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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

Governor Announces COVID-19 Arts & 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

BOARD ACTION: $150,000 in CAT Grant Awarded to Rock Valley

$1.8 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Remediation and Redevelopment Projects

Grants Will Be Awarded to 18 Iowa Communities for the Remediation or Redevelopment of Underutilized Buildings

BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Capital Investment

BOARD ACTION: Nearly $900,000 in CAT Grants Awarded to Projects in Hawarden, Sibley and Traer

$3.1 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects

U.S. News & World Report: Iowa is No. 1 in the Country

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce applications now being accepted for Opportunity Zones

BOARD ACTION: Board Approves Awards to Support Capital Investment

Dubuque Site Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site