Iowa Lakes Corridor communities proclaim October as Manufacturing Month

Iowa Lakes Corridor communities proclaim October as Manufacturing Month

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) was joined by County Supervisors and City Officials September 30 to proclaim October 2024 as Manufacturing Month in their respective communities.

On Monday, the Corridor hosted a proclamation signing and reception to kick off Manufacturing Month in the Iowa Lakes Corridor Region. Several local mayors and county supervisors participated in the proclamation signing, with other supporters of manufacturing in attendance. October 2024 was proclaimed as Manufacturing Month in Buena Vista County, Clay County, Dickinson County, Emmet County, City of Estherville, City of Lake Park, City of Sioux Rapids, City of Spencer, City of Spirit Lake and City of Storm Lake.

Manufacturing Day is recognized on the first Friday each October. It is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute with the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association as a founding partner. It’s meant to inspire the next generation to start careers in manufacturing through a series of events scheduled in October each year.

According to the Iowa Lakes Corridor region 2022 Laborshed Analysis from Iowa Workforce Development, the manufacturing industry employs 17.1% of individuals in the Corridor’s Laborshed area. It is the largest industry in the Corridor region and exceeds the national average per Emsi’s 2021 Economic Overview Report. Manufacturing also accounts for highest amount of the region’s GDP at over $800 million.

“We appreciate the support of our communities in recognizing October as Manufacturing Month,” shared Corridor President & CEO Curt Strouth. “It was great to get the region’s community leaders gathered together to support this important industry and recognize the benefits our manufacturers bring to Northwest Iowa.”

The Corridor is participating in Manufacturing Month through organized tours of manufacturing businesses, social media campaigns and educational news and events. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn or on the lakescorridor.com website to learn more about manufacturing companies and data in the region.

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About the Iowa Lakes Corridor

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is the regional economic development agency for Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson and Emmet counties. Its mission is to foster, encourage, aid, promote or otherwise assist in the economic growth and development of the region. For more information about the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, call 712-264-3474 or visit www.lakescorridor.com