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Representatives of nonprofits, local government, schools, and other organizations in Buchanan County are encouraged to register for the Grant Writing 101 workshop. The workshop will be presented at Heartland Acres Event Center, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd, Independence on Wednesday, November 8th. 5:30-8:30pm. Grant Writing 101 will provide hands-on training in seeking grants and writing successful…
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For our upcoming Lunch and Learn. Brenda Meeker will present on Favoring Feedback: Embracing Conversations to Move us Forward. We will meet at Heartland Acres Event Center on November 8th from 11am-1pm. When you think of feedback, do you compare it to the terrible sound coming out of a speaker that we hope to avoid…
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Join us along with Independence Area Chamber of Commerce and Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach for our upcoming Lunch and Learn. Marcie Van Note will present on Positivity in the Workplace. We will meet at Heartland Acres Event Center on October 4th from 11am-1pm. Businesses are often looking for ways to increase productivity, create…
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The Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) has been working with the City of Independence as they work towards adding additional childcare to the community. As part of this mission, BCEDC wrote a grant for a Rural Childcare Study through the Iowa Economic Development Authority that was awarded to Independence this week. The Rural Child…
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The digital age has ushered in an ever-changing world, and online shopping is becoming the go-to choice for many customers. As such, small and even home-based businesses must capitalize on this opportunity by providing their customers another avenue to purchase their products – beyond traditional store hours. Many small businesses, however, feel their operations are…
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“Our community and county are worth the work our business is putting into growing and expanding.” Growth is not just a mindset, growth is action. Over the last several months, Buchanan County has done just that – grown. From new businesses to new owners in familiar establishments, from facelifts to expansions, Buchanan County has seen…
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