RIGs In Iowa
The Central Iowa Region
Counties: Story, Marshall, Tama, Jasper, Poweshiek,
Marion and Mahaska.
Overview:
Approved in 2007, the Central Iowa Region RIG was first RIG formed in
the nation. This region was instrumental in determining the criteria for
all other RIGs throughout the nation. It measured the effectiveness of
using RIGs to assist areas affected by mass layoffs or closings.
Due to the closing of the Whirlpool Corp plant in Newton, the region
formed to assist the workers affected. The grant helped Newton create
strategies, realign existing ones and establish economic recovery
throughout the region.
The region conducted a resource-mapping inventory of key regional
resources and did a SWOT analysis to identify successful economic and
talent development strategies.
Central Iowa RIG Resources
RIGs In Iowa
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