Iowa Economic Development Strategies and Projects for 2025-2026
July 10, 2025
Iowa is poised for transformative growth in 2025-2026, with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Business Iowa, and the Iowa State Governor’s Office spearheading innovative strategies to strengthen the state’s economy.
By focusing on key industries, workforce development, and community vitality, Iowa aims to solidify its position as a national leader in opportunity, innovation, and business growth. This article delves into the state’s economic development plans, key projects, and initiatives for 2025-2026, highlighting Iowa’s co...
Read More...
Read More...
Related Reading
IEDA Awards $25 Million in Tax Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects
November 13, 2023
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $25 million in awards to help transform 13 historic buildings, including a former fire statio...
Read More...
Read More...
Enhance Iowa Board awards more than $400,000 in CAT grants to two projects
October 6, 2023
At yesterday’s meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded $430,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to a library in Waverly and a s...
Read More...
Read More...
IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies, two startups in Iowa
September 29, 2023
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of 123 jobs and result in ov...
Read More...
Read More...
Iowa Economic Development Authority announce $1.4 million in grant awards
August 29, 2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that more than $1.4 million in grants were awarded to advance the arts,...
Read More...
Read More...
IEDA Board approves assistance to 3M Company
August 18, 2023
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved an award to 3M Company. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, plans to upgrade ...
Read More...
Read More...
Tangles Salon in Keokuk wins Statewide Open 4 Business Pitch Contest
August 2, 2023
Tangles Salon in Keokuk topped four competitors in a statewide pitch contest held Tuesday evening in Sioux City. Five businesses from Main Street Iowa...
Read More...
Read More...
Previously Archived Features
Upcoming Industry Events
TEDC FALL BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
November 10, 2026 - November 13, 2026
https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: November 10-13, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…
Economic Development News
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026