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Meet the Staff

The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is dedicated to building a stronger economy and a stronger community in the thriving Greater Fort Dodge area. The organization was formed in 2012 through a merger of the Development Corporation of Fort Dodge/Webster County and the Chamber of Commerce. The Growth Alliance serves as the economic and community development organization for the area.

Our goals encompass building opportunities for existing businesses while recruiting new entrepreneurs to our regional economy, and our methods include advocacy, networking, promotions, and leveraging available resources on a local, state, and national level.

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Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 515-570-6169
astra@greaterfortdodge.com

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Lindsay Laufersweiler

Community Engagement Director 
Office: 515-227-7126
Cell: 319-429-3373
Lindsay@greaterfortdodge.com

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Jefferson Fosbender

Economic Development Director
Office: 515-227-7124
Cell: 515-605-0808
jefferson@greaterfortdodge.com

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Emily Mikos

Operations Coordinator
Office: 515-227-7120
Cell: 515-428-1575
emily@greaterfortdodge.com

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Katy Grobe

Marketing Specialist
Office: 515-227-7123
Cell: 651-338-1674
katy@greaterfortdodge.com

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Kamisha Mosley

Administrative Assistant
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 515-408-1554
kamisha@greaterfortdodge.com