Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative is committed to understanding and enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem for our county. Recognizing the vital role that entrepreneurship plays in driving economic growth, we partnered with the CyBIZ Lab at Iowa State University in Spring 2025 to conduct a comprehensive study of our county entrepreneurial landscape. This research examined economic trends, surveyed residents and businesses, and benchmarked comparable rural communi

Poweshiek County is coming together to shape its future. Poweshiek Development has launched a new working group initiative that brings together community leaders, business owners, and local experts together to tackle key opportunities for growth. The initiative responds directly to the county-wide strategic plan, which called for increased collaboration and accountability. Over the past year, research and community conversations, highlighted the importance of targeted, action

With the assistance of Poweshiek Development, Sips Coffee Company in Grinnell secured a Rural Innovation Grant from the Iowa Economic...

Beginning in the 2025 academic year, Poweshiek Economic Development Collective (Poweshiek Development) welcomed Olivia Lee as part of the Service Leadership Work Study (SLWS) program. Lee is a second-year student at Grinnell College, originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She is majoring in Economics with a double concentration in Policy Studies and Global Development Studies. Passionate about the intersection of economic policy and community impact, she is keen to

With the assistance of Poweshiek Development, Dayton Meat Products in Malcom secured a Rural Innovation Grant administered by the Iowa...