Share with us which of our 24 EDIE nominees’ stories from 2011 are your favorites. Every 2-3 days in January and February we unveil the details behind another one of the 2011 nominees. And now that we have reached the way mark the lines are open to start voting. Partners who are financially invested in Tama County [...]
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Executive Director moves forward
Dear Tama County Stakeholders and friends: Just like Tama County Economic Development’s first economic developer dedicated about five years to Tama County, I have also committed half decade in service to you. We stood together through challenges, natural and man made disasters. Together we have survived floods, winter storms, straightline wind storms, through manufacturing plant closings, a national recession. [...]
Newsletter Update: Using TimeBanks to strengthen our economy? That, and more…
It is usually around Mother’s Day of every year that we are reminded of one of the critical flaws in our good old-fashioned gross domestic product (GDP) measurement as one of the most popular means of expressing economic growth. Maybe you have seen the evidence too? Its called the “Mom Job index” where entities like [...]
2011 EDIES Story 6 of 24: This Dysart Business Took an Expansion Opportunity Seriously
Sometimes it’s good enough to be a strong company with a great credit rating in an industry with a bright long term outlook. But it is the mark of a remarkable company to leverage your success to use some of your core strengths to add even more value. That is exactly what Barton & Dawn [...]
2011 EDIES Story 5 of 24: Award winning Iowa grocery chain expands into Traer
For many small towns, local retail is the man-on-the-street’s measurement of economic health. So when the 2010 Iowa Grocery Industry Association Retail award winning Hometown Foods chain of locally owned grocery stores moved into Traer in 2011, it breathed new life into downtown and the surrounding businesses. This Tama County expansion is in addition to six other [...]
2011 EDIES Story 4 of 24: How Three Coops Became an Ally to Compete in a Regional Market
In 2011 Tama-Benton Coop, Linn Coop Oil Company, and East Central Iowa Coop came together to form a limited liability partnership to act on a market opportunity they spotted to sell seed corn and seed beans inside a trade territory covering five counties. Mel Campbell explains how this new corporation came about, which will be headquartered [...]
Entrepreneurship Update: Where can I find money to start or grow a business? Special workshop on Dec 13 can help
Ever thought of starting your own business or expanding your business? Join us in Tama County to learn more about the financing options available to you! Learn from an entrepreneur like yourself! Our presenter, Dan Beenken, will provide you with helpful hints when it comes to acquiring financing for your business. Dan is the manager [...]
Industry Update: Pinnacle Bank acquires Home Federal Savings Bank branch in Toledo, Iowa
Earlier this week the Home Federal Savings Bank branch in Toledo was sold to Pinnacle Bank. President David Burrell of Pinnacle Bank explains: “It is really a great thing for everyone involved. Home Federal Savings Bank needed capital, and Pinnacle Bank has been positioning for expansion specifically into Tama County, so it really made sense.” [...]
Storm Update: Straight-line wind storm survivors share practical wisdom on insurance policies and rebuilding after a natural disaster, Oct 25
By the time President Obama signed the major disaster declaration for Tama County, Iowa (6 weeks after of the July 11, 2011 straight-line wind storm hit) insurance companies had already paid out a record $6+ million into our local economy. Now, three months later, many stakeholders continue to work on ways to rebuild better, stronger [...]
Quarterly Newsletter: How is the demand on workers’ skills changing in Tama County, Iowa?
In the decade ending 2018 there will be 47 million job openings. Nearly half will require an associate’s degree. The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce. One year ago Tama County employers emerging from the recession spoke up and articulated their need for skilled workers. They were very clear on the necessary skills that [...]
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2011 EDIES Story 18 of 24: Tama County Puts a Priority on Celebrating its Diverse Cultures
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2011 EDIES Story 17 of 24: Taking Care of the Heart of Vining, Tama County’s Smallest Town
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2011 EDIES Story 16 of 24: Clutier Inspires Small Town Action on the Big Screen
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2011 EDIES Story 15 of 24: Dysart and Traer Chambers of Commerce Both Draw in New Outside Markets
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2011 EDIES Story 14 of 24: Meskwaki Tribe Opens the Door to Sharing Their Culture with the Outside World
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Executive Director moves forward
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