Multicultural Development Center of Iowa

Multicultural Development Center of Iowa The Multicultural Development Center of Iowa is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve by providing access to education and economic support.

Welcome to the MDC Iowa team, Stefan Dodds!We’re thrilled to introduce Stefan as our new Chief Innovation Engineer — a c...
05/30/2026

Welcome to the MDC Iowa team, Stefan Dodds!

We’re thrilled to introduce Stefan as our new Chief Innovation Engineer — a creative force, problem-solver, maker, and community builder who is passionate about helping ideas become real.

Stefan brings an incredible mix of talents to MDC Iowa, from glass blowing and leather working to furniture making, vintage clothing, upcycling, and repurposing everyday items in thoughtful, sustainable ways. His creativity is rooted in craftsmanship, curiosity, and a deep commitment to reducing waste while helping others see new possibilities in the materials and ideas around them.

In his role, Stefan will be supporting founders, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creative members of our local community as they design, build, test, and bring their visions to life.

Stop by our INNOV8 Lab to say hello during Stefan’s open “office” hours, Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 PM. Whether you’re working through a project, exploring a new idea, or just looking for inspiration, Stefan is here to help you make it happen.

Please join us in giving Stefan a warm welcome to the MDC Iowa family!

Ideas. Tools. Community. Let’s make it.

Introducing our new web content series: How It's Made.Each week, our team highlights a DIY project and the many services...
05/29/2026

Introducing our new web content series: How It's Made.

Each week, our team highlights a DIY project and the many services and support resources available through MDC Iowa.

This week: CNC Carved Glow-In-The-Dark Signs

Why this matters: Small businesses need cost-effective options for signage, and MDC Iowa's INNOV8 Lab helps community members create their own at no cost.

Want to learn more about how our team can help you on your entrepreneurial journey with direct business support? Check out our updated website to learn more. www.mdciowa.org

AI is part of the threat landscape. It can also be part of your defense.Harmony Email Security uses AI-driven threat int...
05/27/2026

AI is part of the threat landscape. It can also be part of your defense.

Harmony Email Security uses AI-driven threat intelligence and behavioral analysis to detect advanced phishing, malware, and account takeover attempts in real time. Modern business deserves modern protection — and your team deserves inboxes that let them focus on the work that matters.

Future-proof your inbox with MDC Iowa.


https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/email-security?lang=en_US&utm_source=fb&utm_term=37922

05/20/2026

Growth is good — as long as it feels controlled, not chaotic.

As your organization expands into new markets, adds cloud apps, and supports more remote users, your network footprint becomes more distributed. Harmony SASE helps keep that growth manageable with cloud-delivered protection that unifies secure access, optimized networking, and threat prevention. Built-in SaaS visibility and device posture checks help ensure consistent policies as environments change.

If you're planning the next stage of growth, think about security that adapts with you.


https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/sase-en?lang=en_US&utm_source=fb&utm_term=37906

One small mistake. Big consequence.An attachment with financial data. Auto-complete picked the wrong contact. The email ...
05/12/2026

One small mistake. Big consequence.

An attachment with financial data. Auto-complete picked the wrong contact. The email is already gone — outside the organization. Not a cyberattack, just a busy afternoon and a tiny oversight.

That’s exactly why prevention can’t depend on perfect human attention. With built-in data loss prevention, Check Point Harmony Email Security spots sensitive content and stops it from leaving your environment before a mistake becomes a problem. Smart systems that protect real people doing real work.

Add confidence to everyday communication with MDC Iowa.


https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/email-security?lang=en_US&utm_source=fb&utm_term=37918

Is your team frustrated with slow apps and clunky remote access? 🤔Many growing businesses still route cloud traffic thro...
05/05/2026

Is your team frustrated with slow apps and clunky remote access? 🤔

Many growing businesses still route cloud traffic through legacy VPNs — and that can drag down performance. Zero Trust access changes the rules by letting users connect directly and securely to the apps they need.

With Harmony SASE, traffic isn’t backhauled and protection stays strong. Security should enable productivity — not limit it.

Learn how MDC Iowa can help upgrade access and keep your team working smoothly.
https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/sase-en?lang=en_US&utm_source=fb&utm_term=37149

🔒 Want inboxes that keep your team focused and protected?A prevention-first approach blocks malicious content before it ...
05/01/2026

🔒 Want inboxes that keep your team focused and protected?

A prevention-first approach blocks malicious content before it reaches employees, reducing exposure and alert fatigue. Harmony Email Security delivers AI-powered inline threat prevention to keep inboxes clean without slowing teams down — because security works best when it stays invisible.

MDC Iowa encourages organizations to move upstream with smarter defenses that let people work confidently.
https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/email-security?lang=en_US&utm_source=fb&utm_term=37145

Does your IT team feel like they’re wearing every hat? 🎩💻In many mid-sized companies, infrastructure, endpoints, cloud a...
04/24/2026

Does your IT team feel like they’re wearing every hat? 🎩💻

In many mid-sized companies, infrastructure, endpoints, cloud apps, vendors, and security all land on the same desk. Over time tools pile up, visibility fragments, and policies start to drift apart.

Check Point Harmony SASE brings networking and security together under a single policy framework — reducing complexity while strengthening protection so security can scale without expanding headcount.

At MDC Iowa, we care about practical solutions that make work easier and safer for our community.
https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/sase-en?utm_source=fb&utm_term=37141

Did you know email is where contracts, approvals, and customer conversations happen every day? ✉️Because it’s central to...
04/13/2026

Did you know email is where contracts, approvals, and customer conversations happen every day? ✉️

Because it’s central to operations, it deserves proactive protection.

Harmony Email Security scans files and URLs before delivery across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace — helping prevent phishing, malware, and zero-day threats from reaching your inbox. This is protection that works quietly in the background so your team can focus on the work that matters.

Consider strengthening your email strategy with MDC Iowa.
https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/email-security?utm_source=fb&utm_term=37137

Ask your IT lead: where is your perimeter today? 🤔Work happens everywhere now — home networks, personal devices, cloud a...
04/06/2026

Ask your IT lead: where is your perimeter today? 🤔

Work happens everywhere now — home networks, personal devices, cloud apps, shared environments — yet many growing businesses still use security built for one physical office. Modern protection needs to follow the user, not the building.

Check Point Harmony SASE helps by converging network and security into a single cloud-delivered framework with Zero Trust access and built-in threat prevention. Hybrid work isn’t a phase — your security strategy shouldn’t be either.

Learn what this shift looks like with MDC Iowa.
https://campaigns.channext.com/mdc-iowa/sase-en?utm_source=fb&utm_term=37133

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