Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa

Dan Beenken
Dan BeenkenRegional Director
P:
319-273-4322
F:
319-273-4343

dan.beenken@uni.edu

8120 Jennings Drive, Suite 13 Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Josh and Sue Spece, Owners

Client Success Story: In The Country Garden and Gifts, Independence

The Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa helped Josh and Sue Spece run new financial projections and complete an application for Targeted Small Business certification so they could obtain financing to move their e...Read more >>

Derek Franzen, Owner

Client Success Story: Refresh Web Marketing, Cedar Falls

Derek Franzen received marketing assistance from the Iowa Small Business Assistance Center at the University of Northern Iowa, plus became a tenant in UNI’s Innovation Incubator, in order to start his web and graphic design business. Derek Fr...Read more >>

Nedra Blietz, Owner

Client Success Story: Anytime Fitness, West Union

The Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa gave Nedra Blietz good advice and helped her develop a business plan so she could find financing to build a new fitness facility in West Union. Nedra Blietz lives in West...Read more >>

Jason Shatek, Owner

Client Success Story: Mobile Ag Repair, New Hampton

The Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa helped Jason Shatek update his business plan, prepare necessary financial projections, and find sources of capital to fund needed updates of his existing mobile agricultura...Read more >>

Brad Magg, Owner

Client Success Story: Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, LLC, Prairie City

Brad Magg received customized, in-depth counseling and training from the Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa so he could improve and refine his existing ice cream shop and restaurant. Goldie’s Ice Cream Sh...Read more >>

Sarah Gall, Owner

Client Success Story: The Runner's Flat, Cedar Falls

The Iowa Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa helped Sarah Gall with business training and individualized counseling so she could open her specialized running shoes and accessories store. Sarah Gall is a passionate r...Read more >>

About the Center

TThe SBDC center has served business clients in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Fayette, Grundy, Howard and Tama counties since 1982 and is continuing to add to existing programs and services. The SBDC involves undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff in providing service to its business clients.

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Director's Corner

Iowa start-ups are No. 1 in revenue, according to Fast Company magazine. Read May 6, 2013 article.

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