TamaCounty County Economic Development Commission Tama Economic Development Commission Congratulations to our owners of
New Businesses John’s Barber Shop 114 N. Broadway, Toledo 641-484-5015 Owner: John Kramer
Maus Furniture & Mattress Outlet 225-229 W. 3rd Street, Tama 641-484-2437 Owners: Brad & Bobi Maus
New Ownership American Family Insurance Agency 107 E. High Street, Toledo 641-484-3331 New Agent: Steve Bishop
Reopening Art & Frame Off Main 554 - 2nd Street, Traer 478.640.2447 Owner: Mike Richard Custom framing, framing repair, and also coming soon photography services. rickardmj@hotmail.com
Business Expansion MoCo Creative Services, Inc. 2650—170th Street, Studio A, Traer 319-478-8447 www.mococreative.com New creative specialist: Carissa Behounek
If you are interested in starting a business or purchasing a business, take a look at: www.tamacountyiowa.org/opportunities
Spring 2010
THE HISTORY OF TAMA CO.
PRICELESS The value of a property is not only defined by the cost of the building materials, labor and land. Hidden amongst Tama County’s man made monuments are the stories that shaped its cultural landscape and unique history. In 2009 both the United States Department of Interior and Governor’s office recognized Tama County’s unique role in history and dedicated resources to supporting preservation efforts. The Tama County Historic Preservation Commission opened the door to 20 new preservation grants for Tama County property owners, but some things can’t be bought with money. For those things the Commission needs your help: 1) Can you help identify historically significant properties in your neighborhood? 2) Do you know their stories? Can you help get them written down for archives? 3) Do you have historic photographs that can be digitized for public record? Tama County Historic Preservation relies on volunteers and property owners to contribute for the greater good of the county’s hard assets. You can check in on the group’s progress online and/or join the efforts: www.tamacountyiowa.org/preservation or 641.484.3108
THE EDIE AWARDS: Special Insert Edition Tue. Feb 23 Tama County Economic Development Commission will publicly celebrate the 24 faces of Tama County for 2010 during the annual EDIE awards. The event will recognize innovation and achievement in 2009 as well as discuss some emerging trends for Tama County’s big picture development in 8 core areas: 1) Economic Development Financing, 2) Real EsTHE EDIE AWARDS tate Development & Re-Use, 3) Marketing / Attraction, Tue. Feb 23 | 6pm | Reinig Ctr 4) Community Development, 5) Entrepreneurship , 6) Business Expansion and Retention, 7) Workforce Development, 8) Strategic Partnerships. The event will also unveil new innovation with the reveal of a local artist’s trophy for the each category’s winner, and the 2010 Tama County Business Magazine written by nominees and featuring five local professional photographers’ work.
www.tamacountyiowa.org
Tama County Economic Development, Spring 2010
Budding & Blooming Highlights of Q4 2009 GREAT PLACES MOU SIGNING Wed. Feb 17, 1pm Tama County will legally become a Great Place as County Leaders sit down to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Governor Chet Culver in Des Moines. www.tamacountyiowa.org/greatplace
WINDPOWER FARM DEVELOPMENT Jan 5 & Jan 25 Tama County Supervisors approved a Valuation and Zoning Ordinance (respectively) for Industrial development. Wind developers offered an information packet of info and resources for people interested in understanding Wind Energy development better. www.tamacountyiowa.org/windpowerQ&A
TAMA COUNTY CASINO Jan 14 Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission granted Tama County project developers a 60 day extension to raise necessary equity to match the $20M debt financing. Timeline is budgeted as follows: March 23: Presentation by applicants Apr 7: Site Visit May 4: Public Hearing May 13: Decision Public information online:
GREEN MOUNTAIN-GARWIN SCHOOL DIST. RECEIVES USDA LOAN Nov 23 a $300,000 loan with 0% interest was presented to the school district to actualize a gym for strength training center at the high school that will possibly also serve residents of Garwin. USDA community vitality grant & loan programs are passed through utility cooperatives like Consumers Energy. High priority scoring is currently on health care initiatives for rural areas like Tama County. WINDING STREAMS SPA WINS AWARDS Since its inception in May 2007, the Winding Streams Spa at Meskwaki has won 2 consecutive Blue Ribbon Reader’s Choice Awards from Midwest Gaming and Travel Magazine as Best Native American Casino Spa in Iowa. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS March 15 is the deadline for Tama County Community Foundation grant applications. $94,606 is available to be distributed to nonprofit and government initiatives serving the people of Tama County. www.tamacountyiowa.org/foundation
www.tamacountyiowa.org/tamacasinoQ&A
TAMA CO. AND SOME CITIES AT 0% DEBT Tama County has $0 long term debt while our two strongest labor shed partners, Marshall & Black Hawk Counties, have $2.5M and $23M debt respectively. Elberon, Lincoln, & Vining also have $0 debt.
NEW FINANICNG RESOURCES 26 programs have been added to the Tama County Economic Development financing resources database in Q4 2009. For more info on any of these or other programs contact your Tama County Economic Development office 641.484.3108.
