Meeting Public Comments

Subcommittee meeting and times are as follows:

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority, the utilities commission, and the department of education, including creation of the headquarters expansion and development for growth and employment program, and the business incentives for growth program training fund; repeal of the new jobs tax credit program; the major economic growth attraction program; load forecasting and analysis of electric transmission system expansion plans; creation of the electric transmission system expansion planning and analysis and load forecasting fund; the industrial new jobs training program; and including effective date provisions.

Subcommittee members: Lundgren-CH, Hermanson, Wilson

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Time: 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Location: RM 102

Names and comments are public records. Remaining information is considered a confidential record.

Comments Submitted:

03-02-2026

Michelle Thorson [Dimensional Graphics Corp]

260 funds have been essential to Dimensional Graphics Corp to strengthen our organization through Leadership Development training, Job Instruction (JI) training, and Business Strategy education. Leadership training has improved communication, accountability, and employee engagement, resulting in stronger retention and performance. It's helped grow the next generation of management to ensure business longevity in Iowa. JI training has standardized processes, reduced errors and waste, ensuring consistent quality and productivity. Business strategy training has enhanced our ability to make datadriven decisions, manage costs, and align operations with longterm growth goals. Together, these investments have increased efficiency, competitiveness, and workforce stability while supporting sustainable growth and longterm economic impact within the State of Iowa. Without the assistance of the 260 funds many of these trainings would have been unattainable.

03-02-2026

Lee Kiewiet [Manly Terminal, LLC / LB Transport]

Eliminating the 260job training program would be detrimental to my business. These funds are essential to keep my employees safe as well as complying with the multitude of compliance rules set forth by state and federal agencies. Being a small business that employs around 1012 people, having this program has been a real blessing. Small businesses do not have the luxury or ability to support large safety and HR compliance departments. We must rely on outside experts to assist in training therefore these funds much needed and welcomed. Please continue the 260 program and help business owners keep Iowans safe.

03-03-2026

Pam Olswold [FRC Component Products ]

The 260 funds have been essential for FRC Component Products Inc. These funds have given our employees the opportunity to grow in their skills and has given them other educational knowledge in the workforce. These skills that the employees have learned gives them the correct tools necessary not only for them to be successful but has made FRC Component Products Inc to grow more. The 260 funds gives training opportunities that are necessary for our company to grow.