DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, non-partisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s national rankings in five categories: Economic growth; workforce and education; governance; health and wellness; and state demographics. For each category, Iowa is awarded a cumulative score that determines whether it is outperforming, competitive, or underperforming.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will reveal its annual research report, Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, during a virtual press conference at 11:30AM, Wednesday, February 28. The organization’s signature report measures how Iowa competes nationally.

IBC Chair and Raytheon President Phil Jasper will join IBC President Joe Murphy for an overview of the report’s findings and recommendations during the unveiling.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 20, 2023) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its 2024 legislative agenda. During the organization’s final meeting of the year, IBC members voted to focus on initiatives that will continue to increase Iowa’s tax competitiveness, enhance strategic workforce opportunities that increase Iowa’s talent pipeline, and support policies that improve Iowa’s ability to attract and retain cutting-edge companies.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 9, 2023) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, nonpartisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s standing nationally in five categories: economic growth; workforce and education; governance; health and wellness; and demographics and diversity.