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The LCEDG invites you to explore our featured new stories that highlight how local employers, educational partners, and workforce initiatives are advancing investment, jobs, and community vitality across Lee County. Discover real-world examples of projects moving from concept to impact, learn about partnership opportunities, and see how strategic initiatives are strengthening the region’s economic foundation. The stories below allow you to follow our progress in the county. Read the latest updates on site development, workforce partnerships, and infrastructure investments designed to attract investment, support local employers, and improve quality of life.
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Becoming a Certified Community through ACT allows us to quantify and up-skill our workforce with the National Career Readiness Certification. This program continues our efforts to link workforce development to education and employers while matching individuals to jobs based on their skill levels. We are currently asking employers to show...
Lee County Fiber Project Given a Silver Award for Innovative Financing by the International Economic Development CouncilPublished Wednesday, September 11, 2024September 9th Montrose, IA – Lee County Economic Development Group received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Lee County EDG was...
LCEDG Achieves Milestone Accreditation
May 2 2024Published Thursday, May 2, 2024The Lee County Economic Development Group has been recognized as 1 of 77 economic development organizations that are recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Dennis Fraise and Emily Benjamin accepted the accreditation plaque on Monday, February 5,...