Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Connecting small business owners and employees with training, workshops and networking opportunities.
Companies at Iowa State University Research Park can take advantage of free and low-cost counseling and training, workshops and a support network of other small business owners through the Small Business Development Center.
The Small Business Development Center provides mentorship for small businesses looking to build a long-term growth strategy and company sustainability.
Business owners or prospective owners can receive assistance in areas such as:
- Business and strategic planning
- General management
- Sources of capital
- Cost control
- Financial analysis
- International trade
- Accounting
- Marketing
Tenants can attend a weekly “business basics” class, as well as receive one-to-one counseling for free, confidential, customized, professional business advice.
Learn more about opportunities available at the Small Business Development Center’s website.
Success Story
Leveraging resources for business formation and expansion.
In May 2005, Dr. Hank Harris approached the Iowa Small Business Development Center for assistance in starting a company that would utilize his scientific knowledge and put his developed technologies to work. The ISU SBDC provided in-depth assistance on many issues. When Harrisvaccines wanted to expand, the ISU SBDC helped find funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration.