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Iowa economic development organizations

There are 293 economic development organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan economic development organizations employ 704 people, earn more than $142 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $484 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
293
 
$141,649,629
Urban development organizations
 
98
 
$41,959,973
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
11
 
$15,455,594
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Economic development organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
44
 
$27,322,724
Waterloo
 
20
 
$13,974,332
Omaha, NE
 
14
 
$7,176,430
Dubuque
 
14
 
$8,318,596
Ames
 
14
 
$15,296,074
Cedar Rapids
 
12
 
$3,544,535
Iowa City
 
10
 
$4,392,561
Sioux City
 
8
 
$2,723,746
Davenport
 
5
 
$8,516,087
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Job trends for Iowa economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
109
1-10
 
89
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
150
$250k to $1M
 
60
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Iowa

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Bioconnect Iowa

Bioconnect Iowa's mission is to make Iowa a powerhouse of bioscience research and industry and to create exciting and high-paying careers for iowans whose work will improve the health and welfare of people around the globe.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
5
EIN
45-3690618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clarke County Development Corporation

Clarke County Development Corporation recruits new businesses, maintains existing ones, develops commercial building sites & administers charitable grants.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7047287
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Catch Des Moines

Catch Des Moines promotes the visitors and convention industry in Greater Des Moines to encourage utilization of facilities for tourism and conventions.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
63
EIN
42-1221738
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

Black Hawk County Gaming Association funds capital projects and charities by collecting casino revenue and granting to non-profits in surrounding counties.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$16.6m
Employees
2
EIN
80-0103166
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Sieda Community Action

Sieda Community Action secures opportunities for people in need through advocacy, education, partnerships, and supportive services with a focus on poverty.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
178
EIN
42-0923813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau is a convention center or visitor bureau in Ames, IA whose mission is: Ames CVB organizes multi-hotel events to strengthen the local economy.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
42
EIN
42-1257573
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Iowa State University Research Park

Research Park for technology firms and research organizations, providing a resource-rich environment to support Iowa State University's scientific goals.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$83.5m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1309259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation

Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation provides economic development marketing and recruiting services. Its programs consist of hosting a rev pitch event, adding 10 new kitchen council members, and launching a meet-up group.
Revenue
$903.6k
Assets
$237.3k
Employees
4
EIN
46-4355929
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Downtown DSM (DCA)

The Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) is dedicated to increasing urban vibrancy in Downtown Des Moines. We provide strategic urban planning, economic and business development, marketing, and public relations.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$539.7k
Employees
12
EIN
42-1174898
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau

Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program to promote Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County, resulting in a positive economic impact through travel, visiting, and meeting.
Revenue
$859.6k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
4
EIN
46-3773241
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau

Promotes tourism, attracts local and regional conventions. Features Waterloo as a top sporting events destination. Located in Iowa.
Revenue
$959.7k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
6
EIN
42-1496341
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Black Hawk Economic Development

Black Hawk Economic Development engages in urban community economic development activities. It is based in Waterloo, IA and generated $4,309,835 total revenues last year.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1114803
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation

The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-profit public/private Corporation formed for the purpose of retaining and creating quality jobs and attracting new investment while retaining and enhancing the quality of life to promote economic growth....
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1263173
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Dubuque tourism promoter enhancing visitor experience through destination promotion and development as a marketing organization.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
43
EIN
46-3010125
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress

Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress promotes civic and business activities, fostering growth and collaboration within the Ottumwa area.
Revenue
$869.0k
Assets
$996.9k
Employees
13
EIN
42-0452840
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Iowa City-Coralville Convention and Vistors Bureau (CVB)

The Iowa City/Coralville Area CVB advances the economic vitality and quality of life for residents and visitors as Iowa's premier destination. Attracting conventions and events to the community, executing and operating events.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$584.4k
Employees
11
EIN
42-1203842
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Iowa City Area Development Group

Iowa City Area Development Group fosters economic growth through resources for businesses, workforce services, and partnerships in Iowa City and the surrounding area.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$919.5k
Employees
8
EIN
42-1234837
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Worth County Development Authority (WCDA)

The Worth County Development Authority's mission is to provide for and administer the community portion of gaming revenue for the development of Worth County, Iowa, in accordance with Iowa.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
3
EIN
91-2198028
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Regional Development Authority

Regional Development Authority awards grants to non-profits for community development in Davenport, IA, according to the Iowa Excursion Gambling Act.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
1
EIN
42-1347125
IRS type
501(c)(4)

NewBoCo

NewBoCo educates, accelerates and assists entrepreneurs and the wider business community through programs like Deltav codeschool, 1 million cups, and Vault coworking.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$841.7k
Employees
33
EIN
46-4387860
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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