UNI Center for Business Growth and Innovation

The University of Northern Iowa Center for Business Growth and Innovation (UNI CBGI) is a non-profit organization based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. With a team of 9 employees, UNI CBGI focuses on providing resources and services to small businesses and startups. Their mission is to empower these organizations to reach their full potential through assistance, access to capital, partner resources, and valuable connections. UNI CBGI specializes in supporting the Foundry Industry through their Foundry 4.0 Partnership. This partnership aims to provide American-based foundries with a competitive edge by optimizing productivity, output, and product quality through technological innovations. The partnership leverages research, commercialization, and new workforce training solutions to help foundries integrate intelligent factory technologies into their core operations, finance, sales, and marketing. UNI CBGI distinguishes itself through its collaborative approach, listening to the needs of small to medium-sized business owners and creating tailored solutions that utilize the university's resources and technological assets. Their team philosophy emphasizes understanding and effectively reaching business owners and their employees to drive positive economic impact. For more information about UNI CBGI and their services, visit their website at cbgi.uni.edu.