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
Business, tourism groups push for ‘placemaking’ effort
28 Dec 2021
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Iowa lawmakers are being urged to spend more state tax dollars to transform public spaces.
Placemaking is the buzz word several Iowa business and economic development groups are using to describe the process of improving already existing attractions and creating new public spaces. Dustin Miller, executive director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance – which represents the 18 largest chambers of commerce in the state, suggests placemaking is one way to deal with Iowa’s workforce shortage.
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