Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Mindes to Study Barriers to Entrepreneurship in Iowa
27 Oct 2021
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AMES, Iowa – With an interest in rural and minority entrepreneurship, Sam Mindes hopes to identify the social determinants of self-employment in Iowa – and help more Iowans be successful.
Mindes was hired at Iowa State University in August as an adjunct assistant professor in rural sociology. Along with his teaching duties, he will conduct research related to self-employment and entrepreneurship for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
“I want to find out what the barriers are to self-employment, to starting a business and staying in business and determine if people are being forced into self-employment or being pulled into self-employment,” said Mindes, who will serve both the Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development branches of extension.
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