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Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO)

Southwest Iowa Planning Council’s (SWIPCO) goals are to promote regional cooperation and to serve the counties and cities within our region with community and economic development activities to improve the quality of life for all residents in Southwest Iowa.

About

Southwest Iowa Planning Council established the business Revolving Loan Fund in 2009 to assist new and existing businesses in Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Montgomery, Page, and Shelby Counties create and retain jobs. These RLF dollars may be used in conjunction with local lenders, to provide gap financing, or to serve businesses that have otherwise been turned down from a financial institution.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review

Management Issues and Training

  • Mentoring

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
  • Loan Packaging

Marketing/Sales

  • Brochure Design

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Economic and Site Development

  • Consulting

Training

  • Bookkeeping

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Startup Business Counseling

Human Resources

  • Employee Development
  • Hiring, Retention & Education
  • Policies & Procedures
Contact Information
John McCurdy
Address
1501 SW 7th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
Fax
(712) 243-3458