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Economic Development
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Fareway Stores to Expand in Waverly
Fareway Stores, Inc. is in the process of constructing a new grocery store facility at 222 West Bremer Avenue, directly north of their current store in downtown Waverly. The existing store will be removed upon completion of the new facility and will allow for additional parking. The newly constructed 33,077 sq. ft. store will employ an additional 6 people and is scheduled for completion in late 2010. Located next to the newly constructed Walgreens store completed in 2009, these projects represent a significant reinvestment in the downtown Waverly business district.
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State Announces New Disaster Recovery Business Assistance Programs
As a result of the 2008 natural disasters in Iowa, did you:
* Lose commercial rental income?
* Lose equipment?
* Take out a disaster recovery loan?
If so, please click on the following links for information regarding new State of Iowa disaster recovery business assistance programs which may be beneficial to you. Feel free to call us at the Economic Development Office if you have any questions.
Disaster Recovery Programs Disaster Recovery Program Application
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Goodwill Industries to Locate in Waverly
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa has announced plans to locate a facility in Waverly. They have purchased a building previously occupied by the UNI-NABL Center at 400 Technology Place, in Waverly's Southwest Business Park. Located along the 4th Street SW business corridor with easy access in and out of the property, Goodwill plans to open a retail store with receiving area, which will employ two full-time managers and seven full-time equivalent associate positions. Following establishment of the retail operation, Goodwill intends to develop "back end" job opportunities with community manufacturers that utilize their established programs designed for disadvantaged and disabled individuals.
Future Location of
Goodwill Industries in Waverly
400 Technology Place
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Carmi Flavors to Expand 
A nearly $1 million expansion of Carmi Flavors & Fragrance Company in Waverly will create 75 jobs and retain 9 existing jobs. Carmi, a producer of flavorings for food and beverages, plans to build a 24,750 sq. ft. building in Waverly's NW Industrial Park to be used for shipping, receiving, and warehousing. The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) Board on August 20th, awarded the project $150,000 from the Grow Iowa Values Financial Assistance Program (GIVFAP) and the City of Waverly approved their financial incentives on August 24th. Carmi is introducing Soylato, a non-dairy Italian-style galato made with all-natural soy and distributing a new machine that dispenses the Soylato soft serve ice cream.
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WELCOME TO BREMER COUNTY
BREMER COUNTY is located in Northeast Iowa. A convenient, central location providing strategic access to nation-wide markets. This is a vibrant, progressive community with a diverse industrial, commercial, agricultural, as well as financial base. Bremer County is experiencing continual, healthy expansion with a current population of 22,850. The city of Waverly holds the County Seat.
PLANNING A BUSINESS EXPANSION OR RELOCATION? Come visit our Bremer County community. Bremer County is proud to offer all the amenities needed to help your business grow and prosper.
TAKE ADVANTAGE of the employment opportunities you may desire for your spouse or other family members.
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR INVITATION to come and experience our community for yourself. We welcome you to join us and be a part of a strong, healthy, growing community.
TAKE A MOMENT and browse our website. The Waverly/Bremer County Economic Development Department provides services to new or existing industry throughout the Bremer County area, as well as Shell Rock in Butler County.
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact the Waverly/Bremer County Economic Development Department.
Waverly/Bremer County Economic Development Department
Jason Passmore - Economic Development Director
200 1st Street NE
PO Box 616
Waverly, IA 50677
Phone 319-352-9210
Fax 319-352-5772
E-mail Jason@ci.waverly.ia.us
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