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
Pair of Cedar Valley industrial parks rate among the best on the continent
14 Jul 2026
News
Two industrial parks in northeast Iowa are among the highest rated so-called shovel-ready properties in North America.
Site Selectors Guild, which helps communities attract developers, ranked industrial parks in Waterloo and Cedar Falls among the top six on the continent.
Lisa Skubal leads economic development for the Cedar Valley’s Chamber of Commerce. She says the designation comes after years of effort to attract businesses to the region.
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