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 …
Nevada’s Verbio plant will soon start production
Greg Faith, left, President of Verbio Nevada LLC, and Ron Dejongh, President of Verbio Farm Services, are ready to start producing renewable natural gas at the Nevada Verbio plant. (Photo Courtesy of Verbio) The public is welcome to attend an open house on July 13 at the Indian Creek Country Club from 5:30-6:30 to learn more about Verbio. Over the …
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 …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q&A with Lisa Nady
What is your hometown? Nevada, Iowa Occupation and company you work for? Realtor/Broker, Hunziker & Associates Realtors Do you have a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? I am in charge of training new agents in our office. What is your role with the NEDC, and how long have you been involved? Current board …
NEDC pleased to welcome a new attorney to Nevada
From tattoo artist to attorney, Kelly Grossman, 34, is a shining example of going where life takes you. “It’s funny. I’ve always told my friends I’m just going to fall into whatever I end up doing. I believe in networking and making connections so when people hear of an opportunity, they think of you. And that’s kind of what happened …
NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q & A with Sara Clausen
What is your hometown? Zearing, IA Occupation and company you work for? Director of Communications, Key Cooperative Do you have a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? As a result of last year’s derecho, Key had some significant rebuilding to do. However, rather than simply rebuilding what was damaged, Key’s leadership evaluated what …