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Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
ISU Research Park, 2501 North Loop Park, Suite 500 Ames, IA 50010-8286
(515)294-3420 FAX (515)294-4925 Email: ciras@iastate.edu
http://www.ciras.iastate.edu
Assists companies with management, production, marketing, engineering, finance, and technology problems. CIRAS helps bring firms into contact with resource people, organizations, and agencies that can help provide
solutions.
Cooperative Services
USDA- Rural Development 873 Federal Building
210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4714 FAX
(515)284-4859
Provides free technical assistance to help rural residents form new cooperative ventures and improve existing
operations.
Institute of Social and Economic Development
(ISED)
1901 Broadway, Suite 313, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 338-2331 FAX (319) 338-5824 Email:
jfriedman@ised.org
Focuses on minorities, women, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals. ISED encourages self-sufficiency through the growth of small business and self-employment opportunities, and provides services for any person who wants to start or expand a business employing up to five
employees.
Iowa Manufacturing Technology Center
(IMTC)
Advanced Technology Center, Building 3E, 2006 So. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50021(515) 965-71 25 FAX (515) 965-7050
(www.tecnet.org/iowamtc)
A resource for Iowa's small and mid-sized manufacturers, Iowa MTC helps identify problems and resources, conducts formal needs assessments, and develops strategic plans. Iowa MTC also assists with modernizing facilities, upgrading processes, and improving work force capabilities through the use of effective training and skill
development.
Iowa Procurement Outreach Center
(IPOC) - Iowa Department of Economic
Development
200 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
(515)242-4888 or (800)458-4465 (www.state.ia.us/sbro/ipoc.htm)
Helps Iowa businesses successfully compete for federal government contracts. The Center helps locate bar coding suppliers, reviews bid documents, and provides information on contract administration and general
consulting.
Regulatory Assistance Programs - Iowa Department of Economic
Development
200 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309, (515)242-4901
Provides assistance with environmental permitting, regulations, and compliance with the EPA Clean Air
Act.
Service Corps of Retired Regulatory Assistance Programs Executives (SCORE)
Federal Building, Room 749 210 Walnut Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4760 FAX (515) 284-4572
(www.sbaonline.sba.gov/SCORE) or (www.scn.org/civic/score-online).
Features retired business men and women who volunteer their time to counsel and assist those starting a business or encountering business challenges.
The Small Business Ombudsman
Iowa Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman, 215 East 7th Street, Capital Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319 (515)281-3592
Established to increase government's responsiveness and sensitivity to the needs of small businesses. The Ombudsman acts as a liaison between businesses and various government bodies and
departments.
University of Northern Iowa/Market Development Program
College of Business Administration, Business Building, Suite 5, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0120,
(319)273-2886
Provides market research, analysis, and strategic planning services to existing Iowa manufacturing
businesses.
Virtual Management Assistance Program
Iowa Department of Economic
Development Small Business Resource Office
200 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)242-4704
Maintains and monitors a comprehensive and confidential database system designed to act as a clearinghouse to foster business-to-business connections by connecting entrepreneurs with management consultants and/or strategic alliance partners.
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