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 offer the 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
