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State of Iowa Financial Incentives

Through attractive financial assistance and business-friendly government policies, Iowa offers advantages that help grow revenues for your business. A variety of financial assistance programs are available to businesses interested in an Iowa presence. Greater Dubuque Development will work with the Iowa Department of Economic Development to present a competitive, comprehensive incentive package for your project.

• Incentive programs offered by the State of Iowa

Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E)

Often considered the best and most flexible job training program in the United States, the Iowa New Jobs Training Program provides funding to meet the wide variety of training and employee development needs of companies that are expanding operations or locating a facility in the state. Made available in the Greater Dubuque area through Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), the program helps meet your needs, whether you require highly specialized educational programs or basic skills training for new positions. Training can be provided by NICC, local colleges, or private contractors, including in-house trainers. Greater Dubuque Development works closely with NICC and your business to provide the appropriate training package for your company.

Innovative Funding

Several Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) are available in the Greater Dubuque area. Targeted primarily toward the purchase of equipment, the RLFs feature below-market interest rates and can provide gap financing. Greater Dubuque Development works with you to identify whether an RLF is appropriate for your needs and, if so, arranges the appropriate connections.