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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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BREAKING NEW GROUND IN IOWA. With more than 20 development-ready locations and additional sites working toward designation, companies can easily find the right option for their needs on an accelerated timeline thanks to Iowa’s Certified Site Program, first introduced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in 2012.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Here are just a few examples that illustrate how 21st-century renewable energy initiatives are transforming what was a 20th-century steel hub: on the banks of the Buffalo River, one of the largest solar panel factories in the U.S. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. “The We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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economy into its worst quarter since the Great Depression, with unprecedented declines in gross domestic product, employment, consumer confidence, retail spending, and just about every other metric. . . In a little more than a month, the coronavirus outbreak jolted the U.S. Trying to Anticipate What the Downturn and Recovery Will Look Like.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AGRICULTURE BANK provides loans to fishing, tourism, natural resources and agriculture-based projects.

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