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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Foundation Update: Up to $93K available in county grants. Grant writing workshop, Jan. 28. Grant deadline, March15
Over the past five years the Tama County Community Foundation has invested over half a million dollars into betterment of our community, and leveraged those dollars to bring in millions more. In 2012 our Foundation will once again invest between $86,532.88 and $92,619 into nonprofits, governments and schools serving Tama County with a plan of strengthening our [...]
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. [...]
2011 EDIES Story 9 of 24: Dysart Ag Museum & Interpretive Center shows us how dough is made
When the Dysart Historical Society set out to raise $125,000+ in just a few months they did not just knock on one door. They pieced it together from 7+ foundations and organizations each contributing a couple thousand dollars in addition to donations from local businesses, nonprofits and individuals. But just as important was the in-kind [...]
2011 EDIES Story 8 of 24: Traer Municipal Utilities reveals the answer that was blowing in the wind
The dozens of meteorological wind towers erected all over Tama County, Iowa to measure wind speeds, should have tipped you off by now that we have above average wind speeds and transmission lines compared to the rest of the U.S. But it was even before these appeared that Traer Municipal Utilities started investigating the possibilities of locally produced energy from wind. [...]
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 7 of 24: Van’s Meat Locker’s transparency is revealing a new organic way of financing new product lines
When the 2011 Cedar Valley Dream Big Grow here business plan competition presented itself to win $5,000 Amy and Travis Fisher grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Using an internet voting system they shared their vision to invest in equipment that would allow them to be Iowa’s first/only certified organic meat locker. And though they [...]
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 [...]
Storm Update: Lessons learned from a “once in a thousand years storm”
The insurance industry refers to the July 11, 2011 straight-line wind storm that hit Tama County, Iowa as a “once in a thousand years” storm. It challenged our insurance agents, farmers, business managers and owners, and residents to deal with damages on an unprecedented scale. So what did we learn from this extreme situation? At the [...]
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.” [...]
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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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