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Marion Economic Development Co. (MEDCO)

We are a nonprofit economic development organization that is committed to providing an exceptional business environment for companies to compete and thrive.

About

Our focus is supporting the expansion and recruitment of commercial and industrial development in the community. We also support the development of a strong and growing workforce that positions local business for success. Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Iowa. Our business community includes major importers and exporters of innovative products that have a global reach. It’s no wonder that Marion is the best community in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business!

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Business Plan Training
  • Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • International Market Research
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Research Training

Management Issues and Training

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Mentoring

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding
  • Brownfield Tax Credits
  • Consulting
  • Loan Providers

Import Assistance

  • Import Licensing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • INCO Terms
  • Locating Distributors
  • Methods of Payment
  • Networking
  • Trade Education

Marketing/Sales

  • Advertising
  • Census Data
  • Internet Marketing
  • Market Plan Development
  • Research (Domestic Markets)
  • Research (International Markets)
  • Student Provided Research

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space

Economic and Site Development

  • Consulting
  • Economic Forecasting
  • Environmental Compliance Assistance
  • Legislative Agendas
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • State Tax Credits and Assistance
  • Watershed Planning

Training

  • Business Management
  • Business Plan
  • International Trade
  • Marketing Plan
  • Pre-Business Planning
  • Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • High Tech Development
  • Manufacturing Development

Internship Programs & Student Services

  • Internship Programs
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects
Contact Information
Nick Glew
Address
1225 6th Avenue
Suite 100
Marion, IA 52302
Fax
(319) 560-6591