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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.

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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. Our individually tailored strategy Engage. Educate. Embed. means we work with companies to fashion solutions specific to their individual needs.

Over the past five years, CIRAS and our partners have helped more than 4,600 businesses in every Iowa county, creating an economic impact of more than $3.1 billion.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • 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
  • Small Business Issues
  • State Business Issues
  • Women's Business Issues
  • Energy Issues

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Business Plan Training
  • Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • International Market Research
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Research Training

Management Issues and Training

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Mentoring

Import Assistance

  • Import Licensing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Networking
  • Documentation
  • Marketing

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Government Compliance Assistance

Marketing/Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Market Plan Development
  • Research (Domestic Markets)
  • Student Provided Research
  • Web Site Development
  • Internet Marketing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Industry Specific
  • Small Business/General

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Women, Minority & Business Disadvantaged Certification
  • Government & Military Specifications
  • Price History
  • Registration Assistance
  • HUB Zone Certification
  • Subcontracting Opportunities
  • Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • Training

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Forecasting

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Advising

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Technology Transfer
  • Website Development
  • Technical Support
  • Training

Training

  • Business Management
  • E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
  • Health & Safety
  • International Trade
  • Marketing Plan

Product Development

  • Product Design & Development
  • Prototype Development

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development
  • Human Resources
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • High Tech Development

Starting a Business

  • Feasibility Studies

Human Resources

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

Internship Programs & Student Services

  • Internship Programs
  • Student Research Projects

Certifications

  • Targeted Small Business Certification

Export Assistance

  • Networking
  • Marketing
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Contact Information
Gayle Mastbergen
Address
1805 Collaboration Place
Suite 2300
Ames, IA 50010
Phone
(515) 815-5042
Website
https://www.ciras.iastate.edu
Email
[email protected]
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