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More Than $43 Million in Tax Credits to Revitalize 10 Historic Iowa Buildings

Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke, IEDA Led Trade Mission to Taiwan and Japan

IEDA Board approves assistance for six companies and a community development project

10 Communities Receive $930,808 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state

IEDA Board approves assistance for an established company, two community development projects and a reinvestment district plan

Innovation funding awarded to two startups

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to Highlight Iowa Agriculture and Culinary Talent

Shop Iowa E-commerce Platform Announces Third Annual Shop Iowa Day Special Deals to Celebrate and Support Iowa Small Businesses

State of Iowa awards $190,000 to strengthen rural communities across Iowa

Iowa Economic Development Authority announces nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants

$37 million Awarded to Advance Housing Projects Throughout the State

Gov. Reynolds awards $7.2 million to build 175 homes in disaster-impacted communities 

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies

Boone, Indianola Join Prestigious Main Street Iowa Program

Thyme & Spice Co. of Burlington Wins Pitch Contest for Main Street Businesses

Small businesses in Avoca, Corning, Marion, and Nevada also take home awards

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies

Gov. Reynolds announces grant funding, education programs to support opioid prevention, treatment and recovery

IEDA Board approves assistance for an established company, awards funding for butchery innovation and revitalization

Two more sites in Bondurant achieve development-ready certification

Five Iowa Students Receive Arts Scholarship Awards

IEDA Board approves assistance for an established company, two startups in Iowa

SBCI funding awarded to three innovation startups

$250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants awarded to six projects

IEDA Awards $19 Million in Tax Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

Gov. Reynolds to Lead Trade, Investment Mission to India

Daisy Brand to invest $626.5 million in Iowa expansion 

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies

Entrepreneurial service provider and tourism destinations awarded grants

2024 Main Street Iowa Development Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements

Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored

Nearly $3.4 million in CAT and Sports Tourism grants awarded to 11 communities

$125,000 in Certified Local Government Grants Awarded to Nine Iowa Communities

Projects will enhance historic preservation efforts across the state.

IEDA Board approves assistance for four established companies

SSBCI innovation funding awarded to four startups

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2024 Conference

Waterloo West High School student wins Poetry Out Loud state contest

$400,000 CAT grant awarded to Cedar Falls

2024 Iowa Travel Guide Now Available

Secretary Naig Leads Trade Mission to Mexico

Visit aimed at increasing Iowa exports of manufactured products and agricultural goods

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies

Marshalltown Industrial Site achieves certification status

More than $350,000 awarded in CAT grants to two projects

IEDA Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Grant Program set to open next application round February 1, 2024

IEDA Board approves assistance for six startups in Iowa

IEDA to Collaborate with Iowa International Center on Partner States Program

Nearly $1.8 million awarded in CAT and Sports Tourism grants

45 Organizations Receive Nearly $400,000 in Iowa Tourism Grants

IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies

More than $1.9 million awarded in CAT and Sports Tourism grants

Deputy Secretary of Ag Grant Menke, IEDA Lead Ag Trade Mission to Colombia

IEDA Board approves assistance for newly formed company, two startups in Iowa 

SSBCI funding awarded to innovation startup 

City of Cascade to Celebrate Small Businesses through New Downtown Mural

Ribbon Cutting Recognizes #IowansUnite Video Contest Winner

IEDA Awards $25 Million in Tax Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

10 Communities Receive $925,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state

Gov. Reynolds announces $6.5M in new round of Destination Iowa funding for tourism and quality of life 

Governor Reynolds, IEDA Award $470,000 to Advance Rural Development

Governor signs Executive Order to update Empower Rural Iowa Initiative  

Enhance Iowa Board awards more than $400,000 in CAT grants to two projects

Shop Iowa E-commerce Platform Announces Second Annual Day of Special Deals to Show Support for Iowa Small Businesses

Iowa Energy Center Board awards nearly $1.6 million in energy grants

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies, two startups in Iowa

Iowa Tourism Office Launches Fall/Winter Travel Guide

Gov. Reynolds Announces Awards to Combat Food Insecurity at Hunger Summit

Gov. Reynolds and Iowa Economic Development Authority announce $1.4 million in grant awards

IEDA Board approves assistance to 3M Company 

Gov. Reynolds Announces awards for workforce housing projects across Iowa

Tangles Salon in Keokuk wins Statewide Open 4 Business Pitch Contest

Five Iowa Businesses Take Home Awards

IEDA Board approves assistance for four established companies and five startups in Iowa

SSBCI funding awarded to imaging intelligence company

IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies, awards for entrepreneurial service providers

Second Bondurant site recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

Enhance Iowa Board awards $790,000 CAT grant to Bettendorf

Gov. Reynolds announces $5M investment to Help Boost Food Bank Capacity 

IEDA approves assistance for four innovation startups in Iowa

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce grant awards to launch Iowa United First Aid pilot program in three counties 

IEDA Board approves assistance for an established company and four startups in Iowa

Enhance Iowa Board awards more than $1.8 million in CAT and Sports Tourism grants to six projects

In Honor of National Small Business Month, Gov. Reynolds Announces Community Contest to Showcase Support for Iowa’s Small Businesses

Video contest gives communities a chance to win custom mural

Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements 

IEDA Board approves assistance for three companies in Iowa, awards for service providers supporting rural entrepreneurs

Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri Partner for Application to Create Clean Hydrogen Hub

IEDA approves assistance for three innovation startups in Iowa

Enhance Iowa Board awards $17.75 million in CAT and Sports Tourism grants to 20 projects

