RESILIENCE
TOOLKIT
Strategies and actions for business, government, or development organizations to ensure ongoing viability.
Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) Resources
Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG)
Address: 101 East Montgomery Street, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-8491
Email:
ostroski@sicog.com -
sicog@sicog.com
Website: www.sicog.com
Description: Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) is an organization that provides and coordinates community and economic development services through the delivery of planning services, technical program assistance, and grantsmanship in Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties
“The Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) is a non-profit organization that provides and coordinates community and economic development services primarily through the delivery of planning services, technical program assistance, grant writing and grant administration to assist local governments and others in their efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of its eight-county service area.”
SICOG RLF Covid Recovery
Address: 101 E. Montgomery St., Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-2486
Email: sicog@sicog.com or ostroski@sicog.com
Website: www.sicog.com
Description: SICOG RLF Covid Recovery aims to help business prepare for a safe, successful, and sustainable reopening of the economy. The organization is committed to helping as many businesses, and industries as possible endure the financial hardships caused by the pandemic and return to work in a safe and sustainable way. SICOG RLF Covid Recovery has compiled a list of resources offering local guidance to help businesses reopen safely and successfully. The RLF will be targeted to aid unemployed or under employed persons in the region. The RLF will be used as a source of funding for potentially new and or expanding businesses and to aid in the retention of existing industries.
Adams Community Economic Development Corp.
Address: 710 Davis Ave, Corning, IA 50841
Phone: 641.322.5229
Email:
chamber@adamscountyiowa.com
Website: https://www.adamscountyiowa.com/
Description: The Main Street program is a volunteer driven program whose mission is to promote our community and businesses through innovative actions, events, and positive experiences to create a thriving Main Street District. Corning will be known for having a downtown with a can do, will do and has done attitude, which is reflected in our motto “Corning-A Class Act”. The merchants and volunteers are and will continue to be dedicated to keeping the downtown resilient and vibrant.
Clarke County Development Corporation
Address: 115 E Washington St, P.O. Box 426, Osceola, IA 50213
Phone: 641-342-2944
Email: wmtrickey@clarkecountyiowa.com
Website: https://osceolaclarkedev.com/
Description: The Clarke County Development Corporation is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit that is committed to providing leadership and support for existing industry retention and expansion, new industrial/commercial development and an entrepreneurial business climate that will serve to benefit the residents of the Clarke County Iowa area.
Clarke County Development depends on the contribution of its members to continue its progress in Clarke County. Membership consists of both individuals and businesses/ industries.
Decatur County Development Corporation
Address: 207 N. Main Street, Leon, IA 50144
Phone: 641-442-6511
Email: emunter@dcdciowa.org
Website: https://www.dcdciowa.org/
Description: The Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) is committed to the generation of continuous growth, prosperity and the overall economic health of Decatur County. We aim to attract and retain business enterprises, cultivate entrepreneurship, support the development of a quality housing infrastructure, and promote tourism and recreation.
DCDC will be seen as a corporation that fosters growth in Decatur County to benefit businesses, create jobs, and increase economic assets. We will be the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the county, and for business owners looking to expand.
Madison County Development Group
Address: 1217 N. 6th Ave. Suite 3, Winterset, IA 50273
Phone: 515.462.1891
Email: tom@madisoncountydevelopment.com
Website: http://www.madisoncountydevelopment.com/
Description: Madison County Development Group works to increase economic activity, increase employment and build the tax base of Madison County, Iowa. Their services include business support, community development, economic and workforce development, and public policy.
Madison County also has a highly capable and growing labor force and is the second-fastest growing county in the state. We are known world-wide as the birthplace of John Wayne, one of the world’s favorite movie stars, and the historic covered bridges made famous by the book and movie “Bridges of Madison County.”
Ringgold County Development
Address: 117 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3704
Email: ringgolddevelopment@gmail.com
Website: https://ringgolddevelopment.org
Description: It is RCDC’s mission to strengthen the economic well-being of Ringgold County through a commitment to business and industrial recruitment and retention; fostering a teleworking community that encourages professional growth and success; promoting recreation and tourism; and collaborating with local, regional, and state governments, as well as with our local schools and other area resources.
