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Join Us for PDI's Spring Event
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PDI Spring Event
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 1:00 — 7:30 pm
DMACC Career & Professional Development at Southridge Mall
1111 South Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA
Registration Fee: $100 for members
Registration & Information >>
Agenda:
1:00 — 1:30 ........Welcome/ PDI and Legislative Update
1:30 — 2:30 ........Strategies for Growth — Successful Business Models
2:30 — 2:45 ........Break
2:45 — 3:45 ........Professional Development Skills — Telling Your Community Story
3:45 — 4:00 ........Break
4:00 — 5:00 ........Welcoming & Integrating a New Workforce
5:00 — 5:15 ........Wrap up & Info on the Fall Conference
5:30 — 7:30 ........Reception: Governor's Mansion, Terrace Hill, Des Moines, IA
Sleeping Rooms: PDI does not have a room block reserved. Contact the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.catchdesmoines.com/hotels/ for hotel information in the area. A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for the SMART Conference at the Renaissance Des Moines Hotel Savery, 401 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa for the night of Wednesday, April 27, 2016 with a special group rate of $146.00 USD per night. Click on the reservation link below to make an online reservation. Room block closes by April 5, 2016.
BOOK WITH GROUP RATE: Iowa Utility Association >>
Are you attending the SMART Conference only? Please register directly and you may also view the full SMART Conference agenda.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
• Advance Notice of Funding Availability: Railroad Revolving and Grant Program
The Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant (RRLG) Program provides financial assistance to improve rail facilities that will create jobs, spur economic activity and improve the rail transportation system in Iowa. The program is funded through appropriations from the state legislature and repayments from loans for rail development projects funded in the past.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
• PDI Policy Perspectives
Click here for the most recent Policy Perspectives.
Read Policy Perspectives >>
STATEWIDE PRIDE
• Financial Services Firm Growing in Cedar Falls, Des Moines
By Pat Kinney, Cedar Valley Business, February 18, 2016
A 40-year-old financial services firm is planning an expansion in Cedar Falls and Des Moines.
Jack Henry & Associates, based in Monett, Mo., acquired Cedar Falls-based Banno, formerly T8 Webware, operations here and in Des Moines in 2014. Jack Henry now plans to invest about $17 million.
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• BRE Awards Program
The PDI Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Awards Program recognizes the contribution of BRE to the success of local and regional economic development initiatives.
Purpose of Award: To increase the focus on BRE in economic development organizations by identifying programs and projects that have significant impact on Iowa communities.
Eligibility: All PDI members are eligible to receive the award. Eligible programs/projects are those in which the nominated entity plays a coordinating role or in which BRE activities play an integral role in the success of an economic development strategy. The programs/projects nominated may include those serving local or regional areas. Ongoing BRE programs or projects within the last 24 months are eligible.
Sponsored by: Smart Solutions Group Inc. & Blane/Canada Synchronist Suite
Awards Presentation: Wednesday, April 28, 2016, 8:00 a.m. at the Iowa SMART Conference
2016 BRE Awards Application >>
• HNI Receives Tax Credits for $23M Project
By Jennifer DeWitt, Quad City Times, February 23, 2016
Office furniture maker HNI Corp. has been awarded $579,523 in tax benefits from the state of Iowa to help modernize some of its Muscatine manufacturing plants.
The funding, awarded Friday by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will assist HNI in its plans for a $23 million modernization project.
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• Progress: Whitewater Plans on Course in Waterloo, Cedar Falls
By John Molseed, Cedar Valley Business, February 25, 2016
Cedar Falls is finally taking the plunge toward building a whitewater course on the Cedar River. Neighboring Waterloo is also moving forward with plans for its own course.
Charles City sits upstream of both communities and set the whitewater course trend. The community opened the state's first whitewater course in 2011 and has seen success in drawing people and community members to the river.
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EDUCATION
• Social Media Platforms for Your Business
By Tabitha Jamerson, Happy Medium, February 3, 2016
It's no secret that being on social media is a necessity in our current day and age. Increasingly more people are turning to social media as a resource for business hours and details, reviews, and as a place to interact and engage with the brand or business. With social media's popularity has come an influx of new and different platforms, offering more avenues for businesses and brands to reach their fans directly. As tempting as it may be for a business to try and hop on board all of the platforms available in an effort to reach more fans, a little restraint is generally the way to go. I believe the phrase I'm looking for here is, "Quality over quantity."
