The Fort Madison Economic Development Corporation has completed the Sate of Iowa Site Certification Program, in partnership with Quest Solutions, making it one of 27 location in the State of Iowa shovel and investment ready. Fort Madison's Certified Site sits between Henry Layden Drive and 270th Street and less than a 1/4 mile west of 4-lane US Hwy 61 with access to site via paved road. Burlington Northern-Santa Fe RR runs along its eastern border. Municipal airport in Fort Madison (11 miles) or in Keokuk (9 miles) for air cargo deliveries/shipments Barge terminal in Fort Madison (9 miles) and Keokuk (15 miles) with loading and off-loading capabilities. Neighboring properties include ConAgra Foods (Armour) Group and Gregory Manufacturing. Property is eligible for New Market Tax Credits and annexation for Urban Renewal Area, High Quality Job tax credits and Targeted Jobs Withholding Program. Experienced industrial contractors and developers on call to offer build to suit or turn key options to meet a company's criteria. Lee County provides a competitive environment that offers low cost solutions for real estate, infrastructure, workforce and transportation.