Overview
Whether you are looking to start a business or expand your existing business, the Small Business Development Centers are here to assist with technical assistance and counseling.
Iowa's SBDC's
- Provide free in-depth quality assistance to small businesses in all areas that promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement.
- Link resources of federal, state, and local governments with those of college, universities and the private sector to meet the needs of the small business community.
- Develop and expand the unique resources of Iowa.
South Central Iowa SBDC (Union, Clarke, Decatur, Madison)
David McLaren, Director
1501 W. Townline St.
Creston, Iowa 50801
641-782-1483
mclaren@swcciowa.edu
Indian Hills Community College SBDC (Lucas and Wayne)
Bryan Ziegler, Director
651 Indian Hills Drive, Building 17
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-683-5127
bziegler@ott1.ihcc.cc.ia.us
SCIAP Financial Assistance Programs
The South Central Iowa Area Partnership provides financial support towards entrepreneurship by co-sponsoring education/training activities such as classes, workshops, seminars and networking events.
Businesses in the six county region may apply for cost share funds by making application through a SCIAP member organization. If approved, SCIAP will share the costs of hiring a local resource provider at a dollar for dollar match up to $400.
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