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Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation

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The Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation's (CAEDC) mission is to retain and attract business, agriculture and residents to Cherokee County, Iowa.

We strive to ensure our existing businesses prosper and new businesses receive all the advantages a Objectives:
- Through effective communication, promote Cherokee County, Iowa and its communities as a viable resource for industrial development and family living
- Enhance the quality of life for our residents to ensure the stability of our communities
- Aid in economic growth by working with the expansion of existing business and industry
- Stay in constant communication with existing businesses to serve as a facilitator and community liaison for their business needs
- Recruit additional businesses to the county using financial assistance and incentives from federal, state, regional, local and private sources
- Offer customized workforce training programs to enhance our readily strong, available workforce

10/15/2026

Cherokee Area Economic Development is partnering with Iowa Economic Development to conduct a Downtown Assessment of Cherokee. The assessment will take place October 27 - October 29. Over the course of the three days we will meet with business and community leaders. On October 29 Iowa Economic Development will present their findings at WITCC from 12:00 - 2:00PM. Please contact us with questions at [email protected] or by calling 712-225-5739. Thank you!

10/07/2026

FREE Grant Writing Boot Camp - Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30-8:30PM both evenings. Please RSVP by calling 712-225-5739 or email [email protected]. Thank you!

09/18/2026

Thank you to our sponsors, teams and a special thank you to Cherokee Regional Medical Center, for a fantastic meal! Congratulations to Central Bank on defending their title and winning the 2026 CAEDC Golf Tournament. We had a beautiful afternoon. The course is in great shape Cherokee Golf Course, we appreciate the hospitality. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2027!

09/16/2026

Another successful 5th Grade Farm Tour. Thank you to our speakers and hosts Corteva, GDM Seeds, ISU Research Farm and Wilcox Dairy. We are also thankful for the dedicated CAEDC Agribusiness board members who support this annual event.

08/13/2026

Cherokee Area Economic Development, with the support of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will be conducting a downtown assessment of Cherokee (October 27-29). To prepare for IEDA's visit we have a pre-visit survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cherokee_PublicSurvey. Our goal is to have over 100 responses. Please share the survey with your employees, coworkers, family and neighbors. Thank you!

08/04/2026

The CAEDC Fall Lunch and Learn series with Bruce Dagel - Culture and Leadership. Sessions will be September 22, October 15 and November 19. Please RSVP to 712-225-5739 or email [email protected]. Thank you!

06/04/2026

We had another successful Ag and Industry Tour. Thank you to Lopez Foods, the Cherokee County Regional Airport, Cherokee County Conservation (Licklider Shooting Range), Wilcox Dairy Farm, and Hy-Vee Distribution Center for hosting us. We always learn a lot at each stop. A big thank you to Cherokee State Bank for sponsoring the meal, and Mary Bierman for preparing it. Thank you to the Cherokee Community School District for providing our transportation! Also, thank you to the fantastic tour participants. See you in 2027 😁

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Kading Properties on their ribbon cutting today! Fair View townhomes are now available to rent. If you would like a tour call 515-276-9384.

05/05/2026

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04/30/2026

The CAEDC Ag and Industry tour is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th. If you would like to participate, please give us a call at 712-225-5739. Thank you!

Address

201 W Main Street
Cherokee, IA
51012

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17122255739

Website

http://www.cherokeeia.com/

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