Marion Economic Development Corporation

Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors in a news release Thursday. Eric Schmitt, who has served on the board since 2019, has been named Board Chair, while Emily Kaiser, a board…
MEDCO celebrates year of development successes, looks to future
Anchored by the theme “We Choose Marion,” the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) hosted an…

MEDCO publishes Q1 2023 Marion Community Index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…

Marion Community Build completes second property, hosts celebration
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) will host an event on Feb. 15 to celebrate…

Coworking hub opens in Marion at Broad and Main project
A new coworking hub called Cowork 1107 overlooking City Square Park has opened inside of…

Marion developments converging to propel momentum
You may be surprised to learn that Marion is now the 13th largest city by…
Marion Economic Development Corporation launches community index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…

DMFA LLC to invest in flexible warehouse in Marion Enterprise Center
DMFA LLC has announced that it plans to break ground on a new 52,300 square…

MEDCO launches ‘Story of’ series featuring startups
Twenty years ago Robert Sternowski grew tired of corporate politics and retired from a comfortable…

Twenty40 Building Concepts breaks ground on new Marion Enterprise Center building
Twenty40 Building Concepts officially broke ground Tuesday on a $4.2 million, 40,000-square-foot office and warehouse…

Marion Economic Development Corporation launches Marion Community Index
The Marion Economic Development Corporation has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…

Two Marion projects awarded workforce housing tax incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently announced $29.8 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credit…

Federal funds awarded to develop Tulip Tree senior apartments in Marion
Construction on 40 new apartments is expected to begin in 2022 after the Iowa Finance…

Marion Community Build in search of next home
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is in search of its next single-family residence to renovate…
