New Year...New Look! WCEDC launches a new logo

Be on the look out for our new visual brand when searching for Warren County Economic Development Corporation. We are gearing up to announce more exciting changes that will assist in our mission to promote Warren County including our new tagline:

Harnessing Economic Growth and Development for Our Future

WCEDC News - Jan. 2023

INVEST TODAY!

WCEDC kicks off the GroWARRENow 2.0

Capital Campaign!

WCEDC is excited to launch GroWARRENow 2.0 a five-year strategic action plan that extends the success of Warren County’s strengths, markets the county’s location advantage and features the assets of the communities within the county to attract, retain and expand businesses. This new five-year program builds off of the growth and momentum with the goal of continuing to increase economic growth and community development for Warren County communities.

Every initiative we have, every dollar that we are able to pass along to businesses, and every minute we spend working for our county is made possible by our investors.

Our goal is to create a $1 Million Endowment Fund to assist in economic growth.

INVESTOR LEVELS

$10,000+ Platinum
$5,000-$9,999 Gold
$2,500 - $4,900 Silver
$500-$2,499 Bronze

If you are passionate about seeing Warren County grow ... we invite you to make a five year investment pledge today!

TAKE THE 5 YEAR PLEDGE

WCPP GRANT SEASON IS OPEN!

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

UNTIL MARCH 3

Open to all 501(c)(3) organizations and 170(b) government agencies. Three grant opportunities:

1. Community Grant ($500-$5,000)

2. High Impact Grant ($5,001-$25,000)

3. Trails Grant ($500)

GO TO APPLICATION

Welcome to the WCLI Class of 2023

The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) kicked-off the first of eight sessions on Jan. 12. A very special thanks goes out to the Warren Masonic Lodge #53 who hosted our class and were gracious to serve us a delicious meal. The first session included an introduction to WCLI plus two educational sessions.

Sinikka Waugh from Your Clear Next Step introduced successful project management strategies and Alicia Benson from AB Coaching reviewed Clifton Strengthsfinder results with our 15 class members. We are excited to see these leaders grow! Our 2023 Class Members are:

Patty Alexander
Nichole Bailey, TruBank
Matt Hansen, Simpson College
Lexie Heck, Peoples Bank
Jamie Henderson, Peoples Bank
Chase Henry, Indianola Chamber of Commerce / Simpson College
Dan McCulloch, City of Carlisle
Andrew Reed, Norwalk Police Department
Emily Rizvic, City of Indianola
Sophie Stafford, Peoples Bank
Ashlie Vangorder, City State Bank
Brandy Werner, Willow Moon Apothecary
Mari White, Indianola School District
Carrie Woerdeman, Kading Properties
Lauren Wilgenbusch, ClearPath Financial / Simpson College

GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEXT SESSION IN 2024

OVER HALF WAY!

Donations Needed for Playground Replacement Project For Warren County Fair

The WCLI Class of 2022 to raise funds to purchase and install a new playground at the Warren County Fairgrounds.

Click below to donate or contact WCEDC office.

PROJECT and DONOR INFO

TruBank Celebrating 140 Years!

In honor of their 140th anniversary, TruBank will be hosting a trivia contest exclusively on the TruBank Facebook page every month this year. WCEDC was pleased to have our Warren County Gift Certificates featured for the $140 contest prize this month. We love to see our businesses grow and incorporate ways to keep dollars local as part of their celebration!

Learn more about TruBank's 140th Anniversary Events & Contest

Congratulations to Terry Pauling winner of January's contest!

Keep You Dollars Local with Warren County Gift Certificates

Accepted like cash
Built in Security
Available for any Amount
More details here

Gift Certificates can be purchased at our office located at:

111 N. Buxton Street in Indianola

on the West side of the square.

Order via Email