Kymberly Stevenson

Kymberly Stevenson is a strategist for equitable growth, specializing in the certification and capital support systems required to help Iowa’s targeted small businesses reach their full potential.
As the Targeted Small Business (TSB) Development Program Manager for the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Kymberly Stevenson serves as a vital resource for entrepreneurs looking to start, scale, and sustain their ventures. She is the lead administrator for the TSB Certification and the SSBCI Collateral Support Program — two critical levers that provide small business owners with the credibility and financial backing needed to compete in a crowded market.
Kymberly’s work is defined by a commitment to lowering the barriers to entry for underrepresented founders. By streamlining access to state resources and ensuring business owners have a clear path to sustainability, she serves as a high-impact advocate for Iowa’s economy. She is the advisor you turn to when you need to move beyond the “solopreneur” phase and tap into the institutional support required to build a resilient, long-term business.
Move beyond the search for capital and gain the institutional backing you need with Kymberly’s roadmap for navigating Iowa’s small business support systems.