Iowa Named Best State in the U.S.

Infrastructure, health care, & education lead Iowa to number 1 in Best States Ranking read more

Innovative Workforce Training

Vermeer University is a great example of an IBC member addressing its workforce challenges in an innovative way while supporting its employees.

Seven IBC Companies Named "America's Best Employers"

Congratulations Principal, University of Iowa HealthCare, Hy-Vee, Pella Corporation, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wells Enterprises, and Meredith Corporation.

Getting Iowa Future Ready

Reynolds Cramer, Fareway CEO, shares how his company & IBC members are preparing Iowans for the careers of tomorrow in an op-ed to the Ames Tribune.

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Current Policy Initiatives

Taxes

In an effort to grow jobs, strengthen our economy and improve the fiscal health of our state, the Iowa Business Council supports the creation of a simple, transparent, and stable tax structure.

Workforce

In order to sustain and grow business and industry in Iowa, we need workers of all skill levels. So, the Iowa Business Council works to align business and education to create a career ready workforce in Iowa.

Proof by the Numbers

How do you expect your company's employment to change in the next six months?

Iowa's national rankings in the attainment of bachelor degrees and beyond.