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COVER STORY Governor’s Report According to the American Wind Energy Association, Iowa has surpassed California and now ranks second in the nation in wind-energy capacity. Gov. Culver proudly cites a new report from the American Wind Energy Association which indicates that Iowa has surpassed California and now ranks second in the nation in wind-energy capacity. “Iowans have worked tirelessly to build upon our natural strengths and make Iowa a national leader in renewable energy,” he says. “Those efforts are paying off. Iowa’s success story is further evidence that investment in wind energy is working— investing in wind is investing in job creation and economic growth.” Iowa is home to six wind-turbine manufacturing companies: Acciona, Siemens, Clipper, Hendricks, TPI and Trinity, representing thousands of green-collar jobs and an investment of almost $250 million in the state. The Hawkeye State is one of only two states to make three compo12 FEBRUARY 2009 nent parts of a modern windmill— turbine, blades and tower. IOWA SCORES BIG WITH NEW DIGITAL JOBS Iowa’s determination to position itself as an IT service leader received a huge shot in the arm recently with the announcement that IBM will locate a $100-million technology service delivery center in Dubuque, a project that will create up to 1,300 high-tech jobs by the end of next year. “[IBM’s choice of Dubuque] is one more sign that people around the country are discovering what we have known all along—that with our highly skilled workforce, inviting business climate and quality of life, Iowa is a great place for business,” Culver declared in announcing the site selection. (Continued on page 36) PHOTO CREDIT: STOCK.XCHNG.COM Working together, the Governor’s Office, the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives, and the Greater Dubuque Development Corp. reached an agreement with IBM on a 10-year lease to occupy the historic Roshek Building in downtown Dubuque. IBM plans to upgrade the building with energyefficient technology to make it a green facility. “We selected Dubuque for our new delivery center based on several criteria, including strong positive public-partnership within the city, its competitive business model, and the talent and skills that Iowa has to offer,” says Mike Daniels, senior vice president, IBM Global Technology Services. Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol adds

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Business Facilities - February 2009

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