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Iowa Western Small Business Development Center | SBDC providing no-cost technical assistance for small businesses and start-ups in Southwest Iowa
Serving 7 counties in Southwest Iowa including Pottawattamie, Mills, Fremont, Page, Cass, Shelby, and Harrison. Not in SW Iowa? Click here to find your nearest SBDC.
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SBDC STAFF
Your Small Business Experts
Elizabeth Christensen
Regional Center Director
Elizabeth Christensen is the Director of the Iowa Western Community College Small Business Development Center. She brings a wealth of experience for local small businesses with support on marketing, process improvement, and sustainable growth. Her background includes bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship of Technology. Elizabeth has a strong background in IT, supporting owners in cloud transformation, IT security, and network development. She’s consulted extensively with family-owned, technology start-ups and local businesses from ideation through exits over the last two decades.
Josh Baker
SBDC Coordinator
Joshua Baker serves as the Small Business Development Center's Coordinator at Iowa Western Community College. With a background as an Intake Coordinator and extensive Customer Service, Joshua has been a dedicated community supporter. In his free time, he enjoys baking and spending quality time with his wife and two daughters. Committed to fostering growth in Iowa, Joshua aims to help small businesses thrive by connecting them with the right resources and advocating for the services offered by the SBDC.
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Contact Us!
Iowa Western SBDC is located at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. Our Offices are in Looft Hall, Suite 110. We cover 7 counties in Southwest Iowa and can make accommodations to meet clients at other locations. Before stopping in, we advise you to contact us or book an appointment.
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Iowa Western SBDC
2700 College Road
Looft Hall
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
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712-256-7728
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