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Business Survey Reveals Local Future Expansion

2 weeks ago in Business, Local

Business Survey Reveals Local Future Expansion

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Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation CEO Curt Strouth says the yearly business survey is out.

Strouth says the study was conducted in all four member counties: Dickinson, Emmet, Buena Vista, and Clay.

Strouth says the Home Grown Talent Initiative is one tool to attract those skilled workers.

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