2021 Annual Report
$1.5 Million
Partnerships Do u gl as C o u n t y C OV I D C om m un it y Part n e rsh ip
City of Alexandria, Douglas County, Alomere Health, Horizon Public Health
Do u gl as C o u n t y C o m m un it y M ark e t in g Part n e rshi p
City of Alexandria, Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Technical & Community College, Explore Alexandria Tourism, Alexandria Public Schools
Academies at Alexandria Public High School
1200+ People Reached small business trainings
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Develop with Douglas- Business Coaching
CARES Grant Dollars Allocated
2021 Proj e cts
Tota l Proj e ct C ost
J obs Created
Bark Barn
$80,000
5
Douglas Machine
$11,000,000
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the Porch
$150,000
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Knute Nelson
$1,300,000
5
Sale of Industrial Land
$300,000
4
Rauk Dentistry
$600,000
4
Grandpa’s Attic
$250,000
Car Care Program
$20,000
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F u t u re P l a n s
COVID-19: CARES Dollars & ARPA FUnds advocate
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Increase Retention & Success of Alexandria Area Businesses Increase the pipeline of workforce talent, provide in-demand business workshops, and increase the use of business loan programs.
Recruit Businesses to Locate Here Create an incentive package, promote the area to prospects, and assist with site selection and financing.
Enhance Our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Assist 4-6 start-ups each year and assess feasibility of creating business incubator.
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