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UERPC Announcement of Funding Opportunities

Greetings! Below is a list of funding opportunities that may fit your community needs. **We are always happy to help …


Commercial Property For Sale Waukon Location

Commercial Property For Sale

Two local businesses are ready for new owners! The current owner of two pharmaceutical businesses, located in two …


Infographic detailing tourism impact in Allamakee County, Northeast Iowa, 2023. Includes visitor spending, employment data, tax generation, and top origin markets.

Tourism Impact in Allamakee 2023

County Visitor Spending Business Sales Employment Labor Income S&L Taxes Allamakee $32.3M (+6.8%) $46.1M (+5.7%) 205 (+1.1%) $6.1M …


Children playing with toy cars on a play mat

Allamakee County Child Care Coalition – December 19

The coalition discussed the following on Thursday, December 19 at noon via zoom. Working on collecting $20,000 in …


Waukon Apartment Project Breaks Ground

August 20, 2024 (DES MOINES, IA) – Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced …


Allamakee County Child Care Coalition 

If you are interested in attending an Allamakee County Child Care Coalition meeting, please reach out to Val …


ACED Annual Meeting Invite

Save the date! ACED partners join us Thursday, October 17, 2024 at TJ Hunter’s Banquet Hall (377 Main …


Prime Real Estate for Sale: 201 Rossville Rd, Waukon, IA 52172

Now available – PRIME real estate in the heart of downtown Waukon, IA. Buildings are currently used as …


Lansing Bridge Updates

The Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs have developed a website where you can get the latest information and sign …


iLEAD Symposium Recap

(Clinton, IA) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) gathered statewide partners to host the iLEAD Leadership Symposium February …


2024 Spring Workshop Recaps

Allamakee Energy District Workshop Photo by Joe Moses, Waukon Standard Allamakee Energy District hosted a workshop for municipalities, …


Transforming Allamakee County, One Building at a Time

It’s been an exciting journey since the introduction of the Allamakee County Facade Improvement Grant. Today, we stand …


Partnership Form is Due

We’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of the ongoing growth and development of Allamakee County! …


Join Community Connectors

Looking to expand your network and become an integral part of a thriving community in Northeast Iowa? Look …


Social Media Series

Are you ready to elevate your business’s social media game? The Northeast Iowa Business Network (NIBN) is here …


2023 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award Winner

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) is happy to announce Hall Roberts’ Son as the 2023 Cloy …


Allamakee County Housing Assessment

As Allamakee County seeks to support its businesses and attract and retain the needed workforce, ensuring adequate, decent …


Iowa Byways Local Legends Passport

IOWA BYWAYS LOCAL LEGENDS BYWAY PAssport PROGRAM lowa Scenic Byways 2023 Mobile exclusive Instantly delivered via text and …


Allamakee County Fair Recap & Countywide Housing Study

ACED Booth at the Pavilion Thursday, July 20 11-8; Friday, July 21 11-8; and Saturday, July 22 9-2. …


August Radio Show

Hi, this is Val Reinke with Allamakee Economic Development & Tourism, the host for Wow Who Knew in …


RSVP Seeking Advisory Council Member

RSVP = Retired Senior Volunteer Program Mission Statement: Northeast Iowa RSVP matches the skills and interests of volunteers who …


Waukon Housing Round Table Recap

On Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Waukon Housing Round Table attendees filled the room at NICC Waukon …


Seeking 2023 Nominations: Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award

Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) is seeking nominations for the 2023 “Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award”. To be …


The Learning Tree Childcare Center Opening in Lansing

3 Year Old Preschool at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library Basement Program Features We will be accepting students …


Wow Who Knew Radio Show

Hi, this is Val Reinke with Allamakee Economic Development & Tourism, the host for Wow Who Knew in …


Shark Tank Camp Recap

Shark Tank Camp aka Building Your Own Business Camp for kids was held June 27 and 28. There …


Seeking Multi-Family Housing Developer

5 acres shovel ready 72 units, developed in 2 phases for workforce housing New subdivision at 8th Ave …


Thrifty with a Compass Visits Allamakee County

Thrifty with a Compass was in Allamakee County the first weekend of June. Check out their Instagram Reel …


Business Incentives to Start, Relocate, and Grow

Allamakee County offers a variety of financial incentives to businesses: Local Programs & Contacts Business Planning & Consulting …


Small Business Resilience Toolkit

Disaster preparedness is nothing new to governments, businesses, and development organizations. The well-laid plans to be used in …


Northeast Iowa Resources & Links

Below is a list of regional organizations and resources offering assistance to new and expanding small business and …


Thinking of Starting A Business?

Starting a business in Iowa involves several steps, including planning, completing legal requirements, and making financial decisions. These …


What is Economic Development?

Key Economic Development Strategies These one-page flyers describe the “why” and impact of core economic development strategies, including …


Commercial Properties Eligible for Facade Grant

Allamakee County has officially established the Allamakee County Facade Improvement Grant, which will provide eligible applicants with financial …


2022 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award Winner

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) is happy to announce Welsh’s Village Farm & Home – Lansing …