Every year, new companies create
new jobs, new products and new wealth through new business
development in Iowa. The state of Iowa can help, in
alliances with communities and individuals that make
new business happen.
From forgiveable loans to tax breaks, from financial
assistance to jobs training programmes, Iowa has developed
a powerful series of tools and incentives to help create
new opportunities for Iowans. Let the professionals
at the Iowa Department of Economic Development help
you find the right programme to support your new business
opportunity.
IOWA IN THE NEW ECONOMY
Technology, innovation and high worker productivity
– the watchwords of the New Economy have long
been a part of the business climate in Iowa. Iowa’s
1.5 million workers are well-prepared to help Iowa businesses
succeed, especially in the three industry sectors of
life sciences, advanced manufacturing and information
solutions. Combined with its outstanding work ethic
and excellent educational
infrastructure, Iowa’s workforce provides a profitable
advantage to New Economy companies.
Within this focused framework, the Iowa Department of
Economic Development develops programmes to support
the following areas:
- Entrepreneurial development and
venture capital investor networks
- Technology commercialisation
- Telecommunications access/infrastructure
- Workforce attraction, retention
and training
- High-skill employment opportunities
- Business-friendly regulatory
environment
- Global marketing to position
the state
WORKFORCE
American industry runs like a finely-tuned engine when
powered by a productive work-force. Business can learn
much about productivity, and about the link between
pride and profit, from the Iowa worker. Iowa has a long
tradition of providing a productive workforce that can
be the difference business can bank on for profitable
operations.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Because Iowa is one of the healthiest and safest places
to live and raise a family, life here is good. Good
for families, for careers, for shaping the future of
the New Economy.
COST OF LIVING
Living costs in Iowa communities are lower than many
communities in other states. In fact, Iowa’s cost
of living is among the 16 lowest states in the nation.
Iowa also has the lowest auto insurance premiums in
the United States, and costs for medical care and services
are among the nation’s lowest. For more insights
in how “the good life” can also be an affordable
way to live.
Iowa Department of Economic
Development
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel:
+1 515 242 4700
Fax:
+1 515 242 4809
E-mail:
iowasmart@ided.state.ia.us
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