Economic development
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.
Business Resource Links
Iowa Access Homepage
State of Iowa government website.
Iowa Business License Information Center
Information on business licensing, and other useful links to
state resources.
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Iowa – Life Changing
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources homepage, with helpful
information about Iowa.
Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
Information, publications and forms.
Iowa Department of Transportation
State Department of Transportation website.
Iowa General Assembly
Official website of the Iowa General Assembly.
Iowa Secretary of State
File a variety of documents including UCC financing statements,
trademarks, business entity documents, and other
statutorily-required special filings.
Iowa Workforce Development
Workforce data statistics, news and job openings
Iowa Economy Trends and News
Iowa economic statistics and trends, updated weekly.