Workforce Development

Workforce Development



Advantages to locating in Howard County, Iowa:

  •     Superior economic growth during the past ten years
  •     Low unemployment
  •     Low cost of business development
  •     Diverse economic base
o    Manufacturing
o    Agriculture
o    Energy production
      •      Ethanol, Biomass, Wind Turbine
o    Tourism
o    Retail
o    Health Services
o    Educational institutions
o    Service industry

Howard County offers five ingredients when evaluating site selection:
  •     Access to well-educated, skilled workforce
  •     Robust business climate with fair, balanced tax and regulatory environment
  •     Access to financial resources and venture capital
  •     Technical resources
  •     Quality of Living

Northeast Iowa is a place where business opportunities abound. Existing businesses prosper in our growing entrepreneurial environment. Alumni return to a place where work and play co-exist in harmony. Find out what northeast Iowa can offer you.

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