DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today signed legislation creating the Iowa Innovation Council, a group of volunteer private business leaders who will work to help ensure Iowa is competitive in the global business economy.
House File 2076 consolidates three existing councils within the Iowa Department of Economic Development: the Bioscience Alliance, Advanced Manufacturing Council and Information Technology Council. Leaders of these groups developed the concept of the Iowa Innovation Council, and they will continue to lead in developing strategies and long-term plans for innovation in targeted industries in Iowa.
