Community Partners

Strong, vital communities are the backbone of Iowa’s economy and provide unique opportunities for companies of all sizes. A variety of local and state economic development partners are available to provide information, education and resources to help your company succeed. 

Find your perfect fit

Communities across the state are ready to help your business grow and succeed. Tap into local, county and state resources to learn about the opportunities and advantages of an Iowa location for your business, employees and customers. 

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Greater Des Moines Partnership

Iowa Area Development Group (IADG)

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance works to promote economic growth and community development across Boone, Greene, Hamilton, and Story counties in Central Iowa. AREA is an alliance of people and businesses partnering for economic growth to make this region one of excellence, innovation, and a leading area for success in the state and the region.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving multiple counties in Greater Des Moines. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Chamber Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy.

Dedicated to helping rural Iowa communities prepare for sustainable growth, IADG works alongside utilities, leaders, and local organizations to strengthen economic vitality and communities.
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Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives

Iowa Chamber Alliance

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Trade association representing member-owned electric cooperatives that serve 650,000 Iowans in all 99 counties. Committed to delivering power that is safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible while supporting rural economic development.

A non-partisan coalition representing the state's leading Chambers of Commerce and economic development organization with a mission to drive policy agenda on behalf of small businesses and Fortune 100 companies alike.

Focused on strengthening economic and community vitality by building partnerships, leveraging resources and administering several state and federal programs to make Iowa the leading choice for people and business.
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Iowa Rural Development Council

Iowa Workforce Development

MidAmerican Energy

A nonprofit coalition focused on launching programs that address rural issues, build capacity with small towns and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the viability of rural communities.

Committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers, the agency is on a mission to power the possibilities of Iowa by connecting workers to opportunities and employers to workforce solutions.

Headquartered in Des Moines, MidAmerican Energy serves about 1.6 million electric and natural gas customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Alliant Energy

    

Alliant Energy Corporation provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 430,000 natural gas retail customers across Iowa and Wisconsin.

    
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