Iowa is Gaining Ground

As I watch states and what they do economic development-wise, I like what I see in Iowa. Here are a few clips from the state's ED website:

-Iowa has the fastest growing economy in the U.S. based upon the Gross State Product (GSP) (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2003 to 2004) more...

-Per capita personal income in Iowa grew at the second fastest growth rate in the U.S. (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2004) more...

-Exports of Iowa manufactured and processed goods grew to a record high of $6.4 billion in 2004, a 22 percent increase over the previous year. (U.S. Census Bureau) more...

-Sixth lowest nationally in business costs (Economy.com Inc. 2003)

-Among the top 10 states for “technology sophistication” in K-12 schools (Market Data Retrieval)

-Among the top 10 in academic research and development (National Science Foundation/Division of Science Res. Stats)

-Home to three state universities rated in the top 100 (Kiplinger)