Why Iowa Profiles

Why Iowa? Q&A with Ting Tommee

Ting Tommee not only found the right fit for her college education in Iowa, but she also found the resources and opportunities to smoothly transition into her professional career.

Why Iowa? Q&A with Tracy Uhlman

Why is Iowa the best place for anyone starting or growing a business? Hear from America's Cultivation Corridor's Senior Director Tracy Uhlman.

Why Iowa? Q&A with Director Durham

Why is Iowa the best place for anyone starting or growing a business? Hear from IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham.

Why Iowa? Q&A with Paul Schickler

Paul Schickler grew up in the Chicago area and came to Iowa to attend Drake University, where he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees, then began working at Pioneer (now Corteva Agriscience) and learned firsthand about agriculture from the industry leader.

Why Iowa? Q&A with Rick Sanders

Rick Sanders leads the Iowa State University Research Park, where nearly 100 tenants collaborate and problem solve with entrepreneurs and the university community to bring the next generation of innovations to reality.

Why Iowa? Q&A with Courtney Shaw

Courtney Shaw works with investors, affiliates and members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership to share the stories and opportunities of DSM USA with the rest of the country and the world.