Business and Economy

» Advanced Manufacturing Research and Collaboration Cluster
   Collaborative partnership of product manufacturers and their suppliers in the state. Purpose is to promote the use of advanced technologies, engineering, and processes, conduct collaborative research, and provide user-to-user sharing of technologies. In

   
   http://www.amrcc.com

» Apple Tree Children's Centers
   Operates seven child care centers in Iowa. Offers developmentally appropriate programs for children from six weeks to ten years of age.

   
   http://www.earlyeducationpros.org/apple2/apple_iowa.html

» Control Installations of Iowa
   Designs, builds and installs advanced integrated automated and security systems. Includes information about products, employment opportunities and contacts. Located in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

   
   http://www.ci3.com/

» Hawkeye Renewables
   Privately-owned company that uses locally-grown corn to manufacture and distribute ethanol. Includes company history, team profiles and photographs. Located in Iowa Falls and Fairbank.

   
   http://www.hawkrenew.com/

» Iowa Department of Economic Development
   Offers assistance to businesses and information about travel, careers and communities.

   
   http://www.iowalifechanging.com/

» Iowa Network Services
   Provides access to fiber optic technology to approximately 330 communities. Includes company profile, information about products and services and a history of rural telecommunications. Located in West Des Moines.

   
   http://www.iowanetworkservices.com/

» Nagle Signs, Inc
   Custom sign provider for commercial usage. Locations in Waterloo and Marshalltown.

   
   http://www.naglesigns.com/

» Office Installation Services, Inc.
   Offers modular furniture installations, reconfigurations, refabrication, shelving, moving and storage. Includes company profile, testimonials and employee photographs. Located in Cedar Rapids and Johnston.

   
   http://www.ois-dsm.com/

» PrimeCare America
   Offering chiropractic loans for clinic sales, buying chiropractic clinics, DC Practice purchase or DC Clinic expansion.

   
   http://www.chiropracticclinicsales-loans.com/

» Pro Shield Fire Protection
   Fire extinguishers, emergency signs and lighting, hoods and commercial fire suppression equipment. Located in Waterloo, Marshalltown and Fort Dodge.

   
   http://www.proshieldfire.com/

» Sadler Power Train
   Specializing in the distribution of heavy, medium, and light-duty truck parts and remanufacturing of transmissions, differentials and drivelines. Includes information about services, parts and employment. Located in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport and Wa

   
   http://www.sadlerpowertrain.com/

» Saxton Inc
   Offers facilities management and interior design services. Located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Davenport.

   
   http://www.saxtoninc.com/

» Strategic/Economics Group
   Offers research, consulting and economic impact analyses for businesses and governments in Iowa and the Midwest. Founded by Harvey Siegelman, former State Economist of Iowa. Includes team profiles and details of recent projects. Located in Des Moines.

   
   http://www.economicsgroup.com

» The Mansion
   Offers full interior design service. Includes details, links to furnishings and accents, contact information and design philosophy. Located in Iowa City and Des Moines.

   
   http://www.themansion-interiors.com/

» Veenstra & Kimm Engineering
   Provides municipal engineering services including water, wastewater, streets and roads, planning, airports, storm drainage and other associated services. Includes company profile, information about projects, employment and locations.

   
   http://www.veenstrakimm.com/

» WestWind Logistics
   Pallet supplier and for-hire transportation services. Includes directions to corporate office in Story and production facilities in Des Moines, McClelland and Mt. Pleasant.

   
   http://www.westwindlogistics.net/