Coordinates a network of family owned businesses who discuss succession planning in addition to consultive services for growth phase companies.
Rebate programs. Business development resources.
Career prep program for High School students. Apprenticeship program.
Provides product research, education and networks for manufacturing companies in Iowa. Located at ISU.
Assists businesses with accessing training funds in 260(e) and 260(f) programs. Also helps with connecting businesses to resources.
Ten county regional economic partnership business & workforce recruitment.
Regulatory assistance. Rural economic development grant and loan program.
Several incentive programs such as new jobs tax credit, high quality jobs, etc.
Workforce attraction marketing program.
Iowa has trade offices in several locations around the globe.
Regional offices, post job, labor market information, posters and more.
Primary resources and mentoring for business connection in Iowa. Site includes how to establish a business as well as templates to assist existing business.
Some chambers provide revolving loan funds and resources on incentives.
Marion County Development works countywide to enhance the area's economy. We work with our economic development regions and state agencies on broader economic development issues and opportunities. In addition, we work with our local communities to provide a link to regional iniatives.
Rural and Marion County roads.
The Mid Iowa Development Fund knows that our strength lies in collaboration with other counties. The seven-county area in central Iowa served by the RLF - Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Story, Boone, Marion, and Warren - were designated as disaster areas under the August 12, 1993, Presidential Declaration. This very diverse seven-county area in central Iowa was the most heavily flood-damaged region in the nation during the 1993 flood (more than $100 million in business and property losses.) Back in 1993, these counties realized that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why it was ultimately decided to launch Mid Iowa Development Fund, Inc.
Rebate programs. Business development resources.
Some chambers provide revolving loan funds and resources on incentives.
Some chambers provide revolving loan funds and resources on incentives.
Focus on rural entrepreneurs. Provides education, financial assistance and mentoring.
Provides free, confidential business advice and low-cost training workshops for businesses with less than 500 employees.
