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Associates produce Abstracts of Title and Search services for realtors, banking professionals, and attorneys to support the land transfer business of their consumers. We are proud to be a member of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and thank them for understanding the fact that economic development goes hand-in-hand with the image of our community.

We would like to thank the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance for helping Fort Dodge continue to be a great place to live, work and play. We look forward to working with them in support of their efforts to move Fort Dodge forward.

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e “Angel Ride to Save the Ta Ta’s” is an organization that supports and gives back to the community to help those su ering with breast cancer. We are proud of the donations collected over the last 16 years and extremely thankful to those who helped. e 2022 total raised: $24,907.02 and 16 years accumulative total: $374,201.99. We have a wonderful partnership with Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and look forward to working with them to help move Fort Dodge Region forward!

We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the image of Fort Dodge and their work to bring businesses and jobs to our region.

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Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters has enjoyed serving our community since 1949, not only providing the best water possible to the greater Fort Dodge area, but also supporting the organizations that help our society grow & propser. We are proud to partner with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and share their mission of moving our region forward.

It is our purpose to provide our clients with the best Real Estate services available, to “do what we do well” for the mutual benefit of our clients & agents. We are proud to be a member of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and thank them for understanding that economic development goes hand-in-hand with the image of our community.

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Celebrating over 90 years of service, Decker Truck Line, Inc. has been a family-owned industry leader in transportation and logistics that is “Driven to be the Best”; we take pride in the quality and dedication of our employees, as well as the safe and exceptional service our Professional Drivers provide to our customers. We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the image of Fort Dodge and to bring business and jobs to our region.

a wonderful partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and look forward to working with them to help move the Fort Dodge Region forward economically. Come and visit

We are proud to be a member of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and thank them for understanding the fact that economic development goes hand-in-hand with the image of our community.

Being located on the 5th Avenue South corridor, Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota has firsthand knowledge of what 5th Avenue South used to be and what it is today. The Growth Alliance understands the fact that economic development and our ability to grow goes hand-in-hand with community image. We are proud of this community and believe in what the Growth Alliance is doing to ensure that Fort Dodge is a region of opportunity! www.greaterfortdodge.com | 515-955-5500 | info@greaterfortdodge.com

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Great Western Bank is focused on Making Life Great for the people and communities we serve. We do it with honesty, integrity and respect - always have, always will. We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the image of Fort Dodge and their work to bring businesses and jobs to our region.

Great Western Bank is focused on Making Life Great for the people and communities we serve. We do it with honesty, integrity and respect - always have, always will.

First Interstate Bank is focused on working hard and being there for the people and communities we serve. We do it with honesty, and respect - always have, always will. We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the image of Fort Dodge and their work to bring businesses and jobs to our region.

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www.greaterfortdodge.com | 515-955-5500 | info@greaterfortdodge.com

GreenState Credit Union is dedicated to creating lasting value for our members, employees, and communities. We share the same collaborative spirit the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance brings to our area and appreciate the valuable resources they provide to local businesses. We are grateful to the GFDGA for making the Fort Dodge region a great place to live, work, and play

Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community. Our peacful and intimate setting becomes a place where people find closure, renewal and togetherness. That is the most rewarding part of what we do for the families and community we serve. Providing a partnership of growing the community and businesses is just one of the reasons Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services is a Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance member

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The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is a beneficial resource for Heartland Bank as they know the importance of helping to promote our areas regional growth. Heartland Bank has locations in the Gowrie, Callender, Somers, Manson and Jefferson communities where we all benefit from the services of GFDGA who is a catalyst in helping to promote our region. We value and support the work the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance does and are proud to be a partner and member of the Alliance.

Iowa Central Community College is one of the most dynamic community colleges in Iowa. Iowa Central offers programs of study focused on preparing students for completing their education at a four-year school or entering the workplace upon graduation. We have partnered closely with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance on numerous workforce and economic development related issues. The Growth Alliance promotes partnerships and collaborations. We are grateful to have them as one of our key partners in the region and applaud their efforts to make our region Iowa’s best place to live, work, and play!

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Iowa State University Extension & Outreach serves as a 99-county campus connecting the needs of Iowans with Iowa State University research and resources, providing education & partnerships designed to help Iowans solve today’s problems and prepare for the future. We are proud to be a member of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and thank them for understanding that economic development goes hand-in-hand with the image of our community.

We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the image of Fort Dodge and their work to bring businessess and jobs to our region.

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We are proud to be a member of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and thank them for understanding that economic development goes hand-in-hand with the image of our community.

Fresh crafted beers brewed on-site and served in a comfortable eclectic atmosphere. We value our partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and appreciate their commitment to enhance the Image of Fort Dodge and their work to bring businesses and jobs to our region.

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Terry Allers

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Kraig Barber

Dean Barnett

Shelly Blunk

Larry Bushman

Jennifer Crimmins

Mary Kay Daniel

Brenda Eckard

David Flattery

Kellie Guderian

Ann Halbur

Sara Hill

Matt Johnson

Scott Johnson

Randy Kuhlman

Dawn Larson

Lindsay Laufersweiler

Ann Lenox

Todd McCubbin

Scott McQueen

Teresa Naughton

Cameron Nelson

Natalie Newell

Earlene Nordstrom

Bennett O'Connor

Cheryl O'Hern

Dennis Plautz

Craig Schlienz

Ed Shimkat

Kate Stucky

Jess e Ulrich

Ted Hugghins (Emeritus)

Casey Johnson (Emeritus)

Steve Kersten (Emeritus)

Steve Pederson (Emeritus)

Bruce Shimkat (Emeritus)

Bob Singer (Emeritus)

"I would like to thank our Alliance Ambassadors for their continued participation in the milestones our members celebrate. Our Ambassadors are vital to our organization and community because of their advocacy and positive support "

-Dennis A. Plautz, CEO Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

Allers Associates Architects

First State Bank

Schnurr and Company LLP

Iowa Central Community College

Retired, The Messenger

Unity Point Health- Fort Dodge

Mary Kay's Gifts and Home Decor - Merle Norman

KHI Solutions

Availa Bank

TKG Holdings

LifeWorks Community Services

First Presbyterian Church

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota

Kallin Johnson Monument Company

Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Fort Dodge City of Fort Dodge

Webster County Recorder

In honor and memory of her many years serving as an Ambassador

ShinyTop Brewing/Kesterson Realty/Northland Travel/Fort Frenzy

Northwestern Mutual

LifeWorks Community Services

Shimkat Motor Company

GreenState Credit Union

Retired, Individual Member

Town and Country Insurance

Spin Markket + Digital

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

Availa Bank

Shimkat Motor Comp any

Holy Trinity Parish/St Edmond Catholic School

Iowa Central Community College

Retired/Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota

Retired/Kersten and Hendricks L.L.P

Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters

Retired/Shimkat Motor Company

Retired/Individual Member