Business Recognition Luncheon
Business Recognition Luncheon
Every year, the Iowa Lakes Corridor highlights the region's successful businesses and entrepreneurs during the Business Recognition Luncheon. Awards are given for Small Business Excellence, Large Business Excellence, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Professional of the Year Award.
11th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon: POSTPONED
The Iowa Lakes Corridor has decided to postpone the 11th Annual Business Recoginition Luncheon to late spring/early summer 2021. Subscribe to the Corridor's newsletter or contact Alyssa Petersen by email or by phone at 712-264-3474 for more information.
Award Nomination Forms
Past Award Winners
View a list of past award winners (PDF).
Fast Facts About Iowa Lakes
After 5 p.m. you are on vacation!
The Iowa Lakes Corridor offers balance in life. Spend time with loved ones, meet career objectives, and enjoy scenic commutes, excellent schools, safe communities and endless recreational opportunities.
Trails, trails and trails. . .
There are more than 200 miles of trails throughout the Iowa Lakes Corridor region for the cyclists, runners, walkers, cross country skiers and snowmobilers.
Highway improvements...
Safe and efficient highways are throughout the region for commercial, resident and tourist traffic. Recently improved roads include Iowa 86 and 9, and US 20 and 71.
Low cost of living and affordable housing...
The cost of living and housing prices in the Iowa Lakes Corridor are below the US averages.
Healthy Income
Median household incomes in Dickinson Country are greater than the Iowa and nation median incomes. Clay, Buena Vista and Emmet Counties have median household incomes ranging from $44,556 to $50,289.
Employment Opportunity
The Corridor offers career opportunities in the key industries of agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and health services.
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