Union County is an affiliate partner of Southern Iowa's Ready Resource Business Retention & Expansion Program. We stand Ready to provide the most up to date Resources to make the cost of doing business in the region more attractive and competitive.

The program is designed to:

• Remove barriers of growth
• Facilitate expansion of business
• Retain and create jobs
• Improve overall relationships with employers
• Promote business growth success stories

Whether new or long established your business can count on quick confidential access to the full range of programs, servcies and benefits that Southern Iowa has to offer your company.

Ready Resource helps employers in Southern Iowa to leverage resources that best fit your business needs. The following resources are available for existing and new businesses in Southern Iowa.

     Site Location Assistance

     Business Advocacy

     Regulatory Assistance

     Buyer/Supplier Network

     Job Training Programs

     Workforce Recruitment

     Infrastructure

     Business Education & Training

     Financial Assistance and Tax Incentives

     Export Assistance

     Professional Counseling

     Energy Audits

     Community Tours

     Employee Housing Location Assistance

Contact the UCDA office for more information on the how the Ready Resource Program can help you!