Paul E. Schickler

Manufactures agricultural seeds

Functions as a College/University

Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues

The Iowa Business Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established in 1985, comprising 22 chief executives from Iowa’s largest employers across all 99 counties. The private company is based in Des Moines, IA. These member companies collectively employ over 156,000 Iowans and represent industries including energy, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and transportation. The council promotes thought leadership, research, advocacy, and corporate citizenship, conducting initiatives such as the quarterly economic outlook survey and the annual competitive dashboard to provide insights on economic trends and assess Iowa’s standing in areas like economic growth, workforce and education, governance, health and wellness, and demographics and diversity. The council focuses on workforce development, diversity, equity and inclusion, population growth, and improving Iowa’s economic climate, and collaborates with legislators and educational institutions through the Business Education Alliance to align business and education sectors for workforce needs and economic development.

Produces and distributes seeds and agricultural products

Develops and commercializes a family of beneficial bacteria

Provides technology and data-enabled services

Operates as a pollen preservation technology company to improve seed production and increase agricultural productivity

Develops, markets and sells hybrid seeds