Small business are vital to community growth and innovation, and we value the opportunity to connect Burlington employers and entrepreneurs with resources and services they need to succeed.
The Greater Burlington Partnership has teamed up with the Small Business Development Center to provide local guides for new businesses in our communities.
The Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Community College, helps with business loans, business grants and business financing; as well as, free, confidential business counseling designed to fit your specific needs.
IASourceLink (in partnership with MyEntre.Net) offers Business Concierge, with free answers to the most pressing business questions via e-mail, online chat, and over the phone. The free referral service connects you with a team of experts to help your business grow.
Services that Iowa small business owners can access include consumer mailing lists, expenditure data, demographic and psychographic profiles, in addition to competitor’s sales figures, industry trends, and national financial benchmarking metrics.
The Greater Burlington Partnership has local programs and services available to help you develop your business at any stage. Here are some quick links to some of these resources:
Center for Business provides opportunities for professional development, business counseling services, entrepreneurial support and more.
Small Business Development Center offers assistance with loan packaging and financial projections; business plan and business counseling.
Great River Biz is an online source for research and information to support the local entrepreneurial community.
Great River Region Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance a regional collaboration to put on events for entrepreneurs.
IASourceLink an online hub for identifying resources and information to support your business.
MyEntre.net an online business networking group for entrepreneurs and small business owners, providing access to webinars, business research, and more.
Starting a Business Guide download information and helpful tips on how to start a business locally or browse available financial programs.
Iowa Waste Reduction Center Environmental experts help businesses meet regulatory obligations, implement waste reduction and pollution prevention initiatives, increase efficiency through training and education, and much more.
