The SBDC has the necessary tools to help individuals decide if this is the right business for them. The Small Business Development Center is a resource for the business community through its various forms of business manage-ment assistance. The goal of our Premier Fast Trac I training program is to assist entrepreneurs in building successful businesses that in turn create significant job opportunities in their communities. Premier Fast Trac II highlights venture opportunites and emphasizes strategies for start-up ventures. Special emphasis is placed on individuals and communi-ties with limited access to economic resources.
All services are free of charge.
Participants who complete business plans receive assistance in secur-ing financing. ISED's relationship with clients does not end after business start-up. Free consultation, techni-cal assistance and workshops are offered to microenterprise owners across the State of Iowa. The Iowa City Chapter has 12 members, who are ready to offer free confidential counseling, at any time. The Iowa Department of Economic Development offers comprehensive assistance and informational materials for small business start-ups.