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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.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. 

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