THE SBDC
The University of Iowa America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was established in 1982 as one of the four original regional centers in Iowa. The center is part of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) and the Tippie College of Business. The University of Iowa SBDC serves businesses in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Poweshiek, and Washington counties. Paul Heath serves as the Regional Director of the University of Iowa SBDC, as a part of Iowa JPEC. He is a Certified Business Advisor, as well as a C.M.A and C.P.A.
RESOURCES
The center offers many resources to small business owners, as well as services tailored to fit their needs. SBDC workshops are held nearly every weekday at various locations throughout Iowa. The SBDC also hosts the Lunch & Learn monthly workshops for community members.
Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
Mary Audia
Washington Economic Development Group
Stephanie Dengler
University of Iowa Research Park
Gordon Epping
Gordon Epping, CPA
Samantha Ferm
Government Contracting, Iowa State University
Connor Gast
Greater Iowa City
Paul Heath
Small Business Development Center
Angie Jordan
South of 6 Iowa City Business District
Adam Keune
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Rachel Kilburg
City of Iowa City
Steve Lacina
Brad Langguth
Hills Bank and Trust Co.
John Lohman
Corridor Business Journal
Les Maumbach
Dupaco
Samantha Meyer
Main Street Washington
Dan Nieland
Powershiek Iowa Development
Scott Swenson
Kirkwood Community College
Greg Williams
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC