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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UNI RAMPING UP TO HELP MIDSIZED BUSINESS

The partnership between the University of Northern Iowa and Advance Iowa is strong, allowing for Advance Iowa to be extremely successful in the past year. As Advance Iowa enters its second full year of assisting midsized businesses across the State, they are gaining more attention not only from business but also from the economic development world.

Our Success

Watch Iowa Entrepreneur for a segment on one of Advance Iowa's clients, Fire Farm, and its founder, Adam Pollock as he discusses his journey to re-discover his family roots and his decision to move his California-based design company to Elkader.

Webinars

Take a look at our upcoming succession planning webinars! Hear from Advance Iowa consultants and industry experts: Scott Bailey, Lars Peterson, and Mike Strajack as they tell their experience in transitioning a business.