Iowa Economic Development Authority

Iowa Economic Development Authority

IEDA Board approves grants for UI biomanufacturing facility, other Corridor projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved awards for two manufacturers, two startups and two community development projects. Four of the recipients are located in the Corridor. CAT grant awarded to two projects Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids,…

Iowa’s next marketing opportunity

Even before the pandemic, the State of Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority were…

IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…

Corridor Companies awarded Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 grants

Nine Corridor manufacturers will be investing in new manufacturing and technology tools to improve their…

Fourth round of Iowa Energy Center grant program now open

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced the opening of the fourth round of the…

Iowa awards $1.4 million in Employer Innovation Fund grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded $1.4 million in grants to 38 Iowa employers and…

Crystal Group

Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year

It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…

State of Iowa awards $1.5 million in tax credits to two Cedar Rapids downtown housing projects

Two downtown housing projects have received redevelopment tax credits for brownfield and grayfield sites from…

Corridor communities awarded Main Street Iowa Challenge grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $1,205,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge grants to…

Williamsburg Manufacturing invests 

Covering just under four square miles, Williamsburg, Iowa is known for its manufacturing prowess in…

Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program

The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…

Renewable energy

Peace Tree Brewing wins gold at Great American Beer Festival

Peace Tree Brewing won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for its…

$29.8 million awarded to Workforce Housing Tax Credit projects across Iowa

Awards totaling $29.8 million were announced Tuesday for Workforce Housing Tax Incentive projects across the…

Iowa fitness centers now eligible for COVID-19 relief funds

Iowa fitness centers that meet defined requirements may electronically apply for funding from the federal…

Webinar on CDBG grant opportunities set for Thursday

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments will host a webinar on grant opportunities available…

East Central Iowa Council of Governments

State board to decide on redevelopment project funding in June

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board is expected to decide at its June 18 meeting…

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