Adams Community Economic Development Corporation

Nonprofit that assists business and industry development through revolving loan fund, Main Street Corning, and other business development resources and experience.

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism

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

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 Valley Planning & Development

Primary Services: 1) Transportation Planning 2) CDBG Admin & Writing (Sewer/Water, Housing, Comm. Fac, EDSA) 3) Hazard Mitigation 4) Technical Support for programs 5) Starting Codification 6) Environmental Reiew (prepare) 7) Davis-Bacon Compliance

Clarion Development Alliance

The Clarion Chamber & Development aggressively supports, retains, and attracts business and industry to the community while creating a superior quality of life for its citizens.

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.

Clayton County Development Group

Clayton County Development Group enhances the opportunity for business development, for the creation of wealth of its citizens.

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.

Dubuque Area SCORE Chapter 0347

Assisting, via counselors/mentors, small businesses in business plans, startups, expansions, success and liquidations.

Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism

Fayette County Economic Development and Tourisms works to foster and implement tourism and business development and expansion to make Fayette County a thriving, desirable location for individuals to live, work, and visit.

Financial Empowerment Center

The Financial Empowerment Center, part of the Evelyn K. Davis Center at DMACC Urban, provides no cost, professional one-on-one small business coaching, small business boot camps, personal financial boot camps and personal financial coaching.

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.

Howard County Business & Tourism

Howard County Business & Tourism represents county and city economic development, industrial development, tourism and the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce.

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral provides resources, education and advocacy to support quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa’s vision is met – Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful.

Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (Volunteer Iowa)

Help employers increase employee recruitment, retention, and engagement through volunteering; help nonprofits and governments increase capacity to meet missions.

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 OSHA Consultation and Education

Iowa OSHA's Consultation Service offers free and confidential service to help Iowa employers comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

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'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.

Jones County Economic Development

Jones County Economic Development (JCED) is dedicated to assisting existing businesses, attracting new investment and jobs and fostering a business climate favorable for growth.

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.

Madison County Development Group

The Madison County Development Group is dedicated to identifying, improving and acting on opportunities to create an environment conducive to increasing wealth potential for those living and working in Madison 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 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.

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.

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.

Mid-Iowa Development Assoc. (MIDAS) Council of Governments

MIDAS provides planning, grant writing, administration, and transportation services to our member governments, and public transit service for the region.

Mills County Chamber of Commerce

Aggressively promoting and enhancing the community, businesses, tourism and quality of life in Mills County.

Mitchell County Economic Development Commission

A county-wide economic development organization serving the North Central Iowa County of Mitchell.

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

NewBoCo

From the classroom to the boardroom, NewBoCo helps Iowans of all ages succeed in a changing economy because we believe that with the right tools, mindset, and opportunities anyone can be a world-changing innovator. We support entrepreneurship, education, and innovation through hands-on programming, technical talent development, and community building.

NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or growing an existing company, the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center offers business tools and educational opportunities to assist you.

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 Planning & Development Commission (NWIPDC)

Iowa Regional Council of Government and Economic Development District

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.

Pathfinders RC&D, Inc.

We work in partnership with local stakeholders to create vibrant rural communities through rural economic development and natural resource conservation.

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.

Region XII Council of Governments

Region XII COG assists local governments in Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, and Sac Counties in western Iowa. The COG also assists associate members Adel, Dallas Center, De Soto, Perry, Redfield, and Woodward in Dallas County.

Rural Development Center

Complete business development services for start-ups and expanding small to medium size businesses.

Sac Economic & Tourism Development

Sac Economic & Tourism Development is responsible for a wide range of economic development efforts in Sac County. This includes assisting entrepreneurs, business retention and expansion.

SCORE Des Moines

SCORE's mentors, comprised of active and retired business men and women, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone, over Zoom, or via email

SCORE East Central Iowa

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide.

Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO)

Local Governmental Planning Agency

SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CENTER / Evelyn K. Davis Center

We can help you manage your business with:

Management and operations

Marketing plans

Products and service

Social Media

Registering your business with the state and federally

Business Identity

Formalizing business entity

Whether you are starting a small business or looking to grow a one on one coaching session will serve your purpose.

Solidarity Microfinance

Empowering communities to create economic opportunities through small business loans, support, and savings services.

Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG)

Providing local financial assistance to business to create and retain jobs.

Story City Greater Chamber Connection

Story City 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.

Strawberry Point Development Fund, Inc.

The Strawberry Point Development Fund, Inc. is focused on business attraction, industrial growth, home building, construction, and job creation.

Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC)

To promote regional cooperation and meet the planning, housing, workforce and economic development needs of local governments.

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.

Veterans Business Outreach Center Nebraska and Iowa

VBOC Nebraska and Iowa serves veteran communities of Iowa and Nebraska, fostering small business growth and entrepreneurial success. We provide transition assistance, business tools and resource referrals, counselling and mentoring and trainings.

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.