The State of North Iowa 2024
The 2024 State of North Iowa will feature keynote presentations on some of the region’s most pressing subjects: workforce attraction, renewable fuels, and childcare.
Scheduled from 8-10AM on Thursday, January 18, the State of North Iowa will be held in the Muse-Norris Conference Center at NIACC. This year’s presenters include Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority; Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association; and Sheri Penney, Employment Engagement Director at the Iowa Women’s Foundation.
Durham will kick off the event with a keynote discussion about Iowa’s economy. Attendees will learn about the state’s highlights and challenges in workforce attraction and business investment. Durham will also share details about a new national workforce recruitment campaign that North Iowa is helping to pilot.
Shaw will provide an update on the renewable fuels industry in the state and, more specifically, in North Iowa. There are several major projects and opportunities in the works that will have a major impact on the region, and Chad Schreck, North Iowa Corridor President & CEO, will provide insight into what these look like and why North Iowa is seen as a renewable fuels hub.
Finally, attendees will hear about the Child Care Works initiative launching January 1, 2024 in Cerro Gordo County. Penney will provide an update on the wage supplement program, which is launching in 12 communities statewide, aims to address the child care crisis. She will also share other ways the state is working to ensure all kids have access to reliable, quality child care, and what is still much-needed relief to the childcare industry.
Tickets are $25 and include a light breakfast provided by NIACC catering. They can be purchased at www.masoncityia.com or by calling the Chamber (641.423.5724).
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Date and Time
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST
8-10AM
Thursday, January 18
Fees/Admission
$25
Contact Information
Noah Harris
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