Key Contacts & Businesses
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
IowaSBDC.org | Contact: Nick Demke — nick.demke@witcc.edu
Free one-on-one business counseling, market research, business education classes, and financial advising for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region. Hosted at Western Iowa Tech Community College, serving Cherokee, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury counties.
Startup Siouxland
Startupsiouxland.com | Contact: Anastasia Williams — anastasia@simpco.org
A regional entrepreneurial ecosystem organization connecting founders, small businesses, and community builders across northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. Hosts programming, peer advisory groups, and community events to support entrepreneurs at every stage.
Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
SiouxlandEDC.com | sedc@siouxlandedc.com
A nonprofit lender offering three loan programs - the SBA 504 Loan Program for fixed assets, the SEDC Revolving Loan Fund for fixed assets or working capital, and the SEDC Microloan program for equipment or working capital needs. A go-to resource for businesses looking to start, expand, or secure financing in the tri-state region.
Downtown Partners Sioux City (If wanting to add a second location in Sioux City)
DowntownSiouxCity.com
A nonprofit organization committed to revitalizing downtown by encouraging economic development, creating a strong community image, and coordinating cohesive design of buildings and landscape. A useful resource for businesses considering a downtown Sioux City location or second storefront.