The Greene County Development Corporation Board met Tuesday in regular session.
The meeting started with a presentation from Carlos Arguello with Latino IQ. The company analyzes and researches common themes within the Latino community for a business or a community and develops strategies and ways to reach that population.
During reports, Greene County ISU Extension Director Lori Mannel shared a new program called Summer Day Camps. Several days in June will be dedicated to certain youth age groups with activities to take place at the Greene County High School.
Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community Director Reegan Hanigan talked about business visits, with a goal of reaching 300 by next month. She then mentioned that the downtown planters will be updated for spring within the next week, the next installment of rooftop art was completed on top of Greater Life Chiropractic and announced the return of the weekly program Java and Juice.
Wild Rose Casino and Resort General Manager Travis Dvorak reported that March was the best month on record for the Jefferson location and this past April was the second best month ever. He mentioned one of their first live shows was Gary Puckett with about 250 people in attendance. Some of the upcoming entertainment included live kickboxing in July, Eagles cover band Hotel California and Arch Allies to perform in September.
GCDC Executive Director Ken Paxton updated the Board on the social media campaign program, where three Greene County High School students are working with six local businesses on their social media presence. Along with the program, Paxton says the participating businesses also get access to several social media webinars with a marketing company, Chatterkick.
Finally, Paxton talked about revitalizing a veteran recruitment program with Home Base Iowa. He said the program is designed to bring military veterans to Greene County to work and live. Two incentives to promote the program include $2,000 to relocate to the county and $5,000 in downpayment assistance.