RESILIENCE

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Strategies and actions for business, government, or development organizations to ensure ongoing viability. 

Region 6 Housing Trust Fund

Address: 903 East Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

Phone: 641-752-0717

Email: mnewberg@region6resources.org

Website: https://www.region6resources.org/region-6-housing-trust-fund

Description: The Region 6 Housing Trust Fund seeks to improve the supply of quality affordable housing across Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties. The Trust Fund was organized in 2009. The Iowa Finance Authority, Region 6 Planning Commissions, and four counties have provided financial support for this regional initiative.

Peoplerides

Address: 903 East Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

Phone: 1-888-616-4298

Email: llynch@region6resources.org

Website: https://www.region6resources.org/peoplerides

Description: The Peoplerides public transit service provides convenient, low-cost public transportation for trips that either originate or end in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties. Trips with our bus service can be for work, medical appointments, shopping, education, social, or any other transportation need you may have.

Small Business Development Center Iowa

Address: 1805 Collaboration Place, Ames, IA 50010 

Phone: 515-294-2030

Email: iowasbdc@iastate.edu  

Website: https://iowasbdc.org

Description: The Iowa State University SBDC center located in Ames currently serves four counties – Boone, Hardin, Marshall, and Story – and was one of the first four centers established when the SBDC expanded its service statewide in 1982. Since then, the center has provided several thousand Iowa business owners or prospective owners with business assistance in areas such as business and strategic planning, general management, sources of capital, cost control, financial analysis, international trade, accounting, marketing, and much more.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Address: 1963 BELL AVE. SUITE 200, DES MOINES, IOWA 50315

Phone: 515.348.6200

Email: info@iowaeda.com  

Website: https://www.iowaeda.com  

Description: The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency.

Homes for Iowa

Address: 400 East Court Ave. Suite 126 Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Phone: (515) 868-0133

Website: https://www.homesforia.com/contact-us

Website: https://www.homesforia.com

Description: Homes for Iowa, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, exists to address Iowa's housing shortage, train offenders in skilled trades and reduce recidivism.

Iowa Association of Councils of Governments

Address: 400 East Court Avenue, Suite 126 Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 868-0133

Website: https://www.iowacog.com/contact

Website: https://www.iowacog.com

Description: Building strong communities by bringing statewide leaders together to improve public sector services and solve regional issues.

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce

Address: P.O. Box 1000 Marshalltown, IA 50158

Phone: 641-753-6645

Email: office@marshalltown.org

Website: https://www.marshalltown.org

Description: The Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce is a 4-star accredited chamber of commerce as awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce*. Our association of businesses, organizations, and individuals has 120-year history of working to improve the quality of life and promote the economic well-being of our community through leadership, vision, advocacy, engagement and committed participation. The Chamber’s mission, “to be a leader for business and partner for quality-of-life initiatives in the Marshalltown area,” shows our dedication to both our members and our community alike.

Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce

Address: PO Box 367 Toledo, IA 52342

Phone: 641-484-6661

Email: tama.toledochamber@gmail.com

Website: https://www.tamatoledochamber.com  

Description: Welcome to Tama-Toledo, Iowa – near the heart of central Iowa. Our unique community is full of tradition and diversity. Small town living in rural Iowa, yet centrally located making it easy to enjoy big city opportunities. Our business culture is anchored by Pioneer Hi-Bred, Tama Paperboard and Iowa Premium along with three medical centers and two care centers. South Tama County Schools are also located in the Tama-Toledo community and serve Tama, Toledo, Chelsea, Montour, Vining and the Meskwaki Nation.

Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street

Address: 520 Rocksylvania Ave Iowa Falls, IA 50126

Phone: 641-648-5549

Email: chamber@iowafallschamber.com  

Website: http://iowafallstourism.com

Description: Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization established to foster the preservation of our historic downtown Main Street district. Chamber Main/Street promotes the economic growth of our local businesses and investors and strives to enhance the overall quality of life in Iowa Falls for all.

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce 

Address: 833 4th Avenue, PO Box 538 Grinnell, IA 50112

Phone: 641-236-6555

Email: rachael@getintogrinnell.com

Website: https://www.grinnellchamber.org

Description: Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is an economic development engine, the voice of business in our community, serving as an advocate for business-owners and working everyday to make our community a better place to live, work and play.