Comeback from COVID

February 10, 2022 (Des Moines) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $22.1 million in awards to help transform six historic buildings, including a former department store and millwork factory, into new spaces while maintaining their character. The awards were made through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. “This progra...Continue Reading

Turning Iowa’s unemployment system into a re-employment system remains ABI’s top priority this legislative session. This week, lawmakers in the Iowa Senate took its first step to advance legislation that ABI supports to achieve this priority. A Senate Commerce Subcommittee approved SSB 3093. This comprehensive workforce bill is the companion bil...Continue Reading

The Republican who has long served as Iowa’s top economic-development leader Tuesday urged Carroll to move forward with a full modernization of the Recreation Center, a raging local issue. Debi Durham, executive director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, stressed the link between quality-of-life enhancements and business-and-employmen...Continue Reading