A monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County.
Our vision at Innovate 120 is to inspire and drive growth for Jackson County, Iowa. Part of that growth will come through new business ideas that take root right here at home. You might have an idea but not sure what the next best steps are to move it forward. This series explores the range of opportunities, challenges, pivots and successes that successful entrepreneurs right here in our community have faced. Join us for some inspiring stories the first Wednesday of each month!
Innovate 120 is committed to building regional innovation and entrepreneurship strategy with educational programs, business development sessions, and team-building activities.
Located at 120 South Main Street, Maquoketa, Iowa, we provide inspiring co-working and meeting spaces with convenient amenities.
Learn more about the mission and services provided by Innovate 120 at www.Innovate120.org
Rose Frantzen and Chuck Morris - Old City Hall Gallery
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott talks with Rose Frantzen and Chuck Morris from the Old City Hall Gallery. This is a casual conversation about how they've built a thriving art business with a respected national reputatio...
21 Nov 2025
John Regan - RCS Computers/Bill’s Place Bar and Grill
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott talks with John Regan, owner of RCS Computers and Bill’s Place Bar and Grill. We will learn about his entrepreneurial journey and focus on customer service. Innovate 120 is committed to b...
7 Oct 2025
Ryan and Ashley - Appliance Solutions
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott talks with Ryan and Ashley, owners of Appliance Solutions in Maquoketa, Iowa. We will learn about their backgrounds, and their process to purchase and grow an established local business. ...
10 Jun 2025
Debbie Shea - Make a Splash
Kelley Brown interviews Debbie Hoffman Shea about her retail business, Make a Splash, which specializes in home decor and gifts, offering insights into entrepreneurship.
15 May 2025
Jim Coloff - Coloff Media
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Kerry Schepers of Ohnward Wealth and Retirement interviews Jim Coloff, owner of Coloff Media, a company that owns and operates radio stations located throughout the Northern one-third of Iowa, including Maquoketa’s KMAQ radio. He'll share his journ...
9 Apr 2025
Cornelius Seed
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode, Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott interviews Chuck, Chris, JC, Will and Janie as they share their stories about the family business, Cornelius Seed. The 90-year history of the company begins in 1934 with the planting of ...
8 Mar 2025
Doug Biehl
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Innovate 120’s founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott, interviews Doug Biehl, franchise owner and manager of Maquoketa’s Dairy Queen. Doug talks about the history of the business from his family’s purchase in 1974, through its evolution into...
9 Nov 2024
Dr. Don and Colleen Schwenker
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. In this episode Kerry Sheets Schepers of Ohnward Wealth and Retirement interviews Dr. Don Schwenker, and his wife Colleen of Timber City Chiropractic, in Maquoketa, Iowa. We will learn about his service in the Air National Guard, his contributions as Mayor and now...
12 May 2024
Payton Marshall
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120 (https://www.innovate120.org/), in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance (https://www.thejcea.org/), and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County (https://dbqfoundation.org/affiliates/cfjc). In this episode Economic Director of the JCEA, Kelley Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-brown-59b24110/) interviews Owner and Co-founder of Surgit IT Solutions (https://www.surgit.org/), and Owner of Prost Pub (https://www.facebook.com/p/Prost-Pub-100094866652628/), Payton Marshall about establishing, and building two successful businesses at a young age, and his commitment to the community that makes this possible.
Innovate 120 is committed to building regional innovation and entrepreneurship strategy with educational programs, business development sessions, and team-building activities.
Located at 120 South Main Street, Maquoketa, Iowa, we provide inspiring co-working and meeting spaces with convenient amenities.
Learn more about the mission and services provided by Innovate 120 at www.Innovate120.org (https://www.innovate120.org/)
This podcast is a production of Sinar Media (https://www.sinarmedia.net/)
11 Apr 2024
Greg Martin
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120 (https://www.innovate120.org/), in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance (https://www.thejcea.org/), and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County (https://dbqfoundation.org/affiliates/cfjc). In this episode Innovate 120’s founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott interviews Greg Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-martin-4a375815/), Owner of Citywide Cleaners (https://www.mycitywidecleaners.com/) and Hwy 61 Dry Cleaners (https://www.facebook.com/gilmorecleaners/). As you listen to Greg’s story, you will be inspired by his hustle, drive, and competitive spirit, which has led to his success today.
Innovate 120 is committed to building regional innovation and entrepreneurship strategy with educational programs, business development sessions, and team-building activities.
Located at 120 South Main Street, Maquoketa, Iowa, we provide inspiring co-working and meeting spaces with convenient amenities.
Learn more about the mission and services provided by Innovate 120 at www.Innovate120.org (https://www.innovate120.org/)
This podcast is a production of Sinar Media (https://www.sinarmedia.net/)
20 Mar 2024
Robert Abbott - Innovate 120
Welcome to Wednesdays Are Possible, a monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120 (https://www.innovate120.org/), in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance (https://www.thejcea.org/), and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County (https://dbqfoundation.org/affiliates/cfjc). In this episode Kerry Schepers of Ohnward Wealth and Retirement (https://www.ohnwardwealth.com/) interviews Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott about his start in Maquoketa and his passion for his hometown.
Squiers Manor (https://www.squiers1882.com/), mentioned on the podcast, is available to book for your next getaway!
Innovate 120 is committed to building regional innovation and entrepreneurship strategy with educational programs, business development sessions, and team-building activities.
Located at 120 South Main Street, Maquoketa, Iowa, we provide inspiring co-working and meeting spaces with convenient amenities.
Learn more about the mission and services provided by Innovate 120 at www.Innovate120.org (https://www.innovate120.org/)
This podcast is a production of Sinar Media (https://www.sinarmedia.net/)
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