Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Worth County Development Authority
Business Category: Partners
The Worth County Development Authority was formed in June of 2003. Two educators, Gary Christensen and Steve Miller, from the North Iowa Area Community College, came up with the idea for a casino in Worth County.
Steve Miller and Kim Koenigs had just moved to Northwood, Iowa in November of 2002. They immediately noticed the declining conditions of the county, towns and schools.