#14 Iowa
6.81 out of 10 in Taxation and Regulation
8.24 out of 10 in Workforce Quality
8.08 out of 10 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
State Profile
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad kicked off the state’s “Year of Manufacturing,” with the goal to increase Iowa’s manufacturing GDP from $29B to $32B by 2022. The initiative, led by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry will focus on building a skilled workforce, promoting innovation and research and development, and improving global competitiveness.
Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing, Bio Science, Financial Service
Key Companies
American Equity Investment
Heartland Express
Principal Financial Group
Rockwell Collins
Meredith Corp.
Winnebago Industries
Key Contacts
Economic Development Authority
Debi Durham, Director
515-725-3022
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
director@iowaeda.com
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com
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