Center for Industrial Research and Service

The Center for Industrial Research and Service was created in 1963 to improve the quality of life in Iowa by helping businesses and their communities prosper and grow. Our individually tailored strategy Engage. Educate. Embed. means we work with companies to fashion solutions specific to their individual needs.

Over the past five years, CIRAS and our partners have helped more than 4,600 businesses in every Iowa county, creating an economic impact of more than $3.1 billion.