The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the state of Iowa, and host institutions, provides management assistance to existing for-profit small businesses in the retail, service, manufacturing, and wholesale sectors and to those wishing to start a new business.
Counseling
The SBDC assists Iowa business owners by providing a wide array of helpful services, such as:
Training and Resources
Knowledgeable professional consultants work with businesses by providing expert, confidential advice, plus offering entrepreneurial training programs, seminars, publications, business resources, reference materials, and specialized services.
For more information, contact:
Bryan Ziegler, Director
Small Business Development Center
Indian Hills Community College
651 Indian Hills Drive, Building 17
Ottumwa IA 52501
641.683.5127 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5127
bziegler@indianhills.edu
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Although he was highly skilled in his trade, Marvin Taylor was not as familiar with running a business - how to obtain start-up funding, how to advertise, and how to manage the legal ins and outs of being an entrepreneur.
"If it wasn't for the Indian Hills SBDC, I would not be where I am today."
- Marvin Taylor
Air Conditioning and Heating Systems by Taylor
"I would rather spend time in my plant than developing financial projections. The SBDC is outstanding in helping me with cash flows and other financials for my bank."
- Kevin Flander
Spring Valley Manufacturing