Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation

11/06/2026

Yesterday's Business Resources and Incentives Panel brought together a great lineup of panelists and regional business leaders for a valuable discussion.

From webinars and guides for new small businesses to incentives for expansion and development projects for larger businesses, there are programs, tools, and connections available to support businesses at every stage. And that's just the beginning!

Thank you to our panelists and attendees for sharing insights, asking questions, and making it a great discussion. The Iowa Lakes Corridor is proud to serve as a connector and resource for regional businesses, helping connect them with the people, programs, and information they need to grow and succeed. A special thank you to the City of Storm Lake and Kings Pointe Resort for hosting us!

➡️ For those unable to attend or needing a refresher, check out the panel recording here: https://f.mtr.cool/hf48mbiots

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11/06/2026

Quality Refrigerated Services is now hiring in Spencer, IA!

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11/05/2026

We recently joined Iowa Workforce Development for a collaborative session with regional healthcare leaders focused on strengthening the healthcare workforce and exploring opportunities to support recruitment, retention, and career development.

The discussion included success stories and insights from hospitals across Iowa, along with an overview of programs and resources available to help address workforce needs in healthcare.

Thank you to the Iowa Workforce Development team for making the trip and bringing everyone together for a great conversation. Collaboration and sharing ideas are important steps toward building a stronger healthcare workforce across our region and state!

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11/04/2026

Hear more about tomorrow's Business Resource & Incentives panel at https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/iowa-lakes-corridor-dev-corp-to-host-panel-discussion-on-incentives-opportunities/

Join us tomorrow at 10:30 at Kings Point King's Pointe Resort in City of Storm Lake. Registration is still open, get signed up while you can!

(Storm Lake)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation will hold an event Thursday in Storm Lake as part of its “Corridor Connections” series. Corridor President and CEO Curt Strouth says they’ll be talking about incentives available for large and small businesses in the region…

11/04/2026

What role does higher education play in building a stronger regional workforce? Dr. Brian Lenzmeier, president of Buena Vista University , joins us to discuss preparing students for life and careers, responding to employers’ evolving workforce needs, and the importance of partnerships between colleges and the communities they call home. We also explore BVU’s connection to Storm Lake, Buena Vista County and the broader Iowa Lakes Corridor region.

Thank you to our sponsor Medlar Coffee Co. , and to Spencer Collaborative for the recording space.

11/04/2026

Last call to join us for Corridor Connections: Business Resources & Incentives!

There are a variety of resources, incentives, and programs available to help businesses start, grow, and thrive in the Iowa Lakes Corridor. Tomorrow, we’re bringing local, regional, and state partners together to share more about what’s available and how businesses can take advantage of these opportunities. Learn about resources for business growth, development projects, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, along with tips for navigating available programs.

Join us tomorrow, November 5, from 10:30 am to noon at Kings Pointe Resort in Storm Lake.

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! Get signed up at https://f.mtr.cool/iq89jhm8vz

11/03/2026

You're invited!!

Join us for our 16th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Wednesday, January 27. Doors open at 11am with a program starting at 11:30. We are so excited to welcome our investors, partners, and community leaders to join us in celebrating another great year in the Corridor.

Registration is open, head to https://f.mtr.cool/sjejissak5 to save your spot!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Iowa Lakes Corridor! 🎃🕸️

From trick-or-treating and community events to decorated downtowns and neighborhood traditions, Halloween is another great reminder of what makes our communities special.

Wishing everyone across the Corridor region a safe and fun Halloween!

10/30/2026

Another great week out and about across the Corridor!

One of the best parts of our work is getting out into our communities, connecting with local businesses and partners, and being part of the many great things happening throughout the region. From business expansions and manufacturing to workforce development and entrepreneurship, there’s always something happening!

A few highlights from this week:
- Presenting at Farmers Bank’s Commercial Services Training event
- Ribbon cutting for Estherville Communications, Premier Communication’s expansion to Estherville
- Presenting on Build My Future to the Spencer School Board
- Senator Joni Ernst’s Small Business of the Week recognition celebrating Sieverts Furniture in Estherville
- Manufacturing Month tour to Meridian Manufacturing in Storm Lake
- Child Care Lunch and Learn in Storm Lake
- Couple of recordings for Season 3 of Corridor Conversations Podcast

And plenty more in between! We’re grateful to be part of a region with so many great businesses, partnerships, projects, and programs moving things forward. Looking forward to another great week in the Corridor!