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
FOUNDED IN CALIFORNIA, THRIVING IN IOWA
3 Feb 2023
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One of the best decisions Iowa native Mark Darrah ever made was following through with his dream of starting a company and bringing it to Iowa. The Founder and CEO of Athena GTX, Mark had many options when deciding where to launch his wireless medical equipment company. Though he ultimately settled on southern California as Athena GTX’s original headquarters in 2001, a chance visit from fellow Iowans helped him realize that a return to his home state made too much sense to ignore – for his family and for the future of the business.
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