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Press Release – New Markets, Government Contracts, Export and Emerging Industries

July 28th, 2010 admin No comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Committee member Eric Thomas stated that “This event will be a great forum to hear from and talk to state, local, and federal government representatives on financing for your business, working with governmental agencies and opportunities in new markets. We’re also excited that leaders from the community will be on hand to discuss their stories on entrepreneurship and the challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face today.”

Statewide Contest Worth $1,000 a Month

June 3rd, 2010 admin No comments

CEDAR FALLS, IowaMyEntre.Net, Iowa’s online community for Iowa entrepreneurs and small business, has announced the launch of the new ‘Dream Big Grow Here’ contest for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Iowa. Starting in June, businesses statewide can compete monthly to win $1,000 to help bring their business concept to reality or help their business to grow here in Iowa.


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Obama gives Willard Scott a birthday shout-out

April 29th, 2010 admin No comments

Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 11:51 AM by Steve Veres
Filed Under: Celebs

Looks like you've got a fan in a high place, Willard.

During a stop at Jerry's Family Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, President Barack Obama greeted Frances Asher, 107.

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President Obama tours Mount Pleasant Iowa's organic farms and local businesses.

April 29th, 2010 admin No comments

Farm-fresh opportunity President tours Mount Pleasant organic farm
By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com


MOUNT PLEASANT IOWA
— Morgan Hoenig never thought she would wind up back in her hometown after college. A graduate of Luther College who studied history, Spanish and international studies, Hoenig didn't anticipate going into the organic farming business, either. Mostly, though, she couldn't have expected her unlikely career path would someday earn her a presidential visit.

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2010 JOB EXPO

April 18th, 2010 admin No comments

IowaWorks Central Iowa,
The Des Moines Register, 2 The Top Career Advancement Strategies and Registered Apprenticeship
Proudly Present the:

Iowa Works Central Iowa
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Health care technology company to move to MP

March 23rd, 2010 admin No comments

Even in the face of a sagging economy, a company is planning to set up shop in Mt. Pleasant. According to Kiley Miller, executive vice president of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance, a health care technology company has taken the first steps to making Mt. Pleasant its new home.

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Healthcare tech considers locating in Mount Pleasant Iowa

March 23rd, 2010 admin No comments

MOUNT PLEASANT IOWA — A $250,000 award granted by the Iowa Economic Department of Economic Development on Thursday should be good news for the city of Mount Pleasant Iowa. The money goes to Biomedical Synergies Inc., of Wayzata, Minn., out of the Grow Iowa Values Financial Assistance Program. The award should clear a hurdle for the company, which is strongly considering putting its headquarters in Mount Pleasant Iowa.

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Mount Pleasant Iowa Crossroads Interactive video

March 4th, 2010 admin No comments

Fell free to check out the Mount Pleasant Iowa
Crossroads Interactive Video.
(Located in Henry County Iowa)

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*Please note: You may need to update your Shockwave player. If it does not automatically update, click here to download.

Webinar: The Green Economy and the Role of Chambers of Commerce

March 3rd, 2010 admin No comments

Thursday, March 11, 2010
1:30 – 2:30pm ET

Chambers of Commerce across the South have initiated new programs and initiatives to promote and support green business and sustainability initiatives. This webinar will explore what chamber leaders are seeing across the region as well as learn about specific initiatives such as St. Louis’ Climate Prosperity Project and Chapel Hill’s Green Plus program.

The webinar is free, but pre-registration required.
Register for the webinar here:https://southern.ilinc.com/register/cyxhyzv.

Start, Grow, Transform

February 1st, 2010 admin No comments

Start, Grow, Transform

“Documenting, inspiring, and accelerating community resilience.”