New Business Resources
You are not alone. Today, more resources than ever before exist to help entrepreneurs. For helpful information and contact information to reach experienced professionals who know what it's like to start a business, spend some time on the links below:
- Iowa Entrepreneur Network [www.iowaentrepreneur.com] — Official Web site of the Iowa Entrepreneur Network, a joint development of the Iowa Business Council and the Iowa Chamber Alliance.
- Business License Information Center (BLIC) — Information to individuals interested in becoming a business operator or licensed professional.
- Writing a Business Plan — Links to sites that can help to create a solid business plan and presentation.
- Accelerating Business Growth — These centers offer technical assistance and mentoring to companies with staff experienced in legal, accounting, and marketing disciplines.
- Equity Funds in Iowa — Learn about Equity Funds currently seeking investors and investments in Iowa. Find out more about the Venture Network of Iowa and the unique opportunity available for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to Iowa's savvy investment community.
- Demonstration Fund — Provides pre-seed capital awards of up to $150,000 to encourage prototype and concept development activities by small and medium-sized Iowa companies in the advanced manufacturing, biosciences, and information technology industries. The fund is designed to encourage commercialization of innovation to foster competitive, profitable companies that create high paying jobs and wealth in Iowa.
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