A local business owner will be one of the speakers at a University of Iowa event next weekend. According to owner of Cafe Dodici, Lorraine Williams, she will be speaking at a TEDx Saturday, February 28th. TEDx events are similar to TED Talks, and can be organized by anyone who obtains a free license from TED. TED talks are viewed by millions online, and give individuals working in a variety of fields a platform to share ideas. Williams will be talking about her restaurant’s impact on Washington.