Investing or Growing Your Business

Investing in Business — Interested in supporting the growth of a young company? Access these resources:

• Equity Funds in Iowa — Learn about Equity Funds currently seeking investors and investments in Iowa. Find out more about the Venture Network of Iowa and the unique opportunity available for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to Iowa's savvy investment community.
• Venture Network of Iowa — Established to provide a forum through which inventors and entrepreneurs collaborate to form profitable, long-term business relationships.
• Tax Incentives — Iowa's pro-business outlook is reflected in the state's tax climate and competitive programs for companies located within our borders.

Growing Your Business — Looking for financial support for business growth? Consider these resources:

• Equity Funds in Iowa — Learn about Equity Funds currently seeking investors and investments in Iowa. Find out more about the Venture Network of Iowa and the unique opportunity available for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to Iowa's savvy investment community.
• Venture Network of Iowa — Established to provide a forum through which inventors and entrepreneurs collaborate to form profitable, long-term business relationships.
• Accelerating Business Growth — New business accelerators were funded in 2005 to foster the accelerated growth of new and existing businesses. These centers offer technical assistance and mentoring to Iowa's high growth opportunity companies with staff experienced in legal, accounting, and marketing disciplines.

Additional Resources

• Iowa Entrepreneur Network [www.iowaentrepreneur.com] — Official Web site of the Iowa Entrepreneur Network, a joint development of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Iowa Business Council, and the Iowa Chamber Alliance.