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Business

Iowa is home to a diverse economy. We understand our strengths, and have focused strategies in place to spur innovation, industry growth and job creation.

Iowa is a great place for business

See How We Stack Up

#1

State for Fiscal Responsibility (CATO Institute, 2024)

#1

for Energy Generated from Renewable sources (American Clean Power, 2025)

#2

State for Opportunity (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

#2

State for High School and Four-Year Graduation Rates (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2022 and U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

#4

Best Health Care System (WalletHub, 2025)

#7

State for Affordability (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

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Iowa has building and sites suited to meet your priorities, including shovel-ready locations that streamline the development process.

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