He also gave an example of at one time there were four washing machine companies in Newton. Sometimes they want to experience living somewhere else. There is not a lot for young people of color in Iowa. One example is the tours of performers who don't come to Iowa. Mr. Knapp stated that the legislature needs to be willing to invest in the future.
Private sector is seen as the partner in economic development in Iowa rather than government.
Mr. Knapp responded a balanced role. Mr. Cownie responded that government should remove obstacles and then let entrepreneurs do their work. Some of Iowa's greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses. One suggestion made was to do away with federal deductibility on state income tax. Education and business are partners and we need to see them as partners.