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$6.18 Million Awarded to Iowa Communities
CDBG Awards for 18 Iowa Communities for Infrastructure, Housing and Transportation Projects
Spring/Summer Edition of Iowa Travel Guide Now Available
Available online at traveliowa.com for travelers who want to learn more about exploring Iowa
Governor Reynolds, Secretary Naig Participate in Virtual Trade Mission with Japan
Trade and investment opportunities proceed despite pandemic
BOARD ACTION: Expansion of small meat processors bolsters Iowa farming and manufacturing, meets consumer demand
IEDA Board approves awards for projects from two companies expanding Iowa meat production
Next Round of Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Application Opens February 15
Third Round of Iowa Energy Center Competitive Grant Program Opens
Governor Announces Manufacturing Roadmap for Iowa
Manufacturing 4.0 outlines strategies to help Iowa adapt to a global technology revolution
Governor Reynolds announces new Funds Available to Support Innovative Rural Projects and Housing Assessments
BEST of Iowa Releases Key Findings on COVID-19 Economic Impacts
Four community groups receive BEST of Iowa Excellence Award
BOARD ACTION: IEDA Board approves projects from two established and two startup companies in Iowa
New Digital Passport Encourages Travelers to Explore Iowa’s Scenic Byways
Discover Iowa’s scenic byways and the unique attractions, shops and restaurants, while qualifying for discounts and prizes
BOARD ACTION: IEDA Board approves projects from two established companies in Iowa
Governor Reynolds Receives 2021 Empower Rural Iowa Recommendations
These recommendations came out of the Invest, Grow and Connect task forces
$3.5 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Housing and Infrastructure Projects
10 communities receive awards
Tax Credits Awarded to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
Awards totaling $20.4 million announced for 10 projects
Gov. Announces COVID-19 Arts and Cultural Recovery Program
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to grant $7 million for relief
BOARD ACTION: Board approves projects from three established and five startup companies in Iowa
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
Governor Reynolds announces $5.85 Million for Coronavirus Relief Fund Earn and Learn Grant Awardees
Funds will be used to create job training opportunities to Iowans impacted by the Coronavirus.
Governor Announces $2 Million in CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Nanovaccine Development in Iowa
Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will partner to develop and test a nanovaccine
Gov. Announces $5 Million in Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grants
The latest grants in a series of Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grants to give more Iowans access to critical broadband infrastructure
Gov. Reynolds Applauds Trump Administration's High-Speed Broadband Investment
USDA announced it is investing $24 million to provide broadband internet in rural communities
Gov. Announces Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Awards and Encourages Applicants for New Relief Fund
Grants will support Iowa’s economic recovery by strengthening its workforce through training in high-demand fields and supporting career development
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects for Three Established Companies in Iowa
14 Communities Receive $925,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state
Iowa Announces COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program
Financial Assistance Available to Eligible Low-Income Iowans for COVID-19 Utility Disruption Prevention
BOARD ACTION: Enhance Iowa awards more than $1.3 million in CAT grants
Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Launches Iowa Leadership Exchange Event
Iowa Leadership Exchange 2020 is supported by the Growing Rural Iowa Task Force to help existing programs grow and assist a state network of leaders
$8.8 million awarded to communities for housing, infrastructure and downtown revitalization projects
CDBG awards projects in 21 communities across the state
BOARD ACTION: Board approves projects from one established and two startup companies in Iowa
Board Action: Iowa Energy Center Board Awards $2.7 Million in Energy Grants; Elects New Board Leadership
Gov. Reynolds announces small business relief for bars and taverns in six counties
Small Business Relief Grant Program will reopen to provide relief to establishments impacted by the Aug. 27 disaster proclamation
Gov. Reynolds allocates $100 million in CARES Act funding to support Iowa agriculture
Relief funding to offset the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, producers and agricultural industries
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Three Established Companies in Iowa
BOARD ACTION: Enhance Iowa Awards More Than $3.7 million in CAT Grants to 12 Communities
Eligibility Expanded for Iowa Small Business Utility Disruption Prevention Program
Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund Application Period Extended, Eligibility Expanded
Financial Assistance Available to Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
IEDA announces new e-commerce platform to support Iowa’s small businesses
Shop Iowa provides retailers a place to showcase their products and businesses
Volunteer Iowa, IEDA Launch Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund
Financial Assistance Now Available to Eligible Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
Nearly $10 million in credits awarded to Workforce Housing Tax Credit projects
The Tax Credit provides tax benefits to developers to provide housing in Iowa, focusing on projects using abandoned, empty or dilapidated properties
Pressed in Main Street Spencer Wins Statewide Open 4 Business Contest
