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MEDCO President Nick Glew to Pursue New Opportunity in the Region
on Thursday, June 1, 2023
Marion, IA – Nick Glew, Marion Economic Development’s President since 2014, has announced plans to step down from his role to pursue a new opportunity in the region.
Glew has been a highly influential and visible leader in the Marion community for the past 15 years, having served on the Marion City Council (2008-2011), hired as the founding
Legislature Wraps-up 2023 Session
on Monday, May 8, 2023
The 2023 Session of the 90th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature officially completed its business on Thursday, May 4th. Adjournment came near the end of Week 17 on Session Day 116, a short six days into overtime.
The Governor now has 30 days after the end of session to take final action on all the legislation sent her direction. The last two weeks
Property Tax Reform a Tricky Path to Adjournment
on Monday, April 24, 2023
Today marks Session Day 106 of the 110-day scheduled session. Friday will be the last day legislators receive per diems and the last day clerks will serve this session. As we have said many times, the legislature almost always goes past their scheduled date. So, what about this year?
During the tail end of this past week, the House and Senate reached
Budget Remains Primary Focus as Session Nears End
on Monday, April 10, 2023
We have reached the beginning of the 14th week of the 2023 Regular Session of the Iowa General Assembly. Today marks the 92nd day of the 110-day scheduled session. Less than 20 days remain until legislative per diems run out on Friday, April 28th.The only policy bills remaining for consideration are those that have been passed by a committee in both
Marion’s Central Corridor Rich with Investment Opportunity
on Friday, April 7, 2023
Marion’s Central Corridor continues to emerge as the most prominent and identifiable area within the community of Marion, IA. Over the past decade, the City of Marion has heavily invested in the Corridor through planning represented by the Central Corridor Districts Plan, the West End Master Plan, and the Uptown Streetscape Plan. Informed by years of public input, these steppingstones drive the growth of a unique regional business hub rich with urban-living options and entertainment destinations all focused on walkability.
MEDCO Publishes First Quarter 2023 Marion Community Index
on Thursday, April 6, 2023
Marion, IA – Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter of 2023. The report is informed by a business survey that allows MEDCO to measure the health, challenges, optimism, and opportunities of the organization’s business partners. Thirty-nine companies participated in Q1. The survey
2023 Investor Events
on Thursday, March 30, 2023
MEDCO investors receive access to events that help their business remain competitive with resources, tools and opportunities for networking. Look for more event information as dates approach!
See all 2023 MEDCO investor events.
Interested in becoming an investor? Learn more here.
Second Funnel to Limit Debate
on Monday, March 27, 2023
Today marks day 78 of the scheduled 110-day session, almost 3/4 of the way to the April 28th date when legislative per diems end for the year. By close of business this Friday, any policy bill that has not been approved by committee in both chambers will be dead for the year. Bills in three committees – Oversight, Appropriations, and Ways & Means