Smart Moves for the 21st Century C'J' Niles, Director Iowa Dept' of Economic Development

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Smart Movesfor the 21st CenturyC.J. Niles,
DirectorIowa Dept. of Economic Development
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Iowas 2010 Goals

• Working population growth
• Iowans electronically connected
• Life science capital
• Recreation destination
• Wages income
• Child care education
• Clean water, air soil
• Smart government

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The world has changed

• New Economy factors
• Workers must be knowledgeable
• Employees want quality of life
• Innovation wins market share
• Competition is global
• Entrepreneurial organizations flourish

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Knowledge WorkersIowa

• 1st in SAT composite scores (Morgan Quitno02)
• 2nd in education (Progressive Policy Institute)
• 4th highest high school graduation rate (Morgan
  Quitno)
• Among top 20 in productivity (Iowa Economy)

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Quality of LifeIowa

• 2nd most livable state (Morgan Quitno 02)
• 2nd in home ownership (Morgan Quitno 02)
• 4th in well-being of children (A. E. Casey
  Fdtn.)
• 4th Safest State in the Nation(Natl Criminal
  Justice Commission)
• 1st in golf courses per capita (Golf Digest)

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Strategies forKnowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• Human Resource Recruitment Consortium
• Statewide public/private partnership
• IDED/Iowa Workforce Dev.
• 80 businesses, communities, higher education,
  professional associations

• Build and retain skilled workforce

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Strategies for Knowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• Human Resource Recruitment Consortium
• Events, career fairs, trade shows
• BIO 2002, RAGBRAI
• Alumnni receptions
• 800 guests
• 100 hires

• Attract and retain skilled workforce
• Position Iowa as a progressive state with career
  opportunities

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Strategies for Knowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• Human Resource Recruitment Consortium
• Spring Break in Iowa
• Players Lounge - NAIA Womens Div. II Tournament
• Branding
• PR Advertising
• Electronic Communication

• Attract and retain skilled workforce
• Position Iowa as a progressive state with career
  opportunities

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Strategies for Knowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• www.smartcareermove.com
• Over 33 million hits
• 969,000 user sessions
• 13,700 subscribers
• 1,200 resumes posted
• 950 individuals and families

• Build and retain skilled workforce

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Strategies for Knowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• Human Resource Recruitment Consortium
• Direct Marketing
• 215,000 alumni
• Newsletter Email
• 10,000 subscribers

• Build and retain skilled workforce

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Strategies for Knowledge Workers
Strategy
Actions

• 15 Community Colleges
• Training funds/tax credits
• University research outreach
• Multitenant Pilot Protein Facility - ISU
• Integrated DNA Technologies - UI
• School to Career
• 17 Regional Workshops

• Build and retain skilled workforce

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Strategies forQuality of Life
Strategy
Actions

• Community Development
• Financial
• Technical

• Vision Iowa
• Tourism
• Housing
• Community Facilities/Services
• City Development Board
• Downtown/Main Street
• Film Office

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Strategies for Innovation
Strategy
Actions

• Iowa Alliance for Advanced Telecommunications
• Iowa Communications Network
• IT Association
• Advanced Mftg. Association
• Life Science Consortium

• Create technology infrastructure

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Strategies forEntrepreneurship
Strategy
Actions

• Venture Network of Iowa
• Venture capital legislation
• Insurance premium tax legislation
• Incentive programs

• Assist new existing companies

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21st CenturySuccess

• Human Capital
• Financial Capital
• Technology

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CJ.Niles_at_ided.state.ia.us515-242-4720