Choosing a location for your business has never been easier. Browse through current listings and contact us to facilitate a tour today.

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If you are considering starting or expanding your business, here is a snapshot of the labor market for Union County. With unemployment at such low rate, we are committed to help you obtain the best talent for your growing business.

Union County offers a wide range of educational opportunities for all ages. Schedule a tour at these schools to find the best fit for you or your family members.

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Find out more about our On Ramp Program - just start: an introduction to entrepreneurship. These sessions will help you with your business from start to success.

We are here to consult with you on a confidential basis an serve as a liaison with appropriate local, regional and state agencies.

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The Small Business Development Center promotes rural entrepreneurship and job creation throughout its service area.

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Creston:Arts serves as the voice for the arts community. We strive to connect and support the arts in the community as a means to create transformation and believe the arts are a public good critical to our region’s success.

Fishing, golf, trails, camping, we have it all! If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Union County will not disappoint. Click on the link to view information regarding our many outdoor amenities.

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Whether it's a day trip to Chicago or overnight to Denver, your next getaway has never been easier. Our restored depot, located in the center of our Uptown District is the starting point for your next adventure!

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A program designed to help area summer interns network with community and business leaders and experience more of what Union County, Iowa has to offer.

When your business signs on an intern for the summer months, we want them to experience more of the community than where they work and where their temporary housing is. This program helps them meet similar aged individuals and network with community members, while seeing some of the amenities we have to offer.

UCDA organizes Area Business Coffees with a new business host each Friday morning. We are guaranteed to be wrapped up by 9am, so everyone can get back to their business day.

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Looking for monthly coffee group? Open Coffee - UC is opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to discuss business related topics. Learn and share and advocate for small business ownership and growing local businesses.

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Our goal is to attract and retain Young Professionals in this region, volunteer within the community and provide a networking opportunity for Young Professionals.

UCYP participants are from a variety of backgrounds and industries ranging from education, manufacturing, banking, agriculture and entrepreneurs.

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Increasing the community vitality through leadership engagement and diversity. Our leadership program has graduated over 100 successful alumni. Lead UC challenges individuals in all sectors of the community for identification of local issues, engagement in positive community change and shared leadership.

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HBI is a one of a kind program connecting veterans and transitioning service members with HBI partners and rescources. This program helps connect Iowa businesses with qualified veterans looking for career opportunities. Countless resources are available to help veterans and their families with education and in transitioning to a new community with focused support and individuals who want to help. HBI's private - public partnership provides a high quality of commitment for our veterans and transitioning service members.

Encouraging youth to be motivated to lead while serving others. This approach to youth leadership naturally creates relationships. Our goal is for youth to feel connected to their community and feel empowered to make a difference.

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6 lots remain available in the James Subdivision. Enjoy easy access to the Park To Park trail system in this neighborhood.

If you are considering building a spec home or multiple homes, this is a resource you will find useful. Also featured in this section, is data from the Housing Study, completed by JEO Consulting in 2017. Contact UCDA for these resources.

UCDA is proud to partner with SWCC to construct new or rehabilitated homes for our communities. Many of these homes are along the Elm Street Corridor in Creston. The newest home constructed is located at 409 W Filmore St in Afton and was sold in June.