Inc.com: Articles about Iowa

Report On The States

By David H. Swanson | Jan 1, 1983

We are quite chagrined at having Iowa ranked 40th in its climate for small business. The ranking is surprising in light of several programs and initiative... Read story

Farming: A Hard Row To Hoe

By Terry E. Branstad | Jul 1, 1986

The events of December 9, 1985, were indeed an American tragedy. At the time, I expressed the deepest sympathy of all Iowans to the families of the victi... Read story

One Man's Alien is Another's Employee

By Darren Dahl | Oct 1, 2005

Unlikely Iowa becomes the center of an immigration debate. Read story

Mental Health Parity Legislation Considered by States

By Priya Ganapati | May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005 --As mental health parity legislation gathers speed, small businesses are likely to be the worst affected. Twenty-thre... Read story

Nation's Top 10 Small Employers Announced

By Angus Loten | Oct 16, 2006

The annual Principal Financial rankings highlight the best small businesses for employee financial security. Read story

On The Road: Johnson County, Iowa;

By Curtis Hartman | May 1, 1986

When Dale Burr shot his wife, his banker, and himself, he became a national symbol of the farm crisis. Some of his neighbors see it differently. Read story

Bush Signs Tax-Cut Bill

By Carole Matthews

Oct. 4, 2004 -- President Bush signed his fourth tax-cut bill in as many years during a signing ceremony at a Des Moines, Iowa, YMCA today... Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | May 10, 2007

Rising labor and energy costs make business owners skittish; gas prices continue to surge. Read story

Purse Strings

By Leslie Brokaw | Mar 1, 1990

Woman starts the first venture capital fund designed to help women-run companies. Read story

How I’m Adjusting to the European Market

By Kendig Kneen | Apr 1, 2007

Sometimes, it’s just a matter of size. Read story

Private Lives;

By Joesph P. Kahn and Curtis Hartman | Dec 1, 1983

A sampling of America's pacesetters shows that the CEOs are as diverse as the product and services they sell. Read story

Avoiding Clashes With Angels

By Bruce G. Posner | Jan 1, 1993

How to maintain control of your company while keeping investors happy. Read story

Betty Gammill, Delta Feed and Seed

By Liz Welch | Aug 1, 2006

“E veryon... Read story

All in the Family

By Alessandra Bianchi | Aug 1, 1992

Business creates a software program that traces the family tree. Read story

Breeding Technology Entrepreneurs in Iowa

By Marc Ballon | Mar 1, 1998

The University of Iowa prepares its engineering students for the business world by offering a technology entrepreneurship program. Read story

Regus Group Opens More Business Centers

Dec 21, 2007

The Regus Group will open new 20,000-square-foot business center in Des Moines, Iowa, and 15,500-square-foot center in Marlborough, Mass., the company ann... Read story

At a Glance

By Inc Staff | Dec 1, 1988

Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten | Aug 28, 2008

Small-business outlook continues to improve; jobless claims inch down. Read story

How I Did It: Andrew Clark, Bridgepoint Education

By Andrew Clark | Sep 1, 2008

Industry Leader: Education Three-Year Growth: 6,794.1% The appeal of I... Read story

Iowa Cracks Down on 'Contractors'

By Angus Loten | Jul 18, 2008

A taskforce will target employers who misclassify workers to avoid paying taxes and benefits. Read story

Campus Inc.

By Marc Ballon | Mar 1, 1998

An introduction to the Inc. cover story on the hottest entrepreneurial programs offered by universities. Includes brief descriptions of more unique ... Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten | Apr 10, 2008

Small-business outlook hits 28-year low; retailers struggle with early Easter. Read story

Cheaper by the Dozen

By Ken Terry | Jun 1, 1996

A look at how small-business alliances have cut costs and improved coverage for entrepreneurs and their employees. Read story

Jobless Claims Surge

Aug 9, 2007

The number of new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 7,000 last week to 316,000, the highest level since June, the Labor Department reported Thursda... Read story

Capital Profiles

By Various Inc Staff | Oct 28, 2002

Contrarian thinking -- and a little shrewd planning -- helped these 2002 Inc 500 CEOs raise funds. Read story

When Quality Isn't Everything

By PAUL B. BROWN | Jun 1, 1989

Great Midwestern Ice Cream produces a private-label product for supermarkets. Read story

It's a Small World

By Leslie Brokaw | Oct 1, 1990

Start-up develops a heating process used to make metal parts for cars more quickly and cheaply. Read story

Recession Fears to Curb Spending

By Angus Loten | Dec 4, 2007

A growing concern for job security has many workers planning to tighten their belts this holiday season, a survey finds. Read story

Do Your Business Premises Present A Public Hazard?

By Fred S. Steingold | Nov 1, 1983

Juries are handling out larger and larger awards to victims of workplace accidents. And it is not just injured customers who are earning the court's sympathy. Read story

The Best and Worst Legal Environments to Do Business In

By Jessalyn Swindoll

March 2004 --Some places are better than others when it comes to doing business, and one reason-according to corporate attorneys--is that ... Read story

Letters

By Various Inc Staff | Jul 1, 2000

Readers react to articles from the April and May 2000 issues of Inc. , including "The Case for Higher Prices" and "The Art of the Deal," by Norm Brod... Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten | Jul 10, 2008

Inflation fears rising among small-business owners; fewer companies going public. Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | Aug 9, 2007

Business owners report strong growth and hiring plans; gas prices drop to five-month low. Read story

Inc.'s Guide to 'Smart' Government Money

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf | Aug 1, 1989

A guide to helping small companies profit from new economic-development programs. Read story

Changing State Liability Laws

Feb 1, 1987

Not only do states have widely varying laws dealing with liability claims, but these are in flux: some 30 states have made changes in just the past year. Thr... Read story