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Why Iowa is the New Insurance Capital of the Nation

A pro-business environment drives statewide expansion

Spring 2023 International Update Newsletter

The Downtown Resource Newsletter

Volume 1 - 2023

Varsity Cinema: Creating Experiences, Preserving History

Growing in Iowa: The Future of Food and Farming

BioConnect Iowa: Empowering Iowa’s Next Wave of Entrepreneurs

Iowa Roots, Global Reach

Meet the Makers: Doug Roethler of Life Line Emergency Vehicles

Founded in California, Thriving in Iowa

Windows and Doors for America, Manufactured in Iowa

Winter 2023 International Update Newsletter

Plas-Tech Tooling: A Family Affair

A Global Duo, Born in Iowa: BLK & Bold Coffee and Marvel

Accumold: A Macro Leader in Micro Tech

The Downtown Resource Newsletter

Volume 3 2022

3 Unique Ways Iowa Companies Are Tackling Talent Attraction

Fall 2022 International Update Newsletter

5 Reasons Why Manufacturing Is Easier in Iowa

Get to know the 2022 Open 4 Business Finalists

The Downtown Resource Newsletter

Volume 2 - 2022

Downtown Gem: Woodbine Grain Elevator

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

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

Downtown Difference Maker - Janet Kuskie-Hermsen

Downtown Difference Makers – Brian and Laura Manatt

Iowa Institutions on Leading Edge of Medical Breakthroughs

Downtown Gem - What Cheer Opera House

Traditional Meets Non-Traditional

Lincoln Savings Bank Partners with FinTech Apps

Pella: Advancing Technology with Manufacturing 4.0

Iowa’s Mfg. 4.0 strategies help manufacturers improve processes through automation and smart technology

Iowa Downtown Resource Newsletter

Volume 1 — 2021

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

Solar Power SunCrate: A New Tool in Natural Disaster Response

Mobile Power Source Can Transform Response to Natural Disasters

'Iowa Nice' Meets Japanese Culinary Scene

Berkwood Farms Leverages International Export Market

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

Shop Iowa to Support Small Business

ShopIowa.com showcases Iowa retailers

Iowa's First EdTech Accelerator Cohort Launches

Learn about the 4 companies that were a part of the cohort

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

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

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