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BEST of Iowa Finds New Direction Through Covid-19

BEST of Iowa Finds New Direction Through Covid-19

by JEDCO Staff | Jul 16, 2020 | Economic Development, Workforce Development

In an effort to keep the Des Moines metro economy moving forward, many prominent local businesses and organizations have come together in a collaborative effort known as BEST of Iowa (Business Expansion and Strategic Trends). Composed of local organizations such as...
Businesses Prepare for Venture Into Nomanneslonde

Businesses Prepare for Venture Into Nomanneslonde

by Phil Dunshee | May 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Workforce Development

What is the proper metaphor for the situation in which many business owners and managers now find themselves? How do you describe the territory in between the critical need to get business and the economy moving again, and the need to protect the safety and well-being...
COVID-19 Response – How Well Have We Done and What To Do Next?

COVID-19 Response – How Well Have We Done and What To Do Next?

by Phil Dunshee | Apr 30, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development

Step back and think about the magnitude of what has happened in the last seven weeks. Here’s a short list: a national pandemic and health crisis, widespread business closures, record unemployment, and unprecedented federal and state assistance for businesses,...
COVID-19: Continued Economic Impact & Disaster Mitigation

COVID-19: Continued Economic Impact & Disaster Mitigation

by Phil Dunshee | Apr 13, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership, Workforce Development

We are one month into this disaster called COVID-19, and while we give our primary concern to the health and well-being of everyone in the community, region, state and country, we have a mission to care for our economy, businesses and workforce. It is anything but...
COVID-19 and GDMP Survey

COVID-19 and GDMP Survey

by Phil Dunshee | Mar 17, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development

Public officials at all levels are working hard to figure out what the best steps are to protect public health and the economy. On the health front – we are focused on information being provided by authoritative sources including the CDC and the Iowa Department...

IEDA & IWD Partnership to Conduct Laborshed Studies Across Iowa

by Leah Champion | May 21, 2018 | Workforce Development

Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced a partnership between the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Workforce Development to conduct laborshed studies across Iowa. The studies will begin in July and will be conducted at no cost to communities. Click...
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