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Offers a wide range of services tailored to help entrepreneurs and small business owners. Helps create independence and self-sufficiency by promoting and supporting the development of small business enterprises.

Micro-business development in Spanish and English, including business financing, business financial counseling, business resource center and computer lab, continuing education and consultation, training, and development. Microloans for business. Classes are now offered virtually.
Childcare Business Development program provides training and technical assistance to refugees who desire to start a business as licensed in-home child care providers.

Offers a nonprofit organization established by Asian American business, community and civic leaders to forge cultural and economic growth. IAA provides leadership and technical support to members of Asian and the business communities to become prosperous economic partners. Also collaborates with members from the public and private sector to promote business and economic growth, community and cultural vitality, leadership and educational advancement, and political and civic participation.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Specialized Business Development
Business Associations

Offers a nonprofit organization established by Asian American business, community and civic leaders to forge cultural and economic growth. IAA provides leadership and technical support to members of Asian and the business communities to become prosperous economic partners. Also collaborates with members from the public and private sector to promote business and economic growth, community and cultural vitality, leadership and educational advancement, and political and civic participation.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Specialized Business Development
Business Associations

Provides a service center for businesses across the state of Iowa. It receives and approves articles of incorporation for Iowa business and nonprofit entities. The division administers Uniform Commercial Code laws and filings related to business formulations and other business regulation, issues notary commissions, and processes thousands of corporate and commercial documents. The Fast Track Filing system allows for 24 hour access to services and filing processes.

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Business Assistance Services
Specialized Business Development
State Secretary of State Offices
A University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration which trains students in nonprofit law, offers workshops and training to nonprofit workers statewide, provides critical information on nonprofit issues, and develops publications and guidelines for Iowa's nonprofit organizations. Can also assist individuals looking to start a non-profit organization.

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Business Assistance Centers
Specialized Business Development
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Service provides unbiased, research-based, information on agriculture and the environment, consumer horticulture (yard and garden), community development, public affairs, home economics, and resource development.

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Home Management Instruction
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Small Business Development
Food Production Support Services
Cooperative Extension Service Education Programs
Small business development center assists aspiring entrepreneurs or existing business owners to start, operate, and exit their businesses. Assistance includes counseling in business planning, marketing, financing, accounting, human resources, and market research. Classes in each of these areas are also offered for a nominal fee. Counseling services are free of charge.