RCDC provides economic vitality throughout the county, focusing on key priorities supported by county-wide business and industry, educational and financial institutions, healthcare organizations, member investors and government partners. We strive to meet these needs by providing skilled workforce initiatives that support diverse job opportunities and increasing capital investment and growth of county-wide valuation and overall improved quality of life for all citizens in Ringgold County and our Southwest Iowa region.
Union County Development Association
Address: BLDG 301, 301 W Montgomery,Creston, Iowa 50801
Phone: 641.782.2003
Email: director@unioncountyiowa.com
Website: https://www.unioncountyiowa.com/
Description: UCDA is a non-profit [501(c)6] developmental corporation which has served Union County since 1997. Funding for this organization comes from both public and private funding. The Public Funding Council consists of The City of Afton, City of Creston and The Union County Board of Supervisors.
The organization originated with the Creston Development Company (CDC), which was founded in the 1950's. The CDC helped bring about the expansion of several industries in Creston. Many of our existing industries accredit their start or expansion to the efforts of this group. The members of this group sensed a need for stronger countywide efforts and secured UNI's Institute of Decision Making to help organize the planning and development process. The result of this process is Union County Development Association (UCDA). The focus of this organization expanded from new industry recruitment to business and industry retention, retail recruitment and retention, housing initiatives and tourism.
South Central Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Address: 1501 W Townline, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: 641-782-1483
Email:
David@swcciowa.edu
Website: https://iowasbdc.org/regional-center/creston/
Description: The South Central Iowa center opened November 1, 2006. The center provides services to entrepreneurial start-up and existing small businesses in Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Montgomery, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties. Workshops, seminars, and courses that address the needs of those interested in starting a business or improving an existing small business are offered throughout the year, including QuickBooks I – The Basics, QuickBooks II, Understanding Financial Statements, and Smart Start.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Adams Community Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Corning
Contact: Marti Gebbie, Executive Director
Address: 710 Davis Ave, Corning, IA 50841
Phone: (641) 322-5229
Email: acmsc@adamscountyiowa.com
Fax: (641) 322-4387
Afton Development Corporation
Contact: Retta Ripperger, President
Address: 1171 Prairie Dog Ave, Afton, IA 50830
Cell: (641) 782-091
Bedford Area Chamber (BAC)
Contact: Cole Walters, Chamber Director
Contact: Julie Foland, Assistant
Address: 622 Court Ave, Bedford, IA 50833
Email: bedfordareachamber@gmail.com
Phone: (712) 523-3637
Fax: (712) 523-3384
Creston Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Ellen Gerharz
Address: 208 W Taylor St, PO Box 471, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-7021
Email: chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
Fax: (641) 782-9927
Fontanelle Enterprise Club
Contact: Scott Homan, First National Bank
Address: 311 Fifth St, Fontanelle, IA 50846
Phone: (641) 745-2141
Greenfield Chamber of Commerce/Main Street
Contact: Stacie Hull, Executive Director
Address: 201 S First St, PO Box 61, Greenfield, IA 50849
Phone: (641) 743-8444
Email: director@greenfieldiowa.com
Lamoni Development Corporation
Contact: William Morain
Phone: (641) 784-8186
City Hall
Address: 190 S Chestnut St, Lamoni, IA 50140
Phone: (641) 784-6311
Lenox Development Corporation
Contact: Gary Zabel
Address: 200 N. Main St, Lenox, IA 50851
Phone: (641) 333-2255
Website: www.lenoxia.com/lenoxdevelopmentcorp.htm
Contact: Bill Henderson, President
Address: 3175 200th St, Clearfield, IA 50840
Phone: (641) 336-2395
Email: wjhen@hotmail.com
Murray Development Corporation
Contact: Craig Justice, Chairman
Address: PO Box 65, Murray, IA 50174
Phone: (641) 447-2383
