Thursday September 2nd 2010

Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

Business Growth Grants Awarded to Iowa Communities

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]

CNBC Ranks Iowa #1 in Cost of Doing Business

CNBC Ranks Iowa #1 in Cost of Doing Business

Iowa was ranked #1 for “Cost for Doing Business” because of it’s low tax burden, including individual income and property taxes, and business taxes on company’s who are considering locating their business in Iowa. CNBC also took into consideration [Read More]

Iowa Third Best in Employment Outlook in the U.S.

Iowa Third Best in Employment Outlook in the U.S.

According to a Manpower survey, Iowa has the third best employment outlook in the country. The ranking came from a nationwide survey of employers for the upcoming third quarter, July through September. Alaska was first followed by North Dakota in the rankings. Based on [Read More]

Iowa Ranked 8th in Economic Growth by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Iowa Ranked 8th in Economic Growth by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The United States Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation have recognized Iowa as one of the top states in the country to do business, according to a study recently released. The study identified Iowa’s stability in key industries, success in exports, [Read More]

Figures Show Over 5,300 Jobs Saved or Created

Figures Show Over 5,300 Jobs Saved or Created

After making updates and adjustments to the data required under the Federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), it was determined that 5,323 jobs were created or retain in Iowa. These jobs were reported for ARRA fund expenditures made through the end of September. The [Read More]

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Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

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 [Read More]

Curt Hanson Day

Curt Hanson Day

One year ago today, House Democrats and Curt Hanson won a surprise victory against the House Republicans and Stephen [Read More]

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families [Read More]

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Once again Iowa’s graduating high school students ranked number two in the nation after the state of Minnesota. [Read More]

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

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 [Read More]