Business Resources
Technical Assistance
The following business and
industry resources are available to assist your business
Center for Industrial Research & Service
The Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership is the direct, single contact
link to a diverse array of expertise and resources for more than 6,000 manufacturers
in the state. Our Account Managers conduct assessments of manufacturing and
business operations, help companies develop plans to address high priority
needs, and then link client firms to appropriate public and private sources
of technical assistance.
Small Business Development
Center
The Small Business Development Center helps enterprising Iowans successfully
manage their small businesses. The SBDC provides a basic resource of information,
ideas, and assistance upon which entrepreneurs can depend. The SBDC offers
expert and confidential business counseling in the following areas:
- Business
and strategic planning
- Budgets,
cash flow analysis, forecasting, loan
packages
- Management
and personnel issues
- Preparation
for meetings with bankers and investors
- Marketing
plans and exploration of new business
niches
- Export
assistance
Iowa Waste Exchange
The Iowa Waste Exchange strives to provide Iowa industries with smart waste
management alternatives and business assistance services that result in both
economic and environmental benefits, including waste reduction from Iowa
landfills.
Iowa State University Extension-Northwest
Area
The Iowa State University Extension Outreach Center serves as the administrative
office for ISU Extension education activities and programs in 15 northwest
Iowa counties.
Regulatory Assistance
Le Mars
can assist you with regulatory and permitting
issues. We work closely with the state and
local regulatory agencies of government including
the Iowa
Department of Economic Development
Research and Technology Development Assistance
Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and
Technology, founded in 1858, is a land-grant
Carnegie Foundation Research Institution.
Historically, ISU has played a major role
in scientific and technological advancements
in agriculture, veterinary medicine, home
economics, engineering and many of the basic
sciences underlying these fields. Current
areas of emphasis include genomics, bioinformatics,
plant sciences, biotechnology, nanotechnology,
materials science, food safety, alternative
sources of energy and information sciences,
including virtual. For any question related
to research, technology transfer, technology
development and/or business assistance, visit Iowa
State University’s Office of the Vice
Provost for Research and Advanced Studies
online or telephone 515/294-6344.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa excels in the areas of biocatalysis, nutraceuticals,
human health and pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The "Top American Research
Universities" annual report lists the University of Iowa among the top
25 public research institutions in the country. For more information, visit
the University
of Iowa’s Office of Corporate Partnerships online or telephone 319.335.3631.
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