.
Cocoa Creative, Des Moines
Small business keeps you fed.
+58 Venezuelan Food, Windsor Heights
NEWS: Get to Know the Arepas and Empanadas at the +58 Venezuelan Food Truck
