Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (@BusinessIowa) & Iowa Finance Authority (@IowaFinance). I'm committed to growing Iowa's economy every day.

Joined April 2012
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The #USMCA will unlock new economic opportunities for businesses across Iowa, and additional market access granted through this agreement is a win for our farmers! Looking forward to seeing how this new trade deal helps spur growth across the state.
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According to the @SBA_Iowa, our great state is home to more than 267,000 small businesses. Join me in celebrating their continued success this week! #SmallBusinessWeek
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Congratulations to @VictoryVR_1 on their VR Frog Dissection app, "Ribbet-ing Discoveries." They recently took home 1st place for International VR Education at the Viveport Developer Awards. Learn more: bit.ly/2Fh1OPN
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Did you know? There are over 80,000 women business owners in Iowa! bit.ly/2C5oXUH Find the ones that have been certified through our Targeted Small Business program by searching this directory: bit.ly/2CbkQ9L #InternationalWomensDay
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, take a look at our women owned Targeted Small Businesses – ranging from marketing & graphic design services to construction & engineering firms. Find a woman owned business in your community: iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/…

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It was an honor to be a part of this event. What an important program and incredible people. Another great example of how Registered Apprenticeships are all about raising incomes and creating career paths. #NAW18 #IowaRA
Thank you to Broadlawns Medical Center for hosting a great National Apprenticeship Week event today. It was so great to hear more about the hospital’s recently launched, Certified Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program - TEACH. #NAW18 #IowaRA
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Congratulations @HigherLearnTech on being named to @Entrepreneur's Top Company Cultures in the US list – which translates into happy employees & high-performance. #Edtech
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.⁦@Travel_Iowa⁩’s pumpkin 🎃displayed at the White House Halloween kick off honoring military families. Proud to also provide treats ⁦from @jollytimepops@iowa_corn
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Check off another ⁦@Travel_Iowa⁩ 99 Restaurants the Princess in Iowa Falls-recommend the fried pickle spears. #ThisisIowa
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Manufacturing Night, ⁦@WSRcsd⁩ introducing students to great career opportunities in Bremer County ⁦@livethevalley
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Toured ⁦@ABCofIowa⁩-apprenticeship training pathway to high demand construction careers. #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceReady
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Thank you for sharing the @spark_tank story and for the opportunity to interact with your students-most impressive!
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It was an honor having @DebiDurham visit @spark_tank and our student-associates today! Thank you for taking time today to visit and sharing your insights with us! @OttumwaSchools @futurereadyiowa #authenticlearning @BusinessIOWA
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Grateful for the good work Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services @VolunteerIowa-leaving a lasting impact on our state.
Today's announcement on Mobile Response Unit to aid communities: “The long-term benefit...is significant. The crew will be available to respond to disasters across Iowa and support rural housing builds in the communities in need of our assistance.”-@BusinessIOWA Dir. @DebiDurham
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Joined Western Iowa Advantage Employer Education Summit, inspired by the good work of @iJAGRocks and @IowaSTEM-making education relevant.
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Director @BethTownsendIWD providing @futurereadyiowa overview, hosted by @siouxcityschool Career Academy-where students can try on different careers. #WorkBasedLearning
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Congratulations @IAGovernor-yet another example where your leadership is making a positive difference for Iowa. #renewables #EnergyLeader
Today’s decision from @POTUS @realDonaldTrump is a big win for IA. I'm grateful he's following through on promise to allow sale of E15 year round-a decision that will bring greater stability to ag econ. Once again, he's showing his commitment to farmers in IA/rest of country.
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Joined ⁦@IAmBiotech⁩ in Chicago, briefing Consular Corps & Trade Commissioners on why they should attend World Congress ⁦@catchdesmoines⁩.
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Inspirational best describes @MainStreetIowa’s Open 4 Business State Pitch Contest, grand prize goes to @carversridge from Corning-Congratulations! #EmpowerRuralIowa
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Well deserved recognition @BrookeMillerIA so glad you are part of the @BusinessIOWA team!
Congratulations to our @BusinessIowa @Travel_Iowa Social Media Manager Brooke on winning the 2018 Social Media Professional of the Year Award and the Best Use of Instagram at the 2018 #hashies awards event last week hosted by @SocialMediaDSM! #hashies2018 #soproud #thisisiowa
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