Businesses

Howard County Economic Development

Address

101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco IA 52136

Phone

563.547.3434

Howard County Economic Development (HCED) is a division of the umbrella organization Howard County Business & Tourism in Howard County, Iowa.

HCED was established to promote and coordinate economic growth and enhance the quality of life of the residents of Howard County, Iowa.

Our office is located in the Cresco Welcome Center.

HCED Board

  • Pat Murray, Board of Supervisors
  • Amanda Keller, City of Chester
  • Amy Bouska, City of Cresco
  • Mike Drees, Chamber/CIDC
  • Shannon Gebel, City of Elma
  • Shelly Hove, MiEnergy Cooperative
  • Donna Thomas, Cresco Bank & Trust (Treasurer)
  • Kris Einck, Howard-Winn CSD
  • Sue Barnes, Iowa State Extension (1st Vice President)
  • Jordan Guyer, CUSB Bank Lime Springs (2nd Vice President)
  • Alison Holten, NICC (Past President)
  • Adam Polashek, City of Protivin
  • Elaine Govern, City of Riceville
  • Robin Schluter, Regional Health Services of Howard County (President)
  • Jane Tibbals, City of Lime Springs
  • Mark Meirick, City of Protivin

Staff

  • Jason Passmore, Executive Director
  • Spiff Slifka, Development Coordinator
Categories: Cresco Departments Economic Development Organizations