Iowa's Advantages and Incentives

Iowa's tax climate rewards investment and employment. From forgivable loans to tax breaks, financial assistance to job training programs, Iowa has developed a powerful series of tools and incentives to help create new opportunities for Iowans.

Iowa is . . .

• Sixth lowest nationally in business costs (Economy.com Inc. 2003)
• Ranked fourth in nation for protecting the well being of its children (Morgan Quitno 2004)
• Among the top 10 states for "technology sophisitcation" in K-12 schools (Market Data Retrieval)
• Ranked seventh in the nation for having shortest commute time to work (Morgan Quitno 2004)
• Among the top 10 in academic research and development (National Science Foundation/Division of Science Res. Stats)
• Home to three state universities rated in the top 100 (Kiplinger)
• Ranked fourth Most Liveable State in the nation (Morgan Quitno 2004)
• Ranked fourth Healthiest State in nation (Morgan Quitno 2004)
• According to Economy.com, Iowa ranks #6 in the United States for most livable state, and in the top ten for its low cost of doing business among several other major business advantages.

Take some time to discover what makes Iowa such a special place to live and work.

For specific information on Iowa's Key Business Advantages visit the following Websites:

Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) was organized in 1985 to serve businesses interested in expanding or locating within the member-owned and municipal electric service areas of Iowa. Hundreds of expanding companies have entrusted IADG with their site selection needs. The Iowa Area Development Group takes pride in responding quickly with specific information focused on the project criteria.

Iowa Department of Economic Development mission is to improve the economic well-being of the State of Iowa by working with businesses and communities to strengthen their foundations for growth in the New Economy.