Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits in Iowa

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN MARKETING, BUSINESS EXPANSION AND RETENTION, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SETTING GOALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF CORYDON.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO END PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS AND PARTICIPATE IN PROJECTS IMPORTANT TO ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY RANGING FROM CLEANING UP LOCAL PARKS TO PROVIDING SUPPLIES TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

MISSION:

LIONS SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: QUALITY EYE CARE, EYE GLASSES, HEARING AIDS, EYE GLASSES RECYCLING, SIGHT CONSERVATION SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR EYE AND EAR REHABILITATION. PROGRAMS ARE ONGOING SERVICES.

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TO FACILITATE THE CITY OF ALGONA IN SELECTED PROJECTS TO REVITALIZE THE CITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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PROMOTE COMMUNITY WELFARE & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.

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CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BELMOND AND IT'S CITIZENS TO BE A BETTER COMMUNITY

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMBINED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP THAT PROMOTES RETAIL, MANUFACTURING, AND SERVICE BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OELWEIN. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS NEW BUSINESSES TO THE AREA AND HELPS EXISTING BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES TO EXPAND. WE SERVE OVER 20,000 RESIDENTS IN FAYETTE AND BUCHANAN COUNTY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

MISSION:

P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS SEMINAR ORIENTATION CLASSES AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS. FUNDING PROVIDED TO AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP TO HELP SPUR GROWTH

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR A RELATED NON-PROFIT ENTITY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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THE DURANT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE, ASSIST, MAINTAIN, AND DEVELOP IN AND FOR THE CITY OF DURANT AND SURROUNDING AREA, INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PROJECTS OF SUCH CHARACTER AS WILL ENLARGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND AID THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF DURANT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. RESEARCHING AND LOCATING DESIRABLE NEW BUSINESSES FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN DURANT. PRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY AS A GOOD PLACE FOR THE COMPANIES TO LOCATE OR EXPAND. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY GATHERING INFORMATION ABOUT INFRASTRUCTURE, SITE AVAILABILITY AND PRICING, COMPARATIVE WAGE SCALES AND SIMILAR FACTS ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY TO PRESENT TO DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS. THIS WORK IS DONE BY VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS. 2. ATTEMPTING TO BRING AVAILABLE LAND UNDER CONTROL SO WE CAN MARKET THE LAND TO PROSPECTS AT AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY RESEARCHING AVAILABLE LAND, AND NEGOTIATING

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.