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The Iowa Bioscience Strategy

Prepared by: TEConomy Partners, LLC

Iowa benefits greatly from the bioscience sector. By any economic measure—the number of companies, economic output and exports, employment and average wage—Iowa’s biosciences industries are important to the state’s continued economic growth and development. This report shares the momentum of biosciences in Iowa and reviews progress since the 2017 Iowa Bioscience Report. Biosciences represent a core focus for Iowa based on demonstrable state strengths and assets, together with recognition of the further promise of growth inherent to the sector.

  • Final Report - Released June 2023
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Governor's Child Care Task Force Report

Prepared by: Governor's Child Care Task Force

As the top recommendation coming out of the Governor's Economic Advisory Board Final Report, Governor Reynolds established the Governor’s Child Care Task Force to address Iowa's child care shortage and advance the state’s continued economic recovery.

The Child Care Task Force cast a wide net to gather feedback and insight on the state of child care in Iowa, with a total of 51 official meetings, working groups and town halls. The task force’s 15 recommendations provide a comprehensive look into child care solutions for families, providers, communities and employers.

  • Governor's Child Care Task Force Report
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Seizing the Future of Manufacturing

Prepared By: TEConomy Partners, LLC

Manufacturing, a critical industry sector for Iowa, faces a technology revolution that emphasizes automation and smart technology. While the Manufacturing 4.0 plan is primarily focused on advancing technology adoption and utilization among Iowa’s manufacturers, it further addresses enhancements in the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

The Advanced Manufacturing Work Group, a subgroup of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Iowa Innovation Council, led the Manufacturing 4.0 initiative with support from TEConomy Partners, manufacturing leaders and IEDA.

  • Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Grant Program Fact Sheet
  • Executive Summary - January 2021 
  • Final Report - January 2021
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The EdTech Opportunity

Prepared By: TEConomy Partners, LLC

TEConomy Partners, LLC’s first-ever evaluation of Iowa’s EdTech sector, released in October 2019, concludes that the sector presents a strategic industry cluster for Iowa to pursue for future growth — along the same lines and in support of the biosciences and advanced manufacturing sectors. This roadmap outlines platforms and strategies holding the most promise for Iowa economic development and most likely to benefit from state programs, industry/university partnerships and other sector development activities.

  • Executive Summary - 2019
  • Final Report - 2019
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Iowa Year of Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Iowa Innovation Council Recommendations to Support Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness

To demonstrate a commitment to Iowa’s manufacturing industry, former Governor Terry Branstad announced the 2017 Year of Manufacturing Initiative during the Condition of the State address. The initiative focuses on promoting innovation and R & D, improving global competitiveness and building a skilled workforce. The goal is to increase Iowa’s manufacturing GDP from $29 billion to $32 billion by 2022.

The Iowa Innovation Council (IIC) was tasked with developing strategies to assist Iowa manufacturers to stay on the cutting edge of their industry, positioning them to be globally competitive, and developing a skilled workforce to help us meet the goal.

  • Iowa's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Report - 2017
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IEDA Annual Reports

  • FY 2023
    • FY 2023 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report 
      • Full Data by County
      • Full Data by Status
  • FY 2022
    • FY 2022 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report 
      • Full Data by County
      • Full Data by Status
  • FY 2021
    • FY 2021 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report 
      • Full Data by Company
      • Full Data by County
      • Full Data by Status
  • Iowa Energy Center Annual Report
  • FY 2020
    • FY 2020 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report 
      • Full Data by Company
      • Full Data by County
      • Full Data by Status
  • BioConnect Iowa Annual Report
  • Iowa Energy Center Annual Report
  • Targeted Small Business Annual Report
  • 2021 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
  • 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
  • 2019 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
  • 2018 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
  • 2017 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
  • 2009-2016 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports
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