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Mike Upah

As Regional Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center at Iowa State University in Ames, Mike was honored as the 2012 Iowa ā€œState Starā€ by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā€“ Americaā€™s SBDC. Americaā€™s SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) personnel for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to the […]

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Dave McLaren

  As Regional Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Dave was honored as the 2013 Iowa ā€œState Starā€ by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā€“ Americaā€™s SBDC. Americaā€™s SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center employees for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to the organizationā€™s

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Scott Swenson

As Regional Director of Americaā€™s SBDC Iowa at Kirkwood Community College in Hiawatha, Scott Swenson was honored as the 2017 Iowa ā€œState Starā€ by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā€“  Americaā€™s SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center employees for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to the organizationā€™s economic development efforts,

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How the IEDA Helps Iowa Businesses Go Global

The Iowa Economic Development Authorityā€™s (IEDA) International Trade Office (ITO) supports Iowa industries in being more innovative, competitive and profitable by assisting in the development or expansion of international markets for a companyā€™s products and services. Our marketing managers provide a range of services including individual consultations, connections to IEDAā€™s global market representatives, educational seminars,

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Why You Should Consider Becoming a Targeted Small Business

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) offers a program designed to help women, minorities, service-disabled veterans and individuals living with disabilities start or grow a small business in the state. Businesses with these profiles receive opportunities through the Targeted Small Business (TSB) program, including a listing in an online TSB directory, networking at exclusive events, introduction

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