Winn-Worth Betco News

We interviewed Terry Durby, Winnebago County Supervisor, who has served on the Board of Directors for more than 12 years.  Q1. Tell us about yourself! What are your economic development specialties and main areas of focus?  I have been a lifelong resident of Winnebago county.  I have served on the Winn-Worth Betc...Continue Reading

Over the past few years, individuals across the country have been creating businesses from their innovative ideas. While these entrepreneurs may be knowledgeable in the areas those ideas center around, they often need guidance in understanding how to start a business. Experts indicate the best first step to get tha...Continue Reading

After roughly two years of updating and construction, Little Angel’s Child Care and Preschool owners Katie and Carl Douglas opened their third location on the northern edge of Forest City in October. “I would encourage anyone who’s been here before to come see it because it’s awesome, night and day difference,&rdquo...Continue Reading

Although those in the aerospace and other industries once believed that the simplest solution to a production problem was undoubtedly the optimal one, it often creates inefficiency in design and production that makes for a competitive disadvantage in today’s global marketplace. Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

The birth of the aerospace industry dates back to 1903, when the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered and controlled airplane flight. Today, America’s aerospace sector is the largest on the planet, supplying products and services to civilian and military customers throughout the world. It directly employs over 500,000 workers...Continue Reading

MASON CITY, Iowa— The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Spring 2023 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Wednesday evenings, and will begin with an in-person orientation session on Wednesday...Continue Reading

Judging from my Twitter feed, 2022 was a very noisy year for tech. We followed the Elon Musk drama, marvalled at the creations of generative AI, watched crypto markets tank and FTX implode, and (some of us at least) gazed deeply into the metaverse—and yawned. Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

1. Determine what goals and priorities the business needs to focus on When determining the base needs of the business, you have to look at who's already on your team. Here's a good example. I have a person in a manager's seat right now, but I'm mentoring him to be ...Continue Reading

When Ford’s first electric F-150 Lightning trucks started hitting roads earlier this year, it was one sign that electric vehicles are now mainstream. The truck, the newest version of the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., was designed to convert drivers who might not have considered EVs in the past. Read her...Continue Reading

While the work from home push and a lack of in-person socializing created a culture obsessed with other people’s rooms, 2022 found Zoom users further embracing virtual backgrounds. Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

For most people across communities, their favorite shopping memories have occurred when visiting a small business downtown. There is something special about shopping at a local store where the owners greet you by name, swap stories with you, and ask about the kids. You can’t find that experience everywhere, bu...Continue Reading

The GIS Planning team would like to thank all of our clients, colleagues, friends and acquaintances and wish you all a very happy holiday season! We'd like to welcome you back in 2023 with an overview of the all-new ZoomTour. Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Bioproduct Pilot Program, which funds researc...Continue Reading

The Best Economic Development Websites for 2023 do an incredible job of telling a story through a dynamic combination of written content, images, and design. Golden Shovel Agency has selected the top EDC websites based on research, industry trends, and our experience as an international economic development communications agency.  Read her...Continue Reading

December 20, 2022 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Tourism Office announced $299,200 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 33 organizations around the state. The program funds tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local economies and the state's economy with awards ranging from $2,500-10,000 with a 25% cas...Continue Reading

Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa’s tourism industry is urging the governor and state legislature to maintain state spending on programs that promote Iowa as a place to visit or live. Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa researchers — among their many discoveries — have created new disaster response models, artificial intelligence diagnostic tools, telemedicine tactics and COVID-19 response measures. This week, Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded the UI $8.2 million from federal pandemic dollars to keep expanding its bioscience research and economi...Continue Reading

In an age where disruptive technology replaces humans, it is not easy to find a business whose employees remain with the same company for extended periods of time. It has been observed that millennials and Gen Xers are reporting boredom and a lack of opportunity to advance, so they loo...Continue Reading

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Quarterly Business Survey. ABI sent this survey to its board in late November.  Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Quarterly Business Survey. ABI sent this survey to its board in late November.  Read here for the complete article. Continue Reading

Famed management consultant and writer Peter Drucker once said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." The crux of this sweeping statement is based on the idea that culture trumps strategy in building a successful organization. While I agree that culture helps to empower employees and set a solid foundation for success...Continue Reading

For much of this year, the American economy has undergone an unprecedented structural shift. Billions of dollars in spending by consumers moved from goods — the stuff we consume and use — to services. But many of these same services will come under threat in an economic downturn, and risk...Continue Reading

After the pandemic and recent trends like The Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and job hopping, the hiring game has completely changed. Skills that used to be prioritized in job interviews, such as the technical skills found on a résumé, are no longer the most appealing traits that employers are seeking. Rea...Continue Reading

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