Johnson County inclusive economic plan focuses on BIPOC-owned businesses

By: CBJ News Staff|September 21, 2022

Council chambers at Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City in Johnson County on Aug. 16, 2022. CREDIT NOAH TONG

An Inclusive Economic Development plan by Astig Planning is looking to uplift minority-owned businesses in Johnson County using feedback from door-to-door surveys, focus groups and more.

Through collaboration led by Astig CEO and Founder V Fixmer-Oraiz, the team reached out to 105 total respondents that consisted of current business owners, emerging business owners and people connected to support institutions.

Emerging business owners are classified as working on…

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Johnson County inclusive economic plan focuses on BIPOC-owned businesses

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