Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism

Allamakee County Economic Development is a nonprofit public-private based organization focused on economic development and tourism.

Ames Economic Development Commission

The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) stands ready to assist with site location, packaging of financial incentives, and demonstrating an available workforce.

Ames Main Street

In 2018 the Main Street Cultural District rebranded to Ames Main Street. We are the organization that serves the location known as Downtown Ames. Downtown Ames is more than just our Main Street, we are Douglas, Kellogg, Burnett, Clark, and 5th Street. We are Bandshell Park to the east, and Wheatsfield Cooperative to the west. We are the heart of Ames.

Ames Main Street is a Cultural & Entertainment District, an official designation from Iowa Cultural Affairs.

Buchanan County Economic Development

Our championing focus is on attracting and expanding business in the county area, as well as maintaining and developing the complimenting workforce and infrastructure.

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Business Support, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Policy for the Cedar Rapids Area.

Cedar Valley TechWorks, Inc.

Cedar Valley TechWorks is a regional bioeconomy campus focused on connecting intellectual property, technology and industry innovators to commercialize and manufacture products.

Center for Innovation & Leadership at Northwestern College

The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students’ ingenuity and organizational leaders’ insight to create shared opportunities that serve Christ’s kingdom and the common good. The center invests in communities, organizations and initiatives through collaborative, innovative, Christ-centered leadership development and problem-solving services and opportunities

Chariton Area Chamber/Main Street

Chariton is a participating Main Street Iowa community. Iowa's Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts. Using the Main Street Four Point Approach®, local leaders have implemented practical management strategies producing fundamental changes in Iowa's Main Streets.

Clarke County Development Corporation

CCDC is a economic development organization focused on supporting existing business, attracting new business and creating a business climate that enables startups.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce serves its membership through providing opportunities in networking, advocacy and business resources.

Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce is to serve our community by supporting and enhancing the unique quality of life and commerce that defines the Des Moines West Side. If you are doing business on the Des Moines West Side, we are committed to your success.

Drake University John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

University-based entrepreneurship centers focused on undergraduate and graduate programs as well as community support and training.

GEAR UP Iowa

GEAR UP Iowa has access to over 8,000 students in 12 school districts across the state of Iowa. GEAR UP Iowa is looking for business partners to provide career exploration opportunities for our students currently in 11th grade.

Global Insurance Accelerator

Innovation and acceleration for a trillion dollar industry. Be a part of the insurance industry’s accelerator.

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation

Greater Dubuque Development is a regional economic development group dedicated to business services, workforce solutions and strategic initiatives

Greater Iowa City, Inc.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) is a network of business and civic leaders who collaborate to support local businesses and guide area investment to grow a resilient economy. We represent the business interests in Johnson County, Iowa.

Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a catalyst for advancing our region's economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our members' success.

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.

Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association

Fairfield Economic Development Association provides support and services to existing and new businesses in Fairfield.

Humboldt County Development Association

Economic development organization serving Humboldt County.

Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)

ABI is a broad-based organization of Iowa businesses working together to promote Iowa commerce.

Iowa Center for Economic Success

The Iowa Center for Economic Success is an economic development organization that empowers Iowans to launch and grow small businesses with three lines of direct service: Business Coaching, Credit + Lending, and Tax Services.

Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College provides quality training programs to ensure a quality workforce exists for the regions business and industry.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Pollution Prevention Services

Pollution Prevention Services provides confidential non-regulatory technical assistance to Iowa business and industry, institutions and government agencies at no cost.

Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is the regional economic development agency for Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet Counties.

Iowa Startup Accelerator Services

Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) Services, supported by ISA Ventures and powered by NewBoCo, are robust resources for Iowa-based startup businesses. Coaching, mentoring, programming, access to subject matter experts, and funding for qualified startups.

Iowa State University John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center serves student entrepreneurs in and outside the classroom and is a business development resource for techonology-based businesses. We also provide guidance for businesses seeking University resources

Iowa State University's (ISU) Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)

The Center for Industrial Research and Service was created in 1963 to improve the quality of life in Iowa by helping businesses and their communities prosper and grow.

Iowa Utilities Board (IUB)

The IUB is a fact-finding body that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases.

Iowa Valley Community College District

Iowa Valley Community College District offers credit and non-credit educational programming in support of the business and workforce needs in our four county area.

Iowa Western Community College

The Department of Economic Development at IWCC works with individuals, communities, and existing and emerging businesses providing the services and programs they need to remain competitive and thrive.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) - Iowa Student Internship Program

The Iowa Student Internship Program provides grants to companies in the advanced manufacturing, biosciences, and information technology industries to help support their internship programs with a goal of transitioning the interns to full-time employment in the state upon graduation.

Jane Boyd: Entrepreneur Support Services

What We Aim To Do: To strengthen the entrepreneurial community though education, social capital growth, and mentorship. What We Value: · Creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. · Providing support - help you start a new business and your business grow. · Creating a business support community inside our program - we love seeing our entrepreneurs work together. · Changing the status quo - people from all walks of life have great ideas; our job is to help push those ideas forward. · Not being afraid to fall with flair - we love taking risks when they make sense. Our Focus: Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs in underserved areas with the training, tools and resources that they need to start a new business. Empower by GoDaddy primarily focuses on Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas. As the program continues to grow, so does the geographical footprint.

