At Greater Fort Dodge Area Growth Alliance, our role is to help your business thrive and succeed—no matter the size or scope of your work. Our staff is here to answer your questions, and through our extensive network, connect you to the people and tools you need to grow your enterprise.
Below are some of these resources. Please reach out with a phone call or email if we can help you solve a problem or answer a question related to your business.
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance wants to assist its members in increasing their business in many ways. Our Plan Room maintains blueprints/engineering designs of new construction, renovation, reconstruction and remodeling projects across the region and state that are seeking bids on these projects.
The Plan Room usually has approximately 20 sets of specs and blueprints of these projects. Members can pay an addition $50 pe...
Governor Reynolds has allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist Iowans who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and may be facing housing hardships. This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to provide storm relief for areas of Iowa impacted by the Derecho Storm on August 10. NAR’s REALTOR Relief Foundation has awarded IAR a grant of $250,000. This grant can help individuals affected by the Derecho Storm with mortgage payment assistance or rental costs due to displacement up to $1,000 pe...
Governor Reynolds has allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist small businesses and nonprofits economically impacted by COVID-19. The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Utility?Disruption Prevention?Program will?provide short-term relief to?eligible?small businesses?and nonprofits?that face significant hardship in the payment of utility bills for service provided during the months of disruption to their business.
The Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation fund is a grant opportunity for our partners to carry out creative solutions that address local workforce issues. It encourages employers, community leaders, and others to lead efforts for developing regional workforce talent pools. Employers can promote credit and non-credit education and training opportunities in high-demand jobs. The fund can be used in innovative ways to help Iowans achieve their training an...
Governor Kristi Noem laid out a framework for up to $400 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to assist South Dakota’s small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now more than ever, people across our great state are looking for more ways to support their local businesses. In an effort to help Iowans shop local without even leaving their homes, the Shop Iowa site is bringing together brick and mortar retail businesses from across the state into one online marketplace.
As a customer, you can browse and buy online from many local businesses from al...
With individuals and businesses feeling the effects of COVID-19, Iowa Central Community College is here to serve you. In hopes of serving you the best, we have created a targeted site for you to find information regarding training, career opportunities, and a variety of services. Please feel free to browse specific information or fill out the form and an individual will be in contact wit...
At America’s SBDC Iowa, we know the many challenges that small business owners are facing due to the impact of COVID-19. We created a #Back2Biz Guidebook and additional resources as a way to provide helpful information as businesses reopen.
TestIowa is a new initiative in partnership with our state leaders and private corporations. The goal is to dramatically increase the rate of COVID-19 testing so Iowans can have better access to testing and help stem the spread of COVID-19 to get the state back to normal as quickly as possible.
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals: Reopening Criteria for RestaurantsPage 1of 2Iowa Restaurant ReopeningCriteria/Operation Restrictionsduring COVID-19 Issued April 27, 2020Iowa restaurants have a responsibility to takemeasures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued on April 27, 2020,allows restaurantsin all counties exceptthe followingto resume limited on-premises diningservice effective5a.m. on May 1, 2020,until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020: Allamakee...
A Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance membership provides many benefits, both tangible and cumulative.
Membership in the Growth Alliance gives you the opportunity to promote your business in the community. Use these existing tools to gain exposure, raise awareness, and market your company. We make it easier to grow you business!
Gain access to the tools, resources, and assistance you need to grow your business.
Membership in th...
The North Central Iowa center serves entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Sac and Webster counties. The focus of the center is helping to build rural Iowa, which it is doing through partnerships. We want to take a moment to thank our partners with Extension, Farm Bureau, our community colleges, regional economic development groups, chambers, RECs, Councils o...
Employee retention and recruitment is truly the largest challenge in every midwest organization. One third of new hires quit their job after about six months. You may think, okay just hire the next person. Well, replacing these “quits” come at a cost to the company. A calculation method developed by David Rosnick from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, imparts the cost to replac...
Iowa State Extension and Outreach has unlimited resources including videos, blogs, publications, articles and more. Check out: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ or contact the Webster County Extension office at 576-2119 or by email at xwebster@iastate.edu.
