Doing Business

Helping your business is our job.

  • We are Midwest Partnership. Your resource for business assistance in the West Central Iowa communities of Adair and Guthrie counties. Our objective is to provide the tools needed for success to existing and prospective businesses.
  • Midwest Partnership is here for you. Large or small, we have a variety of existing industries in the region and we are committed to your success.
  • Find funding. We will assist your business with information about funding programs as well as the application process for securing funding.
  • Get the training. Let us connect you to training resources available from the State of Iowa, our local community colleges or other specialized training options.
  • Understand regulations. Look to us to help you understand all regulatory issues related to doing business in your industry.
  • Find the infrastructure. We have the details you need regarding railway service, interstate and state highway access, and local utilities, including power, water, fiber optics and broadband access.

Large or small, we have a variety of existing industries in the region and we are committed to your success. Turn to us for help with:

  • Revolving Loan Funds – Midwest Partnership has access to several low-interest loans that assist with business expansion or startups. The funds are available for projects that meet certain job creation/retention, capital investment and collateral requirements. Loans generally can be for up to 50 percent of a project, or $250,000, and the terms depend on the fund used and type of project. Loan applications may be made at any time..
  • Training – Let us connect you to training resources available from the state of Iowa, our local community colleges or other specialized training programs.
  • Regulatory Assistance – Look to us to help you understand all the regulatory issues related to doing business in your industry.