Spencer, IA (KICD)– A firm hired earlier this year to help attract new businesses to Spencer is starting to see some progress.

City Manager Dan Gifford told the City Council on Monday The Retail Coach has begun talking with businesses on a number of different fronts.

The City of Spencer entered into a one year agreement with the Retail Coach earlier this year at a total cost of up to 25 thousand dollars, a bill that is being split with Spencer Municipal Utilities.