Startup Siouxland

06/08/2026

Join us for the Siouxland GO Pitch Event. Hear local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, connect with fellow professionals, and support innovation in Siouxland. Members and sponsors only.

Thursday, June 11 | 5:30pm
The Warehouse
413 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA

We look forward to seeing you there.
www.siouxlandgo.com

06/05/2026

It's our great friend, Nick Demke from the Small Business Development Center Sioux City Iowa. He's such a treasure to have in our ecosystem and excellent at helping business owners get their ideas validated!

06/03/2026

Iowa SBDC & InnoVenture Iowa presents the Growth Spurt Panel. This is a three-part summer series covering launching your business, financing for growth, and succession planning. Register by using the link below and join us for one, two, or hopefully all three panels! We are so excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please call us at (515) 294-2030

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 1805 Collaboration Place, Room 1200, Ames, Iowa 50010

Note: Parking is open to anyone and is free around the building!

Register Here: https://forms.gle/KGCFgZnjZfNRMU86A

06/02/2026

A great opportunity coming up in September!!

MIDWEST FOUNDERS: It’s your moment! Step onto the region’s biggest stage—the Best of the Midwest Pitch Competition at Iowa Startup Week. Get your company in front of real investors, champions, and innovators. This is where Midwest grit meets opportunity. The winner takes home a life-changing cash prize. Are you in?

How to Apply:

- Head to the Best of the Midwest page: https://lnkd.in/gF2gSpCP
- Drop a 90-second video pitch—show us what you’re building!

🔗 Applications are open now—don’t wait: https://lnkd.in/gF2gSpCP

Deadline: Monday, July 6. Let’s see what the Midwest is made of!

hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

05/27/2026

Fun Fact: We have a new name!

Iowa's West Coast Initiative is officially now Startup Siouxland! This change better reflects who we are and the community we serve - entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners across the tri-state area.

Know a local entrepreneur or small business owner in Siouxland? Tag them in the comments!

05/14/2026

Innovation Market is TONIGHT at Jackson Street Brewing (East!) from 4:30 - 6:30!

05/03/2026

We’ve extended the deadline. You now have until Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to submit your idea for Innovation Market. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s event. Apply now at SiouxlandGO.com.