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Fizzix Purchases Bloomfield Spec Building for ExpansionFizzix, LLC, currently located in Ottumwa, has purchased the 22,500 sq. ft. speculative building in Bloomfi eld as the location for a company expansion. Fizzix is a machine shop and urethane production facility supplying product to co-located Frog Legs, a producer of suspension, and wheels for wheelchair manufacturers.

Frog Legs will remain in the Ottumwa location, while the Fizzix operation moves to Bloomfi eld. This new facility

will provide for current and future expansion. Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative (SIEC)

provided a $265,000 loan from their Revolving Loan Fund to support this project. The loan will primarily be used to

build-out the shell building and purchase equipment for the operation. Ten current employees will relocate to Bloomfi eld with expected growth of 5-10 additional employees within three years. Northeast Power Cooperative, SIEC, and the City of Bloomfi eld partnered in the building of the Bloomfi eld speculative building.

Janco Industries, Inc., has opened a new 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Sully. Janco was founded in 1993 as a metal fabrica-tion company with approximately 15 employees. In2010 they purchased aMarshalltown, Iowa

company, Handy Industries, a producer of high-quality motorcycle lifts, truck tailgates and shop accessories. Janco’s business has continued to grow and they now employ nearly 50 people and are able to have all oftheir operations located in the new Sully facility. Sully Telephone Association was successful in securing a $272,000 loan through the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDL&G) program to support street and water improvements to the Sully Business Park to serve the new Janco facility and other park tenants.

Janco Industries Opens Facility in Sully

The Fulfi lling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND) initiative was developed to address the state’s shortage of practicing dentists and bring dental care closer to home for all Iowans. IADG became aa partner in this initiativeseven years ago and actively works to connect future dentists with potential locations throughout Iowa. This map illustrates program success through the 27 dentists who have chosen to practice in Iowa. FIND can provide up to $100,000 in dental education fi nancial assistance to new dentists dedicated to practicing in under-served areas of Iowa.

Thanks to Governor Branstad, the Iowa Legislature, and Delta Dental of Iowa for expanding the FIND program from two placements per year to four placements, effective Fiscal Year 2016. Recent dental locations include Dr. Karla Maher who joined the Mount Pleasant Dental Association, Dr. Paul O’Kane, practicing in Ackley, and Dr. Abbie Otto, located in Holstein.

Partners in FIND include Delta Dental, Iowa Department of Public Health, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Ripple Effect, and IADG. For more information visit, www.iowafi ndproject.com, or contact IADG staff at 800-888-4743.

FINDing Dentists For Rural Iowa

USDA Announces $2.85 Million in Awards to IADG Partners

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) secured a $2 million loan to assist Co-Line Welding, Inc. with an

expansionin rural Mahaska County,

south of Sully. Co-Line Welding is a metal fabrication and manufacturing business supporting a wide variety of industries. Examples of their work include manufacturing ammunition magazines for the military; producing Goalsetter Systems, (basketball goal system); as well as stamping a variety of parts for the automotive and agricultural markets. Co-Line will be adding 120,000 sq. ft. to their facility and reconfi guring the

manufacturing operations throughout the entire 300,000 sq. ft. ofproduction space. The multifacetedexpansion project will maximizeproductivity and set the stage for future growth. New investment will also include a new paint booth shot blast system, multi-stage paintpreparation and recycling system, new training center, facilityupgrades, and technologyimprovements. This expansion will also allow for the addition of at least 15 new employees over the next three years. Pella Cooperative Electric Association provides power to Co-Line Welding.

The City of Perry will construct a new sallyport (secure entrance) on the public safetly building and Minburn

Communications will create a revolving loan fund resulting from a $300,000 grant secured through the REDL&G program. Minburn Communications applied to USDA with the help of IADG and Iowa Network Services (INS), which awarded a $30,000 Ripple Effect grant to the company. The proceeds of both grants and an additional $30,000 match from Minburn Communications make up the loan funding the project in Perry. Upon repayment of this loan, the telco will continue to operate the revolving loan fund to assist future projects.

