Catch up on this week's Corridor news.

This Week in the Corridor
ProMat trade show

Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation CEO Kiley Miller
 joined the Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, and other rural economic development partners in Chicago last month at ProMat, a trade show focusing on distribution, logistics and supply chain solutions.
 
Kiley Miller, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, joined the Iowa Area Development Group last month at ProMat, a logistics and supply chain trade show in Chicago. Shown are (from left): Bruce Hansen, Iowa Area Development Group; Dave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & Power; Jed Skogerboe, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative; Shannon Laundauer, Carroll Area Development Corporation; and Miller.
More than 1,000 businesses from around the world participated in ProMat, displaying products that ranged from next-generation robotics and control systems to pallet racks.
 
Bruce Hansen, Vice President of Business Development for the Iowa Area Development Group, led the Iowa delegation. IADG is a business and community development leader representing more than 220 electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and independent telecommunications companies.
 
"Joining statewide partners such as the Iowa Area Development Group at trade shows maximizes our reach, impact and funding," Miller said. "They have the brands, resources and talent to generate more leads than our region can alone.
 
"Plus, we learn so much from working side-by-side with other economic development people."
 
Also attending ProMat were Jed Skogerboe, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative; Dave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative; and Shannon Landauer, Carroll Area Development Corporation.
 
"We want to say thank you to all of our investing members who make it possible for the Corridor to attend events like ProMat," Miller said. "Our business community benefits when we are able to identify and meet with companies that can fill gaps in the regional economy." 

News to Know
Iowa Lakes Corridor offering training on diversity and inclusion

Not sure about how a diverse workforce will affect your business? By attending the Diversity and Inclusion workshop on June 12, attendees will learn the value of having and keeping a diverse workforce. Businesses are already seeing an increase of diversity.

Hear about the training.

Building Trades Career Pathways employer focus group

Join in on a conversation about workforce needs and how to create a pipeline of talent into the workforce by highlighting pathways into various building trades careers.


Microdistillery, big plans

Century Farms Distillery in Spencer has released the first product to Spencer shelves and has plans for more. Ryan and Amanda Bare have been working on making their hobby a business by transforming the former International Harvester dealership into a distillery.

Read more about Century Farms Distillery.

State housing boss pledges help

Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Debi Durham visited Storm Lake to listen to housing concerns. Though Durham emphasized that she is not able to save a community, she will work to help the communities that have demonstrated a need.

Learn more about housing in Storm Lake.

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 !
Graham Tire
Sector:  Manufacturing
Location: Spencer
Description: Graham Tire is "Your Tire Store Next Door." Graham is a large regional tire distributor for Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, and Titan tires. Whether you are looking for passenger, performance, light truck/SUV, farm (ag), construction, or commercial truck , their experts can help you make the right decision that is best for you and your vehicle.
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Sector: Healthcare
Location: Milfod
Description :  GrapeTree is a 24/7 healthcare staffing agency that offers staffing solutions to healthcare facilities across the Midwest. They provide healthcare professionals to fill last-minute or long-term shifts due to staff being sick, on leave or vacation.  


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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
Camp Healthcare Administrator Camp Autumn 4/25/2019
Transfer Station Attendant (Part Time) City of Spencer 4/25/2019
Part-Time Landfill City of Spencer 4/25/2019
Care Coordinator HomeTown Physical Therapy Clinics 4/29/2019
Office Assistant/Secretary Campbell, Higgins & Mummer, P.C. 4/29/2019
Accountant Upper Des Moines Opportunity, INC. 4/29/2019
Package Delivery Mass, Inc. 4/30/2019
Camp Foster Summer Cook Camp Foster YMCA 5/1/2019


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