Small Business Resources
Interested in starting a business?
Need help in developing a business plan, marketing your product, or growing your business?
Whether it’s general information, training, or one-to-one business counseling, Iowa has resources for you!
Below is a list of resources available to entrepreneurs and existing business owners:
Local
Waverly Chamber of Commerce
Waverly Iowa Economic Development
Regional
UNI Small Business Development Center
Center for Business Growth and Innovation
- Customized one-on-one business consulting
- Free appointments
- Affordable workshops
- Focuses on real world small business needs
- Live Webinars
Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
- Cedar Valley's One Voice for business and development
- 800 investors representing over 40,000 employees
- Provides a platform for shared services
- Encourages economic growth in the Cedar Valley
- Offers multiple small business resources
State
Iowa Small Business Development Center
- No-Fee Business Counseling
- Confidential
- One-on-One
- Customized
- Affordable Workshops
Advance Iowa
IASourceLink
CIRAS – Center for Industrial Research and Service
Iowa Startup Accelerator
- 90-day "Concept to Launch" accelerator program
- Matches tech-based startups with 130+ mentors
- Supports ag, health, education, mfg, & transportation
- 45,000 sq feet of awesome located in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Apply online
Startup Weekend
- Learn, Network, Startup in 54 hours
- Experience what it takes to start a business
- Learn how to create a real company
- Meet mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors
- Make connections
The Iowa Center for Economic Success
- Self Care For The Small Business Owner
- Building Big Community For Your Small Business
- Understanding Your Credit Report
- DreamBuilder
National
U.S. Small Business Administration
Miscellaneous Resources
Online Guide for Moving Your Business Online