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Iowa Area Development Group is proud to have supported the application of four business expansion projects that have been awarded funds through the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDL&G) program.

Western Iowa Power Cooperative (WIPCO) is providing a $300,000 loan to assist Burgess Health Center (BHC) in opening a Medically Oriented Gym (MOG) in Onawa. The new facility will address chronic health issues that are prominent in the area, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. A MOG is different from a typical fi tness center in that a member’s exercise plan is developed and supervised by physical therapy professionals, based on an initial fi tness screen by a physical therapist. Every 90 days the memberis re-evaluated and the exercise program is adjusted as needed. Nutritional consultations are also available. Coordination between the MOG and the member’s primary care provider regarding the member’s progress is ongoing. The Onawa MOG will be a 4,300 sq. ft. remodeled area within the main building of Burgess Health Center that iscurrently occupied by other groups. This space will be reconfi gured to house the MOG, physical therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation. WIPCO received a $250,000 grant from the USDA REDL&G program to support the project. This, plus a $50,000 match from WIPCO will be loaned to

BHC. Repayment of the $300,000 loan will go into a revolving loan fund

and be available to support future projects. Onawa Municipal Utilities provides power to the Burgess Health Center.

Iowa Area Development Group’s member systems have been instrumental in partnering with Iowa communities to establish 95 industrial parks and over 7,200 acres of prime industrial ground. Collectively, IADG Partners have also constructed

75 speculative buildings totaling over 2.2 million square feet of industrial space. Visit www.IADG.com to access the searchable database of available sites and buildings, or call 800-888-4743 for assistance.

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Promoting Iowa to Prospects and Industry PartnersIADG and our partners continue to actively promote Iowa at industry trade shows. Recent promotional activities include:• International Dairy Show in Chicago, IL• Omaha Products Show in Omaha, NE• Data Center World Conference in National Harbor, MD• World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI

Iowa is Leading with Certified SitesThe Iowa Certifi ed Sites Program continues to expand and Iowa utility partners are helping to lead the growth. In July, Governor Terry Branstad announced certifi cation of sites in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Norwalk, Marion, Mason City and Perry. Adding these to the original four sites of Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Van Meter, and Dexter; Iowa now has ten Certifi ed Sites.

In addition, Governor Branstad announced plans to roll outa pilot “Green Certifi cation” to take place in Woodward,Iowa. This project is a fi rst of its kind in the nation andwill put Woodward and Iowa on the map. The WoodwardEco-Business Park got underway this year with a $50,000grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority andIowa Energy Offi ce. The 20 percent match was provided from local businesses including Minburn Communications, Guthrie County Rural Electric Cooperative, and the City of Woodward. The project also received a $3,500 grant from Ripple Effect. A key point of this new category is the commitment to adhere to sustainable development and the requirement to develop and adopt covenants that will provide strong guidance for the future development of the Green Business Park.

While working on the Woodward project, the IADG Telecom Advisory Panel led by Sue Cosner, IADG Vice President of Community Initiatives, and Deb Lucht, General Manager of Minburn

Communications; found the site certifi cation criteria lackingin proper telecommunication service requirements. The Telecom Advisory Panel then met with McCallum Sweeney Consulting, (the State’s site certifi cation consulting fi rm), to educate them on how existing telecom requirements did not allow for enough bandwidth to sustain a business park. The panel submitted modifi ed criteria recommendations to the consulting fi rm which resulted in McCallum Sweeney modifying the requirements and the State of Iowa accepting them into their site certifi cation criteria. Today, the minimum requirement for all new certifi ed development sites in Iowa now includes advanced fi ber connectivity.

Site certifi cation is one of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business. By going through this rigorous process, all site due diligence is completed and resulting issues are mitigated, making the site “risk-free” and thus accelerating the development schedule.

Iowa Area Development Group is proud to have supported the application of four business expansion projects that have been awarded funds through the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDL&G) program.

