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Economic Development Resources
Certified Development Companies (CDC), Industrial Development Corporations (IDC) and Local and Regional Development Corporations (LDC & RDC), exist to support business development and growth within their community or region. Types of assistance offered include low cost financing, such as the SBA 504 Loan Program, site finding and statistical research.
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Local Small Business Resource Partners
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Ames
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) IA State University
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Burlington
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Southeastern Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Cedar Rapids
Small Business Administration (SBA) Iowa District Offices
319-362-6405 ...View details

Council Bluffs
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Western Iowa
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Creston
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) South Central Iowa
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Davenport
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Eastern IA Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Des Moines
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Works with businesses and communities to continually improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans....View details

Dubuque
East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA)
A membership supported organization of local governmental bodies in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson counties. Services offered include Transportation, Job Training, Housing Assistance,...View details

Dubuque
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Northeast Iowa Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Fort Dodge
NCI Small Business Development Center
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Iowa City
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) University of IA
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Marion
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Kirkwood Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Mason City
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) North IA Area Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Ottumwa
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Indian Hills Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Sioux City
Siouxland Economic Development Corporation
Provides small loans ranging from under $100 to a maximum of $25,000 to prospective, small business borrowers and backed by the US SBA. Serves Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury...View details

Sioux City
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Western IA Tech Community College
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

Spencer
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Northwest IA
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) NORTH CENTRAL IA
A fee-based membership organization dedicated to supporting local economic and community vitality that fosters business development and retention, job creation, capital investment and government...View details

Waterloo
Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....View details

Waterloo
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) University of Northern IA
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

West Des Moines
Iowa Business Growth Company
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings. Contact:...View details



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) IA State Center
The Iowa Small Business Development Centers conduct research for, counsel, and train established or aspiring entrepreneurs in managing, financing, and operating small businesses. The SBDC also...View details

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