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...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...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...Continue Reading