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• OUEDI 2016 Course Offerings
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 2016 DATES:
May 1-5, 2016 in San Antonio, TX
November 13-17, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
ONLINE CLASSES
Marketing: January 11 - March 6
Business Retention & Expansion: March 14 - May 8
Strategic Planning: May 16- July 10
Entrepreneurship: July 18 - September 11
Marketing: September 19 - November 13
Business Retention & Expansion: November 21 - January 15, 2017
More Information >>
WHO'S WHO - MEMBER NEWS
• Getting To Know Your Members — Spotlight Article
The PDI PR/Communications Committee invites you to share information about your organization in our monthly spotlights. You can use this information to connect with other PDI members who have the same issues you might be facing or can contact them regarding something new they are doing. We want to hear from YOU too! It should include information on: Name; Geography (area served; location in state); Funding make-up; Budget size; Staffing (how many & their titles); Board make-up; Priority Areas; Metrics (ie: Jobs Created and Retained; Capital Investment; Businesses started; Capital raised; Housing starts etc.); News & Accomplishments; PDI Contact & Email/phone. Send photos too! Please meet our next PDI member in the following spotlight:
Name: Greater Burlington Partnership
Geography: Burlington, West Burlington, adn the surrounding communities
Division Units/Core Functions: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Main Street Redevelopment
Budget: Approximately $2,000,000 annually
Staffing: 11.5 FTEs—Economic development staff includes the CEO, Director of Economic Development, Workforce Programming (.5 FTE), Research (.5 FTE), and also shares Marketing, Finance, and Reception services with the other divisional operating units.
Board: There are four boards of directors for the organization representing 70 members. The economic development board includes 19 members; three-year terms; no more than two consecutive terms
Priority Areas: Business Retention and Expansion; Entrepreneurial Support; Workforce Development; Business Attraction; Industrial Park Development
Capital Campaign: Yes- 2014 - 2018. Goal: $1.75 million. Actual: $2.1 million
Metrics: Jobs Created and Retained; Private Capital Investment; Population Target; New Business Starts, Existing Business Visits (90 per year), Student Engagement
News: In 2015, ranked 17th out of 536 Micropolitans for economic development project volume by Site Selection Magazine. Local economic statistics have been phenomenal due to the construction of Iowa Fertilizer Plant just miles down the road.
PDI Contact: Jason Hutcheson, jhutcheson@greaterburlington.com 319.752.6365
http://www.greaterburlington.com
• Did You Know?...
• New Members
Linda Beck, Economic Development Director, Tipton Economic Development Corporation, Tipton
Angie Dorenkamp, Director, Workforce Solutions, Ames Chamber and Economic Development, Ames
Kambria Mohn, Manager of Economic Development,& Member Service, Northeast Missouri Electric Cooperative, Palmyra, MO
• Scholarship Recipient
Hunter Callanan, North Iowa Corridor Economic Development, Mason City, IA – Heartland Economic Development Course
• Job Postings:
Community Development Director, City of Sheldon, Sheldon
Executive Director, Visit Mason City Iowa, Mason City
More Information >>
• Become a PDI Sponsor or Advertiser!
Consider becoming a PDI Sponsor or Advertiser! There are many opportunities to help sponsor PDI and our events for 2016. Participate in it all! PDI's Grow Iowa Day, Spring Event, Educational Events and the Fall Conference — join as a member — advertise in the newsletter and/or website — this kit covers everything. See the benefits of being a partner with PDI.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
• Mark Your Calendars for Future Events/Conferences:
2016 Biotech Innovation Showcase
March 30 & 31, 2016
FAA Enrichment Center, DMACC
Ankeny, IA
More Information & Registration
Partnering for Growth Forum
March 30 & 31, 2016
FAA Enrichment Center, DMACC
Ankeny, IA
More Information & Registration
2016 Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence / Governor's Celebration of Excellence
March 31, 2016
Prairie Meadows Confernce Center
Altoona, IA
More Information & Registration
Heartland Economic Development Course, Inc.
April 24-28, 2016
Adam's Pointe Conference Center
Blue Springs, MO
More Information & Registration >>
PDI 2016 Spring Event
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
DMACC Southridge Conference Center
Des Moines, Iowa
2016 Iowa SMART Economic Development Conference
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Renaissance Savery Hotel Des Moines Sleeping Rooms
Des Moines, IA
University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
May 1-5, 2016
San Antonio, TX
PDI 2016 Fall Conference
September 28-30, 2016
Best Western Starlite Village Inn & Suites
Fort Dodge, Iowa
PDI 2016 Spring Conference
September 27-29, 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
November 13-17, 2016
Fort Lauderdale, FL
For more information, contact Lynn Harkin, PDI Headquarters at (515) 243-4585 or Email director@pdiowa.com.
SPONSORS
PDI Thanks the 2016 Sponsors
Triple Event Sponsors
Diligent Development
(Peoples Company)
ITC Midwest
Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corp.
Conference Supporting Sponsor
Iowa Workforce Development
Conference Supporting Sponsors - Fall only
Black Hills Energy
Conference Exhibit Sponsors - Fall only
Greater Burlington Partnership
JEO Consulting Group Inc.
BRE Award
Smart Solutions Group
Blane/Canada
Contributing Sponsors - Spring & Fall
Central Iowa Power Cooperative
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Midland Power Cooperative
Union County Development Association
Fall only
Access Energy Cooperative
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Local Host Sponsors
Calhoun County REC
Corn Belt Power
Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
Prairie Energy Cooperative
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