Iowa Stories
Get to know the 2022 Open 4 Business Finalists
The Downtown Resource Newsletter
Volume 2 - 2022
Summer 2022 International Update Newsletter
An epicenter of animal health: How Iowa’s public-private partnerships advance vaccine innovation
Beyond ethanol: How three international companies are finding success in Iowa
Spring 2022 International Update Newsletter
Mexico and the USMCA: A solution to supply chain challenges
Submitted by: Gloria Garcia, Global BMT, Iowa Representative in Latin America
Trinity Fabricators: An Underdog on the Rise
Iowa's answer to the Great Resignation
Evolving a Legacy Industry: Iowa's approach to manufacturing 4.0
Iowa: A smart investment in America's Midwest
Preserving a Local Legacy
Bauman's of Mount Vernon enhances a community staple
Iowa Downtown Resource Newsletter
Volume 1 - 2022
Downtown Difference Maker - Janet Kuskie-Hermsen
Downtown Gem - Mabe's Pizza
Winter 2022 International Update Newsletter
The Pet Food Market Landscape in China
Submitted by: Tony Wang, Iowa Representative in Southeast Asia
Iowa Downtown Resource Newsletter
Volume 3 — 2021
Downtown Gem - Panora
Downtown Difference Makers – Brian and Laura Manatt
Iowa Sister States Recognized by Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fall 2021 International Update Newsletter
July 2021 TSB Bullseye Newsletter
NIGHT DIVE Shares Body Positivity One Swimsuit at a Time
Summer 2021 International Update Newsletter
Iowa Institutions on Leading Edge of Medical Breakthroughs
Virtual Matchmaking
Iowa Downtown Resource Newsletter
Volume 2 — 2021
Connie Ferguson - Downtown Difference Maker
Downtown Gem - What Cheer Opera House
Downtown Development and Diversity
Director Spotlight - Veteran Director Joyce Glasscock Retires
Traditional Meets Non-Traditional
Lincoln Savings Bank Partners with FinTech Apps
April 2021 TSB Bullseye Newsletter
Iowa Legal Aid Services
Want to Know More About State Procurement?
Partnerships Supporting Diverse Businesses
Pella: Advancing Technology with Manufacturing 4.0
Iowa’s Mfg. 4.0 strategies help manufacturers improve processes through automation and smart technology
Spring 2021 International Update Newsletter
Chilean Food Market: Main Opportunities
The Rise in Demand for Animal Based Proteins and its implications
Indian Agriculture and Construction Industry
An intriguing market for Iowa equipment manufacturers
Successful Iowa Virtual Soybean Trade Mission with Mexico
USMCA Training Practical Requirements and Updates
Presented by Mr. Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises
Iowa Downtown Resource Newsletter
Volume 1 — 2021
Downtowns Learning by Example … Not a One Size Fits All
Sumner – Downtown Difference Makers
Downtown Gems – Lansing’s Horsfalls is One Amazing Place!
Streetscape Survival, Best Outcomes and Helpful Hints
2021 Iowa Downtown Conference
Center for Rural Revitalization and Empower Rural Iowa
Where Shop Iowa Started
Embracing and Engaging Diverse Perspectives
#NEWTONSTRONG
Metalcraft: Embracing a Technology Revolution
Iowa’s Mfg. 4.0 strategies help manufacturers improve processes through automation and smart technology
Iowa: Home to Groundbreaking Bioscience Leaders
Japan’s Spiber Inc. Partners with ADM for First U.S. Facility in Clinton, IA
TSB Bullseye Newsletter
January 2021
Why Every Business Needs a Mentor
Updated Deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications
Shop Iowa Marketplace
Solar Power SunCrate: A New Tool in Natural Disaster Response
Mobile Power Source Can Transform Response to Natural Disasters
Targeted Small Business Highlights
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Businesses
Iowa Legal Aid Services
Want to know more about State Procurement?
'Iowa Nice' Meets Japanese Culinary Scene
Berkwood Farms Leverages International Export Market
National Association of Women Business Owners
2020 Celebration of Excellence
Upcoming SBDC - Iowa Events
Upcoming Iowa Legal Aid Event
Vendor Orientations Offered
Winter 2021 International Update Newsletter
Upcoming Iowa Center Events
When to Pay Vendors in a Foreign Currency Versus U.S. Dollars
Submitted by: JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking
Opportunities in a World of Uncertainties
Submitted by Tractus Asia Ltd., Iowa’s Representative in China
Iowa Trade Talk Series
Global Options for Iowa
ILDEX-Vietnam 2021
July 21-23, 2021
Virtual Trade Mission – Chile and Peru
April 19-30, 2021
Virtual Trade Mission – Southeast Asia
March 1-31, 2021
USMCA – Practical Requirements and Updates
Presented by Mr. Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises
February 10, 2021 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST
Connect and Drive Sales for Feed Ingredients and Additives
Virtual Buyers Mission: March 2-4, 2021 (online meetings)
New Iowa Ag Export Highlights Available
Upcoming CIRAS Events
Save the Date!
Black & Brown Business Summit April 22-23
Why Iowa is the New Insurance Capital of the Nation
A pro-business environment drives statewide expansion
Reinvestment District Program Sparks New Life in Iowa Communities
Program opens to pre-applications from new communities Feb. 22-25, 2021
Des Moines Named Top 10 City for Tech Workers
Tech startups are building off Des Moines' strength in finance and insurance
10 Inspiring Stories of Iowa Entrepreneurs
Iowans are growing businesses from ideas into successful ventures
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Iowa has more per-capita apprenticeship program participation than anywhere else in the country
Fall 2020 International Update Newsletter
Read the Fall 2020 issue
Financial Literacy for Small Business
IEDA provides financial literacy resources for small business owners
New International Financial Assistance Opportunities
Financial assistance programs now include additional eligible expenses to support Iowa companies
USMCA Basics
Tariff Codes And Rules of Origin
Prosper Africa
Opportunities and Programs for Iowa Companies
China Phase 1
Realizations and New Crop Outlook
An International Business Plan: Your First Step
Guest Article By Dave Bidenbach, ISU SBDC Regional Director
Emerging Dairy Industry In Vietnam
Guest Article by Orissa International Pte Ltd, Iowa’s Representative in SE Asia
CDBG COVID-19 Awards
CDBG funds support COVID-19 relief efforts in Iowa communities
VW Settlement Awards Announced
Iowa DOT awards $3.9 million
Shop Iowa to Support Small Business
ShopIowa.com showcases Iowa retailers
Step Up, Mask Up Iowa
Join the #StepUpMaskUpIA Challenge
Iowa's First EdTech Accelerator Cohort Launches
Learn about the 4 companies that were a part of the cohort
Iowa Small Business Relief Award Notifications
Funding for Iowa Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Targeted Small Business Program Adds 400+ New Members
TSB Directory features 853 Iowa small businesses
Targeted Small Business Highlights - Summer 2020
TSB Movers and Shakers
How to Create a Supplier Diversity Program
8 Ways to Invite Diversity Into Your Business
Iowan's Concerns About COVID-19
Iowa-based SPPG + Essman Research provides insights on Iowans' feelings about the economy.
An Invisible Glove
Prefense is changing the hand sanitizer industry
#IowansUnite: Coming Together Like Never Before
See inspiring acts worth sharing? Share using #IowansUnite.
Mason City Opportunity Zone Shines Spotlight on Iowa Development
Downtown Resource Newsletter - Volume 3, 2019
Downtown Conference: It's a Wrap for Another Year
We’re all about that balance
In Iowa, we're big on work/life balance. After the workday’s over, we hop in our cars and enjoy one of the shortest commutes