Small Business Development Center Sioux City Iowa

06/15/2026

Can't make it to Ames?
Join us at Morningside University's Weikert Auditorium for a watch party!
We'd love to see you there as we learn from experts and connect with fellow entrepreneurs in our community.

Ready to reach your next wave of customers?
Join Iowa SBDC and InnoVenture Iowa for the first session of the Growth Spurt Summer Panel Series: Beyond the Launch: Marketing to Your Next Wave of Customers.

📅 June 24 | 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 1805 Collaboration Place, Ames, IA

Learn practical marketing strategies to attract new customers and grow your business. Attend one session or join us for all three panels this summer.
Register: https://forms.gle/KGCFgZnjZfNRMU86A

06/08/2026

Join IA Source Link for an online presentation covering the basics of Iowa sales and use tax. This session will provide an overview of how sales and use tax works in Iowa, including common taxable services, local option sales tax, permit requirements, filing processes, and common filing issues businesses may encounter.
To register visit iasourcelink.com under Webinars

06/04/2026

Iowa SBDC & InnoVenture Iowa presents the Growth Spurt Panel. This is a three-part summer series covering launching your business, financing for growth, and succession planning. Register by using the link below and join us for one, two, or hopefully all three panels! We are so excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please call us at (515) 294-2030

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 1805 Collaboration Place, Room 1200, Ames, Iowa 50010

Note: Parking is open to anyone and is free around the building!

Register Here: https://forms.gle/KGCFgZnjZfNRMU86A

03/18/2026

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Today we celebrate the small businesses that drive our communities forward and the dedicated Iowa SBDC counselors who work alongside them every step of the way. From launching new ideas to helping businesses grow and succeed, this work is only possible because of the strong partnerships between entrepreneurs and our SBDC teams.

We’re proud to support Iowa’s small business community and grateful for the impact being made across the state every day.

Have an SBDC success story? We’d love to hear it! Tag us and use to share your experience.

02/04/2026

Ready to work smarter in construction?

Join CIRAS for a hands-on session introducing practical AI tools that can help save time, reduce manual work, and boost productivity on real construction projects.

No AI experience needed. Bring your laptop, try the tools live, and stay after for structured networking with contractors, project managers, estimators, and other industry professionals.

Learn new skills, discover useful tools, and make valuable connections.

Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/6g82hT47/4a4wQrpxfZ

Step into the future of construction! Join this hands-on session exploring practical AI tools that can save time, reduce manual effort, and boost productivity. This session is designed specifically for industry professionals new to AI who are curious about how it can be applied practically and immediately in their day-to-day operations.

Register Here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g82hT47/g/6Ge322C0WS/tech-meets-trade-ai-workshop-industry-networking-4a4wQrpxfZ/overview

01/28/2026

Ready to take your business idea to the next level?

Swimming with the Sharks is open to Siouxland entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs-to-be looking for grant funding to launch or grow their business.

✔️ Siouxland-based businesses
✔️ Live pitch competition
✔️ One finalist may receive up to $4,000 in grant funding

Applications are open now: https://bit.ly/3RL9xua

01/16/2026