Western Iowa is in the midst of one of the world’s most fertile agricultural areas. So perhaps it’s fitting that it’s such an outstanding place to grow in business and in life. These days, many successful companies are taking advantage of Western Iowa’s favorable economic climate to produce and market their goods and services nationally and internationally. These companies benefit from business-friendly state policies and the region’s highly trained and productive workforce.
And Western Iowa has the “living” side of the equation down, too. It is a place of safe, friendly communities; good schools; wide-open spaces and excellent outdoor recreation. A place where wildlife and bike trails are plentiful, but traffic is not. A place where you can balance your time between rewarding careers and raising your family. Add it all up, and it’s easy to see why Western Iowa is a good thing growing.
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Caleris Call Centers Succeed with Call Centers in Jefferson and Manning
Posted March 19 at 9:16 AM
"They were looking for three things," said James Daubendiek, general manager of the Jefferson Telephone Co. and president of Greene County Development: "available labor, a nice building and a telephone company that could provide the service they needed."
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Iowa Business Council Releases First Quarter Results
Posted March 4 at 10:01 AM
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released it’s quarterly Economic Outlook Survey. See the news release and report on the Carroll Chamber of Commerce blog. The survey is conducted quarterly to inform Iowa busineses and iowans about projected trends in the state’s economy, which may prove useful for business and economic planning purposes.
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Carroll to celebrate 50th anniversary of Minneapolis Lakers’ forced airplane landing here
Posted January 8 at 3:47 PM
Carroll to celebrate 50th anniversary of Minneapolis Lakers’ forced airplane landing here The public is invited to attend a reception to recognize the 50th anniversary of the forced landing of the Minneapolis Lakers plane in Carroll. The reception will be 50 years to the day of the miracle landing, Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Harold Bierl Community Room at the Depot Plaza. The reception will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a short program at 6:00 p.m. to include Harold Gifford, co-pilot of the aircraft, accounts from local residents and the unveiling of a monument to commemorate the landing. Daily Times Herald - Thurs., Jan.7, 2010
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Details of 2009-2010 Scholarship Program Released
Posted November 17 at 4:30 PM
Since its inception, West Central has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to area students pursuing an education in an agriculturally related field through its Excellence in Agriculture scholarship program.
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WIAD Rolls Out Virtual Speculative Building Program
Posted November 2 at 10:26 AM
Western Iowa Advantage posted videos for available speculative buildings on its website. Click this link for more info.
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8th Annual Highway 141 Garage Sales
August 6-7 in Manning, Carroll County
Hwy 141 garage sales stretch nearly 100 miles between the communities of Grimes and Manilla. Contact 712-655-3541 for details.
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Rotary-Hospice Softball Benefit in Carroll
August 15 in Carroll, Carroll County
14" co-ed business teams and 16" co-ed service club/church teams play at men’s softball complex in Carroll. Contact Bob Fasbender - 712-792-3115.
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Carroll Chamber of Commerce annual Ag Golf Outing & BBQ
August 20 in Carroll, Carroll County
Join us for a fun day of gold at the Carroll Muni. There will be a non shot-gun start with 18 holes of golf followed by a delicious dinner. Or just join us for dinner. Call the Chamber for more information: 712-792-4383.
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Progress Celebration ’10 in Carroll
August 28 in Carroll, Carroll County
Annual event to celebrate Carroll’s progress - with free entertainment. Contact Carroll Chamber of Commerce with questions. 712-792-4383.
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Carroll Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
September 13 in Carroll, Carroll County
Enjoy a day of golf and a delicious meal. Contact Carroll Chamber for tickets: 712-792-4383.
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