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Building a Better Iowa

Building a Better Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa's Business & Community Services is working for Iowa

12 external services link UNI students, faculty and research to the world. You'll find us in all 99 counties in Iowa—and all corners of the country—helping business grow and creating a foundation for enterprises, families, and the future of innovation.

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Aug 14, 2026

Small town, big impact: Joyful Java thrives with the help of the UNI Small Business Development Center

Joyful Java is thriving in Dike, Iowa
Jul 31, 2026

UNI is building stronger communities through the Heartland Economic Development Course

Institute for Decision Making teaches Heartland participants about laborshed studies
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Business and Community Services makes an impact in all 99 Iowa counties

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