Governor Chet Culver announced the creation of the Jumpstart Iowa Initiative, a new housing and economic development program that will help address the immediate needs of Iowans.
The Jumpstart Iowa initiative contains two new programs – one to address housing needs in storm-impacted communities, and one to help small businesses damaged by this year’s severe weather.
More information about both programs can be found here or visit the Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) website.
The Indian Hills Community College Small Business Development Center is now completing its 15th year of operation. One special aspect of the Indian Hills 10 county service area is a diverse rural population that is often under-employed. SBDC services are delivered equitably to both urban and rural areas.
The center has been involved in helping to establish the Southeastern Community College and operating the Rural Assistance Program for six years, which was funded by the Iowa Department of Economic development.
The center worked with the Area XV Regional Planning Commission to establish a revolving loan fund, which has operated for eight years. This fund has been of tremendous value for low-income entrepreneurs who have difficulty obtaining financing for business start-ups.
Indian Hills SBDC651 Indian Hills Drive, Building 17 Ottumwa, IA 52501View Map 641-683-5127 800-726-2585, x5127 FAX 641.683.5296Email: bziegler@indianhills.edu
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