Iowa Concern is a free service connecting Iowans with information to help them navigate through a variety of life circumstances.
With a toll-free phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hour...
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Kim Reynolds ? Lt. Governor Adam Gregg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Apr. 6, 2020
CONTACT: Pat Garrett, (515) 802-0986
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures
DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. The proclamatio...
With the global spread of COVID-19 the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University is providing educational guides and direct support for our clients to help them plan, prepare, protect, and recover their operations.
Fort Dodge businesses can now apply for a grant to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ogden Newspapers Inc., the parent company of The Messenger, has established a $1 million fund to help local businesses get back to full strength by subsidizing local marketing efforts through matching advertising dollars.
Who Qualifies:
Small businesses (500 or fewer employees, but up to 1,500 depending on the sector), 501(c)(3) non-profits (500 or fewer employees), sole proprietors, the self-employed and independent contractors.
How Much is Available?
Initially loaned through the SBA 7(a) program, but with 100% government guarantee, for monthly payroll costs for 2 1/2 months, not to exceed $10 million. Payroll costs exclude compensation paid to individuals, including the self-employed...
The CARES Act extends unemployment insurance by 13 weeks and includes a four-month enhancement of benefits, all covered by the federal government. Individuals must provide certification that he or she are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance, but is unemployed or underemployed due to coronavirus. Additionally, upon agreement between a state, an additional $600 per worker per week of unemployment compensation is available through Jul...
The CARES Act establishes the Paycheck Protection Program, a $350 billion loan program to help small & mid-sized businesses with cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis. If the business maintains their payroll for 8 weeks, the portion of the loan used for covered payroll costs, interest on mortgage obligations, rent, and utilities would be forgiven.
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.
Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich sits down with elected state officials for an update on how they're planning for and responding to the COVID-19 emergency.
Buford’s is pleased to offer a new carry out menu, including family meals during this crisis. Call us at 515-573-2836!
Monday through Friday serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday serving dinner from: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
As a locally owned business, Mineral City feels a strong responsibility to our community and friends. We will be offering CARSIDE TO GO orders from 11-2 and 5-8 DAILY starting 3/18/2020. We know that students are home from school, grocery stores are overcrowded, and plenty of people will be required to be at work no matter what, and will need a hot lunch and o...
We're still open and we're here to deliver however you want it! We have added a new option to our delivery experience called "Contact-less Delivery"
1. Using the online delivery instructions, let your store know that you would like a contact-less delivery and where you would like your order to be placed. Pre-payment and pre-tipping are options that can make your delivery more efficient.
2. One o...
As we all face these unprecedented times, Pizza Ranch wants to make it easier to feed your family at a low price. Enjoy these Big Deals on your Pizza Ranch favorites through the end of March! ???? Any Small Pizza for $5 ???? Any Medium Pizza for $7 ???? Any Large Pizza for $10 ???? 8pc Chicken & Single Order of Ranch Wedges for $1...
Central Perk and Dessert
14 S 14th St - Fort Dodge, IA 50501
573-7375
Drive thru only
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Call ahead for lunch orders. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. M-F
By order of the governor, all dining rooms in the State of Iowa are to close. Therefore, our dining room is closed until further notice, we will keep you all updated through Facebook as changes are made. In the meantime, our drive thru will remain open and we will dedicate more staff to the drive thru in order to attempt to keep the lines moving...
Attached is our menu of items we are offering for carry-out and delivery. Call us at 515-302-8055 or order on DOOR DASH!
Hours: Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The following beers are available for growler fills:
UnbeWHEATable Ale- $15
Axe and Ladder- $15
No Stoppin' the Hoppin'- $15
Outta Sight Oatmeal Stout- $15
Big K8 Ale- $15
Melancholy Black IPA- $18
1919 Root Beer- $12
Add $...
