Best Place to Start a Business
Eight Iowa metros are ranked among the best places in America to start a business or career: Des Moines, Davenport-Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Iowa City, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Sioux City. This basically means, that anywhere in Iowa is an awesome location to jump into the career of your choice!
Start a Business Without Breaking the Bank
Iowa has the 2nd-lowest cost of doing business in the United States. Why wait to start your own business till you’re 40 years old, you can afford to do it now.
We’re Green Baby!
Iowa is “first in the nation” in ethanol production and second in biodiesel and wind energy production. It’s easy to join the renewable fuels revolution in Iowa.
Hey, Fast Company Thinks We’re Cool
Des Moines was listed as the “High Tech Hot Spot City on the Verge.”
No Need to be Scared of the Dark
Iowa is the 8th safest state in the nation. Parents can breath easier knowing that you’re living on your own.
Buying a House is Easy in Iowa
Iowa has the 5th highest rate in the nation for home ownership. Go ahead, walk around in your living room naked. But be sure the Venetian blinds are turned down!
A Tale of Trails
Iowa has over 1,000 miles of trails in state parks and recreation areas. Have you experienced all 1,000 miles yet?
Mmmmmmm...Fresh Air
Iowa has more state parks and recreational areas than 41 other states in the U.S. Feel free to stretch and move about the cabin.
Fore!
Working on your short game is a breeze here. Iowa boasts the highest number of 9-hole golf courses in the nation.
Feeling Good
Iowa is the 7th healthiest state in the nation. So put down those chips and hit the trails – you’ll ruin our rep!
We Like Jobs
More than 40,000 jobs have been created or retained by the Iowa Values Fund since 2003. One of those could be your dream job!
If You Build It...
Over the past two years, Iowa was first among upper Midwest states with advanced manufacturing expansions. Manufacturing in Iowa is no longer about assembly lines; we’re competing in a global economy and coming out on top.
We Grow Corn, Soybeans and High-Speed Internet
Ames and Des Moines are prime locations for data centers according to IndustryWeek. And Google built its new $600 million data center in Council Bluffs!
Save the World in Iowa
Iowa has more than 1,100 bioscience employers. Feeling like curing something?
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