What's Next?

Finding accurate and supportive information in this transitional time is important. The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is here to help where we can as you decide what's next for you and your career.

Find a Job

Click one of the logos below to view job postings.

Further Your Education

Click a logo below to see educational opportunities at the Corridor region's colleges and university.

Start a Business

Contact Corridor Vice President of Business Development Tom Nelson to learn about entrepreneurial services available in the Corridor region, or connect with him and the entrepreneurial community at our Corridor Connect events.

Or contact one of our region's SBDC directors:
Northwest Iowa Center (Clay, Dickinson, Emmet counties): Jeff Vierkant
Iowa Central Center (Buena Vista County): Justin Faiferlick

Other Resources

Upcoming Spencer Chamber Career Fair: Wednesday, April 27 from 2-6 p.m. hosted by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Lakes Community College, IowaWORKS, and Spencer Radio Group.

Counties	Cities	Chambers
Buena Vista County	Storm Lake	Storm Lake United
Clay County	Spencer	Spencer Chamber
Dickinson County	Spirit Lake	IGLA Chamber Spirit Lake Chamber
Emmet County	Estherville	Estherville Chamber

MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
GOMACO
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects
Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Mayor of Spencer

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, GOMACO

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing