Iowa's Advantages and Incentives

Companies doing business in Iowa enjoy one of the nations's most business-friendly economic climates. The proof is in the numbers.

Iowa is . . .

• Iowa has the lowest cost of doing business in the United States
  America's Top States for Business, CNBC 2009
• Iowa business contributions to family health insurance plans are 25 percent below the U.S. average
  Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation 2008
• Iowa's average industrial electricity cost per kWh is 30 percent below the U.S.average
  U.S. Energy Information Administration 2009
• Iowa's average lease rates for industrial space are 25 percent below the U.S. average
  2009 NAI Global
• Iowa's construction costs for industrial space are 23 percent below the U.S. average
  2009 RSMeans

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

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.