The Cedar Valley TechWorks project has been developed to create a bioproduct cluster as a part of the comprehensive revitalization and reinvestment program for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, region. Located within the world’s most productive farmland region and close to leading research institutions, the Cedar Valley is well-positioned to develop this economic cluster. The development of a central campus, connecting producers, manufacturers, students and consumers, will supply additional jobs to the region and foster the development of new biotechnology businesses. This bioproduct cluster, in which collaboration within the industry can occur, will not only advance the biotechnology field, but also enhance the economic vitality of the Cedar Valley and the state of Iowa.

Cedar Valley TechWorks is sponsored by the Waterloo Development Corporation, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to economic development activities within the Waterloo-Cedar Falls region. The corporation is committed to increasing employment, enhancing the tax base, and making visual and aesthetic improvements via cooperation of the private sector and all levels of government. The TechWorks facility will be located in downtown Waterloo, in buildings donated to the Waterloo Development Corporation by Deere & Company.