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 […]
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,
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,
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.
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
