The Warren County Economic Impact Celebration and Awards Event will be held this Thursday in the Great Hall at Simpson College.

Awards will be given out for Business of the Year, Top Business in a Community Under 3,000 population, Industrial/Manufacturer/Producer, Most Innovative New Product or Service, New Business, and Woman-Owned, with special recognition given out to veteran-owned businesses, exporters, and longevity. Executive Director of Warren County Economic Development Rachel Gocken tells KNIA News this is a chance to recognize all of the positive things in the community

“This is a celebration event for all of the developments happening here, and serves as an event to celebrate all the good things in Warren County. We are also coming up on the 1-year anniversary of the Hometown Pride initiative, so we’ll be celebrating their accomplishments as well.”

The event runs from 5-7pm and is free to attend, but reservations are required. To RSVP, email bginder@wcedc.com or call 515-961-1067.

Business of the Year
Ted Lare Design Build @ Garden Center
T.R.M. Disposal LLC
Trubank

Top Business in a Community Under 3,000
Country Propane Heating and Cooling
Houston’s on Main
Iowa Distilling Company

Industrial/Manufacturer/Producer
Capital City Fruit
Harvest Innovations
Indianola Precast LLC

Most Innovative New Product or Service
Cemen Tech
GRIT Performance 515
William’s Machine Shop

New Business
Catalpa Flowers and Gifts
Crosscut Custom Carpentry
Windsor Windows and Doors

Women Owned Business
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations
McCoy True Value
Social Station Cafe