Regional Resources
Iowa Get Your Business Online!
If you missed the October 12 workshop check out other dates and locations for this FREE workshop at www.iowagetonline.org.
Visit the regional entrepreneurial website for additional events in the Southeast Iowa Region at www.GreatRiverBiz.com.
DES MOINES COUNTY:
"Be Your Own Boss!" Des Moines County 2011 Business Plan Contest, providing a seed capital grant of up to $9000 for a new start-up business. For online information click here. Contact the Burlington/West Burlington Chamber of Commerce or phone 319-752-6365.
Click here for story on the 2011 Des Moines County Business Plan Contest Winner
Click here for story on the 2010 Des Moines County Business Plan Contest Winner
Click here for story on the 2009 Des Moines County Business Plan Contest Winner
Click here for story on the 2008 Des Moines County Business Plan Contest Winner
Click here for a Guide to Starting a Business in Burlington, Iowa.
Click here for a Guide to Starting a Business in West Burlington, Iowa.
HENRY COUNTY:
The 2011 Henry County Business Plan Contest is providing seed capital grants up to $5000 for new business or business expansion in Henry County. For all the contest rules and information click here, or contact the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce or phone 319-385-3101.
Business Mentoring Team, a group of highly skilled business professionals willing to consult with new business owners and business owners ready to grow their businesses. For more information contact the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-385-3101.
Click here for a Guide on Starting A Business in Henry County.
LEE COUNTY:
2011 Lee County Business Plan Competition, awarding one $2000 and two $1000 grants to the best business plans meeting specific criteria. Contact Yvonne Knapp at Lee County Economic Development Group, or call 319-463-5599.
2011 Lee County Business Plan Competition Information click here.
2010 Lee County Business Plan Competition Information click here.
Guide to Starting a Business in Keokuk, Iowa - Click here.
Guide to Starting a Business in Fort Madison, Iowa - Click here.
Guide to Starting a Business in Lee County - Click here.
LOUISA COUNTY:
Louisa Development Group, a member supported economic development and marketing organization serving Louisa County, Iowa. LDG was founded in January 2004 because a group of motivated residents wanted to see an organized effort behind economic development and tourism.
LIFE Microlending, mission is to advance economic development efforts in Louisa County through the support of entrepreneurship and small business development by providing training, mentoring, funding and networking opportunities for Louisa County entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders.
Guide to Starting a Business in Louisa County - click here.
