Ida County Economic Development Corporation
Mission Statement:
The Ida County Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit volunteer led organization that seeks to enhance economic opportunities and improve the quality of life available to all the residents of Ida County. Our investments made today, are creating opportunities for tomorrow in Ida County.
Strategic Objectives
To fulfill its mission, the Ida County Economic Development Corporation strives to achieve the following strategic objectives:
- Market our county's resources externally and internally.
- Be local businesses' first choice for business expansion development.
- Assist in job creation opportunities and economic vitality by attracting new business to our county.
Iowa was selected as a recipient of a Department of Labor Grant
Iowa was selected as a recipient of a Department of Labor grant, only one of four in the nation.
View the fact sheet that describes the program in more detail.
View the Application for Employer Training.
Upcoming Events
- Entrepreneurship Economic Development: Turning Policy Into Practice - Friday, February 19th, 2010
- Entrepreneur Network Calendar of Events
Important Information
Ida County In the News:
Ida County is featured in many local, national, and international publications. Click on the links to go to the latest news about Ida County, Iowa.
- State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program
- Galva Economic Development Corporation Newsletter - January 2010
- 2009 Iowa Venture Awards Honor Achievement
- ISU Extension's annual report for 2009, including Maple River Energy
- Targeted Small Business Assistance & Contract Opportunities
- Listen to Iowa Public Radio's podcast on Rural Community Foundations, with a spotlight on Ida County.
- Record attendance at WINDPOWER 2009!
- Harkin announces development grant funds for City of Holstein
- Ida County is Tops according to Progressive Farmer Magazine
- GEDC Celebrates 10th Anniversary
- Galva Holstein Ag as Top Renewable Fuels Marketer
- Ida Grove hospital completes multi-million dollar renovation
- Galva Gets Iowa's First Gas Blender Pump