Catch up on this week's Corridor news.

This Week in the Corridor
Phil Christy, Chairman of Spencer Area Jobs Trust, presents a grant check to Tyler Johnson of Johnson Electric at the site of Johnson's new shop in Green Industrial Center. Spencer Area Jobs Trust is a collaboration of the City of Spencer, Spencer Municipal Utilities, and other partners that supports economic growth projects in Spencer. The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is proud to serve as administrator of the organization.  Also shown are, from left, Steve Pick, General Manager of Spencer Municipal Utilities, Galen Sindt of Johnson Electric, and Spencer City Manager Amanda Mack.

Rembrandt, Iowa Great Lakes Chamber join with Corridor to host local CEOs

Rembrandt Foods, the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation assembled a group of senior business leaders Wednesday at The WaterFront in Arnolds Park to discuss collaborations to enhance the business environment in the region.
 
More than 15 business people participated, representing some of the largest employers in the Corridor's four-county service territory and into southern Minnesota. Rembrandt Foods Vice President of Human Resources Phillip Kassel welcomed the group on behalf of company CEO Kyle Heberle. Others to speak included Blain Andera, President of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Corridor CEO Kiley Miller.
 
Senior business executives wishing to learn more about the informal group can contact Miller at kmiller@lakescorridor.com, or 712.264.3474.
News to Know
CFE Joins Land O' Lakes SUSTAIN

Cooperative Farmers Elevator has joined the Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN™ agricultural retailer network. With this addition, CFE will be able to work towards sustainable efficiency while also giving a voice to farmers and protecting the land for the future. 

Read the  article!

Arnolds Park to Have Special Queen II Cruises

Beginning June 19, the Queen II in Arnolds Park debuts a series of special cruises that will set out this summer. The schedule includes cruises with live music, cruises centered around the history of the lakes area, and special "Steve Kennedy Narration Cruises."

View the  schedule
Read more  here!

Fashion Show Raises $1,400 for Alzheimer's Association

The "Couture for a Cause" fashion show, held earlier this month at the Parks Boat Club at Parks Marina, raised $1,400 for the Alzheimer's Association. Organizers say the event was held in honor of June being Alzheimer's Awareness Month. 

Learn more about the event. 

Investor Spotlight
Each week, we want to feature and thank the businesses and individuals that have committed to economic development and growth in our communities. To learn more about these investors and others, visit our Business Directory !
John & Carole Lea Cotton
Sector:  Business Services
Location: Spencer
Description: Cotton Grave is a farm management firm who pride themselves on being fair, honest, and creating partnerships with their clients and tenants. With over 107 years of combined experience, they are strong stewards of the land and local communities. 
King's Pointe Resort
Sector: Business Services
Location:  Storm Lake
Description : Kick up your feet in one of Iowa's finest resorts. King's Pointe offers everything you need for a unique vacation: indoor and outdoor waterparks; spacious suites and cottages; al fresco dining and fire pits; and even a mini-golf and nine-hole golf course across the street. Come see why they're called "the pointe of family fun."

Jobs in the Iowa Lakes Corridor
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Post your jobs where quality candidates are already looking: lakescorridor.com

See more current job openings here.

Job Title Employer Date
Distribution Maintenance Worker
 City of Storm Lake 6/19/2019
Solid Waste Operator City of Spencer 6/20/2019
Building Code Official City of Spencer 6/20/2019

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