SEDC acquires CCF lots for housing and flood recovery
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Association, the Spencer Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), and the City of Spencer have partnered on a land transaction intended to support disaster housing efforts and long-term flood recovery following historic flooding in June 2024. Story covered by KTIV and KCAU. SEDC is acquiring residential lots owned by the […]
SEDC releases new brand and website
Spencer Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has announced their new logo and website, showcasing the organization’s brand, purpose and projects. Both the logo and website were created by 154i in Spencer. SEDC is a local economic development agency for the City of Spencer and surrounding area, with the purpose to foster, encourage, promote, assist or otherwise […]
Spencer Ambassadors get an SEDC update
On Tuesday, September 16th, the Spencer Chamber Ambassadors visited the SEDC board to hear updates on current projects including the new website and logo, North Y developments, flood recovery efforts, housing developments, and more. Hear some of the updates.
Child Care Market Analysis and Strategic Plan released for Spencer Community
SPENCER, IOWA – Spencer Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and First Children’s Finance (FCF) have released a Child Care Market Analysis and Strategic Plan for the Spencer area, outlining relevant child care data, child care market analysis, and FCF’s key findings regarding care in the area. SEDC contracted with FCF to perform a child care study […]
SEDC set to award $1.5M in grants to local businesses
Article by Spencer Daily Reporter On June 22, 2024, Candice McGuire’s life, like so many other Spencer residents’, was upended by disaster. Both McGuire’s home and business, Northwest Glass, located on South Grand Avenue were inundated by floodwaters. Ultimately, Northwest Glass ended up with 91 inches of water in its small compound, which included workshops, […]