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See us “Grow Buchanan” Annual Review 2023

February 6, 2024

In the link below is our pdf document for Buchanan County Economic Development Commission’s Annual Review for the 2023 year. We love sharing how we continue to help, support and “Grow” Buchanan County. https://www.growbuchanan.com/wp-content/uploads/BCEDC-Annual-Review-2023-4.pdf

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Nicks’ Family Grocery Receives Grant

April 4, 2023

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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Learn About Shop Iowa

March 14, 2023

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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2022 BCEDC Annual Review

February 7, 2023
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Growing Buchanan

September 19, 2022

“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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Allerton Brewing Company Continues to Grow

July 28, 2022

Allerton Brewery continues to grow with the help of the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC).  Allerton Brewery just received their second loan from BCEDC’s Revolving Loan Fund.  The Business Growth Loan was established by BCEDC to do exactly what it has been doing for Allerton Brewery from the beginning. The first loan taken by…

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Downtown Housing Grant Recipients

July 26, 2022

The Buchanan County Economic Development  Commission (BCEDC) is excited to announce with the City of Independence that the Independence Hardware Hank building owned by Brad and Kellie Cole has received a $600,000 Downtown Housing Grant to assist in the development of 10 apartments in the historic downtown Independence building.The Downtown Housing Grant provided $20 million…

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