Our Mission

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent federal agency established by Congress to assist, counsel, support and protect the interest of small business concerns and to assist them in their start-up and growth. We in the Des Moines District are committed to excellence and working together with our resource partners to benefit small business in Iowa.

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Office Description

The Des Moines District is responsible for the delivery of the SBA's many programs and services to the 99 counties in Iowa, consisting of 2.9 million Iowans and some 240,000 small businesses.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and growing as Iowa's economic resurgence continues. Over 98 percent of all businesses in the state are small businesses under the federal definition . Iowa has a national reputation as a leading insurance center and agribusiness center with more companies expanding and locating in the state each year. Two major interstates (I-80 and I-35) intersect Iowa, leading many businesses to locate along these major transportation corridors. Iowa has the nation's highest literacy rate and a high school graduation rate over 20 percent above the nation's norm. Many business owners find that Iowa's residents not only make excellent employees, but great neighbors as well.

The challenges facing the Des Moines District include implementing the agency's economic development programs in a mostly rural state. To achieve success, the district works with federal and state agencies as well as county and local governments to provide communities with economic development programs throughout Iowa.

Des Moines Office - 210 Walnut Street, Room 749, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4422
Hours: 8 - 4:30

Cedar Rapids Office - 2750 1st Ave NE, Suite 350, Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 362-6405
Hours: 8 - 4:30

List of Staff