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  • WELCOME TO ADVANCE IOWA

    Advance Iowa is the State of Iowa’s comprehensive consulting program designed to work with mid-sized companies to enhance their growth. It is often lonely at the top for business owners, we are here to be a third-party sounding board and trusted advisor. Advance Iowa assists firms in overcoming their obstacles and helps to identify new opportunities.

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    The Value Builder System was designed in 2011 by John Warrillow, author, and international bestseller, as well as being recognized by BtoB Magazine's "Who's Who" list of America's most influential business-to-business marketers. Currently, The Value Builder System is helping 30,000 users worldwide. As a certified Value Builder, we will help you improve the value of your company. Whether you're looking to sell your business for a premium now, or know that you could, the Value Builder System will help you increase the value of your company.

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  • News: Advance Iowa Aids Succession Planning

    GREENE - Dennis Hobson has owned and served as president for American Tool & Engineering Inc. in Greene for 25 years. A few years ago, he decided he'd like to someday retire.

    Hobson attended a business seminar with his daughter, Sonja - who is transitioning to own the business with her brother, Matt - that started them on the path to pass the plastic molding company onto his kids. 

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  • Advance Iowa Clients on Iowa Entrepreneur

    Watch Iowa Entrepreneur on IPTV to learn about a handful of the many outstanding Iowa companies we are proud to support at Advance Iowa! 

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The Next Generation of Family Business Forum
Monday, January 14, 2019

As we prepare for our third breakfast session of the Advance Iowa’s Family Business Forum Kick-off Series, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for being a part of our community. It’s... Read More

Reducing Risk Can Build Value
Monday, December 03, 2018

Building a successful business and minimizing risk may seem like opposite strategies, but typically, they go hand in hand. Once a business matures past the early, sometimes chaotic stages of develo... Read More

Are You Being Your Own Worst Enemy?
Monday, December 03, 2018

Many business owners believe that they want to sell their businesses to a third party when they first start considering their business exits. Owners who want to start planning for a third-party sal... Read More