Midwest Partnership EDC

10/22/2026

From the Business Record Daily AM 10.19.26

10/22/2026

The October SICOG Newsletter contains a great list of available grants.

SICOG will be hosting a Derelict Building Grant Workshop on October 15, 2026 in coordination with the Iowa DNR and Iowa Waste Exchange. The workshop will be located at 102 SW Kent St, Greenfield, Iowa.

10/22/2026

Are you a business owner in western Iowa who could use a connection to the right kind of help? Come see us or visit .com. We would love to meet you.

Running a small business is a lot. And one of the hardest parts? Feeling like you have to figure it all out by yourself.

Here is the thing: you do not have to.

HUB 712 in Carroll connects small business owners and entrepreneurs across western Iowa to free and low-cost help that most people do not even know exists.

It does not matter if you are still figuring out an idea or you have been open for years and need help with your next move. HUB 712 is here to help you find the right resource for wherever you are.

The first step is free. It can be as simple as stopping by or sending us a message.

Are you a business owner in western Iowa who could use a connection to the right kind of help? Come see us or visit hub712.com. We would love to meet you.

10/22/2026

We are EXCITED to have Ace Hardware of Stuart opening soon!

🔨Stuart, we’re getting ready for you! 6 Days!!!🔨

Our team has been busy training, learning, and preparing to welcome you!

We’re working hard behind the scenes to bring you the helpful service Ace Hardware is known for!

We can’t wait to open our doors and serve the Stuart community! ❤️

10/21/2026

America's SBDC Iowa Newsletter is packed with great information for small businesses: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/America-s-SBDC-Iowa-Newsletter.html?soid=1101824758491&aid=64qtg2N95PU

10/21/2026

Happy National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!

Today, we celebrate the local Chambers of Commerce that make such a positive impact in our communities!

Chambers play an important role in advocating for local businesses, providing valuable resources, creating networking opportunities, and supporting economic growth. Their dedication to community initiatives helps strengthen our businesses, bring people together, and build vibrant communities for the future.

We are grateful for the hard work, leadership, and commitment each of these organizations brings to their communities. Thank you for being champions for local businesses and advocates for the places we call home!

Join us in celebrating and thanking our local Chambers of Commerce!

📍 Adair Chamber of Commerce
📍 Greenfield Chamber Main Street
📍 Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce
📍 Panora Chamber
📍 Stuart, Iowa Chamber of Commerce

Strong chambers build strong communities!

10/20/2026

The Rural Business Initiative (RBI) will provide grants of at least $30,000 to community organizations that work with small businesses, dollars that can be directed to the businesses themselves for capital costs, soft costs, training or strategic planning.

The application window is open for non-metro communities under 20,000 across the state of Iowa. Priority consideration may be given to communities located within 50 miles of a Wells Fargo branch as part of the program's funding criteria.

The application deadline is October 30th. More information below and at https://iowardc.org/entrepreneurship/

10/20/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Elevate Iowa Tourism: Education Scholarship!

Have a conference on your wish list? A new skill you'd love to develop? Maybe an opportunity to connect with tourism professionals from across the country?

10/20/2026

Funding opportunities for Community and Economic Development and Infrastructure,

Funding Opportunities, Resources, Events and Learning: Innovation Matters USDA Rural Development sent this bulletin at 10/20/2026 08:00 AM EDT View as a webpage ​​​ Funding Funding Opportunities Supporting Community and Economic Development Agriculture Innovation Center ProgramU.S. Department ...

10/15/2026

Congratulations, Greenfield!

Fifteen rural Iowa communities are getting a financial boost for local development. FULL STORY⬇️