2024 Digital Welcome Packet
African American Museum of Iowa
Since 1993, the African American Museum of Iowa has served as the statewide voice for black history and culture. Now, we have an opportunity to amplify this voice.
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America's SBDC - Iowa
Established in 1981, America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) provides no cost, confidential, customized, professional business advice in all 99 Iowa counties to entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. We also present affordable workshops that teach practical skills and techniques, conduct research, provide comprehensive information services, and offer access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields.
Click here to learn more. Click to download information about InnoVenture Iowa. Click to download information about becoming a State Small Business Credit Initiative Lender. Click to download information about Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 Loan Participation Program. Click to download information about the Iowa Innovation Continuum.
Athene
Athene is a leading retirement services company focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.
Bank of America
Small businesses create jobs and anchor our communities. With our targeted products and personalized service, we do everything we can to help small business owners grow and realize their dreams.
The Supplier Diversity Small and Diverse Business Scholarship Program Small Business Resources Supporting Small Business Women Entrepreneur Resources Supplier Diversity
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Black Capital
The Black Captial Study + Projects (BCS+P) consists of 18+ active projects in service of building capacity for traditional monetary capital access as well as non-monetary types of capital for an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in and connected to Waterloo, Iowa.
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BMO
BMO is driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Through BMO Zero Barriers to Business™, they’re committed to helping business owners gain better access to capital, educational resources, and partnerships.
Click here to learn more. Click to download - BMO for Black & LatinX Businesses Click to download - BMO for Women in Business
Creative Planning
At Creative Planning, we understand that your business reflects your passion. To support you, you need a partner to simplify the complexities you face and help you make more confident decisions about the future of your business. Our business services offering provides customized, high-quality expertise to support every phase of your business journey.
Delivering Business Services that Innovate and Inspire. Learn more here!
Dubuque Bank & Trust
Click here to learn more about Dubuque Bank & Trust.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
At FHLB Des Moines, we rely on our supplier network. Our partnerships with minority-, women-, disabled-, LGBTQ+, veteran-owned suppliers helps us build and expand our business, serve our members and positively impact the health, vitality and growth of the communities where we live, work and do business. As we embark on this venture together, we remain invested in providing qualified businesses fair and equal access to business opportunities. If you qualify as a certified or self-certified supplier, join our program.
Click here to learn more about us.
Click to download more information about Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Supplier Diversity.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Scale DSM helps businesses gain knowledge, management know-how and networking to increase revenue, create jobs and positively impact the community. Click here to learn more.
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Small businesses in need of resources to either start or grow their business can find tools that are easy to access below. You can find resources such as legal requirements for Iowa businesses, information about federal funding and help for small businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, or individuals with disabilities. Click here to learn more.
Click to download information about the TSB Program. Click to download information about the Small Business Collateral Support Program.
Krause Group
Krause Group is committed to doing good, being purpose-led, and creating long-term social, sustainable, and bottom-line value. We pursue opportunities that are socially responsible and help us to deliver our purpose and mission while building a culture that actively fosters inclusion, equity, and sustainability. Krause Group is proud to donate at least 10% of profits to the communities it serves each year. For more information, visit krausegroup.com.
One Economy
OEFDC empowers underserved communities in Central Iowa to create financial stability and wealth by providing training, coaching and loans to individuals and small business owners. For more information, click here.
Click here to learn more about the Small-$ Loan program. Click here to learn more about the Financial Revival Loan program.
Paychex HR
Click here to learn more about Paychex HR.
SHAZAM
SHAZAM’s the only nationwide independent, member-owned debit network, processor and core provider supporting community banks and credit unions. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Iowa, we’re a leader in payments and financial technology, with a simple mission: Strengthening financial institutions.
SHAZAM offers a fast-paced work environment where you'll be challenged and rewarded for achievement. We’re always looking for talented individuals who want to grow and make a difference in our organization. Click here to learn about our open positions and here to learn about our culture.
Symetra
Symetra provides annuities, life insurance and benefits products to people and businesses nationwide through a network of benefits consultants, financial institutions and independent financial professionals and insurance producers. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with offices in West Des Moines, we’re a company with strong roots and a bold vision for the future: Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom. Click here to learn more.
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health’s Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Program
UnityPoint Health is committed to ensuring minority-owned, woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise, LGBTQ+-owned or veteran-owned vendors have equal access to our procurement opportunities. The program guarantees that certified diverse business partners are provided the maximum opportunity to participate as partners and suppliers of goods and services while driving economic impact in the communities we serve. Learn more about how your business can partner with UnityPoint Health here.
Wells Fargo
There’s a lot involved in taking your business to the next level — from financing expansion and improving cash flow, to marketing services and transition planning. Click here to learn more.