Branstad appoints new Economic Development Authority board

Gov. Terry Branstad on Friday appointed 11 Iowans to serve on the newly formed Economic Development Authority board created by lawmakers to guide the governor's public-private approach to job creation and business development efforts in Iowa.

The new board -– which is slated to hold its first meeting Oct. 20 -- replaces the Economic Development board, which held its last meeting on Thursday. Three of the new authority board members carry over from the now-dissolved DED board.

“I am pleased today to announce this 11-member board, which will oversee our state's economic development,” said Branstad. “Lt. Gov. (Kim) Reynolds and I have set an ambitious goal of creating 200,000 new jobs for Iowans and raising family incomes by 25 percent. This board will play a large role in promoting Iowa to businesses looking to expand or relocate in Iowa.”

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