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Diversity fuels Iowa growth in a changing economy
A guest column argues minority diversity boosts markets and workforce in Iowa. It highlights expanding Hispanic groups, corridor involvement by IMPACT OR and EPIC, and corporate diversity efforts at Veridian. The piece cites barriers faced by women and African American entrepreneurs, plus regional resources like RED-I, Kirkwood Center, and SBA networks to foster inclusive business growth.
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Iowa
Mark Grey
Iowa Center For Immigrant Leadership and Integration
Grey
University of Northern Iowa
Michele Devlin
Iowa City
EPIC
Cedar Rapidian
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Harlan Brownlee
Artskc Regional Council
Veridian Credit Union
Veridian
Congress
Supreme Court
Iowa Women’s Foundation
Betty McArtor
Ebony Beauty Supply
McArtor
Erika Stowe
Emages N Styles Salon & Spa
Regional Economic Development Institute
Red-I
Karl Cassell
Kirkwood
Scott Swenson
Small Business Development Center
U.S. Small Business Administration
Iowa City Area Development Group
Mark Nolte
U.S
China
Japan