Five Iowa businesses take home awards
IEDA Announces COVID-19 Small Business Utility Disruption Prevention Program
Financial Assistance Now Available to Eligible Small Businesses for COVID-19 Utility Disruption
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Five Established and Seven Startup Companies in Iowa
Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Awards $400,000 for Innovation Projects and Housing Studies in Rural Communities Across Iowa
21 communities awarded in the inaugural round for the Rural Innovation and Rural Housing Assessment programs
State Awards $2.6 Million in Catalyst Funding to Rejuvenate Downtowns Across Iowa
Community Catalyst Building Remediation grants awarded to 26 communities to help create fundamental, positive change
$21.9 million in Credits Awarded to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
15 projects to receive state Historic Preservation tax credits
State Awards $400,000 for Innovation Projects and Housing Studies in Rural Communities Across Iowa
Grant programs are an outcome of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative
Governor Reynolds highlights the beginning of USMCA
U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement taking effect July 1
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Assistance to Meridian Clinical Research
New opportunities encourage Iowans to visit state parks, support local tourism this summer
$4.6 Million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Infrastructure Projects
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From One Established and Four Startup Companies in Iowa
$1.2 Million Awarded from Registered Apprenticeship Fund
IEDA Opens New Application Round for Workforce Housing Tax Credits
Deadline to apply is June 8
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Three Established and Five Startup Companies
IEDA Announces 500 Small Businesses to Benefit from First Round of Iowa Small Business Relief Grants
Grants to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Main Street Iowa Awards Recognize Outstanding Achievements
This year, 19 projects were selected from 155 competitive nominations submitted in 13 different categories.
Governor Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program
Financial Assistance and Tax Deferral Now Available to Eligible Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
U.S. SBA Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Iowa
Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
New Funds Available to Support Innovative Rural Projects and Housing Assessments
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced today two new competitive funds available for rural communities with a population under 20,00
Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2020 Conference
Spring/Summer Iowa Travel Guide Now Available
The free 148-page guide can be ordered online at traveliowa.com
Pleasant Hill site achieves certification status
The Pleasant Hill Commerce Park is the latest site to achieve certification status.
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From One Established Company, Four Startups
Secretary Naig to Lead Trade Mission to Mexico
Visit aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities
Next Round of Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit Application Opens February 15
Second Round of Iowa Energy Center Competitive Grant Program Opens
Businesses from 165 Iowa communities help identify opportunities and challenges for Iowa economy
4 counties receive BEST of Iowa Excellence Award
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From One Established Company, Four Startups
NEWS RELEASE: Charles City site recognized as an Iowa Certified Site
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Four Established Companies
Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative adopted recommendations for consideration
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Five Established Companies, One Startup
Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary Mike Naig Leading Trade Mission to Japan
Visit aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities
Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Naig to participate in press call-back from Japan
14 Communities Receive $1 Million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state
$3 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
Gov. Reynolds Kicks-Off National Apprenticeship Week
NEWS RELEASE: Bondurant home to Iowa’s newest Certified Site
IEDA to Open Early Application Round of CDBG Community Facilities Funding
Applications available starting November 1
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Three Established Companies
NEWS RELEASE: Workforce Housing Tax Credits Now Available for Counties Under Disaster Declaration
NEWS RELEASE: Prairie View Industrial Center becomes Iowa’s Second Certified Super Park
Governor Reynolds Announces Findings on the Economic Opportunities of the EdTech Sector in Iowa
New Funds Available to Support Demolition, Rehabilitation of Vacant State Buildings
State of Iowa Receives Grant to Help Companies Grow and Expand Export Markets
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Three Established and Five Startups
BOARD ACTION: Enhance Iowa Awards $1.3 million in CAT Grants in Four Communities
$2.1 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
Anderson 400 Recognized as Iowa’s Second “Green” Certified Site
Coffee shop in Main Street West Union wins statewide Open 4 Business contest
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Relocation Project in Rural Chariton
BOARD ACTION: More than $2.5 million in CAT grants awarded to projects in nine Iowa communities
Historic Nevada Joins Prestigious Main Street Iowa Program
Rural Coon Rapids is Newest Main Street Iowa Community
