UNI Business and Community Services

09/02/2026

Registration is now OPEN for METAL Bootcamp at the University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center! This event is free and open to ages 14+.

Train with industry professionals in the UNI Metal Casting Foundry and new Applied Engineering Building while exploring careers in metal casting. Before attending the on-campus bootcamp, participants must complete a free, self-paced 8.5-hour online workshop.

Spots are limited! Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1I1d7Ba7/g/Vy2bCrxW3h/metal-bootcamp-5a3HV43FIfd/overview?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFGSBwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVdCNXZVTHRrR2RqcTJ3SUhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHaux5uq0zKBzdS0fCp3zWj3fi_GACxZCXVXTGh_dtOOQWu79O1cCYtUUGKM_aem_g_605yUKyxhQn4hXPOevtg

08/28/2026

Warmed up and ready for the semester ahead! 💜💛

08/20/2026

Before students return to campus, BCS wrapped up summer with lunch and a bags tournament.

🏆Congratulations to our winners: Jen Wittenburg and Jordan Henniges!

08/19/2026

For more than 25 years, the Heartland Economic Development Course has equipped economic developers, community leaders and professionals with the knowledge, tools and connections to help their communities grow and thrive.

From workforce development and entrepreneurship to strategic planning and business growth, Heartland is preparing leaders to make a lasting impact across the Midwest.

Learn how Heartland is helping build stronger communities ➡️ https://insideuni.uni.edu/business/uni-building-stronger-communities-through-heartland-economic-development-course

The Midwest is no stranger to tornadoes and floods. We’re familiar with small, main street shops closing down. And we wonder why some commute over an hour to work every day. Maybe we ask ourselves, “Whose job is it to help communities in need? How can we bring jobs to our city? Is there funding ...

08/07/2026

What does "Building a Better Iowa" look like?

✔️ Serving all 99 Iowa counties
✔️ Supporting thousands of businesses
✔️ Reaching hundreds of thousands of Iowans every year

Behind those numbers is a team dedicated to helping businesses, entrepreneurs and communities thrive across the state. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the impact Business & Community Services is making across Iowa.

Read it here ➡️ https://insideuni.uni.edu/business/business-and-community-services-makes-impact-all-99-iowa-counties

Iowa communities and businesses face no shortage of challenges. They need data to make decisions, plans for future growth, strategies to strengthen local economies and trusted partners to help navigate it all.Many of them turn to the University of Northern Iowa for help.Through its 12 outreach organ...

07/17/2026

Which family are you joining??

07/02/2026

the eagle watching this: 😐

06/15/2026

Check out this summer series for small business owners!

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

05/25/2026

Honoring all who served. Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Comment a GIF that represents your mood for summer break! ☀️🥳