OCMS and CCDC Partner to Host Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop

On September 10, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) are teaming up with the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host a Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, September 17, from 3–5 p.m.

The session will provide business owners and community organizations with practical tools to protect employees, maintain operations, and recover quickly when disaster strikes. With nearly 40% of small businesses never reopening after major disruptions, this workshop is a timely opportunity to build resilience and ensure long-term stability.

Space is limited—local businesses and organizations are encouraged to register early.

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SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference

On May 24, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Are you a Veteran? Are you looking to start, build or grow a business? … THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

As a representative of Home Base Iowa and supporter of America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the CCDC is encouraging all local Clarke County, Iowa Veterans interested in starting their own business or currently have a business to join some of the best minds in entrepreneurship at the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference.

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SBDC is Open for Business

On February 8, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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(OSCEOLA, IA – February 3, 2022) The Small Business Development Center is here to help. Clarke County Development Corp, in association with Southwestern Community College and eight other counties, provides services through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to both existing and potential businesses. Jamie David is

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Get Your Business Back on Track With SBA and PPSI

On June 8, 2021   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) for several educational opportunities being held throughout the U.S. to learn more about programs that will help your business get back on track. This is part of an effort to ensure that American small

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OCMS, CCDC Partner with IASBDC for #IASBDCMOBILE Communities Free Event

On September 23, 2020   /   CCDC, Your News  
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On October 1st, local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to a new #IASBDCMOBILE Community event from America’s SBDC Iowa. Held in partnership with Osceola Chamber Main Street and the Clarke County Development Corporation, business experts from around the area will be on hand to discuss unique

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CCDC’s Bill Trickey Appointed to State Advisory Board

On April 27, 2016   /   CCDC  
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Clarke County Development Corporation’s Executive Director, Bill Trickey, was recently appointed to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Advisory Board. The Iowa SBDC offers high quality assistance to current and future Iowa business owners. As a member, Trickey will influence decisions that benefit businesses and job

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