Top Dog Brewing received a $5,000 forgivable loan by the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) through the Algona Advantage Program. The funds helped owner Ben Gatton expand into a new downtown location that serves locally brewed beers and other beverages, food and ice cream. The business opened at 114 E. State Street in April. … Continue reading Top Dog Brewing expands into new downtown location
Kossuth Childcare Coalition announces funding awards to support and expand daycare
The Kossuth Childcare Coalition has awarded funds to local daycare providers and projects to help sustain and expand childcare options in the Kossuth County area. Applicants could apply for a grant, forgivable loan or a low-interest revolving loan from the coalition, depending on the structure of the daycare and the nature of the project. The … Continue reading Kossuth Childcare Coalition announces funding awards to support and expand daycare
Local Leaders Discuss Future of Algona’s Economy
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
Connect and Network: AAEDC Lunch Event in Algona
The Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) will host a Newcomers and Networking Lunch Meet Up on Friday, April 10 at noon at Billie Joe’s in downtown Algona. Lunch events are offered multiple times per year and open to anyone who would like to attend. Gather from noon to 1 p.m. for casual conversation and networking … Continue reading Connect and Network: AAEDC Lunch Event in Algona
Algona Business Forum: Insights from Local Leaders
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
Kossuth County Childcare Grant Program Now Open
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
Join us for the Algona Business and Community Forum
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
Kossuth County Sees 2.1% Increase in Travel Spending
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 expands with community support
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
Highlights from Algona’s Economic Development Forum 2025
https://youtu.be/T34HhhL_CSg?si=3t2_ir4qp0QQo6wg Local economic development representatives came together for a community event that provided updates on the topics of daycare, housing, organizational updates and collaborative efforts to keep the local economy growing strong. The second annual Algona Business and Community Forum was held on Thursday, April 17 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Tietz Entrepreneurial … Continue reading Highlights from Algona’s Economic Development Forum 2025