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Wind Energy, Ethanol, and Financial Services Among Iowa’s Leading Sectors

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Feb/Mar 08)

Wind energy continues to offer a breath of fresh air to Iowa’s economy. According to the Iowa Energy Center, Iowa is the third-largest producer of wind energy in the United States, just behind California and Texas. More
Governor Chet Culver

A Discussion With Iowa Governor Chet Culver

By Jennifer LeClaire (Apr/May 07)

In fact, Culver recently announced the formation of the CommercialProperty Tax Commission to reshape legislative proposals to provide tax relief. The Governor said he has great confidence in the bipartisan commission to “investigate and recommend sound proposals” to accomplish his goal. Culver also has some strong views on other key issues; he shares these with Area Development magazine. More

A Conversation With… Mike Blouin Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Feb/Mar 07)

“Rural Iowa, especially the northwest and north central parts of the state, is exploding with growth from renewable fuels in terms of wind and crops. In the process, we are redefining agriculture, creating meaningful hope with real payoffs in rural Iowa.” More
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Iowa Dept. of Econ. Dev. - www.iowalifechanging.com

Companies operating in Iowa benefit from a business-friendly state government, technology transfer from world-renowned research universities, a skilled and productive labor pool, and centralized geographical location. These assets, combined with direct financial and technical assistance, will promote growth and profitability for your company.
Mike Tramontina, Dir.
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200 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-245-4692
Fax: 515-242-4749
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Ames Economic Development Commission - www.amesedc.com

The Ames Economic Development Commission organizes and promotes sound economic growth in Ames and central Iowa by stimulating the expansion of existing industry, attracting new enterprises, and assuring a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth. The AEDC is made up of more than 140 business and professional people in partnership representing industry, education, and government. Ames and the surrounding area has observed upward of $500 million in completed or in process projects and will continue to see that number grow.
Dan Culhane, President & CEO

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1601 Golden Aspen Dr., Ste. 110
Ames, IA 50010
515-232-2310
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Grow Greater Burlington - www.growburlington.com

Greater Burlington sits along the Mississippi River and is a thriving community with quality companies and a productive work force. Burlington is in the center of the nation, with 35 million people within a day’s drive. Transportation infrastructure includes highways, rail, commercial air service, and the river. The community offers aggressive incentives to promote investment.
Dennis Hinkle, Pres./CEO
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RiverPark Place
610 N. Fourth St., Ste. 200
Burlington, IA 52601
800-827-4837
Fax: 319-752-6454
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Clinton Reg. Dev. Corp. - www.clintondevelopment.com

The Clinton Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) offers professional, client-driven site selection services. We are a public-private partnership organized in 1953 to improve the regional business climate. Our goals are to attract new investment, expand existing industry, and encourage quality new jobs. We offer a "one-stop" shop for quick access to all key information on the Clinton Region, and provide confidential assistance to businesses exploring opportunities within our region. CRDC serves a bi-state region encompassing six communities in three counties: Clinton, Camanche, Low Moor in Clinton County, Iowa; Fulton and Albany in Whiteside County, Illinois; and Thomson in Carroll County, Illinois.
Steven G. Ames, Pres./CEO
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144 8th Ave. South
Clinton, IA 52732
800-397-4536
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Grtr. Council Bluffs Reg. Econ. Dev. Ptrshp. - www.iowasleadingedge.com

The bottom line in any business is PROFIT and location is a key to achieving your profit goals. And that’s why a location in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a step in the right direction. Council Bluffs is a part of the vibrant 793,000 population metropolitan area around Omaha, Nebraska/Iowa. Council Bluffs is also located at the crossroads of two of America’s busiest thoroughfares — transcontinental Interstate 80 and Interstate 29, providing direct access to every region in the North American continent. More than 100 motor freight carriers already call the area home. The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce provides full-service site selection assistance and serves as a one-stop shop for local and state business assistance programs. A complete inventory of buildings and sites is available.
Terry D. Bailey, Dir, Bus. Dev.
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7 N. Sixth St.
P.O. Box 1565
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
800-228-6878
712-325-1000
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