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 Tools for Business Tools for Business provides local, state, federal and best-of-the-web information and resources to help businesses grow. Some highlights include: * Business Formation and Start-up Kit * Payroll calculator * Business planning tools and information * Business assessment tools for growing businesses * Business funding options * Sustainable green business practices * Free and low-cost online classes The Tools are hosted by organizations that recognize the importance of small business to their community's economic health |
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SCORE Use these free business tools from SCORE, and get free and helpful advice from a mentor. |
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CDFI While the term “community development financial institutions" or “CDFI” is relatively new, the concept itself is part of a rich history of self-help credit. From the immigrant guilds of New York City's Lower East Side and the Prairie Populists of the late 1800s, to African-American communities forming the first community development credit unions in the 1930s, communities have sought self-help credit solutions because traditional financial institutions have ignored or abandoned them. |
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Iowa Organizations Serving Entrepreneurs Iowa's hub to start, grow and invest in business |
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Iowa Market Maker The Value-added Agricultural Program (VAAP) continues the tradition started by Iowa State University Extension over one hundred years ago by providing unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa. Whether it's a new start-up or an established business wanting to expand, the VAAP works directly with the owners of the business. Agriculture in Iowa is undergoing a period of transformation, one marked by changing markets, new products, shifting consumer demand and technological developments. These trends create opportunities to differentiate new agricultural products from traditional commodities. Iowa State University Extension's Value-added Agriculture Program strives to: * Facilitate development of agricultural-related businesses * Assist clients in making informed decisions * Provide leadership and vision for value-added agriculture education and business development |
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Rural Economic Development Loan Program (REDL) PURPOSE To provide financing to eligible Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunications borrowers (intermediaries) to promote rural economic development and job creation projects. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM LOAN AMOUNTS (maximum amount published annually in Federal Register) Maximum $740,000 Minimum $10,000 |
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Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG) Program PURPOSE To provide financing to eligible Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunications borrowers (intermediaries) to promote rural economic development and job creation projects. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM GRANT AMOUNTS(maximum amount published annually in Federal Register) Maximum $300,000 Minimum $10,000 |
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Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Iowa rural electric and telephone utilities have been selected to receive $2.74 million dollars in development funds that will help create jobs and new business opportunities in rural Iowa.... |
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Iowa Entrepreneur Network The Iowa Entrepreneur Network provides Iowa entrepreneurs and investors with a community which integrates entrepreneurial expertise and interests across the state. Our goal is to create a critical mass of talent to accelerate the growth of Iowa business and career opportunities. |
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