Iowa Secretary of State to tour to support small businesses

Iowa (KTTC) –The Iowa Secretary of State and Iowa’s Small Business Development Center State Director are celebrating national small business month by hitting the road.

The two will be visiting Iowa Chambers of Commerce and local businesses in all four corners of the state to connect local leaders to critical business resources from both agencies.

Secretary Paul Pate will be working with business leaders to encourage membership in a statewide coalition that empowers organizations to raise awareness about human trafficking.

He will also unveil record-breaking business growth numbers across the Hawkeye state.

Small Business Development Center Director Lisa Shimkat will be providing resources on growing and starting businesses in Iowa, as well as ways that Iowans can support small shops throughout the year.

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