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Greater Fort Dodge, IA

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is an efficient organization whose mission is to unify and coordinate accountable economic and community development, to enhance the quality of life in Fort Dodge, Iowa and the region.

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Broadband issues aired at forum

October 18, 2019

Bill Shea Mediacom representatives defended their company’s broadband service Thursday evening while Fort Dodge City Manager David Fierke explained an upcoming vote that may allow the local government to set up a telecommunications utility to compete with the private ones. ”What we provide today is on pa...

YWCA hosting annual Silver Showcase on Saturday

October 18, 2019

Kelby Wingert The YWCA of Fort Dodge will host its annual Silver Showcase at Willow Ridge on Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction running from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and a program from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with a live auction to follow. Guest...

Family business continues decades after Daniel came to FD

October 13, 2019

Chad Thompson It’s entirely possible that Steve Daniel’s grandfather ended up in Fort Dodge by mistake around the turn of the 20th century. Daniel’s grandfather, Ferris Daniel, immigrated from Lebanon to the United States in the early 1900s. “He came in through Ellis Island and went on t...

Events

"It's Never About Price" Workshop

10-23-19, 11:30 AM•11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Fort Dodge Public Library

Join us for a sobering discussion about the incredible cost of embedded sales mediocrity and the impact it can have on your bottom line. This no-holds-barred session will challenge your core beliefs about sales performance. Designed for owners, CEO’s, presidents and sales professionals, learn how to change the "behavior dynamics" of your sales team, and build a high performing sales culture within your compan...

Member 101

10-29-19, 08:30 AM•8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

Join us for our Member101. This program is for existing members, new member and for anyone interested in becoming a new member! This program is free and a light refreshment will be provided. Learn what the Growth Alliance is all about, how to utilize your member benefits, how to become more involved or if you have any questions, feel free to join us for this progra...

Women in Manufacturing Day

10-29-19, 08:30 AM•8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Iowa Central Community College - East Campus

Women in Manufacturing Day Iowa Central East Campus October 29th, 2019 Women hold less than one-third of careers in manufacturing—and we’re working to change that. Join employers and job seekers at Iowa Central Community College's East Campus for a day of empowering women in the field. RSVP to Skyla via skyla@greaterfortdodge.com or 515-955-5500. For more information visit purinajobs.com/womeninmfg #ProjectOpportunity 8:30 AM Welcome (Triton Room) Christine Summers, Director Production Engineering Nestlé Purina PetCare – St. Louis Rhianno...

Employment

Clerk - Assessor Office

Webster County

October 14, 2019

Clerk - Human Resources and Planning and Zoning

Webster County

October 15, 2019

Engineer

AML Riverside

-Analyze engineering drawings and/or specifications of product. -Must be able to manage complex multiple projects simultaneously. -Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing. -Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams. -Identify and implement cost savings initiatives related to engineering activities. -Improving production processe...

September 26, 2019