Forest City: Small community with bountiful opportunities

Name: Forest City: Small community with bountiful opportunities
Description: Forest City is an Iowa Great Place, designated by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The designation is both an honor that recognizes the city’s community spirit and a challenge to keep building a brighter future through partnerships like the one that led to the creation of the Boman Fine Arts Center.

Forest City is an Iowa Great Place, designated by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The designation is both an honor that recognizes the city’s community spirit and a challenge to keep building a brighter future through partnerships like the one that led to the creation of the Boman Fine Arts Center.

Posted: February 01, 2022

Testimonials

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

The partnership with Winn-Worth Betco has flourished over the years. Melissa's camaraderie, knowledge, and willingness to share ideas and support other areas have significantly strengthened this collaboration. Winn-Worth Betco has been instrumental in our region’s success. Their proactive approach to business development and their extensive network of industry contacts have opened doors we never thought possible within the region. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to continued collaboration.

— Jill Kramer, Hancock County Economic Development

Our partnership with Winn-Worth Betco has been incredibly beneficial. Their expertise and dedication to supporting local businesses have helped us navigate challenges and seize new opportunities throughout the region. I highly recommend Winn-Worth Betco’s services for any company looking to grow and expand in this region.

— Mary Ambsbaugh, Franklin County Economic Development Association

I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa Michaelis, Director of Winn-Worth Betco for almost two years now. She is an extremely dedicated, hard-working, highly organized, and passionate advocate for the community. She continues to ensure that the community continues to grow and thrive. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious!

— Sara Cook, Business Engagement Consultant, Iowa Workforce Development