Business and Industry Information

Local News

Go green with your finances
(Posted on 4/27/2010)
The phrase "going green" is used frquently these days as individuals and organizations reduce their use of paper, plastic, energy consumption, etc. Included are some "green tips" from Rutgers Cooperstive Extension to save you money as well as positively impact the environment.

CIRAS Coaches Iowa Manufacturers to ‘Winning Ways’
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
CIRAS and "Eureka! Winning Ways” bring manufacturing employees together to generate ideas for business growth.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Videos Demonstrate Internet Supply/Demand Tool for Farmers, Markets and Consumers
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Take a tour of the MarketMaker website by viewing recently released videos highlighting everything MarketMaker has available. MarketMaker is an online tool connecting family shoppers with farmers and everyone in between – including restaurants and grocery stores.

Bowman to Keynote 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference
(Posted on 11/9/2011)
Retired U.S. Army First Class Sergeant Dana Bowman's motto is “it’s not the disability, it’s the ability,” and he’ll be sharing his message of conquering adversity at the 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference Nov. 30 in Ames. The conference will provide vital information to assist Iowa businesses in winning government contracts, while educating veteran-owned businesses on issues critical to their success in this market.

Survey of Western Iowa Manufacturers Details Flood Impacts, Ongoing Recovery Challenges
(Posted on 8/12/2011)
As the Missouri River flood waters slowly begin to recede, western Iowa manufacturers continue to deal with major ongoing challenges such as transportation logistics and workforce issues. ISU Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) surveyed manufacturers in the six-county Presidential Disaster Declaration Area that includes Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties.

Work Begins on Iowa’s New Local Food and Farm Initiative
(Posted on 8/11/2011)
Craig Chase, ISU Extension farm management specialist and interim marketing program leader at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will coordinate the Local Food and Farm Initiative, a new statewide program that aims to boost production, processing, distribution, marketing and consumption of Iowa-grown food.

Wanted: Photos for ISU State Fair Exhibit
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Iowa State University (ISU) is giving Iowans the chance to display photos at the Iowa State Fair. As part of the university's exhibit in the northeast corner of the Varied Industries Building during the fair, Iowa residents are encouraged to submit photos to illustrate how Iowa State and ISU Extension and Outreach are making a difference in their communities.

Staff

Amy Pieper - Marshall County Administrator
Phone: 641-752-1551
Fax: 641-752-8142
Email: apieper@iastate.edu

Susan Erickson - Extension Community Development Specialist
Phone: (515) 294-1790
Fax: (515) 294 1790
Email: susaneri@iastate.edu

Rich Wrage - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: Phone: (641) 752-1551
Fax: Fax: (641) 752-8142
Email: rwrage@iastate.edu