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Grow Clinton (Greater Clinton Partnership for Growth)

The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

About

The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.  In May of 2022, the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Clinton Regional Development Corporation merged to better serve our community with expanded services and combined resources.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review

Marketing/Sales

  • Advertising
  • Brochure Design
  • Competitive Analysis
  • E-Commerce
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Research (International Markets)

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Industry Specific

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Women, Minority & Business Disadvantaged Certification
  • Government & Military Specifications
  • Price History
  • Registration Assistance

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Incubator Space
  • Office Space

Regulatory Compliance

  • Codes
  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Patent Information

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Technology Transfer

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Marketing/Sales

  • Market Plan Development
  • Research (Domestic Markets)
  • Student Provided Research

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Design & Development
  • Prototype Development

Technical Assistance

  • Website Development

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Retail Space

Networking Organizations

  • Small Business/General

Regulatory Compliance

  • Trademark & Copyright Information

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • HUB Zone Certification
  • Subcontracting Opportunities

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information & Assistance

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts

Marketing/Sales

  • Web Site Development

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Office Equipment and Furniture

Technical Assistance

  • Computerized Bookkeeping (installation & training)

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Mentoring

  • Mentoring Program

Starting a Business

  • Business Research
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Training
  • Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • International Market Research
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Research Training

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Community Involvement
  • Contractors Issues
  • Federal Business Issues
  • International Procurement
  • Issues of the Hispanic Business Community
  • Issues of the African American Business Community
  • Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
  • Legislative Issues
  • Race Relations Issues
  • Small Business Issues
  • State Business Issues
  • Women’s Business Issues

Economic and Site Development

  • Consulting
  • Economic Forecasting
  • Environmental Compliance Assistance
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Brownfield Tax Credits
  • Consulting
  • Energy Loan Fund
  • Equity Providers
  • Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Individual Development Accounts
  • Insurance Information
  • Loan Packaging
  • Loan Providers
  • Tax Credit Assistance
  • Technology Grants

Freight & Distribution

  • Freight & Distribution
  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Human Resources

  • Employee Development
  • Hiring, Retention & Education
  • Policies & Procedures

Import Assistance

  • Import Licensing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Locating Distributors
  • Networking
  • Trade Education

Internship Programs & Student Services

  • Internship Programs
  • Student Research Projects
  • Student Marketing Projects

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Entity Formation Assistance
  • Government Compliance Assistance
  • Lease Review
  • Patent Information, Trademark & Copyright Information
  • Purchasing a Business

Management Issues and Training

  • General Employment Law Advice
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Information
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Mentoring
  • Recruiting Assistance

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Wet Lab Incubator

Marketing/Sales

  • Census Data

Networking Organizations

  • Home Based

Nonprofit Development

  • Accounting
  • Funds Development
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Audits
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Computer Equipment
  • Commercial Kitchen Facilities

Product Development

  • Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

  • Advising
  • Bonding
  • Environmental Compliance Assistance
  • Insurance Requirements
  • International Regulatory Compliance

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • Training

Tax Services

  • Training
  • Assistance

Technical Assistance

  • Pollution Prevention
  • Technical Support
  • Training

Training

  • Annual Budget
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Management
  • Business Plan
  • Cash Flow Projections
  • E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
  • Financial Statements
  • Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance
  • Health & Safety
  • Home-Based Business
  • International Trade
  • Marketing Plan
  • Pre-Business Planning
  • Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business

Marketing/Sales

  • Internet Marketing

Economic and Site Development

  • Legislative Agendas

Import Assistance

  • Methods of Payment
  • INCO Terms

Training

  • Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business

Certifications

  • Green Certification
  • Targeted Small Business Certification

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Energy Issues

Technical Assistance

  • Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy

Franchising

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise

Import Assistance

  • Documentation

Marketing/Sales

  • Identification of Foreign Markets

Export Assistance

  • CE Certification (for exports to Europe)
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Export Licensing
  • Documentation
  • INCO Terms
  • Methods of Payment
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Locating Distributors
  • Networking
  • Research of Foreign Markets
  • Trade Education
  • Marketing

Import Assistance

  • Marketing

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Accelerator
  • Co-Work

Training

  • Skilled Workforce and/or Apprenticeship Program
Primary Contact
Jenny Holm
Address
721 South 2nd Street
PO Box 1024
Clinton, IA 52733