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To the future ….
We are changing …
Last year was a transformation for Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress . I believe that I can say with complete confidence that if it existed , we looked to change it . Why ? Because we had to . We told our investors that we were no longer going to take a back seat in the progress of our community . We were no longer going to accept the status quo . We took our mission seriously , and we rolled up our sleeves and got to work .
The GOPIP that you see today is evolving . We are harnessing technology to serve you better . We have , in collaboration with South Central Iowa Workforce Development Board and the City of Ottumwa , purchased new software that will track both workforce trends and economic data to the granular level . We are utilizing social media to its maximum potential . We are streaming our investor ’ s interests live from our offices for the community to see . of our Church Street district to lift their presence in the city .
We continue to lead the discussion on important community economic development topics , such as : childcare , housing , workforce , retail development and industrial development . We are doing this not only through financial contribution , but also through advocacy efforts locally , with state legislators , and nationally elected officials . Additionally , we are building new programs that will build value for everyone we serve . These include videography services , new advertising mediums and much more .
The Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress staff have been working hard to ensure that we are focused on you , our investors and our community ; we are your servants . We are excited to work to help create a future in which ALL Ottumwa ’ s can work , live , play , and most importantly , prosper . We look forward to serving you , our community , into the future .
We formed the new Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation . The purpose of this foundation will be to capture economic grants and donations that will foster the growth of our region . We launched “ Lean In ,” an annual women in leadership conference that focuses on diversity and lifting the voice of equality . We have reignited and expanded every event that GOPIP produces to ensure that we create quality events that maximize the return for our investors and community . We launched a new podcast which highlights economic topics in the greater Ottumwa region . We began working with the business owners
In service ,
Marc E . Roe Executive Director
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