#17 Iowa
#20 in Taxation and Regulation
#6 in Workforce Quality
#20 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
Regional Profile – Midwest
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Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing, Bio Science, Financial Service
Key Companies
American Equity Investment
Heartland Express
Principal Financial Group
Rockwell Collins
Meredith Corp.
Winnebago Industries
Advantages
The construction business is booming in Iowa, to the tune of roughly $2 million. And the growth is generating dozens of new jobs.
Challenges
Iowa has the highest corporate income tax rate at 12%, according to the Tax Foundation.
Key Contacts
Economic Development Authority
Debi Durham, Director
515-725-3022
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
director@iowa.gov
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com
CEO Comments
“We moved our business from Iowa 10 years ago and it was the best move I ever made!”
Current Developments
2015 Regional Report: The Midwest
November 13, 2015