BCS Stories & News

University of Northern Iowa to host virtual succession planning panel with the Nelson Family of Kemin Industries

Family-owned businesses play a vital role in Midwest communities. The Family Business Center has upcoming programming on preserving these businesses.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Receives $175,159 P2 Grant to enhance brewery pollution prevention programs

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa is excited to announce the receipt of a $175,159 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Pollution Prevention Grant Program.

UNI’s Business & Community Services gathers, leverages data to assist in Iowa storm response

When disaster strikes, Business & Community Services steps up to support Iowa's recovery. After devastating storms in the spring of 2024, our Institute for Decision-Making and Strategic Marketing Services gathered critical data to inform relief efforts, aiding communities in addressing housing, infrastructure and resource needs.

More than 30 years improving air quality for Iowa small businesses

For more than 30 years, the Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program has worked with Iowa small businesses to improve air quality.

UNI’s Advance Iowa to host second annual Employee Ownership Conference

The Employee Ownership Conference will bring together knowledge experts and company storytellers to discuss employee ownership models.

UNI’s Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers welcome director Drew James

Drew James brings over 17 years of experience in professional casting to his new role as director of the Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers.

UNI Family Business Center to host fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference

The UNI Family Business Center will host its fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 6 at Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines.

UNI’s Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers announce retirement of Jerry Thiel

The University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers announce the retirement of Jerry Thiel, effective Aug. 30.

UNI’s Iowa Center for Employee Ownership receives funding from Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation has approved a grant of $315,000 to the UNI Foundation to support the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) program.

UNI finance and entrepreneurship students swim with “Sharks”

UNI business students had the opportunity to engage in a roundtable discussion with renowned entrepreneur and investor Kevin O'Leary of "Shark Tank."