Building Businesses

The Shelby County Entrepreneurial and Technology Center, Harlan, Iowa, offers opportunities and resources for turning dreams into realities. Its sole purpose is to help start-up businesses or business expansions get established and grow.

The Center brings together a unique partnership of Shelby County DevelopSource and Iowa Western Community College. IWCC’s education and training complement the resources and services DevelopSource can provide businesses.

There is 9,500 square feet of space for business incubation at the Center, which works well for a wide variety of businesses: technology, various services, or light manufacturing.

Features Included with the Program

Management Services:
• Business plan development
• Cash flow projections
• Business loans
• Marketing and sales assistance
• Business mentors

Facilities Advantages:
• Beneficial lease terms
• Electricity, gas, water, sewer and trash collection included in rent
• Ample free parking
• High-speed Internet access
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Space designed for individual business needs

Business Incubator

Application
Do you have a start-up or expanding business that would be a good fit for the Shelby County Entrepreneurial & Technology Center? If so, download the "Request for Occupancy" application form below.

Click Here to Download the Occupancy Application Form


Client Handbook
This file provides information for businesses that occupy the Shelby County Entrepreneurial & Technology Center.

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Please stop by our office at 1901 Hawkeye Ave, Suite 101, or call us at 712-755-3569 to learn more about the tools we have available to help ensure your business success.