Wednesdays Are Possible

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. 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

Episodes

October 7, 2025 52 mins

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 thei...

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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 Economic Director of the JCEA, Kelley Brown interviews Debbie Hoffman Shea from Make a Splash, a favorite retail destination on Maquoketa's Main Street specializing in Home Decor an...

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May 15, 2025 49 mins

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 ...

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April 9, 2025 64 mins

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...

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March 8, 2025 37 mins

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 ...

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November 9, 2024 34 mins

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...

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May 12, 2024 35 mins

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 Economic Director of the JCEA, Kelley Brown interviews Owner and Co-founder of Surgit IT Solutions, and Owner of Prost Pub, Payton Marshall about establishing, and building two successfu...

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April 11, 2024 44 mins

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 Greg Martin, Owner of Citywide Cleaners and Hwy 61 Dry Cleaners. As you listen to Greg’s story, you will be inspir...

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March 20, 2024 52 mins

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 Innovate 120’s Founder and Executive Director, Robert Abbott about his start in Maquoketa and his passion for his hometown.

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