‘Jobs & Economy’ Archives
Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate
Yahoo Finance recently released the top ten states with low unemployment rates. Iowa showed up at number 10 on that list with a 6.8% unemployment rate, under the national average by 2.7%. Iowa has been steadily gaining jobs throughout the year, in just July Iowa gained [Read More]
Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade
Kiplinger Magazine named Des Moines seventh in the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade. Des Moines was touted for it’s excellent work at luring back young Iowans and attracting talent by developing its downtown and promoting the jobs available in the many industries [Read More]
Small Business Support Program Launched
In another effort to create good-paying jobs, the new Iowa Small Business Loan Program designed to help small business owners having trouble accessing resources to stay open or expand will begin accepting applications today. The Iowa Small Business Loan Program will provide [Read More]
Iowa: A Great Place to Raise Kids
According to a new Kids Count survey, Iowa is the 6th best place to raise kids in America. Here’s the story: Iowa Ranks 6th in Latest National Kids Count Child Well-Being Report Iowa ranks 6th nationally in the 2010 national Kids Count report on child well-being. The [Read More]
Business Growth Grants Awarded to Iowa Communities
The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded five Iowa companies, located in Coralville, Fort Madison, Iowa City, LeClaire and Sioux City, a Grow Iowa Values Financial Assistance Program grant. The grants were awarded to support increased production and business [Read More]