Secretary Mike Naig, IEDA Led Trade Mission to Vietnam, Philippines

IEDA awards $25.4 million in credits to Iowa historic preservation projects

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2023 Conference

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies, four startups and a reinvestment district plan

Spring/Summer Iowa Travel Guide Now Available

Enhance Iowa Board awards $1 million CAT grant to Waterloo

Iowa Energy Center Board opens grant program funding, approves awards for infrastructure projects

Secretary Mike Naig, IEDA Leading Trade Mission to Japan, South Korea

Visit includes Iowa Agriculture & BBQ Day celebration in Japan

IEDA Board approves assistance for three companies in Iowa

IEDA approves assistance for three innovation startups in Iowa

Governor Reynolds, IEDA Announce $2 Million in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding

IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies and three startups in Iowa

33 Organizations Receive Nearly $300,000 in Iowa Tourism Grants

IEDA Board approves assistance to two companies

West Viking Road Industrial Park in Cedar Falls recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

Enhance Iowa Board awards more than $200,000 CAT grant

IEDA Board approves assistance for five established companies and two startups in Iowa

10 Communities Receive $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state

IEDA Board approves assistance to two companies 

City of Washington to Celebrate Small Businesses and New Downtown Mural

Event to Recognize #IowansUnite Video Contest Winner

Iowa Economic Development Authority Awards $3.3 Million to Nine Communities for Water Infrastructure Projects

IEDA announces $96 million investment in Iowa's small businesses and entrepreneurs

IEDA Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program set to accept applications November 1, 2022

Enhance Iowa Board awards more than $1 million in CAT and Sports Tourism grants

SHOP IOWA DAY IS COMING!

Statewide e-commerce marketplace announces October 12 as special deals day to encourage shopping from Iowa small businesses ahead of holiday season

IEDA awards $35 million in credits to Workforce Housing Tax Credit projects

IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies and four startups in Iowa

Iowa Tourism Office Launches Redesigned Website, Latest Travel Guide

Revamped site, guide offer fresh inspiration for Iowa travel

Enhance Iowa Board awards $775,000 in CAT grants to Akron, Audubon

IEDA awards $19 million in credits to Iowa historic preservation projects

Iowa Energy Center board awards $1 million in energy grants, one energy infrastructure loan

Mills Crossing certified as Iowa’s newest mega site in Western Iowa

Albia, Monticello Join Prestigious Main Street Iowa Program

Hardware Hank in Le Mars wins Statewide Open 4 Business Pitch Contest

Five Iowa Businesses Take Home Awards

IEDA Board approves assistance for an established company, four startups and a reinvestment district plan

Enhance Iowa Board awards Sports Tourism grants to Des Moines and Bettendorf

IEDA Board approves assistance for six companies, award for a service provider supporting entrepreneurs

IEDA, Iowa Women’s Foundation Hire New Employer Engagement Director to Address Child Care Needs in Iowa

Refreshed Iowa Farm & Fun Passport offers deals, discounts and prizes for Iowa travelers

Gov. Reynolds announces $20M investment in nonprofits to serve Iowans in need

Osceola home to Iowa’s newest certified site

IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies and six startups in Iowa

Enhance Iowa Board awards Sports Tourism grant to Iowa City

Governor Reynolds announces nearly $20M investment in Downtown Housing Revitalization projects

Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements

Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored

IEDA Board approves projects from four companies in Iowa, two reinvestment districts

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2022 Conference

Enhance Iowa Board awards Sports Tourism grants to Clear Lake and Council Bluffs

Gov. Reynolds announces $100M investment in Iowa’s quality of life and tourism

IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies and five startups in Iowa

Secretary Naig Leads Trade Mission to Mexico

Visit aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities

Enhance Iowa Board awards first Sports Tourism grant

Governor Reynolds, IEDA Award $22 Million in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding

Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants have been awarded to 46 companies

Spring/Summer Iowa Travel Guide Now Available

Fourth Round of Iowa Energy Center Competitive Grant Opens

New program designed to facilitate energy-related economic development

IEDA Board Approves Projects From Four Companies in Iowa

Approved awards will assist in the creation of 131 jobs and result in $487 million in new capital investment

IEDA Awards $22 Million in Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

These awards will help transform six historic buildings, including a former department store and millwork factory, into new spaces.

National Plan for Vacation Day Encourages Travel in 2022

The Iowa Tourism Office joins destination marketing organizations around the country to mark National Plan for Vacation Day.

BOARD ACTION: IEDA Board approves assistance for three established companies and four startups in Iowa, awards funding for butchery innovation and revitalization

These awards will assist in the creation of 84 jobs and result in $96.3 million in new capital investment.

Fort Madison site recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

A Development-ready Site in Fort Madison is the Latest Industrial Site to Achieve Certification

$16.6 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Infrastructure, Housing and Revitalization Projects

Awards Made Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Iowa Launches First Statewide Program Recognizing Family-Friendly Employers

Best Place for Working Parents® designation is now available to qualifying employers

New Program Offers Grants for Sports Tourism Marketing

Enhance Iowa Board Announced it Will Accept Applications Starting February 1

Governor Awards $210M in Broadband Grants

Funding awarded to 160 applicants as part of the latest investment in expanding broadband across the state

BOARD ACTION: IEDA Board approves projects from two established companies in Iowa, awards strategic infrastructure grant

Board approves awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of 454 jobs and result in $611.3 million in new capital investment

Japan’s Spiber Inc. expands production to Clinton through partnership with ADM

IEDA Board approves award for bioscience company with first-of-its-kind technology in the United States