Van Buren County Iowa

Industrial Development

Opportunities for either new or expanding industries are prevalent in Van Buren County. Buildings for light industry can be readily available. Many of our communities have land available for industrial development, with utilities on the property or adjacent to these parcels of ground.

Buildings are also available for commercial development, either retail business or office space.

Most of our communities have an Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement Program in effect. This provides tax abatement for commercial, industrial and housing construction and qualifying improvements. Through several options, a property owner, within a designated urban revitalization area, may receive complete or incremental abatement from taxation for a set period of time. This can prove to be an incentive for construction in our rural communities, and in a few years add several dollars to the tax base of the county.

Plaza Enterpizes Fiber Optics and other communication advancements that are available in Van Buren County put employers in a position of taking advantage of today's latest technology. Indian Hills Community College local campus offers employers and employees enhanced training in important job skills areas.

The quality of life in Van Buren County is one of the strong points employers and workers alike enjoy. The lack of congested highways, more affordable living, excellent education systems, advanced health care, people that care about each other, slower paced life style, outdoor recreation and places to get away to, are all part of what lures people to Van Buren County.

If you are interested in exploring business opportunities in Van Buren County, the Villages of Van Buren, Inc. is available to assist you.


"Van Buren County, with a population of less than 8,000, is very fortunate to have such a strong industrial base. It reflects the county's good points, which, I believe are our work ethic, friendliness, cooperation between city governments and business, service organizations and natural beauty of the county." George Murray Former Keosauqua Mayor "The work ethic of our employees at Riverside Plastics permits us to maintain the quality products that our customers expect." Michael Meek Plant Manager Riverside Plastics, Inc. "We have always viewed our location as one of the keys to our growth and success. The quality of the work force is particularly important. We enjoy our close relationship with the school system and we find the city government easy to work with. The Keosauqua Economic Development Agency has always been super. We are very glad to be here." Pat McMahon President Barker Co., Ltd.
	Van Buren Co. Industries
	Small Business Development Center
	Area XV Revolving Loan Fund
	Community Banks
	Self Employment Revolving Load Fund
	State Programs (CEBA)
	Targeted Small Business Financial Assistance Program
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