New Small Business Development Center will help Winneshiek County businesses

A new partnership between NICC Calmar and Winneshiek County Development is aimed at increasing the help small businesses in Winneshiek county can receive.

NICC currently operates a Small Business Development Center in Dubuque.  But under an agreement announced this week, NICC will open a center in Calmar in partnership with WCDI to provide consulting services for businesses in northeast Iowa.

Said NICC Vice President Business and Community Solutions Wendy Mihm-Herold, "We believe this is an opportunity to enhance our services in the greater Winneshiek County area to promote small business growth."

Starting in January, counselors will be available to advise owners and managers of both existing businesses and new startup businesses.  Services will focus on business planning, startup services, bookkeeping and social media assistance. This is a free service funded in part by NICC and a cooperating agreement with the Small Business Administration.

To schedule an appointment starting in January, contact the Winneshiek County Development office at (563) 382-6061.