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
13 Communities Receive $1.2 Million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
20 Oct 2021
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October 20, 2021 (DES MOINES) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $1,205,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 13 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local building projects that contribute to the economic development of designated Main Street Iowa Districts, including:
• Giving new life to a long-closed landmark restaurant building on the Washington Square,
• Transforming a vacant office building in Avoca into a bakery and café for brick-and-mortar expansion of a popular farmer’s market vendor; and
• Activating an unoccupied upper story with four short-term stay units to meet local lodging and housing needs in Elkader.
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