Strong small businesses support strong communities. They create jobs, drive innovation, and deliver economic growth. Small businesses are community connectors who make our cities and towns livable, flavorful and fun!

Managing a small business is complicated. Entrepreneurs need access to education and resources in order to support themselves, their families, and their communities through the execution of their own ideas. The Iowa Center provides three lines of direct service to help our clients turn their dreams into plans: business coaching, credit + lending, and tax services. Successful small business leaders can never stop earning, learning or networking, which is why each all of our services include opportunities to build these skills.

With your gift, you are directly supporting The Iowa Center’s work to empower the entrepreneurs who launch and grow the small businesses that make Iowa strong. We invite you to celebrate the impact of your support on the success of our clients! In FY25 we served 4,793 unique clients. Our Business Coaching department serviced 607 unique clients through a combination of 80 classes and 682 one-on-one coaching session. 114 of our clients launched new businesses in FY25. Our Credit + Lending department originated 34 loans, totaling $1,364,580.70. Our Tax Services department directly served 4,186 clients who filed returns that generated $6,779,310 in state and federal refunds, including 512 small businesses who filed on a Schedule C.

With your support, The Iowa Center is turning dreams into plans for entrepreneurs pursuing opportunities for financial success. We are already on track for another successful year for our organization, and for the clients we serve. Thank you again for your continued support!

Sincerely Yours,

Erin Strawn

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