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(Jackson County, IA) November 21, 2019 – Jackson County Economic Alliance (JCEA) in cooperation with the financial institutions in Jackson County announces the renewal of a low interest loan...

Posted on Nov 21, 2019
Category: Downtown Incentives

Nov

MAQUOKETA COMPANY EXPANDS

MAQUOKETA, IA – November 20, 2019 - The Maquoketa Company, a local manufacturer in Maquoketa, Iowa has broken ground on a new 14,000 square foot...

Posted on Nov 20, 2019
Category: Business Expansion

Oct

Officials mulling solutions over shortage of day care services in Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Iowa — Facing a shortage of day care services, Bellevue officials are examining possible solutions. City Council members this week discussed the city’s scarcity of...

Posted on Oct 09, 2019
Category: Child care, Bellevue

Oct

Historic Bellevue button factory to become 'hub' for riverfront activity

BELLEVUE, Iowa — When Allen Ernst purchased the old button factory in Bellevue, the basement was submerged in the Mississippi River and the top floor...

Posted on Oct 06, 2019
Category: Development

Sep

JACKSON COUNTY CELEBRATES MANUFACTURING MONTH

JACKSON COUNTY CELEBRATES MANUFACTURING MONTH Manufacturing Week to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Career Opportunities (Jackson County, IA) September 24, 2019 – As part of Jackson County Manufacturing Month 2019, manufacturers and educators of our current and future...

Posted on Sep 24, 2019
Category: Manufacturing

Sep

12 tri-state business leaders named Rising Stars

The stars were out early Wednesday, as 12 area up-and-comers in the business world were honored as bizTimes.biz Rising Stars. They were honored at a breakfast ceremony at...

Posted on Sep 19, 2019
Category: 2019 Rising Stars

Aug

15 downtown buildings to receive facade updates through Maquoketa project

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — City of Maquoketa officials are moving forward with a project to renovate the facades of 15 downtown buildings, with another 15 planned...

Posted on Aug 22, 2019
Category: Maquoketa, Downtown Facade

Aug

IowaWORKS programs help individuals gain workplace skills

The need for skilled workers in manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, and information technology continues to be a challenge for area employers, with nearly 56 percent...

Posted on Aug 15, 2019
Category: Workforce

There are countless ways to enjoy yourself as a visitor to Maquoketa. Besides the breathtaking beauty of Maquoketa's mysterious caves, unique land formations and winding waterways, Maquoketa boasts an abundance of area attractions sure to delight any tourist.

Photos throughout the JCEA Website are courtesy of David Namanny, Bellevue Herald Leader, The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, The Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce, and Patti Hoffman, who represents Preston Growth and Development and The Preston Times.