DES MOINES, IA (December 2, 2009) — Priorities on state and federal issues to stimulate Iowa’s economy were presented by the Iowa Chamber Alliance at a news conference today at the State Capitol. The Alliance, a non-partisan coalition representing 17 chambers of commerce and economic development organizations throughout the state, advocates an economic development agenda to grow the state’s economy through support of proactive programs that stimulate economic growth for the state and its residents.
“During the past year, the global economic downturn has affected everyone including the State of Iowa and the people who live and work here. Now is not the time to retrench economic development efforts but strengthen them. The Iowa Chamber Alliance will continue to provide leadership on issues and strategic policy recommendations to stimulate economic growth in Iowa,” said Debi Durham, Iowa Chamber Alliance Chair, and President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. “The Alliance calls on the Iowa legislature to address key issues which include continuing to balance the state budget each year, preserve Iowa’s business foundation and business climate, consider a pilot program to extend the length of the school day and/or year and continue strategies for sustaining and revitalizing our communities. We are committed to creating an environment conducive to business success which leads to job expansion and increased state and local revenues.”
DES MOINES, IA (December 2, 2009) — Priorities on state and federal issues to stimulate Iowa’s economy were presented by the Iowa Chamber Alliance at a news conference today at the State Capitol. The Alliance, a non-partisan coalition representing 17 chambers of commerce and economic development organizations throughout the state, advocates an economic development agenda to grow the state’s economy through support of proactive programs that stimulate economic growth for the state and its residents.
