Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership (IMEP)

• http://imep2.imep.org/
• Receives state and federal funding to provide assistance to small and medium sized manufacturers at no cost.
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Needs assessment
  • Strategic planning
  • Information technology solutions
  • Market development
  • Environmental issues

Iowa Technical Assistance Programs for Manufacturers

• http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/financial/stateiatech.html
• Provides information and contacts for programs such as:
  • Iowa Energy Center (IEC)
  • Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
  • Iowa Manufacturers Technology Center (MTC)
  • Iowa Procurement Outreach Center (IPOC)

Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC)

• http://www.iwrc.org/
• Provides small business with assistance in the following areas:
  • Compliance assistance for environmental regulations
  • Waste reduction
  • Environmental management systems
  • Environmental news updates for small businesses
  • Links to helpful compliance assistance documents

Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)

• http://www.iowalifechanging.com/
• Provides businesses wanting to grow and expand with assistance in the following areas:
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Finance
  • Licensing and Brownfields
  • Employee training