Charles City Area Development Corporation

07/10/2025

07/08/2025

Are you a small business owner or an aspiring small business owner in Floyd County, Charles City or the City of Nashua who is starting or expanding a small business? Would you like assistance with your business plan? Then the CCADC's 2025 Business Plan Competition might be for you!

The Charles City Area Development Corporation [CCADC] Board of Directors announces its 2025 Business Plan Competition, with submission due date of 17 October 2025. “We celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation and are soliciting Business Plans in encouraging entrepreneurs, whether they have business ideas, start-ups or early-stage ventures” stated Tim Fox, CCADC Chief Executive Officer. Eligible applicants will be residents of Floyd County and Nashua seeking to start a business or enter a new phase in an existing business.

CCADC President Scott Melliere noted that “we seek to be inclusive of all types of business starts and will provide more assistance than a mere Business Plan review. CCADC staff and Directors are available to work with applicants in devising the Business Plan, including critical review.” In addition, CCADC works with local professionals to provide in-kind services for entrepreneurs relating to the professional’s area of expertise.

Your initial step should be in contacting Tim Fox at the CCADC office at 401 North Main Street, Charles City, Iowa telephone 641.228.3020 x13 or email [email protected]. He will give you the list of required Business Plan components as well as mutually formulate an action plan. “We seek to nurture a new or early-stage business from the ground up,” said Melliere. Applicants will have the opportunity to set progress milestones with CCADC staff to ensure the best possible product by the 17 October deadline. The superior Business Plan submission will garner the $3,000 cash prize.

Beyond the Business Plan process entrepreneurs can avail themselves of professional expertise from the community as they implement actions depicted in the Business Plan. These typically include access to capital, marketing, and identification of legal structure, operations plan and financial planning.

05/13/2025

This week is 2025 Economic Development Week!

Taking place from May 12–16, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. "The future of economic development is centered around collaboration and partnerships," said IEDC president and CEO Nathan Ohle. "Economic Development Week is an opportunity to celebrate and lift up the stories of economic development happening throughout the world. At the heart of this year’s Economic Development Week are stories of collaboration and partnership, and how the field of economic development works together to support, cultivate, and drive economic prosperity for place of al sizes, in every region in the world.” The IEDC created Economic Development Week in 2016 to recognize the work that EDOs and professionals do in their communities. IEDC celebrates Economic Development Week every year, highlighting the programs, best practices, and exceptional individuals that positively impact life in their communities. In just a few years the event has become one of the most widely recognized awareness weeks of its kind validating the—often unheralded—work of the economic development profession.
Charles City Area Development Corporation is proud to partner with state, county, and local government entities, as well as private businesses and local financial institutions for the benefit of Floyd County, the City of Charles City and the City of Nashua.

04/22/2025

We are pleased that Commonwealth Development Corporation has chosen to invest in our community and are proud to have been a part of this initiative. Welcome to Charles City!

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02/17/2025

Congratulations to Deann Cook, President/CEO of the Iowa Women's Foundation on this prestigeous honor!

Join us in congratulating IWF President & CEO Deann Cook for being recognized as one of five 2025 Women Who Make A Difference!

Members of the Des Moines Women's Club will honor recipients during a private event on February 19. In addition, the Club is generously providing a monetary contribution to further IWF's work for Iowa's women and girls.

02/03/2025

Please join us in welcoming Deann Cook, President/CEO, Iowa Women's Foundation, on 18 February 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at First Citizens Bank in Charles City.
The public is invited to this event which is free to attend. There is no pre-registration required. Feel free to bring your lunch - coffee and water will be provided by First Citizens Bank.
A big THANK YOU to First Citizens Bank, Charles City for hosting this informative event!

01/20/2025

If you, or anyone you know, is looking for a new job or career, check on Cambrex Charles City's Hiring Event this Friday, January 24th!

12/23/2024

Our office at 401 N Main Street will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday, December 24th & December 25th. Have a safe and joyous holiday!

12/04/2024

💥 Venture School applications are now OPEN for Spring 2025! 💥
Are you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Venture School gives you the tools and skills you need to build a strong foundation for your business. Learn more at www.pappajohncenter.com/venture-school/