Creighton Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest Main Street Index is the lowest since May of 2020.
The Spencer Mainstreet Micro-Grant program began in 2023, and this will be the 6th set of grants awarded.
The public is invited to watch the final “pitch-off” on November 20th in Le Mars at the Wells Visitor Center and Ice Cream Parlor.
This event is free and open to the public as part of the community’s celebration of accessibility, civil rights, and 35 years of progress under the ADA
Strouth says there are approximately 65 hundred manufacturing jobs in the Corridor currently, with employers saying they would expand if they could find more employees.
Entrepreneurs in Western Iowa have submitted their business pitch, and now the public needs to vote to narrow the field down to three finalists.
The “Business of The Year” recipient for this year is Fresh Start Market and Boutique in Spencer.
Spencer is home to an award-winning workplace.
Visit the Spencer Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
The survey of both employees and employers has come up with a deficit of 788 childcare slots.
