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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
Business Leadership Series: Making Talent Retention Contagious
on Friday, March 24, 2023
Marion Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Kirkwood Community College are pleased to announce the return of the Business Leadership Series. The first session kicks off in March. The Business Leadership Series provides you and your company tools and resources to tackle workforce and talent retention issues. These workshops will address
The Path Back to Iowa
on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Brooke Hernandez knew at a young age that college wasn’t for her but wasn’t sure what that meant for her future. She ended up in an elective welding class during her senior year of high school as a last-ditch effort to uncover a potential career path.
“Welding came so naturally to me, I got really into it and decided to pursue a
IBC’s Annual Competitive Dashboard Highlights Resilient Economy and Opportunities for Workforce Growth
on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
DES MOINES – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, nonpartisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s standing nationally in five categories: economic growth; workforce & education; governance; health & wellness; and demographics
Budget Work Begins With Second Funnel Approaching
on Monday, March 13, 2023
We are two weeks away from the second funnel week, which occurs in legislative week 12, March 27-31. By the end of that week, any policy bill will need to have been passed out of committee in the other chamber in order to stay alive for the year.
In addition to the policy transition process, another part of the session that starts now is the budget