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MidAmerican Energy’s EconomicAdvantage® team works closely with local communities and governments to recruit, retain and expand businesses of all sizes.

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💡 attention Iowa manufacturers. The new AMP'D Iowa program offers reimbursement for up to 80% of eligible training costs. Info webinar June 23 and app period opens June 29. Learn more at https://t.co/MVHRusr35O

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Exciting news for communities pursuing economic development in rural Iowa! The Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative grant application for 2026 is now open.

https://t.co/rJlnJovNCi

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Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment program grant applications opened Jan 5. See eligibility and application process at https://t.co/I3C7tX49ym

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Iowa Transportation Commission awarded $3.3 million awarded through Iowa’s Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program to projects in Black Hawk, Woodbury and Plymouth Counties to support creation and retention of 201 jobs. More information at: https://t.co/js6Pk2Kwjt

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#ThisIsIowa “The Best Move You’ve Ever Made” Contest. Iowans, enter for your chance to earn a $1,000 gift card for sharing your story! https://t.co/A3KDIYMclI

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This award is well deserved! Congrats Mayor @QuentinHartIA on your Lifetime Achievement award from #Iowa Legis. Black Caucus
https://t.co/0xKlF3Oohx

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Congrats to @iowaworkforce Development! Their “Reemployment Program” Receives National Award for Second Time in Three Years!
https://t.co/jy20vRjJuf

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Destination Iowa grant awarded to Iowa Soccer Development Foundation for Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza
📰 https://t.co/6gzHMSDZEC

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City of Waterloo receives grant for infrastructure improvement to South Waterloo Business Park certified site.
https://t.co/hc9LY5ROZL

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Register for the 2025 Heartland Economic Development Course! https://t.co/eJilP79HF0

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Talent Attraction Alert! New marketing campaign “Wish You Were Here” aims to encourage moves back to Sioux Falls, SD @DevelopSF

https://t.co/QOkjbmpxIF

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@IAGovernor Reynolds Announces Childcare Action Grant Program Application Period Open
✔ available to #Iowa businesses of 75+ employees
✔ 50/50 private match
✔ onsite or partner with child care provider
More info and apply 👇🏻
https://t.co/WJzCE1TMXU

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Congrats to @cityofjohnston for being ranked in the top 10% nationwide in survey on community services by @etcinstitute

https://t.co/set7E4CD0p

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GRANT ALERT!

Application period open now through 4PM, Oct 25 for Empower Rural Iowa Innovation Grant program

Categories:
- Rural Grocery
- Rural Food Processors
- Economic Gardening

Visit https://t.co/yWg00e6JTM for program details and register for the Sept 9 info webinar

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#Iowa is a cultural destination. $250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants awarded to six projects Congratulations to:

@OrchestraIowa (Linn)
@FiggeArtMuseum (Scott)
@NCSML (Linn)
@DMArtCenter (Polk)
@DanishMuseum (Shelby)
@SCArtCenter (Woodbury)

https://t.co/byGaKC1Hw5

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Early birds “SAVE $50” on registration for the 2024 #Iowa Downtown Conference in @CityofCRiowa at @DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, now through July 10. Register here: https://t.co/kyUXjazNnc

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News Release:
@IAGovernor Reynolds, @iowaworkforce Announce Delivery of New Mobile #Workforce Center to Expand Workforce Services Across #Iowa
https://t.co/4lOTYdNF9n

IWD Mobile Center site:
https://t.co/ZaAMBA9PL0

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Join @businessIOWA for the launch of their 2024 Certified Sites Program – ONLY 1 ROUND THIS YEAR!

Next round kickoff webinar is 2/29, 10-11AM, RSVP to Amy Kuhlers at [email protected]

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@iowaworkforceDevelopment Announces Funding Opportunity for 2024 Summer Youth Internship Program Grants – applications due Feb 21

Grants are open to non-profits, educational institutions, employers, and community organizations

https://t.co/4FGvVfpD89

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Sign up for the @BusinessIOWA @IowaFinance “2024 Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program” workshop to be held on Jan. 25 from 10-noon.

Register here: https://t.co/a8NJWqaV4V

Program info here: https://t.co/0emHaG2184