Tag: Iowa Economic Development Authority
IEDA grants to fund more than $235 million in Cedar Rapids metro projects
The Cedar Rapids metro area projects recently awarded redevelopment grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) represent regional investment and construction costs valued...
IEDA announces $96 million investment in Iowa’s small businesses
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced a $96 million investment in growing Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers and businesses owned by...
IEDA awards $19M to preservation projects across Iowa
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $19 million in awards to help restore 13 historic buildings into new spaces...
Five Iowa businesses awarded at statewide Open 4 Business Pitch Contest
Hardware Hank in Le Mars topped four competitors in the statewide Open 4 Business pitch contest held in Pella on Monday, Aug. 2.
According to...
Iowa Workforce Development awards more than $3.6 million to expand apprenticeship programs
Iowa Workforce Development announced it has awarded over $3.6 million in funding designated to create or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs across Iowa.
Benefiting both employers...
IEDA Board approves assistance for six companies, award for NewBoCo
On June 17, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for six Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 640 jobs and result in nearly $265 million in new capital...
ProCircular earns $250,000 for virtual cybersecurity escape room game
Coralville-based ProCircular, a cybersecurity and compliance firm, will be using $250,000 in funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to launch an interactive,...
DEV2022: ‘I don’t see a recession on the horizon,’ says economic futurist
Iowa has dealt with the ramifications of major world issues — including COVID-19, supply chain woes, inflation, the price of housing, war in Ukraine,...
North Liberty narrowly fails in $650M biomanufacturing facility bid
Updated June 7
North Liberty’s proposal to bring a 500,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility — equal to $650 million in a total capital investment — was...
Iowa housing agencies encourage Fair Housing Month support
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) are encouraging Iowans to pledge their support to fair housing in Iowa...