Controversial bills affecting Iowaâs image, hurting business and workforce recruitment, leaders say
BY MICHAEL CRUMB, Senior Staff Writer
Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:38 PM
Several bills circulating through the Legislature this year may be damaging Iowa’s brand and hindering the state’s goal of attracting and retaining top talent, some business leaders say.
In some cases, those bills have caused companies to cross Iowa off their list of places they were considering.
Even if the bills don’t become law, they’re sending a message that Iowa is not a welcoming state, said Geoff Wood, founder of Gravitate Coworking, who raised his concerns during Wednesday’s Capital Crossroads meeting and discussed them further with the Business Record.