Iowa

Doing business in Iowa is about the relationship, not the transaction. Access to decision-makers, combined with our legendary Midwest work ethic, central North American geographic location and low cost of doing business make Iowa an attractive place to do business.

— Debi Durham, Executive Director, Iowa EDA and Iowa Finance Authority

DOING BUSINESS IN IOWA

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The Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, IA. (Photo: Iowa Economic Development Authority)

TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS: IOWA

#2 Agribusiness2023 State Rankings
#2 Wind Power (Installed MW)2023 State Rankings
#3 Manufacturing Jobs (% of Workforce)2023 State Rankings
Top 5 Green Jobs2023 State Rankings
Top 10 Manufacturing Output (% of GDP)2023 State Rankings
#1 Housing Growth (Small Cities): Davenport2023 Metro Rankings
Top 10 Best Business Climate (Mid-Sized): Des Moines2023 Metro Rankings

From the July / August 2023 issue of Business Facilities

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