What is your hometown? Nevada, IA. Occupation and company you work for? Sr. Vice President, Mid-States Companies What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? We’ve been very fortunate at Mid-States Companies over the years and especially in the last five years. We’ve seen significant growth due to our leadership and the …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Brett Barker
What is your hometown? Lecanto, FL / Geneseo, IL Occupation and company you work for? Pharmacist (VP of Operations / Compliance Officer with NuCara Pharmacy) What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? It’s been a rewarding, but busy time coordinating our COVID response and vaccination efforts. Pharmacists are on the front …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Jordan Cook
What is your hometown? Norfolk, Neb. Occupation and company you work for? City Administrator, City of Nevada What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? I’m excited about the growth and collaboration we have with community partners. What is your role with the NEDC, and how long have you been involved? I have …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Jeff Harris
What is your hometown? Burlington, Iowa Occupation and company you work for? Principal at RMH Architects What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? We are excited to celebrate our 35th year in business next year and to also be working on the Nevada Fieldhouse project for the city. What is your …
ALMACO to Expand in Nevada
July 16, 2021 (Ames, IA) – The Nevada Economic Development Council (NEDC) is pleased to announce ALMACO will be expanding their operations in Nevada. ALMACO currently manufactures leading precision agriculture machinery that is used in global research programs and seed production. ALMACO’s growth stems from their continued investment in the development and commercialization of products designed to increase crop production …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight with Randy Clary
What is your hometown? Geneseo, Illinois Occupation and company you work for? Availa Bank, serving as Market President What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? We are looking forward to the return of the Story County Fair and being involved in the annual Ribbon Auction. Also, we LOVE to see our customers in …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q&A with Marc Olson
What is your hometown? Nevada, Iowa Occupation and company you work for? Broker/Owner RE/MAX Concepts What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? We are excited about our new lot listings at the new housing development! It is located just south of town on 11th Street — South Glen Subdivision. It’s a …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Bridget Itzen
What is your hometown? Marshalltown/Grundy Center Occupation and company you work for? CEO/General Manager, Consumers Energy What is your role with the NEDC, and how long have you been involved? I Inherited my Board position from our previous GM here at Consumers Energy. I’ve been on the Board less than six months. What is the most interesting or incredible thing you have …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Dr. Kristian Dugger
What is your hometown? Manson, Iowa Occupation and company you work for? Optometrist, McFarland Clinic Nevada Iowa Army National Guard Soldier, State Surgeon/Commander, Iowa Medical Readiness Detachment, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? My optometry practice with McFarland Clinic in downtown Nevada is celebrating 23 years …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Mason Adams
What is your hometown? Huxley Occupation and company you work for? Key Account Manager, Alliant Energy Do you have a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? Working with customers to meet their sustainability goals What is your role with the NEDC, and how long have you been involved? Board Member for four years …