RESILIENCE
TOOLKIT
Strategies and actions for business, government, or development organizations to ensure ongoing viability.
East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Resources
East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG)
Address: 700 16th Street NE #301, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 365-9941
Email: karen.kurt@ecicog.org
Website: www.ecicog.org
Description: ECICOG is a regional planning agency that provides a revolving loan fund for businesses and planning and technical assistance to local governments in Benton, Iowa, as well as Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington counties.
Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
Address: 136 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 354-3939
Email: kmoreland@icadgroup.com
Website: www.iowacityareadevelopment.com
Description: ICAD Group is committed to enhancing the economic vitality of the Iowa City area. The organization works to strengthen communities with a strong business climate and employment opportunities. ICAD Group is available to assist interstate commerce companies with location or expansion projects, workforce development, and entrepreneurial services.
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Address: 501 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 398-5317
Email: economicalliance@cedarrapids.org
Website: www.cedarrapids.org
Description: The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance combines the economic and community development efforts of the former Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Downtown District, and Priority One. Their services include business support, community development, economic and workforce development, and public policy.
Benton Development Group
Address: 811 D Avenue, Suite #30, Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5545
Email: info@bdgia.com
Website: www.bdgia.com
Description: Benton Development Group provides programs and services that benefit Benton County, Iowa. Through their programs and services, they work to assist existing businesses with continued success, serve as a resource to new businesses looking to locate to Benton County, and assist city governments to ensure their community is a great place to live, shop, work, and play.
Jones County Economic Development
Address: 107 South Ford Street, Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: (319) 480-7446
Email: director@jonescountydevelopment.com
Website: www.jonescountydevelopment.com
Description: Jones County Economic Development is a public-private partnership dedicated to strengthening the economic base in the region by assisting existing businesses, attracting new investment and jobs, and fostering a business climate favorable for economic growth in Jones County.
Washington Economic Development Group
Address: 205 West Main Street, Washington, IA 52353
Phone: (319) 653-3942
Email: wedg@washingtoniowa.org
Website: www.washingtoniowa.gov
Description: The Washington Economic Development Group is a local, public-private partnership. It grew out of a private, community-based for-profit development corporation, Washington Industries, Inc., that was formed in the 1950s to provide leadership and direction to enhance economic development efforts for the benefit of the greater Washington area. Offered services include business expansion, retention, workforce development, and community development.
East Central Iowa SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Address: 2750 1st Avenue NE, Suite 350, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 362-6943
Email: crexecs@scorevolunteer.org
Website: www.eastcentraliowa.score.org
Description: SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE provides mentoring and education to thousands of startup and existing businesses at no cost to those seeking assistance.
University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UI JPEC)
Address: 108 Pappajohn Business Building S160, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-1022
Email: iowajpec@uiowa.edu
Website: www.iowajpec.org
Description: JPEC provides advanced entrepreneurial education, technology commercialization, and business consulting services to start-up and high-growth companies across the state and region; as well as innovative training for high school teachers and youth.
Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc. (EDC, Inc.)
Address: 230 2nd Street SE, Suite 212, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 369-4955
Email: cnelson@edcinc.org
Website: www.edcinc.org
Description: EDC is focused on growing robust, Iowa-based interstate commerce businesses that drive strong economic impact and fuel vital and sustainable communities. They offer a full range of support services designed to maximize the potential of businesses ranging from medical and agricultural products companies to SaaS providers.
Small Business Administration Cedar Rapids Branch
Address: 2750 1st Avenue NE, Suite 350, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 362-6405
Email: dmdo@sba.gov
Website: www.sba.gov/ia
Description: The Iowa District is responsible for the delivery of the SBA’s many programs and services to the 99 counties in Iowa, consisting of 2.9 million Iowans and some 240,000 small businesses.
