Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Along with Texas ED reforms and the Energize Indiana plan, the Iowa Values Fund ranks in the top tier of new developments in state ED strategy. Passed earlier this month, the Values Fund represents a $500+ million commitment to investment in the Iowa economy.
This article will give you an over view of the Fund. Go.
This article will give you some additional insight into Iowa's strategy. Go.
Iowa is focusing on up to 130 potential business prospects with potential capital investments topping $3 billion. Most of those companies fall into the three “industry clusters” being targeted with Values Fund dollars: cutting-edge life-science firms, existing manufacturers seeking help to modernize and financial services companies.
posted by Ed Morrison |
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Overview of the Iowa Values Fund
