Other Resources
Iowa is committed to creating win/win relationships with businesses
and we can help you find and access the resources you need.
Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Program — Provides
funding for expenditures on city and county highways to help attract new development
or support growth with existing developments. Projects are evaluated on economic
potential and impact. RISE funding may be used in conjunction with other sources
of federal, state, local and private financing to improve area highways and specific
access to roads. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or loans.
Iowa Development of Transportation
[www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us]
Office of Systems Planning
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.1664
Iowa Industrial Development Revenue Bond Program — Provides
financing to new and expanding businesses through the sale of tax-exempt bonds.
Iowa Economic Development Loan Program — Iowa Finance Authority [www.iowafinanceauthority.gov]
2015 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515.725.4965
Fax: 515.725.4901
Link Investments For Tomorrow (LIFT) — Assists with rural
small-business transfer, horticulture and alternative agricultural crops.
State Treasurer's Office
Capitol Building, First Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
515.281.3287
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) — SBICs fill the
gap between the availability of venture capital and the needs of small businesses
in start-up and growth situations. SBICs are privately owned investment firms that
provide capital plus funds borrowed at favorable rates with an SBA guarantee.
Moramerica Capital Corp.
(licensed by SBA in Iowa)
101 Second Street S.E., Suite 800
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319.363.8249
Fax: 319.363.9683
Small Business Administration Loan Programs — Provides a number
of guaranteed loan programs designed to meet the needs of small business.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal Building, Room 749
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.284.4422
Fax: 515.284.4572
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) — Provides
small, high-technology firms a greater share of federal research development funds.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal Building, Room 749
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.284.4422
Fax: 515.284.4572
Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) — The Center
for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) provides education, research, and technical
assistance to Iowa industry through partnerships with Iowa's universities and community
colleges, government agencies, and professional associations.
Iowa State University Extension
CIRAS
2272 Howe Hall, Suite 2620
Ames, Iowa 50011, 515.294.3420
www.ciras.iastate.edu