Ames EDC

Nevada

Nevada, Iowa is centrally located and has a population of nearly 7,000 and a Regional Workforce Population of 684,890.  Nevada is the County Seat of Story County. Nevada and Story County possess an enviable richness of highly productive and educated citizens as well as a diverse economic base of industrial, agricultural, educational and service enterprises.

Nevada has a great location for both rail and interstate transportation needs. Strategically located just 38 miles north of the capital city of Des Moines and Interstate 80, Nevada is 4 miles east of Interstate 35 on 4-lane US Highway 30. The location and transportation systems allow for easy receipt and distribution of product. Nevada is located 45 minutes from the Des Moines International airport.

Iowa State University is just 15 minutes from Nevada and offers a multitude of research and development opportunities to help both startup and existing businesses. Access to faculty, students and staff is also available for work on business and organizational projects.

Learn more by visiting: https://cityofnevadaiowa.org/ or https://nevadaiowaedc.com/ 

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