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Tom Buman of AGREN on Transitioning From Consulting to Products

New Software Becomes New Business

Since July 1996, Agren has been a consulting business. About five years ago, they had a grant approved to build conservation planning software that utilizes the new technology of LiDAR. After receiving lots of compliments on the software, they decided they might be able to turn it into a business. Listen in as Tom Buman walks through the learning experience of this journey.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.