StartupCity Spencer is a regional incubator that provides access to a wide range of startup services. Services Active mentoring. Targeted education. Constant, ongoing collaboration with peer startups. Networked with the state. Scheduled and serendipitous meetings to address tactics and strategy. Space to grow into viable companies More at the StartupCity Spencer website
Iowa Biotechnology Association
Since 1994, the Iowa Biotechnology Association has provided benefits and services to promote the interests and growth of the life sciences industries in Iowa. They are a non-profit, membership-based organization with a diversified membership including industry companies from all segments of biotechnology, universities & colleges, state & federal associations, as well as numerous service & Full Article…
Seed Here
Founded on Independence Day 2011, Seed Here is a new model, social good startup working to connect and grow the organic, grassroots entrepreneurial and creative community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids region and across The Silicon Prairie, with a special focus on supporting high-growth entrepreneurs, creatives and innovators. Seed Here primarily: Operates Vault Coworking & Full Article…
The Technology Association of Iowa
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is the premier professional organization accelerating the success of Iowa’s technology industry and tech-based economy. Their members include organizations of every size in virtually every aspect of technology creation, production, application and education in Iowa. Iowa’s tech sector fuels broad-based economic growth and is the foundation for the state’s Full Article…
Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)
ABI is a broad-based organization of more than 1,400 Iowa businesses that employ over 300,000 Iowans working together to promote Iowa commerce. The philosophy behind this expanded organization is simple: there is strength in numbers. By including more and more diverse Iowa businesses, ABI is able to play an even more active role in shaping Full Article…
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic development entity serving Central Iowa. Supported by over 180 public and private investors, the Partnership now serves six counties (Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marshall, Polk, and Warren) through economic development, workforce attraction and retention, downtown development, and regional business development. When established in 1999, the Greater Des Full Article…
Clifton Gunderson
Clifton Gunderson provides Entrepreneurial Business Services to emerging and small companies throughout the country. Their suite of fixed fee services include any or all services based on the business needs. These include general accounting, payroll, individual and business income taxes, staffing, and information technology support. More info at http://www.cliftoncpa.com/Services/EBS
Davis Brown
Davis Brown Law Firm, one of the largest law firms in Iowa, has developed a unique and innovative online delivery platform for legal services tailored specifically for startups. Using the website www.thestartuplaunchpad.com clients have the ability to obtain free educational materials on a variety of topics integral to startups and they may create important and Full Article…
BrownWinick
BrownWinick’s “Startups Start Here” program reflects the BrownWinick process of getting to know the client’s business goals, helping the client prioritize their legal needs, and executing on those priorities. Each client’s needs are evaluated prior to any services being provided or fees charged, and the client only pays for services that they need when they Full Article…
Iowa Lakes Corridor Business Accelerator Services
Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has significant goals when it comes to entrepreneurship. The Corridor assists new and established entrepreneurs to plan and grow businesses, focusing on serving clients with high growth opportunities. Business Acceleration Advisory Services include: Human Capital Development Leadership Team Composition Board of Directors Recruitment Advisory Board Recruitment Production Staff Training Full Article…