https://www.lakescorridor.com Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation News Feed Fri, 15 May 2026 15:24:10 +0000 en-US https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67477/economic-development-week-is-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-the-progress-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67477/economic-development-week-is-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-the-progress-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Economic Development Week 2026 comes as the Iowa Lakes Corridor advances with clear direction and collaborative effort. This year’s national theme, 100 Years of Impact, aligns with local priorities and reinforces that progress requires ongoing collective work.​Curt Strouth, President and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, emphasized this... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67478/economic-development-week-is-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-the-progress-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67478/economic-development-week-is-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-the-progress-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Economic Development Week 2026 comes as the Iowa Lakes Corridor advances with clear direction and collaborative effort. This year’s national theme, 100 Years of Impact, aligns with local priorities and reinforces that progress requires ongoing collective work.​Curt Strouth, President and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, emphasized this... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67412/corridor-announces-2026-homegrown-talent-initiative-grant-awardees https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67412/corridor-announces-2026-homegrown-talent-initiative-grant-awardees Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 CORRIDOR AWARDS FOUR HOMEGROWN TALENT INITIATIVE GRANTSThe Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) has announced four grant award winners for the Homegrown Talent Initiative recruiting young minds back to the Corridor’s four-county region: Tyler Adams, Dalayna Brugman, Clayton Ehlers, and Morgan White-Muller. The Homegrown Talent Initiative is a program by the... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67373/city-of-milford-approves-support-for-rosenboom-manufacturing-expansion https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67373/city-of-milford-approves-support-for-rosenboom-manufacturing-expansion Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 City of Milford Approves Support for Rosenboom Manufacturing ExpansionMilford, Iowa —The City of Milford has formally approved a Resolution of Support for a proposed manufacturing expansion by Rosenboom, reaffirming the community’s support for advanced manufacturing investment and long-term job growth in Northwest Iowa.The project includes the acquisition and build-out of... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67372/corridor-region-build-my-future-event-a-success https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67372/corridor-region-build-my-future-event-a-success Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) in partnership with Northwest Iowa STEM and other local partners hosted an inaugural Build My Future hands-on career event for over 750 high school students in the four-county region of Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson and Emmet counties on Thursday at the Clay County... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67043/corridor-releases-2025-business-retention-&-expansion-bre-report https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/67043/corridor-releases-2025-business-retention-&-expansion-bre-report Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) has released the 2025 Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Report summarizing findings from 117 business and industry visits within the four-county Corridor region of Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet.The Corridor’s BRE program goes by the acronym GROWTH, which stands for Gathering, Relationships,... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66783/iowa-lakes-corridor-awards-first-homegrown-talent-grants-to-taylor-krager-and-callan-townsend https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66783/iowa-lakes-corridor-awards-first-homegrown-talent-grants-to-taylor-krager-and-callan-townsend Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Workforce recruitment in the Corridor typically means attracting new faces to Northwest Iowa, but the Homegrown Talent Initiative focuses on bringing locals back home.​Last year, the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation launched the Homegrown Talent Initiative to bring graduates and skilled professionals back to Clay, Dickinson, Buena Vista, and Emmet... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66371/corridor-conversations-podcast-season-1-now-streaming https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66371/corridor-conversations-podcast-season-1-now-streaming Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Season 1 of our podcast, Corridor Conversations, is in the books!Corridor Conversations was created to highlight initiatives, promote partnerships, share our story, and have a bit of fun along the way. 7 episodes, 7 stories, 7 meaningful conversations... all on 1 podcast. Watch all seven episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Facebook. Episode... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66419/corridor-announces-2026-business-recognition-awards https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66419/corridor-announces-2026-business-recognition-awards Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) once again recognized great achievements by local businesses Wednesday at the organization’s 15th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer in front of a record-breaking audience.Winners of this year’s Business Recognition awards are:•    Young Professional of the Year... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66092/business-recognition-luncheon-will-bring-the-regions-employers-together-on-january-28 https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/66092/business-recognition-luncheon-will-bring-the-regions-employers-together-on-january-28 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Each year, the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation convenes business leaders, investors, and partners to take stock of the region’s economic progress. The Business Recognition Luncheon does more than mark a date on the calendar. It provides a working forum where relationships form, results get acknowledged, and the year ahead... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/63786/iowa-lakes-corridors-growth-program https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/63786/iowa-lakes-corridors-growth-program Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Iowa Lakes Corridor's GROWTH Program Serves a Core Economic Function for Regional ProgressThe Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation doesn't treat Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) as an afterthought. It is a core function of the region's economic development strategy. Through its GROWTH program, an acronym for Gather, Relationships, Opportunities, Wins,... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/65238/building-stronger-business-leaders-through-community-leadership-programs https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/65238/building-stronger-business-leaders-through-community-leadership-programs Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Professional development in the Iowa Lakes Corridor region extends beyond workplace training. Programs like Lead the Ville in Estherville and the Clay County Leadership Institute offer business professionals opportunities to expand their networks, gain insight into the inner workings of their communities, and participate in projects that create a visible... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/65136/corridor-wage-and-benefit-survey-shows-strong-earnings-and-transparent-opportunity https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/65136/corridor-wage-and-benefit-survey-shows-strong-earnings-and-transparent-opportunity Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, in collaboration with Strategic Marketing Services and the Institute for Decision Making, surveyed 96 organizations across Clay, Buena Vista, Dickinson, and Emmet Counties to gather accurate data on wages and benefits. The survey offers residents, employers, and prospective workers a clear understanding of the... https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/64833/manufacturing-builds-strength-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor https://www.lakescorridor.com/our-story/news/p/item/64833/manufacturing-builds-strength-across-the-iowa-lakes-corridor Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Manufacturing is a pillar of the Iowa Lakes Corridor economy, employing 11.4 percent of the region’s workforce. It ranks just behind healthcare and retail as the 3rd-largest employer, with more than one in ten working adults building their career in this sector. The industry is a driver of innovation, skills...