Programs

  • Program 1 [2021]

    Clayton County Development Group promotes the Clayton County Foundation for the Future, a perpetual endowment foundation providing grant fundsfor local non-profit organizations. Over 81 Funds are held under Clayton County Foundation for the Future providing funding opportunities.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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  • Program 2 [2021]

    Business, Entreprenurial, Industry programs:1)Partnered with IA State Extension promoting leading communities.2)Provided 1 on 1 Zoom meeting assistance for 7 business consulations in cordination with SBDC, SBA & NICC; 3)Worked with IDOT for Home Base Iowa signage4)Housing programs: a)Researched funding to support Housing Gap program and b) promoted NE IA Regional Housing Trust Fund program;5)Industrial support: a)Toured 3 industries in Clayton County, and b)Coordinated with RC & D to secure drone videos of industrial parks located within the county;6)Revolving Loan Program offering revolving loans to assist small business development, 17 gap financing loans with 71 new jobs, since 20087)Promoted and suported 2 REAP grant applications;8)Communicated programs and opportunities to businesses affected by Covid-19.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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  • Program 3 [2021]

    Tourism Marketing & Advertising Program: to attract tourism to local businesses. Program accomplishments provided through television, magazine, radio and internet: 1)Television Ads: a)190 WXOW Television commercials serving the LaCrosse Wi area; 285,000 viewers in Iowa, Wisc & Minn; and b: over 205 KWWL Television advertising contracts for local businesses, with a 21 IA counties viewing area;2) Magazine Advertising circulation 430,998 subscribers through 4 publications: AAA Living, Our Iowa, IA Travel Guide and Bike & Hike Magazines, generating 5,237 leads;3) 25,000 new Clayton County brochures printed for distribution;4) 12,000 Event & Dining cards distributed to 21 Welcome Centers across Iowa & out of state;5)44 Marketing banners printed through a partnership with local tourism & retail businesses;6) Social media: Animoto Videos, multiple social media platforms;7) Partnerships with State, Regional and local agencies to promote local tourism;
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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