Southwest Iowa Groups Announce Partnership, Hire Joe George

Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and the Mills County Economic Development Foundation announced a strategic partnership and the hiring of Joe George.

Partnership announced

The announcement brings together Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and the Mills County Economic Development Foundation. It identifies the arrangement as a strategic partnership but does not describe its specific projects, responsibilities or timeline.

Joe George hired

The organizations also announced that Joe George has been hired. His title, duties and start date were not identified in the announcement.

Economic development context

The partnership involves two organizations focused on Southwest Iowa and Mills County. The announcement connects the new arrangement and George’s hiring to local economic development work, but it does not state how many jobs may be affected or identify a dollar amount, business project or funding commitment.

Further public statements could clarify how the two organizations will work together and what role George will play. Any details about new initiatives, services or business recruitment would help explain the partnership’s practical effect in Mills County.