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Iowa Economic Development Authority

Whether you’re leading an enterprise or spearheading a startup, Iowa is home to a competitive advantages and forward-thinking communities to help you thrive.

Merrill Hotel and Conference Center in Muscatine
Save the Date: August 5–6

Iowa Downtown Conference

This annual two-day event celebrates historic downtown districts & neighborhood commercial areas. Hosted at different venues each year, it welcomes anyone interested in downtown economic development.

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Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

See How We Stack Up

#1

State for Fiscal Responsibility (CATO Institute, 2022)

#1

State in Renewable Energy (EIA, 2022)

#3

State for Opportunity (U.S. News and World Report, 2024)

#1

State for Cost of Living (CNBC 2023)

#1

State for Millennial Homeowners (Real Simple, 2023)

#6

Best State Overall (U.S. News and World Report, 2024)

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