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 13 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 20 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Des Moines Area Community College
Campuses:
Ankeny
Boone
Carroll
Newton
Des Moines
West Des Moines
Student Population: 22,446
Career Services
Accounting
Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Biomedical Technology | Technician
Biotech
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Civil Engineering Technology| Technician
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dental Health
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Sonographer and Ultrasoun...
Category: Accounting, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Biomedical Technology | Technician, Biotech, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Civil Engineering Technology | Technician, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Dental Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Electrician, Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology | Technician, Health Information | Medical Records Technology | Technician, Health | Health Care Administration | Management, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology | Technician, Machine Tool Technology | Machinist, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Ophthalmic Technician | Technologist, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician | Phlebotomist, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Surveying Engineering, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
The North Central Iowa center serves entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Sac and Webster counties. The focus of the center is helping to build rural Iowa, which it is doing through partnerships. We want to take a moment to thank our partners with Extension, Farm Bureau, our community colleges, regional economic development groups, chambers, RECs, Councils o...
Hawkeye Community College
Campus location: Waterloo
Student Population: 5,531
Career Services
Career Fair: March 29th, 2017
Accounting
Animal Health
Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Chemical Process Technology
Civil Engineering Technology | Technician
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction | Heavy Equipment | Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Dental Health
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technolog...
Category: Accounting, Animal Health, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Chemical Process Technology, Civil Engineering Technology | Technician, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction | Heavy Equipment | Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology |Technician, Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Environmental Engineering Technology | Environmental Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Human Resources Management | Personnel Administration, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Machine Tool Technology | Machinist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy | Therapist, Tool and Die Technology | Technician, Truck and Bus Driver | Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Welding Technology | Welder
Iowa Central Community College
Campus Locations: Fort Dodge, Webster City, Storm Lake
Student Population: 5,718
Career Services
Career Fair: February 24, 2017
Accounting
Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations
Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Baking and Pastry Arts | Baker | Pastry Chef
Biotech
Business Administration and Management
Carpentry | Carpenter
Chemical Process Technology
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dental Health
Diese...
Category: Accounting, Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts | Baker | Pastry Chef, Biotech, Business Administration and Management, Truck and Bus Driver | Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCarpentry | Carpenter, Chemical Process Technology, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Engineering, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology | Technician, Health | Health Care Administration | Management, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Medical Informatics, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Radiologic Technology | Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Robotics Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Iowa Lakes Community College
Campus Locations: Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, Spirit Lake
Student Population: 2,58
Career Services
Career Fair: March 1, 2017 (Emmetsburg); March 8th, 2017 (Estherville)
Accounting
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations
Animal Health
Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
Carpentry | Carpenter
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Electrician
Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Emergency Medica...
Category: Accounting, Agricultural Power Machinery Operation, Agricultural Production Operations, Animal Health, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, Carpentry | Carpenter, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Electrician Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Environmental Engineering Technology | Environmental Technology, Health | Health Care Administration | Management, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Surveying Engineering, Tool and Die Technology | Technician, Truck and Bus Driver | Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Iowa Valley Community College
Main Campus Location: Marshalltown
Career Services
Student Population: 2,020
Accounting
Agricultural Mechanization
Agricultural Production Operations
Agriculture
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician
Biotech
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction Trades
Dental Health
Engineering
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training
Lineworker
Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist
Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patien...
Category: Accounting, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Production Operations, Agriculture, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician, Biotech, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Dental Health, Engineering, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Lineworker, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Tool and Die Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Iowa Western Community College
Main Campus Location: Council Bluffs
Student Population: 6,178
Career Services
Accounting
Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Civil Engineering Technology | Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction Trades
Dental Health
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician
Emergency Medical Technology ...
Category: Accounting, Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Civil Engineering Technology | Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Robotics Technology | Technician, Sterile Processing Technology | Technician, Surgical Technology | Technologist
Indian Hills Community College
Main Campus Location: Ottumwa
Student Population: 4,366
Career Services
Career Fair:TBD
Accounting
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Production Operations
Airline | Commercial | Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician
Biotech
Building | Property Maintenance
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction Trades
Dental Health
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology |Technician
Electromechanical Technolog...
