A panel of local business and industry leaders spoke to an audience of 50 attendees at the third annual Algona Business and Community Forum on Thursday, April 16 at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center. The panel was facilitated by John Bilsten, General Manager of Algona Municipal Utilities. It included: Aaron Pearce, President and CEO of Pharmacists … Continue reading Local Leaders Discuss Future of Algona’s Economy
A panel of business and industry leaders in the Algona area will be the feature of Algona’s Business and Community Forum. This free event will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. The four-person panel includes: Aaron … Continue reading Algona Business Forum: Insights from Local Leaders
Local childcare providers and startup daycares are invited to apply for a new grant program aimed at helping sustain and expand daycare access for Kossuth County families. The Kossuth Childcare Coalition, which includes representatives of Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation, Algona Area Economic Development Corporation, and the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce, identified childcare … Continue reading Kossuth County Childcare Grant Program Now Open
Local economic development organizations will come together this spring for the annual Algona Business and Community Forum. This free event will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. A panel of leaders representing major employers in the … Continue reading Join us for the Algona Business and Community Forum
The Iowa Tourism Office released new data showing tourism-related expenditures in the state reached $7.5 billion in 2024, a 2.8% increase over 2023. Travel-generated expenditures in Kossuth County totaled $14.5 million, an increase of 2.1% over 2023. Additional data from the Tourism Economics study shows travel-generated state and local tax receipts at $1.2 billion. Tourism … Continue reading Kossuth County Sees 2.1% Increase in Travel Spending
Bare Beauty Studio is expanding its space and services with the help of a $5,000 forgivable loan from the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC). The new location of Bare Beauty Studio, owned by esthetician Emerald Buscher, will open at 114 N. Dodge Street this spring. The new studio offers six different treatment rooms that … Continue reading Bare Beauty Studio expands with community support
Local physical therapist Dr. Audrey Finer, PT will open a new private practice clinic with the help of two local business incentive programs. Evolve Physical Therapy received a $5,000 forgivable loan from the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and a $20,000 revolving loan from the City of Algona. The clinic is anticipated to open … Continue reading Dr. Audrey Finer Launches New Clinic in Algona
The Iowa Tourism Office released new data showing tourism-related expenditures in the state reached $7.3 billion in 2023, a 5.1% increase over 2022. Travel-generated expenditures in Kossuth County totaled $14.2 million, a slight decrease from $14.7 million in 2022. Additional data from the Tourism Economics study shows travel-generated state and local tax receipts at $1.1 … Continue reading Travel-generated expenditures in Iowa top $7 billion
Local businesses and attractions have free marketing tools at their fingertips, with the help of the Iowa Tourism Office. Stephanie Neppl, Tourism Liaison with the Iowa Tourism Office, presented two sessions at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College on Tuesday, October 22. She discussed marketing initiatives currently underway, … Continue reading Iowa Tourism Office offers tips for marketing to tourists
Tourism Tools and Tips: Free marketing tools to boost your business Local businesses and organizations will have an opportunity to learn about free marketing tools offered through the Iowa Tourism Office at two workshops on Tuesday, October 22. Stephanie Neppl, Tourism Liaison with the Iowa Tourism Office, will offer the free, hands-on workshops at the … Continue reading Free workshop with Travel Iowa on October 22
