Iowa Advantage
A Diverse Economy That Thrives
Powering the Heart of the Heartland
Iowa has developed a robust mix of industries from its strong agriculture foundation. Why? Well, Iowa understands its strengths, with focused strategies in place to spur industry growth and job creation. We make it easier for entrepreneurs and global leaders to invest in R&D and plan for the future. Our well-integrated transportation system sends your products to market—even if it’s halfway across the world. Companies flourish when given opportunities.
$30.058B
contribution from Iowa's largest industry sector - Advanced Manufacturing
BEA, 2019
#5
IOWA IS THE 5TH BEST-RUN STATE IN THE NATION
24/7 WALL STREET, 2018
California 17th
Illinois 44th
Indiana 23rd
Wisconsin 21st
IOWA’S TOP TEN MANUFACTURED OR VALUE-ADDED EXPORTS
Iowa Labor Force
Laborshed Studies
A flexible tool for understanding the workforce characteristics of the local labor market.
Accelerating Insurance Innovation: More Than an Accelerator
Two Iowa-based insurtech conveners create a network of entrepreneurial support
Eco Lips: Pure in Product and Practice
Iowa lip balm manufacturer paves the way for organic beauty products
Smart Solutions Redefining Safety and Security
Iowa insurtech startup IntelliSee creates AI software that sees the risk before you do