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Anyone wanting to register for classes or to volunteer may email Shayla Blackburn at sblackburn@younghouse.org, or call 319-371-7465. We will need: name, phone number, and email or physical address.
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The Lee County Economic Development Group won a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for Lee County EDG Website Development in the 25,000 – 200,000 population category, from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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Lee County EDG's President and CEO named as one of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers for 2019 by Consultant Connect.
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Employers, educators and service providers gathered at Cryotech Deicing Technology in Fort Madison to discuss what they are doing to be proactive in the national workforce shortage.
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Southeastern Community College held an open house for their new Health and Science labs on their Keokuk Campus Monday, September 9th..
The $800,000 makeover of Emeritus Hall and Bowles Hall includes updated science labs and patient simulation lab, and new classroom amenities. Attendees will also notice that Bowles Hall got a facelift of sorts. A service entrance was replaced with green space and parts of the exterior now feature a red metal cladding with a prominent SCC.
... more»New board members have been added and a new executive board has been elected.
"We have assembled a dynamic board of directors and a great team to lead Lee County EDG into the future. Both Dennis and Dana have been with our organization for six years and we've updated their titles to reflect their value and responsibilities they have within the organization" said Lee County EDG Chairman Jamie Baier.
Dennis Fraise has been named President and CEO and Dana Millard has been named Economic Development Project Director.
"I'm excited to be part of the team that will be leading economic development efforts in Lee County, stated Fraise. "Working together, we can accomplish great things and ensure a bright future for our young people and Lee County."
Lee County EDG will host an annual update on Thursday, August 22nd at Meyers Courtyard in Keokuk with Keynote speaker Governor Kim Reynolds.
Visit Lee County EDG’s website, www.LeeCountyEDG.com for additional information on Lee County EDG’s progress and results.
... more»Lee County, Iowa industries produce a variety of products that are used locally and throughout the world. Cryotech Deicing Technology is an example of one of these industries that recently produced new anti-icing fluid for aircraft, runway, and commercial deicing.
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