Boehringer Ingelheim Feature

It would have been hard for Dr. Mike Roof to envision where he is today, considering his modest beginnings in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park. More than two decades ago, as a graduate student at Iowa State, Roof was one of the scientists working on a breakthrough salmonella vaccine for pigs…

Proximity to Iowa State a Plus for Park Tenants

From access to interns to opportunities for research, Iowa State University Research Park is an attractive location for forward-thinking businesses Since the dawn of the internet age some three decades ago, it has become increasingly more common for teams from distant...

ISU Startup Factory announces twelve new teams for its sixth cohort

The following article originally appeared on January 23, 2019 via Clay & Milk. By Jake Slobe The ISU Startup Factory has announced its sixth cohort of entrepreneurs entering the Iowa State-based program. Twelve teams joined the program, starting with an evening...

An Iowa Icon Opens Outreach Office in ISU Research Park

Kent’s focus on science-based solutions spurs decision to establish physical presence in Ames Kent Corporation is the epitome of a long-standing, Iowa-based company. Founded as a small, family-owned livestock feed operation in Indianola more than nine decades ago, it...

Aerospace Leader Eyes a Win-Win with New Location

A long-time supporter of Iowa State, Collins Aerospace looks to strengthen offerings for students Collins Aerospace, an international leader in the development and deployment of aviation technology around the world, has long been a close partner of Iowa State...

My Online Camp Feature

When they launched Camp Marketing Services- Today known as MyOnline Camp- back in 2006, co-founders Don Myers, Andy Priestley and Matthew Mann had a modest goal: To remove the administrative headaches of running camps for coaches. While the team had a hunch back then that there was a market for their services, they would have been hard-pressed to imagine where they would be a decade later.

Workiva ranked 19th on 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology

The following article originally appeared on January 17, 2019 via Ames Tribune. By Lexie Troutman, Staff Writer ltroutman@amestrib.com Employees at Workiva had cause for celebration on Thursday, when they found out the company was ranked No. 19 on the 2019 Best...

GVL® Announces New Branding and Website Launch

Updated designs reflect innovation and improve user experience Ames, Iowa (January 16, 2019) – GVL®, a leading provider of technology solutions to veterinarians and animal health professionals, announced today the launch of its newly designed logo, branding elements...

Leah Laboratories receives seed investment from Ag Startup Engine

Illustration by Nathan Wright. The following article originally appeared on January 16, 2019 via Clay & Milk. By Jake Slobe Ag Startup Engine has made an initial seed investment in LEAH Laboratories. LEAH Labs is an animal health startup focused on a breakthrough...

ISU Research Park continues search for new president

The following article was originally posted on January 8, 2019 via Ames Tribune, by Lexie Troutman, staff writer ltroutman@amestrib.com The search for a new president of the Iowa State University Research Park is underway, after former President Steve Carter retired...