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 annual luncheon 2023 Nick Glew

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…

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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…

Cowork 1107 gives Marion business professionals the space to work or host a prospective client. CREDIT MEDCO

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…

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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…

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MEDCO launches ‘Story of’ series featuring startups

Twenty years ago Robert Sternowski grew tired of corporate politics and retired from a comfortable…

Bob Sternowski will be the first guest of MEDCO's "Story of" on May 19.

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…

Twenty40 Building Concepts president Chad Pelley is joined by Marion officials and development partners at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new office and warehouse building in the Marion Enterprise Center

Marion Economic Development Corporation launches Marion Community Index

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

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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…

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