The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo)

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NewBoCo! ?????? We're so grateful to have spent the past 10 years making an impact in our community, and we’re excited for many more Thanksgivings—and milestones—to come. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

Kaitlin Byers, paid a visit to see our partners at the Iowa Center for Economic Success in Des Moines. We work together to support small businesses in Iowa as they pursue opportunity for financial success. Thanks to Jose Venales for the tour of their offices!

Global Entrepreneurship Week was unforgettable, thanks to YOU! From diving into the Business Growth Series to coworking at Vault, exploring STEAM Saturday at NewBo City Market, shopping local with the Mocktail Mosey in Uptown Marion, celebrating at High-Five Friday, and wrapping it all up with the Holiday Light Display Celebration—you made it all magical. ? This community is what makes these moments so special. #GEW #NewBoCois10

Kiva IA Borrower Hanna Nuss, owner of Local was featured, read her story and how she is shaping Iowa Main Streets one storefront at a time. https://lnkd.in/gZ7DyWea

The Girls Who Code Holiday Light Display Celebration was a huge success! We had an amazing turnout, and our talented club members had a blast showing off the incredible projects they’ve been working on for the past 10 weeks. A big thank you to the local businesses who partnered with our members and hosted them for Saturday’s celebration. Your support makes a difference! A special shoutout to Hills Bank for the hot cocoa stand, and to our amazing sponsors Collins Aerospace and BAE Systems for making these clubs possible. Imagine Learning and Watts Group, thank you for funding project supplies and helping bring these ideas to life. This event wouldn’t have been the same without the support of our community. Stay tuned for more GWC events and enjoy the lights throughout the holidays while shopping local! ?? #GirlsWhoCode #HolidayLights #SupportLocal #STEM #NewBoCois10

There will be no 1MCCR programming this Wednesday! Join us Wednesday, Dec. 4th for 1MCCR Alumni Series with Indian Creek Nature Center. https://lnkd.in/gyuPp72f

Volunteer for Future City! Whether you prefer the convenience of virtual essay judging or being in person to witness the creativity of students firsthand, we’ve got an opportunity for you. Join us in January 2025—sign up to help! https://lnkd.in/gbXVXVBb

GWC participants are gearing up to showcase their projects this Saturday! Locations: Lu’s Deli, Crosby’s, Raygun, Hangry Lady, Mode, CSPS, Parlor City, Almost Famous. As you enjoy shopping for loved ones and supporting small businesses in our community, take a moment to ENJOY the lights during the holidays! A special thanks to Collins Aerospace, Watts Group and BAE Systems for their generous sponsorship and support of this program! #girlswhocode #shopsmall #newbocois10 #newboco #stem

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where youth can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world! When a student joins, they will learn with industry experts to see first-hand, different opportunities in tech fields. They practice new skills by completing fun and simple online coding tutorials and build community through interactive activities. You can support this programming and many others, by donating to NewBoCo HERE: https://lnkd.in/ggprUHqX #GWC #NewBoCois10 #SupportNewBoCo #nonprofit #donatenow

"Our goal is to establish the Corridor as a global hub for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship within the next decade. This won’t happen by chance, but through a deliberate, coordinated, and sustained effort requiring extensive collaboration. " Read NewBoCo's Executive Director, Jill Wilkins CBJ Guest Column here: https://lnkd.in/g4tMavhf