SBA Iowa

@sba_iowa invites manufacturers, business owners, students, educators and other stakeholders to join us on April 13th from 9:30am - 1:30 p.m. in Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids for a free event focused on strengthening manufacturing in Iowa.

Congratulations to Sierra Elbert and Patricia Pierce of Groom Curriculum in Emmetsburg on being named the 2026 Iowa Small Business Persons of the Year. They'll represent Iowa at National Small Business in Washington DC in May. sba.gov/article/2026/0…

📊 Understanding your finances is key to running a successful business! @IowaSBDC & SBA resource partners provide counseling & training. Find business assistance near you: sba.gov/local-assistan… #FinancialLiteracyMonth #IASmallBiz

🛍️ Family-owned businesses power local economies and make communities vibrant places to live and work. Shop local Iowa today and every day to support the job creators near you! #MomandPopBusinessOwnersDay

🚀 It's the golden age of small business! Take the first steps of entrepreneurship in Iowa with our free guide: sba.gov/business-guide… #StartInIowa

Happy #SBDCDay! #DidYouKnow? Nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers across America offer counseling, training, and other services to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses! Find @IowaSBDC: sba.gov/sbdc

💰 Take your business to the next level with help from a SBA-backed funding! Find an Iowa lender near you: sba.gov/lendermatch #ShopIowa

🏭 Connect with U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers through our free onshoring portal! Bring it home to Iowa. Try it out: sba.gov/onshoring #MadeInIowa

Strong partnerships move the mission forward! Great meeting at Pivotal Business Partners in Des Moines to discuss #AccessToCapital, current market trends, and removing regulatory barriers for Iowa entrepreneurs. Let's build the next generation of businesses. 🤝 #IowaSmallBiz

🚜 Learn about programs and services to empower rural businesses across Iowa: sba.gov/rural @SBA_Iowa #RuralIowa

🌾 Small businesses in the agriculture industry help power America's economy! @SBA_Iowa is proud to support our state's rich farming heritage. #AgricultureMonth #IowaBusiness

Looking to expand your business? 🏗️ SBA 504 loans can be used to purchase buildings, land, or equipment. Apply today: sba.gov/504 #SmallBizFinance #IowaGrowth

#TaxSeason is here! 📝 Explore resources to help you file your business taxes before April 15. Get the info you need: irs.gov/smallbiz #SmallBizTax #IowaBiz

It's #NatlEshipWeek! 🎉 If you're looking to start your own business, SBA has funding & counseling to help. Learn more: sba.gov #IowaEntrepreneur #SBA

Happy #Valentines Day! ❤️ We've got big love for Iowa's small businesses! Shop local today and support the job creators in your community. 🛍️ #ShopSmall

SBA's Deregulation Strike Force is working to cut red tape! ✂️ Call 1-800-827-5722 to report regulations impacting your business. More info: advocacy.sba.gov/hotline #SmallBiz #Iowa

Big thanks to the delegation that visited the AgriBrink family today! 🤝 ✅@IAGovernor ✅USDA’s Mike Sexton & Henry Kummerer ✅ SBA’s Brad Zaun & Ryan Lincoln. Great conversations on keeping Iowa at the forefront of ag industry standards. 🌽🏭 #SmallBiz #AgLeadership #Ames

Running a small business is a team sport! 🏈 Partners like @IowaSBDC provide coaching & tips to help you win BIG. Find a local mentor: sba.gov/local-assistan… #SmallBizTips #IowaBusiness

Severe weather can strike at any time. 🌨️ #BeReady and make a disaster preparedness plan for your Iowa small business. Checklist here: sba.gov/prepare #IowaBiz

🪖 Iowa Veterans: From service to startup. "Boots to Business" is free training to help you launch your business. Sign up: sba.gov/b2b #VetBizIowa