Thursday, May 30, 2013

Watertown Investors Raise Over $750,000 to Help Local Entrepreneurs and Startup Companies

Watertown Development Company
Press Release

Watertown entrepreneurs have a new resource to help them take their concept from dream to reality. The Watertown Development Company, in partnership with the South Dakota Enterprise Institute (EI), is launching Kampeska Capital, LLC, which will provide financial resources for local startup companies that exhibit potential for growth and high economic impact.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Economic development expert J. Mac Holladay to speak on Saratoga County’s future at luncheon

The Saratogian
Press Release

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A luncheon to discuss the future of job creation and business development in Saratoga County is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Renowned economic development expert J. Mac Holladay will address luncheon attendees during a presentation titled “Innovation Saratoga: A Plan for our Future.”

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Des Moines trail advocate sees bustling green spaces

Written by Perry Beeman
Des Moines Register

Robert G. Riley Jr. wants central Iowa to become the recreational trail capital of North America.

He sees the day when Des Moines’ 1,500-acre Water Works Park — an urban oasis bigger than Central Park in New York City — is far more than a pass-through bike ride, home to an occasional rock concert, and a place to see holiday lights.

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