Business Facilities - January 2008 - (Page 88) IOWA Governor Chet Culver IOWA Fast Facts Population (2006): 2,982,085 Largest Cities (2006): Des Moines, 193,886; Cedar Rapids, 124,417; Davenport, 99,514; Sioux City, 83,262; Waterloo, 65,998 Targeted Industries: Biosciences, advanced manufacturing, information solutions/insurance/financial services Key Incentives: Computer Server Incentives, IT Joint Venture Fund, IT Training Program, Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit, Demonstration Fund IOWA GDP by Industry (Total = $124.0 billion) (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Data are 2006 estimates in current dollars.) 21.0% - Manufacturing 16.4% - Services & Healthcare 15.4% - Trade & Transportation 3.4% - Agriculture & Mining 21.3% - Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate 11.5% - Government 10.9% - Other 0 5 10 15 20 25 Iowa Department of Economic Development Jeff Rossate Division Administrator 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309-1819 800-245-IOWA fax: 515-242-4809 business@iowalifechanging.com www.iowalifechanging.com The Iowa Department of Economic Development is dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for companies and organizations in the fields of bioscience, renewable energy, information solutions, and advanced manufacturing. Ames Economic Development Commission Dan Culhane President and CEO 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, #110 Ames, IA 50010 515-232-2310 fax: 515-232-6716 dan@ameschamber.com www.amesedc.com Ames is home to the world class research institution, Iowa State University.Ames is also the headquarters of the USDA National Animal Disease Labs and to a federal DOE facility.World class companies Barilla, Pella Corporation, and many others are also located within the Ames region along I-35 in the central part of the U.S. 88 J A N U A RY 2 0 0 8 Clinton Regional Development Corporation Steven G. Ames President and CEO 144 8th Avenue South Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-4536 fax: 563-242-4554 sames@clintondevelopment.com www.clintondevelopment.com The Iowa/Illinois bi-state region is 120 minutes west of the Chicago metro area and offers an advanced transportation network (highway, air, rail, barge), modern industrial space, shovelready sites, value-added agriculture advantages, and a skilled, productive workforce. UTILITIES Alliant Energy Diane Ramsey, Director of Economic and Community Development, Real Estate, and Right of Way 200 First Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-786-7288 www.midwestsites.com REGIONAL CONTACTS Greater Des Moines Partnership David Maahs Executive VP of Econ. Dev. 700 Locust Street, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-286-4958 www.desmoinesmetro.com Northwest Iowa Development E. Grabenbauer Director 603 West Park Street Sheldon, IA 51201 866-384-2665 www.northwestiowa.org Southeast Iowa Regional Economic and Port Authority Yvonne Knapp 110 Main Street, Suite 200 Montrose, IA 52639 319-463-5599, ext. 6 www.lcedg.com Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Terry D. Bailey, CEcD Director of Business Development 7 North Sixth Street P.O. Box 1565 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-325-1000, ext. 108 fax: 712-322-5698 tbailey@councilbluffsiowa.com www.councilbluffsiowa.com The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is a full-service economic development organization providing businesses with information on buildings, sites, and financial incentives. http://www.clintondevelopment.com http://www.iowalifechanging.com http://www.midwestsites.com http://www.iowalifechanging.com http://www.clintondevelopment.com http://www.councilbluffsiowa.com http://www.amesedc.com http://www.desmoinesmetro.com http://www.northwestiowa.org http://www.amesedc.com http://www.councilbluffsiowa.com http://www.lcedg.com
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