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Northwest Iowa Development Four counties in Northwest Iowa. Affordable building sites, qualified workers, excellent training and world-class education - Beyond Expectations!

The counties that encompass Northwest Iowa include: Cherokee, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux. It's All Right at Your Fingertips - Six Counties Ready to Serve

Northwest Iowa Development is proud to announce that both FTZ 288 representatives — Kiana Johnson of O’Brien County Econ...
06/23/2026

Northwest Iowa Development is proud to announce that both FTZ 288 representatives — Kiana Johnson of O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation and Carol Hoogestraat, Community & Economic Development Director for Hawarden — have officially earned their Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) credentials through the National Association of Foreign‑Trade Zones.

This certification strengthens the region’s capacity to support manufacturers, streamline trade operations, and enhance global competitiveness across Northwest Iowa. Kiana and Carol’s achievement reflects a shared commitment to providing high‑quality guidance to businesses engaged in importing, exporting, and value‑added production.

Congratulations to both leaders for their hard work and dedication. Their expertise is a major win for the entire FTZ 288 region.

05/14/2026

Learn how to use social media to grow your business — even if you’ve never created content before.

Join us for a hands on workshop with Content Creator Dan Cline of Midwest Small Town as he breaks down how local businesses and individuals can use platforms like Facebook, Podcasting, Instagram, and YouTube, to increase visibility, build trust, and reach new audiences.

📅 Date: June 5, 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 a.m. - Noon
📍 Location: 610 Profit Street, 2nd Floor, Sanborn, Iowa
🎤 Presenter: Dan Cline, Midwest Small Town
💻 Registration: https://forms.gle/FC8kZY74sg62b43X9

⭐ What you’ll learn
• Why social media matters for small towns and rural businesses • How to set up or optimize your profiles • What types of posts and videos perform well on each platform • Simple filming and photography tips using your phone • How to write captions, titles, and tags so people actually find your content • How to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed • How to turn everyday moments into engaging posts

⭐ Perfect for
• Small business owners • Entrepreneurs • Community organizations • Anyone curious about using social media more effectively

🌐 FTZ 288 Online Session — May 6 at 2 PMNorthwest Iowa businesses are invited to join a timely virtual session covering ...
04/15/2026

🌐 FTZ 288 Online Session — May 6 at 2 PM

Northwest Iowa businesses are invited to join a timely virtual session covering the current tariff landscape and strategies to navigate rapid changes in international trade.

We’re excited to welcome Sean Lydon, President of ISCM Inc., a nationally recognized expert in global supply chains and Foreign Trade Zones. With more than 30 years of government compliance experience, Sean brings valuable insight into how companies can manage risk and stay competitive in today’s shifting tariff environment.

Topics will include:
• IEEPA refund process
• Transition from IEEPA → Section 122 → Section 301
• New Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper & pharmaceuticals
• Options for managing tariff impacts
• Live Q&A

📅 May 6, 2026
🕒 2:00 PM (Central)
💻 Teams Webinar

Businesses across Northwest Iowa are encouraged to attend!

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/E3EbLissoQwYTb498

Spending the morning learning about Foreign Trade Zone benefits. Thank you to ISU-Center for Industrial Research and Se...
04/01/2026

Spending the morning learning about Foreign Trade Zone benefits. Thank you to ISU-Center for Industrial Research and Service and Coilcraft - Hawarden IA for presenting.

If you have questions on what being a part of Foreign Trade Zone #288 could do for your business, please reach out to our organization.

03/06/2026

Congrats to Le Mars, Iowa!

They were recently announced as a finalist for one of "America's Favorite Small Towns" with populations under 250,000.

They will be featured in Parade Magazine this spring as one of the finalists. Check out the link the comments to read more about the nomination.

Photo: Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

03/06/2026

The countdown is on! 📅 The 2026 Central Plains Dairy Expo is almost here! We have a tremendous scheduled with something for everyone.

Peggy Coffeen with Uplevel Dairy is leading a panel discussion titled "Dairy's Rising Leaders: Conversations We Need to Have"

Registration is free to producers: https://cvent.pulse.ly/0j17p5b5r3

03/06/2026

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Sheldon, IA
51201

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