In Iowa, you will find hard-working and friendly people with unyielding compassion and character. Iowa offers a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, short commutes, and quality public education. It's a state that keeps employees happy and healthy. Iowa has lower business costs which equal higher profits. The state ranks among the nation's best states for cost of doing business. It has lower rental and construction costs. Open your new franchise in Iowa and reap the benefits!
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo
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Hawkeye State
If you're traveling in your RV you have to stop off in Winnebago County. This is the birthplace of the very popular Winnebago. Started in 1958 in Forest City IA.
Nearly every single person (99 percent!) in Iowa can read—and with impressive numbers like that, Iowa easily has the highest literacy rate in the nation.
The HON Company, headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, designs and manufactures office furniture including chairs, filing cabinets, workstations, tables, desks and education furniture.
Iowa has historically placed a strong emphasis on education. Iowa has had the second highest average SAT scores by state, and has tied for second highest average ACT scores.
Cedar Rapids, IA was ranked #6 best place to start a business by Nerd Wallet.
