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Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Silicorn Valley - What makes Fairfield, Iowa so cool for entrepreneurs?

Entrepreneurial Fairfield, Iowa

They know entrepreneurs.  Period.  Here’s proof:

A true economic gardening environment
- 20% State Tax Credits for Iowa Investments
- $60 million available locally; $1.3 billion statewide
- State of Iowa and City of Fairfield - Pro-Economic Development
- Over $200 Million Invested in Fairfield Companies since 1990
- Headquarters City for 50 Companies

Culture and Amenities - CoolTown Entertainment
- Lively Music, Dance and Art Scene
- First Friday Art Walk Featuring 16 galleries
- More Restaurants per-capita than San Francisco
- Five Theater Companies
- Recreation on Jefferson County Trail Systems
- Nationally known Health Center and Spa

Quality of Life
- Fairfield Schools Rank among the Best in Iowa
- Ranked #3 County in the Nation in per-capita Giving
- Traditional Town Square with Specialty Shops

See yesterday’s blog for more on Fairfield’s success and recognition.


Posted by Neil Takemoto in • Cool Places | (3) Comments | Link
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