Local Leaders Discuss Future of Algona’s Economy

Aaron Pearce, Dar Elbert, Nick Gilliland and Betsy Barglof

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

Join the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation for a networking lunch

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

Four business leaders to serve on panel

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

Join us for the Algona Business and Community Forum

Business and Community Forum on April 16

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

Join the Algona Networking Lunch for Newcomers

Join the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation for a networking lunch

The Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) will host a Newcomers and Networking Lunch Meet Up on Friday, February 13 at noon at Cinco do Mayo in 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 Join the Algona Networking Lunch for Newcomers

Join the Algona Newcomers and Networking Lunch

Join the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation for a networking lunch

Make new connections at an Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) upcoming Newcomers and Networking Lunch Meet Up. The next lunch will be held on Friday, December 12 at noon at Bub's Pie Shop, 114 N. Thorington Street in Algona. Lunch events are offered multiple times per year and open to all. Participants pay for the … Continue reading Join the Algona Newcomers and Networking Lunch

Join Algona’s Newcomers Networking Lunch

People gathered around a lunch table, Lunch Meet Up

Make new connections at an Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) upcoming Newcomers and Networking Lunch Meet Up. The next lunch will be held on Friday, August 8 at noon at Eagle Hills at 400 Country Club Road in Algona. Lunch events are offered every other month and open to all. Gather for lunch from noon … Continue reading Join Algona’s Newcomers Networking Lunch

Highlights from Algona’s Economic Development Forum 2025

Group of people standing in front of "community success" words

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

Meet on May 9 for networking lunch

People gathered around a lunch table, Lunch Meet Up

Make new connections at an Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) upcoming Newcomers and Networking Lunch Meet Up. The next lunch will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at noon at The Feed Mill in downtown Algona. Lunch events are offered quarterly and open to all. Gather for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. for … Continue reading Meet on May 9 for networking lunch

Connect and Collaborate at Algona’s Business and Community Forum

Local economic development organizations will come together this spring for the second annual Algona Business and Community Forum. This free event will be held on Thursday, April 17 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Representatives from the City of Algona, Algona Area … Continue reading Connect and Collaborate at Algona’s Business and Community Forum