Category: Accounting, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production Operations, Airline | Commercial | Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Avionics Maintenance Technology | Technician, Biotech, Building | Property Maintenance, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Health Information | Medical Records Technology | Technician, Health Unit Coordinator | Ward Clerk, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Machine Tool Technology | Machinist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | Coder, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician | Technologist, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician | Phlebotomist, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Radiologic Technology | Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Robotics Technology | Technician, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Truck and Bus Driver | Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Welding Technology | Welder
Kirkwood Community College
Main Campus Location: Cedar Rapids
Student Population: 14,745
Career Services
Career Fair: April 18th, 2017 (Business and IT programs)
Accounting
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations
Animal Health
Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology |Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Baking and Pastry Arts | Baker | Pastry Chef
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry ...
Category: Accounting, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Agricultural Power Machinery Operation, Agricultural Production Operations, Animal Health, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts | Baker | Pastry Chef, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Electroneurodiagnostic | Electroencephalographic Technology | Technologist, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Finance, Health Information | Medical Records Technology | Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Machine Tool Technology | Machinist, Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Technician, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Plumbing Technology | Plumber, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy | Therapist, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Northeast Iowa Community College
Main Campus Location: Peosta
Student Population: 4,730
Career Services
Career Fair: TBD
Accounting
Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations
Animal Health
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction Trades
Dental Health
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician
Electrician
Electroneurodiagnosti...
Category: Accounting, Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations, Agricultural Power Machinery Operation, Agricultural Production Operations, Animal Health, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Dental Health, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Electrician Electroneurodiagnostic | Electroencephalographic Technology | Technologist, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Health Information | Medical Records Technology | Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Machine Tool Technology | Machinist, Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Technology | Technician, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Plumbing Technology | Plumber, Radiologic Technology | Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy | Therapist, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Welding Technology | Welder
North Iowa Area Community College
Main Campus Location: Mason City
Student Population: 3,023
Career Services
Career Fair: April 1, 2017
Accounting
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
Carpentry | Carpenter
Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician
Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology ...
Category: Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Production Operations, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, Carpentry | Carpenter, Clinical | Medical Laboratory Technician, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Tool and Die Technology | Technician, Welding Technology | Welder
Northwest Iowa Community College
Main Campus Location: Sheldon
Career Services
Student Population: 2,704
Accounting
Agriculture
Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Construction Trades
Construction | Heavy Equipment | Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician
Electrician
Health Information | Medica...
Category: Accounting, Agriculture, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Construction Trades, Construction | Heavy Equipment | Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Diesel Mechanics Technology | Technician, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology | Technician, Electrician, Health Information | Medical Records Technology | Technician, Health Unit Coordinator | Ward Clerk, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Lineworker, Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Technician, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Radiologic Technology | Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Welding Technology | Welder
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is part of the College of Engineering and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations at Iowa State University. Since 1963 CIRAS has been partnering with Iowa companies and communities to help them prosper and grow.
The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more, in order to make Iowa a state where it is easy to understand and comply with tax obligations.
The Iowa Secretary of State, is a government agency charged with overseeing elections and campaigns, and providing assistance to businesses throughout the state.
The mission of America’s SBDC Iowa is to have a positive impact on the economy of the State of Iowa and its communities. They to do this by providing the highest quality assistance to current and future businesses and by collaborating with other federal, state, local and private resources to ensure maximum benefit to clients.
Iowa Central Community College provides quality educational opportunities in the classroom and outside of the classroom, including career coaching, job openings, internship and externship opportunities, networking, and job search tips and advices.
IASourceLink is where business begins in Iowa. Their mission is to help small businesses in Iowa grow and succeed. They provide firms with free, easy access to the help they need, whenever they need it.
Higher yield begins with better soil. Improving soil quality starts with SuperCal. With SuperCal better soil and higher yields are within your your reach.
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, our privately held company employs 150,000 people in 70 countries.
Take a tour of our community. Meet some of the people who call this home. You'll quickly see why Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a special place to participate, share and grown.
