Coalition Network
An Ecosystem Built to Create Opportunity.
The coalition is a strategic network designed to connect organizations with capital, customers, capabilities, partnerships, and communities.
Coalition roles
Six ways to take part.
Enterprise Partner
Startups and emerging companies
Accelerator client · Phases 1–5
Companies moving through the TWF Accelerator, entering at the phase that fits their stage, with founder and CEO coaching from the TWF CEO and Regional Soft-Landing support. Long-term partners move into Coalition Membership.
Coalition Member
Established and legacy companies
Parallel track · Phases 2, 3 & 5
Ongoing membership with first access to invest in Enterprise Partners (disclosed to both sides), potential equity, priority access to Enterprise Partner products and services, business-development connections, and the Regional Soft-Landing Strategy.
Strategic Partner
Invitation-based organizations
Market access
Drive the ecosystem by generating opportunities, purchasing from or partnering with coalition companies, providing critical capabilities, or expanding market access.
Network Partner
Businesses, organizations, and individuals
Mentors and networks · All phases
Strengthen the regional and industry network through relationships, expertise, market connections, and mentorship for accelerator companies.
Community Partner
Cities, counties, and economic development organizations
Soft landing · Operational Build
Support business location and expansion by identifying sites, workforce resources, infrastructure, incentives, and local partnerships.
Talent Network
Students, graduates, tradespeople, and professionals
Hiring · Operational Build
Connect with education, internships, apprenticeships, employment, and upskilling opportunities created by Coalition Members and Enterprise Partners.
Member opportunities
What participation can open.
- Early visibility into selected business opportunities
- Access to strategic partnerships
- Potential investment participation
- Business-development relationships
- Access to emerging products and services
- Regional soft-landing and expansion coordination
- Workforce and institutional connections
Participation does not guarantee investment allocation, financial returns, exclusive rights, or preferred treatment unless supported by a formal agreement.
Featured coalition initiative
Heartland Corridor
Southwest Iowa & Northwest Missouri
A featured coalition initiative focused on rural economic development — bringing together businesses, communities, and institutions to attract investment and build long-term regional opportunity.
- Rural economic development
- Business attraction
- Digital infrastructure
- Industrial development
- Workforce opportunities
- Technology adoption
- Regional partnerships
Coalition inquiry