Winneshiek County Development is seeking applications for the Community Catalyst Business Remediation Program. This program is to promote the redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of downtown buildings. Building owners must fill out a preliminary application and submit their proposed site to Stephanie Fromm (director@winneshiekdevelopment.org) by December 22. Proposed buildings must be located within city limits. Property…
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Affordable Housing in Winneshiek County
**Click here to view the full study results. There is not enough affordable housing in Winneshiek County. And results of a current housing needs assessment survey are bringing that point home. According to City Manager Chad Bird, in 2013-2014, Winneshiek County Development Inc. (WCDI) and Decorah Jobs did a preliminary housing study prior to considering…
Local Grants Available
Biz Booster Challenge A grant of up to $12,000 may be awarded to the winner of a Winneshiek County Development, Inc. business plan competition called the Biz Booster Challenge. The Challenge is open to anyone who starts a new business or significantly expands an existing business. The main consideration in selecting a winner, or winners,…
Winneshiek County Housing Assessment Survey
Winneshiek County Development is conducting a county-wide housing assessment and we’d appreciate your input! Sara Neuzil, UERPC, has put together a survey for all residents and workforce throughout Winneshiek County. You are welcome to participate in our assessment by responding to the survey. Feel free to share it with as many of your colleagues, friends,…
Over 500 participate in STEAM Day
The Decorah Middle School, in partnership with Winneshiek County Development, hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Day recently for all 5th – 8th grade students. The students participated in four, one-hour, “Discovery” sessions which included presentations by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, Decorah Fire Department, Winneshiek Medical Center’s EMT, Luther College’s Visual…
WCDI Grants Now Available
Biz Booster Challenge A grant of up to $12,000 may be awarded to the winner of a Winneshiek Count Development, Inc. business plan competition called the Biz Booster Challenge. The Challenge is open to anyone who starts a new business or significantly expands an existing business. The main consideration in selecting a winner, or winners,…
Small Business Workshops – Fall 2016
The following are scheduled WCDI workshops for area small businesses: Creating a Respectful Workplace (#53799) Thursday, September 29 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.; $15/person Instructor: Cindy Yslas Location: NICC Wilder Business Center It is imperative today for every organization to ensure a respectful, legally compliant environment free from all types of harassment, for all employees. Using discussion and activities, we will identify,…
WCDI Recognizes Three Development Groups
Winneshiek County Development on Monday gave credit to the work done by city development groups within Winneshiek County. The Ossian Crown Club, Calmar Development and Decorah Jobs all received “Impact Awards” from WCDI. For the full story, visit Decorahnews.com.
City of Decorah receives RISE grant for the Decorah Business Park
The city of Decorah will receive help from the Iowa Transportation Commission on a $1.1 million project which will enhance the Decorah Business Park. On Tuesday, representatives from the Commission met in Decorah at the Hotel Winneshiek to discuss a number of grant applications before awarding a Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) matching grant in…