Resources

Thinking about launching a business—or ready to take the next step with the one you already have? From shaping a solid business plan to marketing smarter and scaling with confidence, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Local Support – Waverly-Focused Resources

Local

  • Waverly Chamber of Commerce

    • Supports the economic development for Waverly businesses
    • Offers business networking events
    • Provides information on financial incentives & assistance
    • Members of the Main Street Iowa program
    • Monthly Newsletter

  • Waverly Iowa Economic Development

    • Supports business retention, job creation and capital investment
    • Database of available commercial buildings and sites
    • Information on Incentives & Assistance
    • Waverly Economic Development Newsletter

Regional Assistance – Greater Iowa & Cedar Valley Networks

Regional

  • UNI Small Business Development Center

    • One of Iowa's 15 regional business assistant centers
    • Serves clients in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Fayette, Grundy, Howard and Tama counties
    • Regional Director: Amy Dutton amy.dutton@uni.edu
    • Request Business Counseling

  • Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

    • One of five Iowa JPEC Centers
    • Collaborates with the Iowa SBDC
    • Starting or Growing a Business
    • Courses and Workshops Calendar
    • ​Success Stories

  • Grow Cedar Valley

    • Cedar Valley's One Voice for business and development
    • Provides a platform for shared services
    • Encourages economic growth in the Cedar Valley 
    • Offers multiple small business resources

Statewide Resources – Iowa Business Tools & Programs

State

  • Iowa Small Business Development Center

    • No-Fee Business Counseling
    • Confidential 
    • One-on-One
    • Customized
    • Affordable Workshops

  • Advance Iowa

    • Iowa's comprehensive consulting program
    • ADVANCE Peer Group - Executive Roundtables
    • Edward Lowe Foundation - PeerSpectives Roundtable Demo
    • IA-CEO Iowa Center for Employee Ownership
    • Client Testimonials

  • IASourceLink

    • Iowa's premier online business resource
    • Connections to more than 360 resource providers
    • Start a Business - A 6-Step Guide
    • Industry Specific Start a Business Guide - Daycare, Food Truck, Nonprofit
    • Provides Financing Fundamentals
    • Free Business Webinars
    • Business License Information
    • Monthly Newsletter

  • CIRAS – Center for Industrial Research and Service

    Research-based educational programs to:

    • Improve Financial Performance
    • Upgrade Engineering Capabilities
    • Achieve Manufacturing Excellence
    • Improve Team Performance

  • Iowa Startup Accelerator

    • 6 month accelerator program
    • 1:1 coaching with regular reviews
    • Part of the GAN Accelerator Network
    • Apply online

  • Startup Weekend

    • Learn, Network, Startup in 54 hours
    • Experience what it takes to start a business
    • Learn how to create a real company
    • Meet mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors
    • Make connections

  • The Iowa Center for Economic Success

    • Self Care For The Small Business Owner 
    • Building Big Community For Your Small Business 
    • Understanding Your Credit Report 
    • DreamBuilder

National Resources – Federal Support & Business Services

National

  • U.S. Small Business Administration

    • Access to Capital
    • Government Contracting
    • Advocacy
    • Local Offices