Boone County Marketing Lunch & Learn Recap
BCDA launched a Marketing Program designed to give business owners the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their marketing efforts.
Dean Hamling Steps Down From BCDA Board
After 13 years of serving on the Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) board of directors, Dean Hamling of St. Edward is stepping down. “I’m really proud of what BCDA has accomplished and what this organization has taught me but it’s time for new ideas and younger people to get involved.” Dean Hamling Dean’s tenure with […]
6 Reasons Shopping Local Matters
“Shopping Local” is more than just a buzzword. It is a commitment to your community. Small businesses are the backbone of Boone County. They stimulate our economy, provide jobs for our residents, and support our schools through donations and sponsorships. Shopping locally is one way of putting your money where your mouth is. When you […]
Energizing Entrepreneurs Spotlight: Growth & Grace Counseling
When Brittany Childress decided to start her private therapy practice, she knew Albion was where she wanted to be. Before opening her doors, she enrolled in BCDA’s Energizing Entrepreneurs program, which gave her the road map, and some funding, to start her entrepreneurial journey. We sat down with her recently to talk about her business, […]
BCDA Hosts Collaborative “Mixer” with Local Community Groups
On January 24th, Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) invited representatives from each community in the county to a collaborative “mixer”. Approximately 20 individuals from Albion, Cedar Rapids, Petersburg, Primrose and St. Edward attended the event, which was designed to educate Boone County economic development and government entities about local, regional and state programs that are […]
How a Business Valuation Can Lead to a More Successful Transition
One of our greatest assets in Boone County is the variety of businesses that have been operating for many decades. These businesses have built impeccable reputations and our community has come to rely on their presence. However, as business owners near retirement, there has not been a proper way to help them transition their businesses. […]
How BCDA’s $5,000 New Business Grant Can Kickstart Your Business
Are you finally starting that business this year that you have been thinking about for a while? Great! One of the most commonly asked questions our office gets is if we know of any grants for small businesses. Grants can be quite specific and not always available when you need them. That is why BCDA […]
2023 BCDA Accomplishments
As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the milestones that occurred at BCDA, Inc this year. The wheels of economic development turn slowly so it is always refreshing to look back and see our daily efforts towards growth have, in fact, created some big changes […]
BCDA Launches Marketing Program to Support Local Businesses
Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) now offers a tiered marketing program to empower local businesses to begin or elevate their current marketing and advertising efforts. The program is designed as optional packages to help support business leaders where they need it most. By participating in the program, business leaders will also learn how to maximize […]
BCDA Receives $8,000 Youth Engagement Grant to Support Business & Industry Day
BCDA has received a Youth Engagement Grant totaling $8,000 to support the organization’s Business & Industry Day scheduled for October 26 at the Boone County Fairgrounds. What is the Youth Engagement Grant? As a matching program, the Youth Engagement Grant brings together funding support from the Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF) and a Nebraska Community […]