Entrepreneurial resources for high growth start-ups
BUSINESS INNOVATION ZONE (BIZ)
A place to start for entrepreneurs: idea development, strategy, market validation, mentoring, business models, business plans, and networking. www.bizci.org.
STARTUP CITY DES MOINES
Got the next big idea? Startup City Des Moines: The tech incubator for central Iowa for the serious tech startup. www.startupcitydsm.com.
STARTUP IOWA
Resources for Startups around the State. From accelerators to incubators to co-working to government programs to private venture financing. www.startupia.org. View the Iowa Start Up Calendar
Resources for Small Business Owners
Guide to Health Insurance for Small Businesses
Institute for Social and Economic Development
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
SCORE Business Tool Box
Finance, Taxes and Loans
IRS Business Center
Venture Network of Iowa (VNI)
SBA 504 Loan Program
State Tax Incentive and Financial Assistance Information
Government Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration (Des Moines office)
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Iowa Business License Information Center
Iowa Secretary of State – Business Center
Iowa Export and Agribusiness
Iowa Agribusiness Export Partnership