In any normal year, the annual Women Who Create Week takes place every October with an event-driven week to bring together women entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators across the state of Iowa. Amidst the pandemic, it is now even more important to celebrate and support women entrepreneurs and creators, as many women have had to adjust their work-life balance by hitting “pause” or permanently closing their businesses.
It has always been our desire at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to build a community that supports women entrepreneurs in Iowa and beyond. This year is no different. We are excited to share a way for Iowa to rally behind women entrepreneurs. When the world sees the end of the pandemic, we want to see women continue to start something, take the lead, and be successful.
The best way to support women can be as simple as the power of your wallet.
On Wednesday, October 21, we launched two specially-curated Women Who Create boxes that showcase products from nine women-owned businesses in Iowa. The boxes are limited to the first 40 people to purchase! Whether a gift to yourself or your loved ones, these boxes of goodness not only will bring joy but create a lasting impact on women who create.
And there’s one more secret we are excited to share… For every box purchased, $100 will go towards establishing the new Women Who Create Scholarship for female entrepreneurial students at Iowa State! Special thanks to the Ivy College of Business and Tom Swartwood & Terri Combs for the gifts to establish the awards.
All sales will be through our awesome retail partner, Innovate 1858, a student-operated retail store located at the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University.
Interested in giving your support to the Women Who Create Program or Scholarship?
Take the next step here by giving a financial gift designated to Women Who Create!
For any questions, please contact Diana Wright: dkw@iastate.edu
