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Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative launches membership drive
Oct. 20, 2025 10:33 am
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GRINNELL – Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative is inviting individuals and businesses to become partners in economic growth during its annual membership drive.
As the 501(c)(3) organization continues its second year of a reimagined operation, memberships will help to fund key initiatives as outlined in its newly released annual report, the organization said in a recent press release.
The membership drive offers various levels of engagement, each providing unique benefits and opportunities:
● Friends: $100–$249
○ Organization listed and linked on website
● Shareholders: $250–$2,499
○ All Friends benefits
○ Voting rights
○ Window decal and tumbler
● Investors: $2,500–$4,999
○ All Shareholders benefits
○ Feature story on social media and website
○ Annual Meeting recognition
○ Up to four tickets to Annual Meeting celebration
● Leaders: $5,000–$74,999
○ All Investors benefits
○ Up to five hours of facilitated business support
○ One table (up to eight seats) at Annual Meeting celebration
○ Highlighted as a sponsor for major events
● Anchors: $75,000+
○ All Leaders benefits
○ Communications and marketing support with ad buying assistance (up to $2,500
of media placements)
○ VIP table (up to eight seats) at Annual Meeting celebration
For more information on the membership drive and to become a member, visit poweshiekdevelopment.com or email Melissa Strovers at director@poweshiekdevelopment.com.

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