EDIES NOMINEES
As a Tama County leader, you are invited to attend the EDIES awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. honoring all 24 nominees (highlighted below) for their innovative economic development solutions in 2010. Full stories in Jan & Feb Tama County Newspapers and Radio Z95.5 FM. Development Financing North Tama Baseball Park: Reached out to professional sports teams with a foundation and a mission to help young talent. Iowa River Bancorp: To form a foundation of economic development diversification, acquired Pinnacle Bank and moved the Tribe’s trust account to the area.
Real Estate Development
Marketing/Attraction
Community Development
ZCBJ Lodge Hall: With ongoing restoration efforts, the only remaining lodge in Iowa still tied to its original fraternal group. Private Residence Rehabilitation: Renovated a rumored crack house and brought in a home-based business. Traer Salt & Pepper Shaker Gallery: Moved a building donated by Pioneer to an authentic and historic downtown to maximize the potential of a world record collection.
Hinegardner Orchard: Uses a wide range of marketing vehicles to adapt to the ever changing landscape of agri-business Health Care Providers Network: Connects providers across county lines to serve rural health care needs optimally Tri-County Snowmobile Association: Brings snowmobilers from all over Iowa to grow the commercial capacity of Tama County
Chelsea Eagle Scout Playground Project: Local youth identified an opportunity to promote healthy active lifestyles in his community. Garwin City Newsletter: Addressed the need of better communication between the city and its residents.
Business Expansion
Workforce Development
Strategic Partnerships
Goos Implement: Expanded and adapted their product line to fit the changing market needs over three generations.
Z-Line, Ltd: Expanded trailer fleet in midst of recession and is proactive concerning new trucking regulations Rockwell Collins Telecommuters Program: Recognizes the value of a workforce that chooses to live in small rural towns. Meskwaki Financial Literacy Courses: Offered classes for trust fund members to help make informed decisions for their long-term financial health.
Gladbrook Technology Marketing Campaign: City, school, & community combined resources for electronic sign & video.
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Haven One-Room School House Restoration: Received donations from past residents and in kind labor from current students.
Entrepreneurship
CnC Lumber & Supply: Community leaders cam together to reopen a local coop and realize its full potential
Vining Grocery Store: Kept a small family business open to offer residents a welcoming gathering place.
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Radio Z95.5 FM: Converted the format to capitalize on the range of listeners in its trade zone and recruited professional talent to the area Fox Ridge Winery: Recognized a growing market and increased their diverse product line of alternative crops.
Young’s Golf Carts: Encourages multiple uses and offers a wide price range for a once-exclusive high-end product. Hardon’s: Kept a 50year old business in the family by working with the next generation on diversification strategies.
Dysart Computer Literacy Classes: Dev Corp, local utility, library & Hawkeye CC offered computer class to seniors.
Tama Co. Entrepreneurship Trust: Created to serve as an intellectual and innovative support network for entrepreneurs.
Please indicate below if you are planning on attending the EDIES Award Ceremony Tue. March 1, at the Reinig Toledo Center. Dinner at 6pm is $12/plate and dessert and ceremony at 6:30pm is free. RSVP to joanne@tamacountyiowa.org, 641-484-3108 or PO Box 22, Toledo, IA 52342 Name:__________________________
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