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects From Four Established and Five Startups
BOARD ACTION: Iowa Energy Center Awards $2.6 Million in Energy Grants
$7.5 million awarded to rural Iowa communities for community development and housing rehabilitation
$29 Million in Credits Awarded to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
Gov. Reynolds appoints Liesl Seabert as Program Manager for Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Projects from Two Iowa Companies
$2.9 million awarded to rural Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
Governor announces This Is Iowa campaign to encourage people to choose Iowa
BOARD ACTION: Nearly $556,000 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects Two Communities
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Five Established and Four Startups
NEWS RELEASE: Iowa Invites People to Explore Iowa’s Outdoors with “99 Counties, 99 Parks” Campaign
State Awards $2.9 Million in Catalyst Funding to Rejuvenate Downtowns Across Iowa
Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Gregg to recognize communities receiving awards during a ceremony tonight at the 2019 Rural Summit
BOARD ACTION: Nearly $700,000 in CAT grants awarded to projects in three Iowa communities
NEWS RELEASE: Sioux City site marks Iowa’s 25th Certified Site
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to One Established and Five Startups
New State Programs to Spark Economic Development Opportunities in Energy
$4.1 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
IEDA and IFA make $2 million available for Marshalltown recovery
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program and Main Street Mortgage Loan Program to assist downtown rehabilitation from July 2018 tornado damage
BOARD ACTION: Nearly $75,000 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Winterset, Keokuk
NEWS RELEASE: Boone Industrial Park secures Certified Site Status
NEWS RELEASE: Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements
Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored
Ottumwa is Home to Newest Iowa Certified Site
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support 669 New Jobs
BOARD ACTION: $400,000 CAT Grant Awarded to Des Moines Project
27 Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2019 Conference
Lt. Governor and Secretary of Agriculture to participate in Trade Mission to Colombia, Panama
National Plan for Vacation Day encourages Americans to travel
New Iowa Travel Guide, Along the Route tool provide inspiration for Iowa vacations
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support 286 New Jobs
BOARD ACTION: $850,000 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Dubuque, DeWitt
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support 218 New Jobs
BOARD ACTION: Enhance Iowa Awards Baseball/softball Complex Tax Rebate
$4.5 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
$23 Million in Credits Awarded to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Small Businesses
BOARD ACTION: Nearly $680,000 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Corydon, Dunlap and Des Moines
Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg Highlight National Apprenticeship Week
Activities planned throughout Iowa Nov. 13-18
13 Communities Receive Nearly $1 Million In Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
Energy Center Board approves rules for programs to help advance projects in support of the statewide
Big Cedar Industrial Park Becomes Iowa’s First Mega Certified Site
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support New Jobs and Capital Investment
Mobile Response Team to Aid Marshalltown Home Recovery Efforts
Taiwanese Delegation Signs Agreement to Purchase Soybeans Valued at More than $1.5 billion
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Iowa Companies
Awards provide direct financial assistance and tax benefits to three companies for job creation and expansion projects
$1.7 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects
Cherokee Home to Newest Iowa Certified Site
More than $1 Million in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Carroll, Schleswig, Washington
Dine local during Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week September 14-23
28 communities to participate in second annual event
Main Street Iowa Hosts Open 4 Business State Contest
Five Businesses Compete for State Honor
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support 90 New Jobs
Woodward becomes Iowa’s first ‘green’ certified site
Governor Reynolds, Lt. Governor Gregg celebrate Bloomfield’s new solar project
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Businesses
$9.6 million awarded to rural Iowa communities for community development and housing rehabilitation
BOARD ACTION: $949,100 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Hiawatha, Guttenberg
$19.1 Million in Credits Awarded to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Nearly $193 Million Investment
$4.1 million awarded to rural Iowa communities for critical infrastructure projects
BOARD ACTION: Iowa Energy Center Reviews Grant and Loan Status; Approves Sponsorship
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Capital Investment, Primarily in Rural Iowa
Governor Reynolds announces IEDA, IWD partnership to conduct laborshed studies across Iowa
BOARD ACTION: $250,000 CAT Grant Awarded to Project in Winfield
Iowa Economic Development Authority Issues Marketing RFP
Governor Reynolds, Lt. Governor Gregg announce enhancements to Targeted Small Business program
Governor Reynolds, Lt. Governor Gregg announce nominations for Iowa Opportunity Zones
BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support More than $21 Million Capital Investment
NEWS RELEASE: Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements
Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored