Agency Plans & Reports

Iowa Economic Development Authority

The Iowa Bioscience Strategy

Iowa Bioscience Report — The Iowa Bioscience Strategy

Prepared by: TEConomy Partners, LLC

Iowa benefits greatly from the bioscience sector. By any economic measure—the number of companies, economic output and exports, employment and average wage—Iowa’s biosciences industries are important to the state’s continued economic growth and development. This report shares about the momentum of biosciences in Iowa and reviews progress since the 2017 Iowa Bioscience Report. Biosciences represent a core focus for Iowa based on demonstrable state strengths and assets, together with recognition of the further promise of growth inherent to the sector.

Final Report - Released June 2023

Governor's Child Care Task Force Report

Prepared by: Governor's Child Care Task Force

As the top recommendation coming out of the Governor's Economic Advisory Board Final Report, Governor Reynolds established the Governor’s Child Care Task Force to address Iowa's child care shortage and advance the state’s continued economic recovery.

The Child Care Task Force cast a wide net to gather feedback and insight on the state of child care in Iowa, with a total of 51 official meetings, working groups and town halls. The task force’s 15 recommendations provide a comprehensive look into child care solutions for families, providers, communities and employers.

Governor's Child Care Task Force Report

Seizing the Manufacturing 4.0 Opportunity: A Strategic Plan for Iowa's Manufacturing Industry

Prepared By: TEConomy Partners, LLC

Manufacturing, a critical industry sector for Iowa, faces a technology revolution that emphasizes automation and smart technology. While the Manufacturing 4.0 plan is primarily focused on advancing technology adoption and utilization among Iowa’s manufacturers, it further addresses enhancements in the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

The Advanced Manufacturing Work Group, a subgroup of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Iowa Innovation Council, led the Manufacturing 4.0 initiative with support from TEConomy Partners, manufacturing leaders and IEDA.

The EdTech Opportunity

Prepared By: TEConomy Partners, LLC

TEConomy Partners, LLC’s first-ever evaluation of Iowa’s EdTech sector, released in October 2019, concludes that the sector presents a strategic industry cluster for Iowa to pursue for future growth — along the same lines and in support of the biosciences and advanced manufacturing sectors. This roadmap outlines platforms and strategies holding the most promise for Iowa economic development and most likely to benefit from state programs, industry/university partnerships and other sector development activities.

Iowa Year of Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Advanced Manufacturing Report Recommendations — Iowa Year of Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Iowa Innovation Council Recommendations to Support Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness

To demonstrate a commitment to Iowa’s manufacturing industry, former Governor Terry Branstad announced the 2017 Year of Manufacturing Initiative during the Condition of the State address. The initiative focuses on promoting innovation and R & D, improving global competitiveness and building a skilled workforce. The goal is to increase Iowa’s manufacturing GDP from $29 billion to $32 billion by 2022.

The Iowa Innovation Council (IIC) was tasked with developing strategies to assist Iowa manufacturers to stay on the cutting edge of their industry, positioning them to be globally competitive, and developing a skilled workforce to help us meet the goal.

Iowa's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Report - 2017

Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Reports

FY 2023

FY 2023 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report
- Full Data by County
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FY 2022

FY 2022 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report
- Full Data by County
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FY 2021

FY 2020

FY 2020 Iowa Economic Development Authority Annual Report