AMES, IA— The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its director, effective June 16. With a distinguished background in manufacturing and engineering, O’Donnell brings a wealth of knowledge and exemplary leadership experience to this position. O’Donnell’s professional journey encompasses over two decades in … Continue reading New Director Named for the Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University
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Are You an Innovator? Don’t Miss the SBIR/STTR Road Show
Are You an Innovator? Don’t Miss the SBIR/STTR Road Show By Anne McMahon, Statewide SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator America’s Seed Fund, $4B, is the largest source of early-stage, non-dilutive funding in the United States. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive and encourage small businesses to explore … Continue reading Are You an Innovator? Don’t Miss the SBIR/STTR Road Show
Did You Know? The HUBZone Map is Updating in July!
With the July HUBZone map release update, we wanted to take the opportunity to revisit what it takes to be a HUBZone business and share the benefits. If you meet the requirements below, and you still have questions, we would encourage you to reach out to your CIRAS Government Contracting Specialist or direct to the … Continue reading Did You Know? The HUBZone Map is Updating in July!
Watching Iowa’s Economy: May 2023
Here is CIRAS’s quick look at major economic indicators for Iowa. For an introduction and a description of the indicators used, see our first post. Indicator Status Underlying Data Notes ISM Manufacturing PMI® Manufacturing contracted for the sixth consecutive month. Indicators were generally split between contracting and growing, as the rate of contraction slowed from … Continue reading Watching Iowa’s Economy: May 2023
Ivy Sales Innovation Summit to feature Principal CEO Dan Houston
Ivy Sales Innovation Summit to feature Principal CEO Dan Houston (Ames, Iowa) — Registration is now open for the second annual Ivy Sales Innovation Summit, which will take place on May 17 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center. Designed for leaders seeking best practices in sales, the one-day conference will focus on strategies to … Continue reading Ivy Sales Innovation Summit to feature Principal CEO Dan Houston
Brenda Martin: Create a vision of what an industry’s future could become with you involved.
This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Tell us a little about yourself and your work. Hello, My name is Brenda (Vande Voort) Martin. I’m employed with the Iowa MEP (CIRAS) at Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Ames, … Continue reading Brenda Martin: Create a vision of what an industry’s future could become with you involved.
Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers
This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. View the original blog post here. Sarah Dvorak didn’t originally plan on a career in manufacturing, but her first career was not a good fit. Luckily, the opportunity to be part of a volunteer … Continue reading Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers
Governor Reynolds, IEDA Announce $2 Million in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Press Release Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that Iowa will be investing an additional $2 million in the Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program to enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness in Iowa’s largest industry. The program helps small- to mid-size Iowa manufacturers invest in the adoption … Continue reading Governor Reynolds, IEDA Announce $2 Million in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding
Watching Iowa’s Economy: March 2023
Here is CIRAS’s quick look at major economic indicators for Iowa. For an introduction and a description of the indicators used, see our first post. Indicator Status Underlying Data Notes ISM Manufacturing PMI® Manufacturing contracted for the fourth consecutive month. Inventories and prices continued to grow, while most other measures remained contracted moderately. Mid-American Index … Continue reading Watching Iowa’s Economy: March 2023
Employee Retention Credit: Warnings and Wisdom
Employee Retention Credit: Warnings and Wisdom By Jennifer Rohen While almost all COVID relief programs have run their course, it’s worth your time to keep an eye on the employee retention credit (ERC) — whether you’ve already claimed the benefit, are considering it, or even brushed it off thinking it didn’t apply due to limited … Continue reading Employee Retention Credit: Warnings and Wisdom