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FEDA Announces Plans for New Child Care Center in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, IOWA (November 4, 2019) – FEDA announced today plans to construct and open a new child care center in Fairfield, to expand a much-needed service to working parents in the community. The center will be owned and operated by Jefferson County Kids, Inc., a local nonprofit corporation. Although its design is in the beginning […]
Fairfield CoLab Has A Office Membership Available & Growing
The Fairfield CoLab has an awesome membership available for a private office space available that’s connected to the collaborative open workspace. Those who are entrepreneurs at the deepest level, absolutely need that platform that supports their creativity, productivity, and connectivity. Some people don’t understand entrepreneurship and think entrepreneurs are just “those people” who don’t want […]
LABORSHED STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED IN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Economic Development Association is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Fairfield area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Fairfield’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns. The […]
DEXTER LAUNDRY OPENS NEW FACILITY AND CREATES NEW AVAILABLE RETAIL SPACE
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (May 13th, 2019) Dexter Laundry has completed construction of its new 6,000 square foot strip center and has opened the new Dexter Laundry at the corner of Burlington Avenue and 4th Street. The new state-of-the-art self-service laundry will occupy 3,000 sq. ft of the new strip center with the remaining 3,000 sq. ft. […]
New Fairfield Shell Building Breaks Ground
(Pictured above is an artist rendering of the shell building under construction) FAIRFIELD, Iowa (March 26, 2019) – Groundbreaking took place today on construction of a new 30,000 square-foot shell building in Fairfield’s newest business & industrial park. Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA) announced the facility will be located on a three-acre parcel […]
Sponsoring Entrepreneurs for Entrefest
Cedar Rapids, IowaMay 16-17, 2019 Entrefest – Iowa’s Largest Entrepreneurial Gathering – May 16-17. Opportunity Squared Regional Economic Development will be sponsoring 2 entrepreneurs to attend. Based on the State of Entrepreneurship 2019 Report released by the Kauffman Foundation, “In a thriving ecosystem, entrepreneurship empowers individuals; improves standards of living; and creates jobs, wealth, […]
FairCast receives over $43,000 in energy efficiency rebates
News release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mike Wagner Phone: (319) 786-4040 FairCast receives over $43,000 in energy efficiency rebates Custom rebate program helps new owners update production line and pollution controls FAIRFIELD, Iowa – January 18, 2019 – When the new owners of FairCast began operations in June 2017 they wanted to install energy-efficient […]
Open House for Current Registered Child Care Providers and Those Interested in Becoming a Registered Child Care Provider
Location: Washington Elementary, 406 East Madison Ave. Fairfield When: Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 6p.m. -7 p.m. The Iowa/Jefferson/Keokuk Early Childhood Iowa Board is collaborating with the Jefferson County Child Care Steering Committee, and the Fairfield Economic Development Association to host an open house for .those interested in becoming a home-based child care provider, and those […]