IADG Iowa Economic Development Services

	Iowa Area Development Group and its members represent over 1,600 major development projects in Iowa.

The Iowa Area Development Group was organized in 1985 to serve businesses interested in expanding or locating within the member-owned and municipal electric service areas of Iowa. Hundreds of expanding companies have entrusted IADG with their site selection needs. The Iowa Area Development Group takes pride in responding quickly with specific information focused on your project criteria.

Site Selection
When it comes to business expansion, IADG's staff, with more than 90 years of combined experience, knows the value of time, and what it means to your company. We can quickly and accurately provide information essential to any site location decision. Our extensive database of sites, available buildings and community data streamlines the process of offering qualified solutions to your site selection needs.

Data Standards
The staff at IADG recognizes the need for reliable and comprehensive data that can be provided quickly to corporate decision makers. That's why we have incorporated the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) data standards into our community, sites and available building online databases. To access this information please visit the sites and buildings areas of our website.

Financial Packaging
One of IADG's strengths has been to assist companies with filling the financing gap. In recent years the Iowa Area Development Group staff has been able to access more than $33 million in zero interest or low interest loans for new and expanding companies and community economic development projects.

Permitting Assistance
IADG's extensive project work had enabled the staff to work closely with departments of state government that require permits for facility construction and new business operation. IADG staff will gladly assist your project with any permitting assistance you may require.

QuestLine
QuestLine offers manufacturers and processors fast, unlimited and confidential access to a team of technical and engineering experts. This service is provided as a service to companies within the IADG service area and is designed to provide answers to questions about:

• New technologies 
• Energy efficiency
• Regulatory issues
• Recycling
• Supplier Location Assistance
• Marketing Assistance
• Materials and Processes

Our Economic Development Track Record
Since our beginning in 1985, IADG has assisted with over 1,600 successful business expansions and new locations. This growth represents capital investment of more than $5.6 billion and over 38,000 retained and new jobs. IADG services are offered at no charge to new and expanding businesses.