EntreFEST, Iowa's premier gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders, is set to return to Iowa City on June 11-12, 2026. Attendees can expect a blend of activities, including informative sessions and hands-on experiences designed to inspire and guide business growth.

EntreFEST, a conference for Iowa entrepreneurs, hosted its first-ever pitch competition Friday in Cedar Rapids, with $15,000 in cash prizes. The first-place winner, from Cedar Rapids, is a regenerative farm that's growing produce of cultural importance.

Erica Cole was finishing her degree when she attended EntreFest in 2019. She went on to launch a clothing company, No Limbits, and made an appearance on Shark Tank. Now she’s coming back to the June 2025 conference as a keynote speaker.

MASON CITY — A Northern Iowa entrepreneur is earning statewide recognition for a farming invention designed to make local food production more practical, efficient and accessible. Zack Smith of Lake Mills won second place at the 2026 EntreFEST Pitch Competition on June 12, taking home a $3,500 prize for his business, The Stock Cropper.

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