Chamber Resources

The Ankeny Area Chamber provides a variety of benefits and tools to our members and our community to be successful. If we don’t have the resource you are looking for, contact us, and we can point you in the right direction. Simply e-mail info@ankeny.org with any questions you have.

Business Development Resource Center

In the five year goal for the Ankeny Area Chamber, we are planning on developing a business development resource center. This center will provide assistance with website direction, attorney direction, small business development partners (SBDC), roadmap for referral based on need – Attorney – CPA – HR - IT, small business development guide and to provide mentors.

As the business resource center is developed, please use the references
below to assist in your business needs.

Finance
Government
Industrial
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Marketing
Small Business Assistance

Small Business Classroom (Small Business Administration)
www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Receive free online courses to help small business owners.

Counseling/Seminars (Small Business Development Center)
www.iowasbdc.org
The SBDC provides assistance and counsel to individuals considering starting a business and those who have established small businesses. The SBDC offers seminars and workshops on topics such as developing marketing and business plans and starting your own business. Call 515.331.8945.

State of Iowa Website
www.iowa.gov/state/main/business.html
This site offers a Business Owner’s Guide to state government. The guide contains licensing and regulation information for Iowa, as well as links to other resources.

Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov
Look under Businesses on this site to find information on starting and operating a business, including Employer Identification Numbers.