Diverse Employment

The diversity that reflects our population and defines our communities is mirrored in our businesses, professional and social organizations. Our area is home to a wide range of national and international Fortune 500 companies; small, family-owned businesses and emerging and advancing entrepreneurs who represent:

• Advanced Manufacturing (electronics, food, personal and hygiene products)
  
• Life Sciences (biotechnology/bioprocessing)
  
• Information Solutions (software, financial and insurance services, educational services)

Iowa City is also synonymous with the University of Iowa, the oldest university in the state and the first in the nation west of the Mississippi River to admit men and women on an equal basis, and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Located at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 380 and Highway 30, the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridorä is a dynamic combination of urban and rural areas. The area is a choice location for commercial and industrial development. And, communities located between our two urban centers continue to demonstrate impressive commercial and residential growth.

Many of our area businesses partner with the University of Iowa, one of the leading research institutions in the nation, and Kirkwood Community College to develop long-term, ongoing training and support programs.

Our list of international and Fortune 500 companies include:

ACT, Inc.

ADM

Aegon

Cargill

General Mills

GEICO Direct

Heinz

GE Capital

Genencor

Lear

Loparex

Marsh Advantage America

Moore Wallace

Nordstrom

Oral B (Gillette)

Owens-Illinois

Pearson

Genencor

Penford

Procter & Gamble

Quaker

Rockwell-Collins

Schneider Electric

Toyota Financial

Weyerhauser