The 2014 Battelle report presents the results of a year-long effort to set a future strategic direction for economic development in Iowa. The report was initiated and led by the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress (IPEP), an industry-led, CEO-level advisory board established by Governor Branstad in 2011. The mandate of IPEP is to continuously identify and study economic growth issues facing Iowa and recommend solution...
Battelle is the world’s largest nonprofit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy, Environment and Material Sciences, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting approximately $5 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Battelle’s Technology Partnershi...
In 1990, the EB-5 program was authorized by congress to economically target qualified immigrants seeking to obtain permanent residency. Administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration, the goal was to invest in businesses that create or save at least 10 full-time jobs in a target-specific market.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is partnering with CMB regional centers in order to effectively manage the EB-5 program. Thi...
Iowa’s High Quality Jobs program offers qualifying businesses financial assistance and tax credits to help with the cost to relocate, expand, or modernize a facility in the state. There are stipulations to qualifying for this program—such as meeting wage threshold requirements, the businesses level of actual financial need, and offering a comprehensive healthcare package to its employees.
The program also offers businesses looking to set u...
The heart of Iowa is its people—which is why continued job creation is important to the state and our region. The New Jobs Tax Credit is an incentive for businesses who not only expands new jobs by ten percent, but also, enter into a New Jobs Training Agreement.
This one-time tax credit has several criteria, such as wages paid in the first year of business. An...
Research is the backbone to understanding what needs and changes are necessary to create a thriving economy. Iowa is one of a few states that offers a refundable research activities credit to businesses like yours.
Companies in Iowa who participate or develop economic research can receive a credit that can be paid directly to the company—as long as—all tax liabilities and qualifications are met. To lear...
This report was prepared by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance subcommittee on housing needs in the Greater Fort Dodge area. The purpose of the report is to provide information to prospective developers, builders, owners, lenders, and other parties interested in meeting the market demands of non-owner occupied housing.
The Urban Revitalization Act, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, is intended to encourage development, redevelopment and revitalization within a designated area of a city by authorizing property tax development incentives to the private sector. Qualified real estate within a designated area may be eligible to receive a total or partial exemption from property taxes on improvements for a specified number of years, wit...
Southwestern Community College
Career Services
Student Population: 1,700
Locations: Creston, Oceola, and Red Oak
Accounting
Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations
Animal Health
Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
Carpentry | Carpenter
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Electrician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training
Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse
Welding Technology | Welder
Category: Accounting, Agribusiness | Agricultural Business Operations, Animal Health, Autobody | Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, Carpentry | Carpenter, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Electrician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Welding Technology | Welder
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Main Campus Location: Sioux City
Student Population: 5,660
Career Services
Career Fair: April 27th, 2017
Accounting
Animal Health
Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician
Automation Engineer Technology | Technician
Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician
Business Administration and Management
CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician
Carpentry | Carpenter
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dental Health
Electrician
Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Energ...
Category: Accounting, Animal Health, Autobody |Collision and Repair Technology | Technician, Automation Engineer Technology | Technician, Automobile | Automotive Mechanics Technology | Technician, Business Administration and Management, CAD | CADD Drafting and |or Design Technology | Technician, Carpentry | Carpenter, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Dental Health, Electrician Electromechanical Technology | Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technology | Technician (EMT Paramedic), Energy Management and Systems Technology | Technician, Environmental Engineering Technology | Environmental Technology, Finance, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Technician, Human Resources Management | Personnel Administration, Licensed Practical | Vocational Nurse Training, Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Technology | Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | Coder, Medical | Health Management and Clinical Assistant | Specialist, Nursing Assistant | Aide and Patient Care Assistant | Aide, Pharmacy Technician | Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician | Assistant, Registered Nursing | Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology | Technologist, Welding Technology | Welder
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance's Image Committee started a Photography Contest in 2012 to garner a variety of photos in the Fort Dodge area. Learn More
With its historic homes and picturesque setting along the Des Moines River, the city of Fort Dodge and its surrounding countryside offers a delightful place to call home. Learn More
Every level of government in the Fort Dodge area promotes small business, non-profit organizations, and individuals to increase their success in Webster County. Learn More