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
ISU one of three universities to receive national award
8 Nov 2022
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AMES, IA – Iowa State University won an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award for the fourth time since 2017 from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The APLU says the annual awards are intended to honor institutions performing exemplary work to advance the economic wellbeing of their states, regions, and the nation.
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NIACC Marketplace is Open to the Public
Nov 3 2022The public is invited to attend the annual NIACC Marketplace from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 16 in the NIACC Activity Center. This event is held during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Marketplace is an opportunity for NIACC Students, Staff, Alumni, and Faculty who are entrepreneurs to set up a display table...
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 21 loans for $7,842,700 to Iowa businesses in October, including three in the Corridor.
Area businesses receiving loan approvals in October included:
KO Properties LLC , Cedar Rapids, $349,000
Maivis Holdings Inc., Cedar Rapids, $597,000
Cannonball Leasing Company LLC, Marion, $219,000...
November 2, 2022 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects, such as historic building rehabilitation and upper story renovations.
"The Main Street Iowa Challenge...