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Sun. 7
Garwin Community Breakfast Community Center, City Park Garwin 8-11am 641-499-2148
Fri. 12
CSA Stag Rocky Mountain Oysters & Fish Fry CSA Hall, Main Street Vining 5:00 pm 319-479-2202
Sat. 13
Valentine Dinner & Dance Memorial Building, 421 Johnson St., Gladbrook 6pm-12am 641-473-2643
Sat. 13
Annual Winter Wine & Dine John Ernest Vineyard & Winery, 3291 N Ave, Tama 6:30pm 641-484-8048
Sun. 14
Lincoln Fire Dept. Omelet Breakfast AmVet Hall, Main Street, Lincoln 7:30am-12:30pm 641-473-2793
Tues. 23
Tama County EDIE AWARDS 1007 Prospect Drive, Reinig Center, Toledo 6:00 p.m. 641-484-3108
Thur-Fri 25-26
EntreFest, West Des Moines Two-day conference devoted to small business owners $79 319-273-4326
MAR Fri-Sun 5-7
The goal of capacity building is to find healthy solutions to obstacles preventing Tama County entities and persons from actualizing their full potential. It encompasses the human, scientific, technological, organizational, institutional and resource capabilities. A fundamental goal of capacity building is to enhance the ability to evaluate and address the crucial questions related to policy choices and modes of implementation among development options, based on an understanding of environment potentials and limits and of needs perceived by the people. Tama County Economic Development Commission serves in this capacity in concert with every person who reads this newsletter and beyond. Thank you for your contributions (or prospectus contributions) to Tama County’s vitality.
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GRANT PARTNERS
The Curious Savage 319-476-4623 A comedy play with local talent Union Middle School Auditorium, Dysart Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:00pm
Sat. 6
Business, Farm & Home Show Meskwaki Convention Center, Highway 30 West, Tama 10am-7pm 641-484-6661
Sat. 20
Love your Library Dinner & Dance Reinig Center, 1007 Prospect Drive, Toledo 6:00 p.m. 641-484-3362
Sat. 20
Spring on Main Business specials, music, kids events Dysart 5:30-8pm 319-476-4949
Sat. 27
Fun NIte for Nature Center 2283 Park Road, Otter Creek Lake Toledo 6:00 pm 641-484-2231
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PARTNER IN
CAPACITY BUILDING?
Rocky Mountain Oysters & Fish Fry Community Center, 203 Dudley, Chelsea 641-489-2631
APR Sun. 11
Flea Market & Auction CSA Hall, Main Street, Vining 8am-4pm 319-479-2202
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THE
2009 EDIE NOMINEES Full stories in Jan & Feb Tama County Newspapers and KZAT 95.5 FM Radio.
Development Financing
Workforce Development
Community Development
Sunrise Assisted Living Suites: Used Traer’s tax credit program to fund assisted living expansion Dysart & Petersen Trucking: Acquired land for partnership to build on competencies in innovation Wentzien’s—Lincoln: After a fire, Wentzien constructed a new building to serve the needs of Lincoln and surrounding area.
Restonic Mattress: Increased workforce & made use of CIRAS ISU Ext resources to layout floor plan Traer Appraisal & Real Estate: Increased and diversified workforce to include online and auction sales and marketing.
Dysart Peoplerides: Uses transportation designed to serve health care needs to also transport people for community & tourism events
Traer Man retraining: Leveraged retraining resources from a major layoff to retrain in a new industry
Chelsea Station: Started up a gas pump station using card technology
Business Expansion
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Partnerships
John Ernest Vineyard & Winery: Leverages event marketing, newsletters and strategic partnerships to draw tourists into county
B&G HVAC: Started and expanded heating & cooling business in Gladbrook leveraging government contracts
Vision Gladbrook: City & school are building a daycare center to support an increase in young families
Custom Creations by Sheri: Uses publications and event marketing to draw projects from outside of county & expanded into a second building
Mama Hoyt’s Kitchen: Expanded business and client base with a new building in Elberon using internet resources
Lincoln Bridge Inn Motel: Reopened and branded hotel leveraging its proximity to a national landmark Toledo Christian Taekwondo: Opened a studio in downtown Toledo participated in fundraising events and demonstrations
Elliott Brothers Truck Line: Expanded into one of Tama Co.’s biggest employers. Only HUBZone registered business in Tama Co.
Stein Hrabak Floor Covering: Seized an opportunity to start a collaborative venture in the Tama Toledo area.
Tama County Humane Society: Bought a building and unveiled plans for expansion of a facility to shelter cats & dogs.
Lincoln Savings Bank—Garwin: Promotes new federal debt refinancing programs like American Recovery Capital Vining Emergency Shelter: Teamed up to combine resources and talents to create emergency shelter for residents Farmers Coop RLF: Disperses capital to Dysart businesses at a low interest rate to help grow and establish new business investment
Marketing / Attraction
Family Auto: Demonstrates creative multi-media marketing campaign to draw dollars into the county
Real Estate Development
Gladbrook Man Group: Does labor for community projects instead of attending meetings etc.
