IBC's 2019 Q1 Economic Outlook Survey Released

The Economic Outlook Survey has been completed by IBC members on a quarterly basis since 2004. The report provides insight regarding the projected trends for the state of Iowa, which can be used for business and economic planning. The reported trends have a state-wide impact, especially when considering that IBC companies have a presence in all 99 counties.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its final quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2023. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its final quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2023. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2023. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2023. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2023. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months.

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months. 

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months. 

While the overall outlook remains strong, expectations leveled off in individual categories, which Joe Murphy, executive director of the Business Council, said was a result of what he called the "persistent and stubborn" issues related to the state’s labor shortage and supply chain bottlenecks.