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If there is something you can't find, contact us - we encourage you to check out our workforce resources and financial resources.
Another great opportunity available to start-ups is the Venture School. For more information visit: Venture School | John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center - The University of Iowa (iowajpec.org). Mitchell County Economic Development Commission has scholarships available made possible through a generous grant from the Osage Rotary.
For Scholarship Application contact our office, 641-732-4790 or
email: director@mcedciowa.com
Mitchell Co. CHILDCARE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
Contact the Mitchell Co. Economic Development office to get details on how to support the Mitchell County Childcare Wage Enhancement:
* CHILDCARE PLEDGE FORM
* MITCHELL CO. CHILDCARE WAGE ENHANCEMENT PRESENTATION
- Home Base Iowa - Application
Home Base Iowa - U.S. Military Veteran program | Apply and meet qualifications to receive a $1,000 relocation grant from Mitchell County!
- IA Source Link
IA Source Link is the go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who need help starting, scaling, or accelerating their business in Iowa. Additional resources including Business Licensing Information Center, no-charge business webinars, dozens of updated resource pages, and access to the Business Concierge.
- Iowa Business Concierge
FREE resource here in Iowa to help business owners fund, grow, innovate and more. They will help you get connected to the best resources in your area.
- John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers
University-based entrepreneurship centers focused on undergraduate and graduate programs as well as community support and training.
- Advance Iowa
The State of Iowa's comprehensive consulting program designed to work with mid-sized companies to enhance their growth.
- 1 Million Cups Cedar Valley
Every Wednesday morning, one or two early-stage startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators and advisors and receive feedback.
- Startup Weekend
54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups.
- Dream Big Grow Here
Online Business Grant Contest offering up to $15,000. Five Finalists in Each Industry Pitch for $5,000; $5,000 Winners Pitch for Grand Prize of $10,000.
- Women Lead Change
Women Lead Change is dedicated to the development, advancement and promotion of women, their organizations, and to impacting the economy and future workforce.
- Home Base IOWA
Helps Veterans and transitioning Service Members to find positions at Iowa companies and pursue continued education.
Mitchell County: Home Base Iowa - Application
$1,000.00 grant available to U.S. Military Veterans relocating to Mitchell County.
Contact the Mitchell Co. Economic Development office for details and application: mcedc@mcedciowa.com or call 641-732-4790
- Office of Veterans Business Development Resources
Useful resources from the Office of Veterans Business Development
- Technology Association of Iowa
The premier professional organization driving the success of the state's technology industry and tech-based economy.
- Iowa Association of Business & Industry
Promote the success and growth of biotech-based business in Iowa.
- Iowa Biotechnology Association
A business consulting service for Iowa employers to solve problems for Iowa businesses, educate professionals for Iowa's future, and provide recruitment opportunities for Iowa employers and students.
- Iowa Lean Consortium
A leading resource to Iowa companies who seek to improve their organization effectiveness and efficiencies.
- TechBrews & TAI Events
Various events targeted toward technology and small businesses in Iowa.
- EntreFEST
Iowa's premier entrepreneurial conference.
- ABI Taking Care of Business Conference
Business leaders from across Iowa and the Midwest gather for powerful speakers and networking opportunities.
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