Southeast Iowa Small Business Development Center

06/15/2026

Business owners! Dreamers! This is a great series to learn more on growing your business. Free, virtual or in-person participation, sign up today!

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

06/11/2026

Have a knack for growing or making your own foods and considering starting a side hustle? Are you already selling products and interested in scaling up your business? Join ISU Extension and Outreach on Wednesday June 17th at the Marion County Extension building. Learn about Iowa’s cottage food laws and home food processing establishment licensing from expert Penny Brown Huber, Iowa State Extension Food Business Specialist.
Scan the QR code to learn more!

06/11/2026

Be sure to go and support these small businesses this weekend!

06/06/2026

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

05/20/2026

Southeastern Community College is the host to the SE Iowa Small Business Development Center. Here is a quick look at the impact the center had on Southeast Iowa!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFLzVYr639c

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05/05/2026

Sign up for a business tax account at https://www.irs.gov/. It is a great tool to have in the business toolbox!

05/04/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the entrepreneurs who keep our communities moving forward. From first ideas to years of growth, small business owners show resilience, creativity, and commitment every day.

05/01/2026

Food Businesses, this is for you!

Join the Food Innovation & Business Hub for a Lunch & Learn focused on identifying your ideal customer. You’ll explore how to better understand who you’re selling to, what drives their decisions, and how those insights can shape your product’s development, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. This webinar is offered at no cost and open to all!
To learn more about this webinar series visit: extension.iastate.edu/foodinnovation/online

02/10/2026

How is it going? We are here to help.

Tis the season for resolutions. How’s your business's New Year’s resolution going so far? Whether you’re planning, pivoting, or just getting started, we’re here to support you!

01/09/2026

The announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. You will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file your 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. Don’t forget that IRS.gov has online tools and resources you can use before, during and after filing your federal tax return. For a list of filing season tools, reminders and resources, read: https://ow.ly/1yqq50XTweL