House Resolution No. by A. Meyer recognizes the significant contributions of Iowa Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) since their inception in 1981, highlighting their role in providing expert business counseling and training to entrepreneurs across all 99 counties in Iowa. The resolution acknowledges the diverse services offered by these centers, which include one-on-one counseling, workshops, and various educational opportunities aimed at fostering business growth in the state.

Additionally, the resolution honors the 2025 special entrepreneur award winners: Sierra Elbert, founder of Groom Curriculum, who received the Deb Dalziel Women Entrepreneur Achievement Award for her impactful contributions as a woman entrepreneur, and Abe Sandquist, founder of Natural Fertilizer Services, who was awarded the Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his successful business endeavors supported by an SBDC. The House of Representatives congratulates both award winners on their achievements and expresses gratitude to the Iowa SBDCs for their ongoing efforts to enhance the business landscape in Iowa.