By providing the space for entrepreneurs to grow together, the MERGE project is expected to increase the viability of Iowa City’s tech sector and provide new economic growth in the region. We are first and foremost doers, change-makers, and some might.
We are 100 investor funded and operate with our investors and clients’ best interests at heart. The ICAD team believes in this community. The new facility will build an entrepreneurial ecosystem and keep young professionals in the region, furthering ICAD’s ability to grow tech companies. Iowa City Area Development 136 S Dubuque St Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 354-3939. Renovations are scheduled to be completed by late 2017. The goal is to bring innovation into Iowa City and promote collaboration among the entrepreneurs to create new products and solutions. The MERGE project will renovate the Iowa City Public Library into a non-traditional tech incubator with a prototype lab (the IC CoLab) and co-working space to support local tech entrepreneurs. MERGE is a partnership between ICAD, the University of Iowa Office for Research and Economic Development, and Iowa City that will support local entrepreneurs by bringing together coders, developers, engineers, 3-D designers, program writers and entrepreneurs.
In June 2016, the EDA granted $800,000 in Economic Adjustment Assistance funds to the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) to help fund the MERGE Space. 136 S Dubuque St Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 354-3939 Facebook Profile Twitter Profile. A native of Iowa, Kate is inspired by the opportunities to drive innovation in all areas of economic and community development and believes collaboration is the new competition. With access to a highly educated young population and a desire to retain that potential locally, Iowa City has turned towards increasing opportunities for entrepreneurship in technology. During his tenure at ICAD, Nolte headed the work to open three co-working spaces in the Iowa City area - MERGE, North Liberty CoLab, and CoWork 808, ICAD said in the release. Kate Moreland is the President and CEO of the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and has been working to help our community for nearly 23 years. college towns, the American Institute for Economic Research shows that Iowa City ranks lower for innovation. The organization celebrated its latest expansion with the opening of a new co-working space, MERGE, on the Iowa City Ped Mall earlier this month. The Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) has come a long way since its inception over 30 years ago.
While Iowa City is highly ranked in education among U.S. The new MERGE space in downtown Iowa City. Iowa City hosts a large young adult population due to its proximity to the University of Iowa.
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If you would prefer to be invoiced for your ticket(s) to be paid by check, please email Erin Pottebaum ( with the number of tickets and name(s) of attendee(s) prior to October 22, 2021.Choose another state or go back to view the full map. We will provide them if you do not bring one. Barber founded Dallas-based BBA in 2011 to help economic development organizations develop effective strategies to unleash and create a better business environment within their communities. As companies are navigating what return to work looks like, employees want policies that promote flexibility, said Tom Banta, vice president of the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD). Heavy appetizers will be served to all attendees.ĭean Barber, Principal of Barber Business Advisors, will be joining us as our keynote speaker. In late 2018, ICAD, the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Iowa City, and City of Coralville hosted several information session on Opportunity Zones. We'll be taking a look back at highlights from the past year and how we're positioning ourselves and the community for the future. ICAD Group serves the workforce development and economic development needs of interstate commerce companies in Iowa City, Coralville.
MERGE is a partnership between ICAD, the University of Iowa Office for Research and Economic Development, and Iowa City that will support local entrepreneurs by bringing together coders. Our organization works to strengthen our local communities with a strong climate and employment opportunities. In June 2016, the EDA granted 800,000 in Economic Adjustment Assistance funds to the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) to help fund the MERGE Space. We invite you to join the Iowa City Area Development Group on Thursday, October 28th for our Annual Meeting at the new Courtyard Iowa City University Heights. The Iowa City Area Development Group is committed to enhancing the economic vitality of our area.
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