(Panora, Iowa) – Iowa business owners and community leaders are teaming-up with Midwest Partnership, to offer the first-ever Business Owner Summer Summit (BOSS 2025), a two-day event organizers say is focused on one of the most pressing challenges facing small businesses today: Employee retention. Set for June 5th & 6th (2025) at The Port on Lake Panorama, BOSS 2025 brings together business owners, HR professionals, and community-minded entrepreneurs for two days of expert-led sessions, peer panels, and lakeside networking – all designed to equip small and mid-size businesses with the tools needed to build strong teams, and keep top talent.

Keynote speakers include: ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard; Blue Compass CEO & author of Retain, Drew Harden; Sinikka Waugh, founder of Your Next Clear Step, and Lance Farrell, founder of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping. The event is open to business owners, HR professionals, and organizational leaders from across Iowa. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. Registration and full-schedule details are available at https://bossiowa.com.