North West Rural Electric Cooperative successfully secured a $300,000 grant from the USDA REDL&G program to support an extensive renovation and expansion project for Hawarden Regional Healthcare (HRH), located in Hawarden, Iowa. This projectconsists of approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of new construction,which includes centralized waiting, a new operating room, expanded emergency department, radiology, laboratory, clinic space, dining, and support areas. The renovation portion of the project consists of 12,900 sq. ft. of the existing facility and includes the renovation of medical surgical support, patient rooms, support offi ces, maintenance

and circulation spaces. This will allow HRH to provide high-quality healthcare services in a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment. The

project is expected to create fi ve new jobs and retain the hospital’s 66 full-time staff.

In addition to the $300,000 REDL&G funds, North West REC provided a $60,000 match to assist the project.Repayment of these funds will go into a revolving loan fund to support future community and business development projects in the area.

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IADG Partners Receive RecognitionCongratulations to Loess Hills Lavender Farm for being chosen as the SBDC’s Busi-ness of the Month Award recipient for September. At Loess Hills Lavender Farm, Mary and Tim Hamer grow lavender, hold tours, produce

lavender products, and run a gift shop featuring the work of over 40 local artisans. They are also working to be a venue to host large events in the future. As the only lavender farm in Iowa, Loess Hills Lavender Farm has also become a tourist attraction and is making a real economic impact on the region. IADG also recognized Loess Hills Lavender Farm, and owners Mary and Tim Hamer, in 2014 with an Iowa Venture Award. They joined 233 other Iowa companies in the Iowa Venture Award Hall of Fame www.IADG.com/HallOfFame. Harrison County REC provides electric service to the Lavender Farm. Milkhouse Candles, located in New Hampton, Iowa, is the newest recipient of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Award. Milkhouse Candles started as a hobby farm in 2002 by founders Eric and Janet Sparrow. Through years of experimenting, their “hobby” turned into a unique and progressive soy candle manufacturing company. Milkhouse continues to grow and now employs over 20 people at their headquarters in Osage. Their new 40,000 sq. ft. expansion facility in New Hampton contains a highly automated candle processing line, versatile for a variety of candle jar shapes and sizes. IADG, New Hampton Municipal Light Plant and New Hampton Economic Development Corporation nominated Milkhouse Candles for this award. See more recipients at www.renewruraliowa.com.

The City of Manning, Iowa, was honored by the Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration as the recipient of its 2015 Iowa SBA

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Small Business Community of the Year Award. Manning is a community of 1,500 located in Carroll County and a member of the Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative via the Western Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association (WIMECA). Manning was cited as having an ideal collaborative environment for small business success utilizing revolving loan funds, TIF Financing, Main Street programming, Iowa Challenge Grants, tax abatement polices, funding from local utilities, Community Block Grant Programs and local community foundations. Congratulations to the City of Manning for actively developing an environment for growth and community vitality. Centerville and Grundy Center join 51 other Iowa communities as the newest cities selected to join the Main Street Iowa Program. Their successful applications and presentations demonstrated strong partnerships, a high level of volunteerism and a commitment to the revitalization of their downtown districts. For more than 29 years, the Main Street Iowa program and its communities have been looked upon as the “best of the best” in a national effort to revitalize downtowns across the country. Aggregate accomplishments include logging over 2.7 million hours of volunteer time invested into improving their city centers, significant increase of job and business base, and over $1.4 billion in private investment to purchase, construct, and rehabilitate downtown property. For more on the Main Street Iowa Program, visit iowaeconomicdevelopment.com.

Congratulations to Questline for being named to the Inc. annual list of 5,000 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S., for the eighth consecutive year. Questline is the leading provider of

energy communications in the nation, partnering with energy utilities in all 50 states for more than 20 years. IADG was among Questline’s first customers and champions for the service they provide. IADG is proud of the high quality research, content, service, and support Questline provides to our utility partners and their customers.