Fairfield: A Thriving Hub for Your Business Growth
Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association supports economic growth through partnerships with government officials, nonprofit organizations, investors and community members.
Small-Town Charm, Global Connectivity
Our city offers the best of both worlds: a high quality of life in a welcoming small-town setting, combined with the infrastructure to support national and international business growth. With a high interconnection rate, businesses here enjoy seamless high-speed internet access across the entire city, enabling smooth online operations, global sales, and remote work opportunities.
Many businesses in our community successfully leverage this connectivity to sell beyond our local market—reaching customers across the country and around the world. Our ideal setup allows for hybrid business models: a storefront to serve the local community and a high-tech backroom operation to handle national and international sales.
Adding to our strategic advantage, a newly established Amazon distribution center nearby ensures fast and efficient logistics, making it easier than ever for businesses to ship products and manage supply chains. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to scale or an established company seeking a competitive edge, our city provides the digital infrastructure and logistical support to make it happen—all while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of a close-knit, vibrant community.
Fairfield: Innovation, Opportunity, and a Thriving Community
Iowa has made doing business here even more attractive, with reduced tax rates and a powerful suite of incentives through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Fairfield stands out as a hub of innovation, with a strong economic foundation in financial services, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship—demonstrating the forward-thinking spirit that fuels our local economy.
But Fairfield isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to live well. Our city boasts an extensive network of parks and a scenic nature trail that encircles the community, providing the perfect balance of work and recreation. A new subdivision, set to open in 2026, will bring modern housing options close to town, our new child care facility, the hospital, and Highway 34—ensuring that employees and their families can easily put down roots.
Fairfield is a place where businesses don’t just operate—they thrive. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding a national brand, or tapping into international markets, you’ll find a supportive community, high-speed connectivity, and the infrastructure needed for success. Our history speaks for itself:
🏆 2003 Grassroots Rural Entrepreneurship Award – Most Entrepreneurial City in America (Population under 10,000) – National Association of Small Towns and Townships & Kauffman Foundation
🏆 2004 Most Entrepreneurial City in Iowa – Iowa State University’s Center for Community Vitality
Join the growing list of businesses making Fairfield home. Let’s build something great together.
“Grow Fairfield, has supported our company and Fairfield businesses in general by providing access to key programs, addressing challenging community issues such as land development for future industrial expansion, additional affordable housing for our employees, establishment of a Co-lab for startup companies and continuing to advocate on our behalf for pro-business policies. It is these strong community partnerships that give Fairfield business an advantage in starting or growing a business in today’s competitive world.”