Where Business Begins in Iowa

IASourceLink is the go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who need help starting, scaling, or accelerating their business in Iowa.

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Check out this COMPLETE step-by-step guide to starting your business right here in Iowa!

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Visit the IASourceLink blog to read the latest on Iowa business including; upcoming events, marketing strategies, and resources.

Classes & Events

Browse events across Iowa organized by over 200 organizations.

Resource Partners for Your Business

The Resource Navigator is a directory of over 360 public organizations in Iowa, that provide services to entrepreneurs and small business owners for little to no charge.

Fund Your Business Guide

Not sure where to find funding to start or grow your business? No worries! We have a complete guide with all the options at your disposal.

Grow Your Iowa Business

Sometimes we all need a little help growing our business. Learn tips & tricks, find proven strategies, and connect with resource providers who can help!

Resources for Iowa Businesses

Sometimes we all need a little help — and that’s why we do what we do. Whether you are just starting out or are looking to expand your business, we have the resources and connections to help you make that happen.

Connect With Our 400 Partners

Partner Spotlight

Greater Des Moines Partnership

This month, we're spotlighting the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization serving the Greater Des Moines metro covering a seven-county region. The Partnership is dedicated to the economic and community development of the entire Greater Des Moines area. Through community development, GDMP contributes directly to the good health and vitality of our members’ businesses and the improvement of quality of life for the entire region. Embedded within each of these areas is a strong emphasis on building and sustaining a vibrant downtown core through development, events, environment and promotion.

Visit Greater Des Moines Partnership's profile on our Resource Navigator

Upcoming Events

Oct 04
Small Biz Accountability Group

Starts: Next Session: Tuesday, Oct 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Online and 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines , Iowa
Oct 11
Small Business Essential: Social Media Best Practices & Effective Advertising Hacks

Starts: Tuesday, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online Event
Oct 11
Cybersecurity 101 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

Starts: Tuesday, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online Event

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In addition to our comprehensive network of 400+ resource providers that entrepreneurs can access 24/7 via the Resource Navigator, we offer our website visitors free one-on-one assistance in finding partners who can help them develop their business, as well as understand their licensing requirements in the state.

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IASourceLink is the premier online resource connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses to almost 400 resource providers across Iowa. IASourceLink is brought to you by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in collaboration with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Northern Iowa.