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
Registration Deadline Approaching for High School Business Horizons Program
27 Jun 2023
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There is still time for Iowa high school students (grades 9-12) to register for Iowa’s premier statewide summer innovation program, Business Horizons, held July 16-20 at Drake University.
Attendees will combine hands-on, entrepreneurial experiences with team-oriented challenges to foster their problem-solving, creativity, and leadership skills. While working in teams with peers from across the state, students will create a business solution to a real-world problem, and use their combined talents and knowledge to compete in unique entrepreneurial competitions.
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