×

Kossuth/Palo Alto County economic report released

The Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation has announced the completion of the 2021 Economic Impact Snapshot for Kossuth and Palo Alto counties which was in the prime of COVID-19.

The generation of this report was a collaborative effort. Partners in the project included MidAmerican Energy, Iowa Workforce Development, and K/PACEDC’s CEO Steering Committee which is made up of CEOs and individuals in leadership roles in both counties.

Data for the report was taken from the 2021 Kossuth County and Palo Alto County Business Surveys. A total of 183 businesses participated in the surveys this year. Additional Information was gathered from company visits with major employers, hospitals, Iowa Lakes Community College, Wild Rose Casino, USDA and ag-based businesses. Data was collected using Economic Modeling Specialists International, a CareerBuilder Company.

The Economic Impact Snapshot highlights information about Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties, such as average wages, mean commute time, workforce, healthcare statistics, and renewable fuels data. The report also features a section on agriculture’s economic impact in Kossuth and Palo Alto counties.

The report will be used to:

• Identify growth in local companies

• Forecast economic investment

• Generate facts to support business attraction marketing initiatives

• Provide accurate and up-to-date information for prospects, utility partners, state and county officials, and area businesses that request data.

The existing industry report will be utilized as a marketing tool to target specific industries nationwide and demonstrate why Kossuth and Palo Alto counties would be a perfect fit for their business and serve as a testament to the strength of our local economy. For your copy you may e-mail K/PACEDC at kcedc@kossuthia.com.

Newsletter

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

I'm interested in (please check all that apply)
Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper? *

Starting at $4.62/week.

Subscribe Today