Grants and Loans Grants and loans are provided for economic development projects which create Iowa jobs. Proceeds may be used to purchase land, buildings, machinery, inventory or equipment. Funds may also be used for working capital for operating expenses, research and development. In Iowa, cities and counties are allowed to give industries tax exemptions for the actual value added to industrial real estate through new construction and buying or improving machinery and equipment assessed as real estate. To Work Law Iowa gives employees the right to work in all settings.
Workers choose whether to belong to a union.
The Iowa Jobs Training Program provides on the job training and any other services that may be necessary to train employees. An employer may be reimbursed 50 percent of the new employee's wages during this training period. All firms that produce products or provide services in interstate commerce are eligible. Northeast Iowa Community College NICC located in Calmar, IA is committed to working with new and expanding industries.