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
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Waverly Chamber of Commerce
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Waverly Iowa Economic Development
Regional
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UNI Small Business Development Center
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Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
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Grow Cedar Valley
- Cedar Valley's One Voice for business and development
- Provides a platform for shared services
- Encourages economic growth in the Cedar Valley
- Offers multiple small business resources
State
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Iowa Small Business Development Center
- No-Fee Business Counseling
- Confidential
- One-on-One
- Customized
- Affordable Workshops
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Advance Iowa
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IASourceLink
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CIRAS – Center for Industrial Research and Service
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Iowa Startup Accelerator
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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
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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
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Miscellaneous Resources
Online Guide for Moving Your Business Online