Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Opportunity Knocks
31 May 2021
News
If you’re looking anew for a place to pursue the American Dream, Iowa merits consideration. In March, U.S. News & World Report ranked the vast and rural heartland state as tops in the nation for opportunity. As a place to get ahead, Iowa was assessed as No. 4 for affordability, No. 12 for economic opportunity and No. 27 for equality.
While welcome, the ranking comes as no surprise to Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority.
“What our research shows,” Durham says, “is that people are looking for affordability. Millennials are looking to move out of these downtown lofts and to find more space outside. They’re looking for economic vitality, and Iowa has always had a really strong economy.”
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