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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
  • Energy Issues
  • Federal Business Issues
  • International Procurement
  • Issues of the African American Business Community
  • Issues of the Hispanic Business Community
  • Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
  • Small Business Issues
  • State Business Issues
  • Women's Business 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

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

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Government Compliance Assistance

Marketing/Sales

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

Networking Organizations

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

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

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

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Forecasting

Regulatory Compliance

  • Advising
  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits

Technical Assistance

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

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

  • High Tech Development
  • Manufacturing 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

  • Marketing
  • Networking
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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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