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Regional partnership says population growth could unlock new economic projects for Oskaloosa area
Summary
Greater Des Moines Partnership leaders told the Oskaloosa City Council the region is near a 1,000,000 population threshold that could unlock competitive investment programs, outlined talent and small-business supports, and answered council questions on data centers and infrastructure.
Stephanie Tausiak, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, told the Oskaloosa City Council on April 6 that the region’s combined statistical area stands at about 940,000 people and that reaching 1,000,000 would make the area eligible for additional large economic-development opportunities.
Tausiak said the Partnership focuses on business retention and attraction, talent development and storytelling to bring attention to regional projects. “We are currently at 940,000 people in our combined statistical area,” she said,…
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