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
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes the July 2023 Entrepreneurs of the Month
17 Jul 2023
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Ashley Thompson began Child Time Daycare as an in-home business in Northwood in 2018. She successfully ran the daycare at home for five years, and as her waiting list grew longer and longer, Ashley realized that the need for childcare in her community was not being fully met. “There were...
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Each quarter, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) sends a Quarterly Business Survey to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the industry's current state and future trajectory. The survey for the third quarter of 2023 was sent to ABI board members mid-June.
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