BCS Stories & News

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."

Building Communities, Shaping Futures

Almost 40 years ago, the University of Northern Iowa's Business and Community Services began with a vision to improve Iowa. Today, it has grown into 12 diverse programs offering consulting in economic development, waste reduction, family business, employee ownership, entrepreneurship, market research, and more.

UNI centers kick off summer with Industry 4.0 and Foundry 4.0 workshops for businesses and foundry owners

UNI's Metal Casting Center, Foundry 4.0 Center and the Center for Business Growth & Innovation will provide four virtual, multi-session workshop series.

Big Grove Des Moines achieves platinum Iowa Green Brewery Certification

Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Des Moines has achieved platinum level certification from the Iowa Green Brewery Certification (IGBC) program.

JPEC connection leads to new sim racing business venture

Zach Everman transformed a basement hobby into Grid Lounge, Cedar Falls' sim racing destination, with the support of the University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC). Leveraging JPEC's resources and guidance, Everman navigated the entrepreneurial journey to create a unique space for racing enthusiasts and beyond.