Location is key for business here. Iowa offers excellent access to major concentrations of consumer and industrial markets. At the crossroads of two major interstate highways linking the Atlantic and Pacific, Canada and Mexico, Des Moines is extremely well positioned as a location from which a company can serve very large and growing markets. Des Moines' work force is well educated. Iowa's 84 percent high school graduation rate ranks among the top five states in the United States and Iowa students consistently score at the top on ACT and SAT college entrance exams.
Educational institutions work closely with employers to tailor responsive training programs.
In addition, Iowa State University is nearby with an abundance of engineering and technical expertise available to assist Iowa businesses. Residents never find themselves bored on a Friday or Saturday night. There is always plenty to do and there is something for everyone - jazz music, the theater and the opera. Sports enthusiasts can attend a number of different events such as hockey, horse racing and even a round of golf. It is hard to overlook this relatively small city.