Center for Industrial Research and Service Mark Reinig Economic Development Program Manager
Mission – To enhance the performance of Iowa industry through education and technology based services Center for Industrial Research and Service
Manufacturing in Iowa
The set of activities that transform agricultural and mineral resources into finished goods. Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, and Agriculture are the only industries that create wealth… All others redistribute the results. It has been stated that…
Importance of Manufacturing to Iowa 6,100 manufacturing firms $23.2 billion of the Gross State Product (GSP)
Iowa Gross State Product
Manufacturing Fraction of GSP 1Indiana28.4% 2Iowa21.0% 3Wisconsin20.7% 4North Carolina19.8% 5Kentucky19.8% 6Ohio19.7% 7Arkansas19.6% 8Michigan19.4% 9Oregon18.8% 10Tennessee18.3%
Iowa GSP by Mfg. Sector
National Comparison
Iowa Employment by Sector
Company Size
230,000 Manufacturing Jobs
Fraction of Jobs in Manufacturing
Average Manufacturing Earnings
Dependence on Mfg. Earnings
EDA University Center
Enhance the competitive strength of existing rural companies, assist developing companies, and ensure that the investment being made by EDA, Iowa, and Iowa companies is most effectively leveraged. Mission
Center History CIRAS founded in 1963 Iowa EDA University Center founded in 1981 First decade – Productivity & management assistance Past decade – Engineering design & testing Next decade – Expand range of services, increase partnering, focus assistance
Economic Assessment Conduct initial assessment –Basic county economies –Detailed regional economy Analyze key trends and transformations Identify trends in industrial strengths and weaknesses Categorize the region’s industrial structure in light of the state’s targeted industries
Economic Gardening for Coaching Manufacturing Supplier Networks
Identify Regional Manufacturing Economic Area Determine Size of Region Conduct Initial Assessment
Establish Base of Manufacturers Harris Directory On the Ground Research Other Resources
Develop Supplier/Customer List Survey Identified Manufacturers Create Database Interactive Website Development
Implementation Website Becomes Operational Training/Familiarization/Input Regional Purchasing Updates Manufacturer’s Roundtable
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