Johnston Economic Development Corporation

Johnston Economic Development Corporation(JEDCO) is a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to foster economic growth and opportunity in the Johnston community and the Greater Des Moines region.

Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce

The Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce provides a range of business assistance to persons in southeast Iowa.

Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corp

Attract, retain and grow business and industry in Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties.

Louisa Development Group

LDG serves residents of Louisa County by advancing and improving economic, social, and recreational environments.

Mahaska Chamber & Development Group

The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group (OACDG) promotes, improves, and enhances the business environment and quality of life in Oskaloosa and Mahaska County.

Main Street Fort Dodge

Main Street Fort Dodge works to reclaim the downtown's purpose and prosperity by restoring the culture and character of its historic district.

Main Street Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a participating Main Street Iowa community. Iowa's Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts.

Main Street West Branch

West Branch is a participating Main Street Iowa community. Iowa’s Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts.

Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce

The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce serves the Manchester Area in Delaware County, Iowa. We represent a diverse membership of retailers, industry leaders, and service providers.

Maple Studios

Maple Studios provides collaborative space and fractional executive support to entrepreneurs.
Maple Studios serves industrial technology companies and physical product builders from startup to growth stage.

Marion County Development Commission

The Marion County Development Commission, a department of county government, exists to identify and plan strategies to grow Marion County's economy. Our work focuses on making the Red Rock Area a premier destination for business, travel and living.

Marion Economic Development Co. (MEDCO)

We are a nonprofit economic development organization that is committed to providing an exceptional business environment for companies to compete and thrive.

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the Tourism, Chamber of Commerce, and primary Economic Development organization for Marshall County.

Mason City Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive community economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.

Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)

Metropolitan Area is a regional planning agency that provides planning and technical assistance to local government in Douglas (NE), Mills, Pottawattamie, Sarpy (NE), and Washington Counties.

Mount Vernon/Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG)

The CDG is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and develop the business environment, including but not limited to our Main Street District, and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve

Newton Main Street

Newton Main Street is to preserve the history, invest in the future, and develop pride in our downtown district through community involvement, volunteerism, and private-public partnerships.

North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation

The North Iowa Corridor is a regional economic development organization serving Mason City, Clear Lake and the greater Cerro Gordo County area. In addition to new business attraction and existing business retention and attraction, the Corridor provides specialty services for small businesses including location assistance, access to capital and resources, and networking. Drawing on partners including the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at North Iowa Community College, the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Innovation Corporation and funding sources including the Corridor Small Business Revolving Loan Fund and North Iowa Venture Fund, the Corridor is positioned to assist in small business success in North Iowa.

Northwest Iowa Development

Northwest Iowa Development is a regional development organization representing six counties providing service to business looking to grow in the region.

Osceola County Economic Development Commission

County -wide 501(c)(3) Economic Development Agency with the purpose of enabling joint public and private investments that create new wealth and jobs for the residents of the county.

Poweshiek Iowa Development (Pow I-80)

Poweshiek Iowa Development (Pow I-80) is the lead economic development organization serving Brooklyn, Deep River, Grinnell, Guernsey, Hartwick, Malcom, Montezuma and Poweshiek County.

Quad Cities SCORE Chapter 0432/4321

SCORE's mentors comprised of 30 retired men and women volunteers in Iowa who represent all walks of business and professional life.

Ringgold County Development Corporation

Ringgold County Development Corporation was organized in 1960 by business/community leaders to promote industrial/commercial development in Ringgold County. RCDC has continued/expanded this focus to meet the ever changing needs of the County.

Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation

The purpose of the Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation is to promote Sheldon by developing an atmosphere where all people want to come to visit, live, and conduct business.

The Ames Laboratory, USDOE

The Laboratory seeks solutions to energy-related problems. As part of our mission, we may provide unique capabilities and expertise to non-DOE entities, including industry under fully executed research agreements.

University of Iowa (UI) Research Park BioVentures Center

The UI business incubation program includes services and facilities that support new business ventures that use advanced technology. All companies take advantage of services offered to nurture these new companies during their early years. Also available are “accelerator” facilities that support companies that have moved past the start-up phase but still are early in their development as a business enterprise.

University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

The University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center delivers innovative education, training, and outreach programs for Iowa students, faculty, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners.

VetBiz

We transition military skills into small business success through education, one-on-one consulting & mentoring. We are Veterans Helping Veterans One Small Business At A Time focusing on MO, KS, IA, NE & southern IL. Visit us at www.vetbiz.com for details and to sign up.

Washington Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent these multifaceted companies and organizations that make Washington, Iowa, a great place to live and work. From helping companies establish themselves, to supporting favorable legislative actions, to advancing the region’s infrastructure and economic assets, the Chamber is helping businesses develop and encouraging civic growth.

Winneshiek County Development and Tourism (WCDT)

A local economic development organization that serves all of Winneshiek County, providing business advice, consulting services, funding opportunities and more to get your business started.

Woodbine Main Street

Woodbine is a participating Main Street Iowa community. Iowa’s Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts.