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The Dream Big Grow Here business grant program deadline has been extended until February 13.

We’re here to help you turn the fresh start of a New Year into your head start on your business resolutions. Crib from these lists as you craft your list of to-dos, look for new markets and plan your next steps.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold an overview of the Affordable Care Act for small businesses in Des Moines still looking for basic information on ACA and what it means for their business.

Scout Pro Inc., an Iowa startup that develops and deploys mobile crop scouting software that helps farmers and scouts identify weeds, insects and diseases common to corn and soybean production, was named the winner of the Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative (REI) Challenge, topping three other finalists in the national competition that had over 200 contestants.

Jayne Armstrong has been hired as the new district director for the SBA’s Iowa District Office. Armstrong began her duties in the Iowa District SBA Office on January 12, 2015.

The Dream Big Grow Here business grant contest provides an opportunity for current Iowa businesses or individuals dreaming of starting a business to win up to $15,000.

It’s a time for fresh beginnings as we venture into 2015 with this month's Director update!

Why spend several hours or days learning a new skill by reading a book, when you can watch a video in half the time?

ESOP benefits the employee owners because the harder they work to increase sales and control costs, the higher their stock or share value increases. The switch to ESOP also opened the door for education about personal accountability and importance.

Agency staff will be presenting nine workshops in January to help rural community leaders establish, manage and market revolving loan funds.