The state just released its newest grant opportunity.  Destination Iowa is a $100 Million investment to bolster the quality of life in Iowa and attract visitors and new residents to the state.   Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from four separate funds: Economically Significant Development, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Attraction,…

Buchanan County Businesses Register NOW for the Buchanan County Job Fair – May 4th Finding qualified employees may be the biggest challenge your company is facing.  The Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC), Independence Area Chamber of Commerce and Jesup Chamber of Commerce are hosting a career fair to help in your efforts to find…

If you live in Iowa and have a small business, Shop Iowa! is for you! ShopIowa.com This is a FREE program for retail and homebased businesses as well as restaurants, breweries and more that will allow them to create their own online storefront. The program is managed by Member Marketplace which is an Iowa business and funded through…

Creativity and thinking outside the box are ways that the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) continues to provide resources to its communities and businesses. BCEDC’s most recent innovation is the Key Business Grant for communities within Buchanan County. The Key Business Grant’s purpose is to grow and maintain the economic base of Buchanan County by assisting…