The communities of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty created this compact in the prospect of encouraging economic development within their own jurisdictions and throughout the region. Working together, these communities seek to highlight the region’s strengths and focus on maintaining an attractive environment for business growth and expansion. The participants seek to expand business opportunities within their own boundaries, but do not wish to do so at the expense of those participating in this compact. Inevitably, for various reasons, businesses may seek to migrate from one jurisdiction to another. In such cases, this compact outlines protocols that seek to enhance communication and promote equity between participants in this agreement.