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Accomplishments & Activities...

Business Development

  • Worked with the City of Creston to create a tax abatement program for commercial property.
  • Established & Facilitate county-wide industrial enterprise zones.
  • Conduct Biennial Existing Industry Visitations to gain knowledge of trends to improve Union County business climate.
  • Took lead in reestablishing and financially supporting the Regional Small Business Development Center
  • Developed and sold several parcels of land in Creston Industrial Park.
  • Conduct Annual "Salute to Industry" Recognition with Creston Chamber of Commerce.
  • Conduct numerous Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Workshops.
  • Coordinated several existing industry expansions.
  • Designated as a MyEntreNet Region in 2007.
  • Conduct Biennial Laborshed & Skillshed analysis for workforce needs.
  • Attended "Sell Iowa" trips in Chicago, ILL, Cincinnati & Columbus, OH Markets.

Housing Development

  • Developed James Sub-Division - creating 54 critically needed residential lots in Creston.
  • Established & Facilitate housing Enterprise Zones.
  • Sponsored County-wide housing survey to initiate work to relieve the county's housing shortage.
  • Conducted several educational seminars for first time homebuyers.
  • Partnered with High-School Tech Prep Carpentry Program.
  • Facilitated Enterprise Zone Benefits for Summit House Apartments, Creston Plaza Apartments II and Hotel Iowana.
  • Participate in the Annual "Parade of Homes".                                


Community Development

  • Supported efforts for anew Creston High School and Southern Prairie YMCA (Area Arts and Wellness Center).
  • Helped create the Greater Regional Health Care Foundation.
  • Helped create the Philanthropic Youth Pod (YACC)
  • Created the High Lakes Leadership Initiative.
  • Hosted Opening Retreat for Leadership Iowa (Oct. 2007)
  • Facilitated Creston Restored Depot Beautification Project. Improving Formal Garden, Community Message Sign and Decorative Fence.

Organizational Development

  • Developed Social Networking presence for Internal Marketing efforts.
  • Represented Union County at several legislative session & forums.
  • Executive Director represents Union County on the Community Vitality Center Board, Iowa Small Business Development Centers Board and Leadership Iowa Board of Governors.
  • Co-Founded South Central Iowa Area Partnership.

 

     

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