Iowa Business Council

The Iowa Business Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa. With 5-9 employees, the Council is comprised of 22 members, who are the chief decision makers of the state's largest employers. The Iowa Business Council focuses on elevating Iowa's economy through research, advocacy, and global thought leadership. They work with their members to identify opportunities to strengthen the state's workforce and overall economy. The Council also informs stakeholders by sharing data and insights on the business climate in Iowa and the state's competitiveness on a national level. Two major research publications released by the Council are the Economic Outlook Survey and Iowa's Competitive Dashboard. These provide valuable information to policymakers, business leaders, and the general public. The Council's research is rooted in a global, nonpartisan perspective of the economy, which informs their initiatives. For more information about the Iowa Business Council, visit their website at iowabusinesscouncil.org.