Tag: manufacturing
IEDA approves grant for Convergen Energy’s manufacturing facility
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board unanimously approved a financial incentive package for Convergen Energy to operate a new manufacturing facility in Fairfax at...
Editorial: Economy continues to confuse
There are myriad economic indicators that business leaders gauge to help them thoughtfully navigate an uncertain economy. Unfortunately, these indicators continue to confuse rather...
Centro, Inc. announces expansion to Hampton
North Liberty's Centro, Inc. announced Tuesday, June 21, that it has purchased a 30,000 square foot building to expand production capacity throughout the Midwest...
Women Lead Change launches leadership development program
Women Lead Change has launched a new program focused on providing leadership development specifically for women and men pipeline leaders in the manufacturing industry...
Whirlpool wins 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Whirlpool has been recognized as a winner in the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for outstanding achievement in the categories of Operational Excellence and Enterprise...
New state grants available for process innovation and modernization
The state of Iowa is now offering additional grants to help manufacturers prepare for the future. The grants are part of Iowa’s strategy called...
Iowa Leading Indicators Index loses momentum in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index September 2021 Report looks at economic activity in September of 2021. The index increased 0.1% in September 2021 after increasing...
MFG Day 2021 inspires next generation of makers
On Oct. 1, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers officially kicked off the ninth annual day dedicated to inspiring the next...