Tama County Farmers LLC: Formed a LLC to obtain intelligence on selling wind turbine land lease and wind rights
Please indicate below if you are planning on attending the EDIES Award Ceremony Tue. Feb. 23, at the Reinig Toledo Center. Dinner at 6pm is $12/plate and dessert and ceremony at 7pm is free. RSVP to joanne@tamacountyiowa.org, 641-484-3108 or PO Box 22, Toledo, IA 52342 $12 meal Dessert only Name:__________________________
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2008 awards custom designed and crafted by Rowan Manufacturing & Fabrication Dysart, Iowa
2007 awards custom designed by Dreamland Productions. Traer, Iowa
Tama County Economic Development Commission
THE EDIE AWARDS Who: Tama County leaders & stakeholders Event: Awards Ceremony & 2009 Economic Development Report Date: Tue, Feb 23, 2010 Dinner 6 p.m.—$12/plate Dessert & Program 7 p.m.—Free Place: Reinig Toledo Civic Center 1007 Prospect Drive Toledo, Iowa 52342 RSVP: 641.484.3108 or joanne@tamacountyiowa.org Nominees featured Jan & Feb in Tama Co. newspapers and interviews on KZAT 95.5FM 8:45am www.tamacountyiowa.org/edies
TOP 10 REASONS TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS FORM Please help optimize our tax dollars. Complete your census form fully, honestly and early. The next 10 years’ planning, funding and other resources distribution decisions depend on it. We need you to make these numbers as accurate as possible. Why?
10. Info is used to attract new business to Tama County. 9. Distributing over $300 billion in federal funds and even more in state funds. 8. Forecasting future housing needs for all segments of the population. 7. Delivering goods and services to local markets. 6. Planning investments and evaluating financial risk. 5. Developing “intelligent” maps for government and business. 4. Developing adult education programs. 3. Understanding labor supply. 2. Locating factory sites and distribution centers. 1. A high and early completion return rate decreases the expense of the census.
Tama County Economic Development
Standard Mail U.S. Postage Paid Toledo, IA Permit No. 22
PO Box 22 Toledo, IA 52342 www.tamacountyiowa.org
Additional partners welcomed. Forms available at: www.TamaCountyIowa.orgPartnershipForm
2009
Tama County Economic Development Partners PLATINUM PARTNERS
BRONZE PARTNERS
Alliant Energy Farmers Coop Telephone Co. Iowa Telecom KFJB-AM KZAT-FM Pioneer Hi-Bred State Bank of Toledo Tama/Grundy Publishing
Appraisal & Real Estate Service Carl Luze Real Estate Covenant Clinics Deimco Designer Inn & Suites DeWitt Refrigeration Eikamp Insurance Farmers Mutual Ins. Assoc. Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Garwin Comm. Revitalization Glenwood Place Assisted Living Goos Implement Grinnell Reg. Medical Center Hempy Farms Iowa Builders Supply John Ernest Vineyard & Winery Kenkel Law Office King Tower Cafe L.L. Owens & Associates Manatt’s Medicap Pharmacy Mental Health Clinic of Tama Co. Plaza Family Dental Center Jim & Mary Roan Rowan Equipment & Fabrication Rube’s Steakhouse Sand Hill Auto Salvage Sash Auction Service Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center Traer PEO Ladies Wolfe Clinic Eye Centers Wrage Realty
GOLD PARTNERS Home Federal Savings Bank ITC Midwest Tama Co. Abstract Company Tama Paperboard TIP Rural Electric Wind Capital Ventures
SILVER PARTNERS
STAFF Lindi Roelofse Executive Director Joanne Husak Administrative Assistant
Acme Printing Bohemian Mutual Insurance Chyma’s Machine & Welding Consumers Energy Dysart Development Corp. Gethmann Construction Grundy County REC Sunshine Laundry/ Tama-Toledo Storage Tama Co. Farm Bureau Tama Co. Mutual Insurance Traer Municipal Utilities
LEADERSHIP Don Lyons, Chair, Dysart Pat Veit, Vice-Chair, Chelsea Midge Horton, 2nd-Vice, Vining Nick Podhajsky, Past Chair, Traer Roger Ochs, Chelsea Gerry Kopriva, Clutier Arlene Vondracek, Clutier Dwayne Luze, Dysart Nancy Braasch, Elberon Linn Snell, Elberon Carl Zoffka, Garwin Merle Parks, Garwin Geri Eilers, Gladbrook Mandy Gehring, Gladbrook Roland Fink, Lincoln Annie Stocker, Lincoln Susan Holubar, Montour Dale Gericke, Montour Chris Bearden, Tama Marty Hardon, Tama Pam Wood, Toledo Brian Sokol, Toledo Ellen Young, Traer Phyllis Hosek, Vining Kendall Jordan, Co. Supervisor Larry Vest, Co. Supervisor Dan Wilkens, Co. Supervisor