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
10 COMMUNITIES RECEIVE $934,430 IN MAIN STREET IOWA CHALLENGE GRANTS
2 Nov 2022
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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 grants have been instrumental in revitalizing Iowa's historic main streets," said Debi Durham, executive director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. "Reinvesting in our traditional commercial districts is good business. It's good for our economy and good for our state. These projects will bring new businesses and new residents to our downtown districts."
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