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November 21, 2024

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Hello Growth Alliance Members!

Greetings!

Shopping locally in Fort Dodge and Webster County isn’t just a convenience—it’s an impactful way to strengthen the heartbeat of our community. When you choose to support local businesses, you’re not just making a purchase; you’re helping to sustain jobs, foster entrepreneurship, and fuel our local economy.

Every dollar spent locally creates a ripple effect of positive change. The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance encourages you to think local first and explore the incredible variety of products, services, and experiences our members proudly offer-right here at home.

To help you get started, here’s a list of our members—your guide to shopping local and making a lasting difference.

Thank you for supporting our local businesses!

Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tuesday, December 3rd

Tuesday, December 10th

Thursday, December 12th

Our ribbon cuttings are open to the public, and we

invite everyone to join us in celebrating the growth

and success of our businesses.

*Please note:

Going Forward, community events will only be posted 2 weeks before the date. Events can be posted to our community calendar at any time.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Boy Scouts "Big Give" Luncheon

You can donate, sponsor or attend the Big Give. There’s also a FREE Friends & Family seat reservation option. This ‘no-charge ticket’ allows us the opportunity to “Friends-raise” and share more about our Scouting program, guests can select Table Host Names from the drop-down during registration check-out to arrange for seats to be together. Expect to experience an unforgettable showcase with riveting Scout Hero Stories and Rudy Ruettiger’s powerful keynote.

📅Wednesday, December 4th

11:30AM-1:00PM

Best Western Starlite

Community Health Center's Giving Tuesday

This year we are thrilled to partner with Applebee's for a special Giving Tuesday Fundraiser! Applebee's in Fort Dodge will generously donate 25% of all food and beverage sales to the Community Health Center to benefit our patients.

📅Tuesday, December 3rd

Applebee's Fort Dodge

*Be sure to mention our fundraiser!

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MEMBER TO MEMBER

YWCA Annual Adopt A Family

Are you interested in helping a family this Christmas? With your help, the YWCA could provide each individual and family with a special Christmas. Contact Nici for more information. Or call 515-573-3931 opt 4.

Empowering Patients: How Dr. VanSickler Helps You Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Cindy VanSickler is the owner of Function First Spine & Sport in Fort Dodge and Humboldt, Iowa. We discuss her education, why she started Function First Spine & Sport, the services she offers, and more! 🎙️

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Gypsum City Playscape

Gypsum City OHV Park is now accepting donations for the parks new Playscape! Exciting new outdoor recreation for the kids to enjoy! For more information call Natasha at 515-576-4258 or by email

natasha.west@webstercountyia.org

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AFES Community Christmas

With the holidays approaching, AFES Community Christmas🎄 is looking for assistance in our goal to make sure at least 400 children in the community have a few toys, outfits, along with food and hygiene products for the holiday. Please conact Shawna at AFES 515-955-2969 with any questions or ways to donate.

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Spin Markket's Launched Website

Spin Markket has been on the move and just joined with a client to launch their new website! Cosmic Smash Burger, a farm to table food truck.

Take a look

A huge thank you to all our customers for an amazing year, and to Kemna Auto for the great venue. Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Project

With the holidays again quickly approaching, and the success of our project last year, we have decided that we will be doing The Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Project FD Edition Year 2024! Last year, we were successfully able to provide 72 FULL Christmas tree kits to families in our community! WOW!! What a success!!!

This year, we are going to be working with individuals in Spencer Iowa who were impacted by the flood and work on donating a portion of our tree kits to the elementary schools in that area that know of families who lost everything in the flood to hopefully bring some Christmas cheer to those little people!!

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