Catch up on this week's Corridor news.

This Week in the Corridor
The Corridor is Future Focused

In September, the Corridor released the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report, Investor List and Letter to Investors.

The Annual Report summarizes facts, successes and statistics of Corridor activities from FY2017-FY2019.
  • Business Retention, Expansion & Recruitment - 34 deals closed, 540+ jobs and $560+ million in capital investment
  • Entrepreneurship - 81 clients, 26 new businesses and $3.76 million in capital raised
  • Workforce Development - Get A Lakes Life, Future Ready Iowa, Home Base Iowa, housing expansion and regional diversity and inclusion training
Two months into Fiscal Year 2020, the region  is already enjoying exciting success with the recent announcement that the Corridor and Buena Vista University jointly won a Google.org challenge grant to support business succession programming  and the arrival of new manufacturer Godbersen Metal Works to Spencer.


Print copies of each document are available upon request. Contact the Corridor at 712.264.3474 or info@lakescorridor.com to learn more about how the Corridor is building value for your organization and the Lakes Region of Northwest Iowa.
Featured Real  Estate

Site: Formerly SPM Gaskets
Industrial, Warehouse & Dist.
Location: 618 10th Ave. E.
Spencer, IA 51301
30,000 sf.
Sale Price: 
$650,000

For more information, visit  the Corridor website!
News to Know
BVU business students take part in Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

Four Buena Vista University students participated in the August Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute. They share their experience and love for the program.


Arnolds Park in running for "Home Town Water Tower Contest"

The city of Arnolds Park is participating in the Home Town Water Tower Contest to have an Iowa artist update the water tower design. To enter, cities had to create a video to showcase their town pride as well as featuring a water element in their city.

Learn more about the contest and  vote now!

Estherville Chamber presents awards at annual banquet

The Estherville Chamber of Commerce, Excel Estherville and the Estherville Area Growth Partnership held their annual banquet Tuesday evening. After updating attendees on the accomplishments of the organizations over the last year, the organizations presented the 2019 Chamber awards.

Read about   this year's 2019 Estherville Chamber award winners!

Iowa Arts Council visits Spencer

The Iowa Arts Council met in Spencer at the Clay County Heritage Center to discuss the current environment and opportunities for arts throughout Iowa. While here, the governor-appointed members toured five different locations in Spencer as well as a couple of other area arts organizations.

Read more about the meeting and visit. 

Save the Date!
There are tons of great events coming soon in the Corridor!
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 !
Spencer Hospital
Sector:  Healthcare
Location: Spencer
Description: Spencer Hospital's 500-plus employees are dedicated to bringing you high-quality healthcare delivered with a compassionate touch. The many programs are designed to fulfill a wide range of patient needs.
Spencer Municipal Utilities
Sector: Communications & Utilities
Location: Spencer
Description : Spencer Municipal Utilities continues to plan for providing for the community of Spencer in the years to come with updates to technology and the services provided to keep customers connected.

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
Seasonal Truck Driver Farm Nutrients Agriculture 9/26/2019
Temporary Office Assistant Rembrandt Foods 9/26/2019

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Contact the Iowa Lakes Corridor at info@lakescorridor.com, 
or call us at 712-264-3474. 
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