Data and Information Technology
Data Information Technology
The growth of technology is driving the need for data centers and IT- related businesses. Western Iowa offers a number of benefits to data and IT businesses including lower- than-average electric costs, fiber technology, low natural disaster risk, and a low cost of doing business.
Safe Environment For Your Business!
Property crime in the Western Iowa region is 15% lower than the U.S. and 9% lower than Iowa.
(Source: www.bestplaces.net)
The Western Iowa region has a low risk of natural disaster.
(Source: Sperling’s Best Places)
Advantageous Business Environment
- No sales and use tax on manufacturing machinery and business equipment purchases.
- No property tax on new industrial machinery and business equipment.
- No personal property tax, including corporate inventories of goods-in-process, raw materials and salable goods.
Iowa Corporate Income Tax
- 50% deductibility of federal taxes from Iowa corporate income
- Single-factor, non-unitary based only on the percentage of total sales income within the state
Iowa Data Center Business Property Exemption
Iowa offers an incentive exclusive to data centers. Exemptions (based on level of investment) for certain property (other than buildings and land) purchased by a data center business including computers, equipment, back-up fuel and electricity.
Employers
COMPANY | Primary Service | Employees |
---|---|---|
American Home Shield | Home Warranty | 400-450 |
Brokers International, Ltd. | Insurance Agencies/Brokerages | 100-150 |
Caleris | Call Centers | 100-150 |
Computer Concepts of Iowa | Technical Services | 1-50 |
Future Health Acquisition | Software Publisher | 1-50 |
Monarc Technologies | Telecommunications | 1-50 |
Professional Computer Systems | Software for Utility Companies | 1-50 |
Western Iowa Networks | Telecommunications | 1-50 |
Safe Environment For Your Business!
Property crime in the Western Iowa region is 15% lower than the U.S. and 9% lower than Iowa. (Source: www.bestplaces.net) The Western Iowa region has a low risk of natural disaster. (Source: Sperling’s Best Places)
CRIME RATINGS | WESTERN IOWA REGION | IA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 26 | 39.8 | 41.4 |
Property Crime | 28.1 | 37.1 | 43.5 |
1=Lowest, 100=Highest (Source: www.bestplaces.net)
Wage Comparison
Wages for computer-related occupations provide employers with a great value.
OCCUPATION | IOWA | USA |
---|---|---|
Information Security Analysts | $44.04 | |
Computer Programmers | $32.67 | $39.75 |
Software Developers, Systems Software | $43.78 | $50.98 |
Database Administrators | $37.38 | $39.56 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
$32.01 | $38.35 |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $25.78 | $31.08 |
Computer Occupations, All Other | $31.07 | $41.12 |
(Source: http://www.bls.gov/-2014)
Legendary Midwestern Work Ethic
According to employers in the region, the work ethic and productivity of employees in the Western Iowa region are higher than their counterparts in other locations across the US.
These favorable business conditions provide for the perfect place to locate in the region, and may be the reason why many employers say they would not think about leaving.
Education
The number of people with a two-year degree in the Western Iowa region is 2.5% higher than the U.S. (source: http://www.bestplaces.net/).
The four community colleges that serve the region offer a variety of degrees, certifications, and training programs in agriculture and manufacturing related fields.
Electric Rates
Electric rates in Iowa are lower than surrounding states and the US average. There are 10+ electric companies in the region, providing reliable electricity at competitive prices
ELECTRIC RATES |
Iowa | Illinois | Minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska | South Dakota | Wisconsin | United States |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average Electric Price Industrial (2014) Cents per KWH | 5.52 | 5.86 | 6.92 | 5.49 | 7.38 | 7.12 | 7.58 | 6.55 |
Fiber
Fiber is available in the region and expansion is underway.
Water
Western Iowa has an abundant and readily available water supply to cool servers and computer systems.
Contact us today and see how easy it can be!
Western Iowa Advantage
712.792.9914
info@westerniowaadvantage.com
P.O. Box 768
Carroll, IA 51401