About
WEDG is an experienced non-profit organization assisting entrepreneurs, providing location assistance, acessing human and financial resources, and networking. Specializing in small business and value-added agriculture, WEDG provides links to innovating lenders and CPAs and has access to excellent regional resources like:
• Entrepreneural Development Center
• University of Iowa Business Development Center
• University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
• ECICOG $5M Revolving Loan Fund
• Iowa MicroLoan Foundation
• Main Street Business Development and Historic Preservation
• SBA 504 Certified Development Companies
• Business Investment Funds
• Venture Investors
• Iowa Economic Development Authority
Services Provided
Management Issues and Training
- Mentoring
- Recruiting Assistance
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
- Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
Marketing/Sales
Networking Organizations
- Demographically Based
- Geographically Based
- Small Business/General
Economic and Site Development
Nonprofit Development