“The quality of Iowa’s workforce speaks for itself, and legacy employers can tell you that firsthand.”
Why Iowa
Iowa combines dedicated talent, strong economics, and central positioning to create an ecosystem where businesses thrive.
The Workforce Difference
Ready to work.
Ready to stay.
Marty Lenss
Executive Director, Eastern Iowa Airport
Iowa attracts and retains the best talent. Iowa’s high quality of life, affordability and strong communities create an environment where individuals are eager to plant roots and build their futures. That means lower turnover, deeper expertise, and a team that grows with your company.
See how you can reduce your hiring and training costs.
3x
Longer employee retention than the national average
#8
Highest labor force participation rate
(Federal Reserve Economic Data)
#2
State for opportunity
(U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Profitability
Where Growth Costs Less
Spend less, keep more, profit faster
Money talks and Iowa listens. Our lower operational costs, business-friendly tax structures and substantial financial incentives are like giving your business a double pay day.
Every day counts, and Iowa knows it. With certified sites, quick permitting and dedicated support from day one, we cut the red tape so you can get straight to profiting.
28%
Lower electricity rates than the national average
U.S. Energy Information Administration
#8
Lower construction costs for industrial space than the national average
No Inventory Tax
on industrial machinery and equipment
Location
The Center Advantage
Be the center of attention
Getting where you want to go starts with where you are. Iowa’s central location gives you a powerful logistical advantage, with easier access to customers, talent, research institutions, suppliers and transportation networks.
Plus, Iowa’s proximity to major population markets and robust transportation network helps you move your products from here to there faster, reducing your logistical costs and headaches.
70 million customers within a one-day drive
7 interstates & 4 major freight rail lines
80% of U.S. and Canadian manufacturing within 600 miles
Nearly $1B in broadband investments by 2028