Growth Alliance

Our office is currently closed while our team attends an industry-leading conference. We’re excited to learn, grow, and bring back valuable insights to better serve you!

Fake Spring has left. Due to today’s weather, we're working remotely but are available by phone and email. Stay safe and cozy! Drop a ❄️ if you packed away your winter boots too soon.

Do you love connecting people, telling a community’s story, and turning ideas into action? Good news—we’re hiring a Community Engagement Director! 🎉 Join the Growth Alliance team and help shape the future of Greater Fort Dodge. 🔗 Learn more & apply: ow.ly/360N50Y6CNF

❄️ Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Eggs & Issues has been postponed and rescheduled for next Saturday. We will see you next Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Looking ahead while closing out the year? 👀 2026 event sponsorships are open—an easy way to plan ahead and support meaningful community connections. Sometimes the smartest moves happen early. 🔗 Details available at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays! We’re so thankful for the chance to do the work we love alongside an incredible community. 💚 Our office is closed today as we celebrate the holiday. Wishing you a joyful and restful day! #HappyHolidays #GreaterFortDodge #Community #ThisIsIowa

New episode alert! Ever wondered how Fort Dodge literally lights up for the season? Andy Reed & Brian Peterson share the spark behind the tradition and what it takes to keep Kennedy Park glowing. This Saturday and Sunday are you last chance from 6-9 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Update! Mother Nature has decided to throw another winter storm our way, so tomorrow’s ribbon-cutting for the Better Way Project is officially postponed. We’ll celebrate properly on Wednesday, January 14, 2025.

🎁 Small Business Saturday is here! When you shop local, you’re not just checking off a holiday list — you’re supporting neighbors, fueling dreams, and helping our community shine a little brighter. ✨ Shop small. Support local. Strengthen the Fort Dodge Region. #ShopLocal

✨ ’Tis the season to show some hometown love! When you Shop Local, Love Local, and Eat Local, you’re supporting the businesses that make Greater Fort Dodge feel like home. Need ideas? Our full member directory is just a click away: business.greaterfortdodge.com/member-list/

To our incredible members: thank you for being the spark, the spirit, and the steady heartbeat of our region. Your ideas, passion, and partnership are what keep Greater Fort Dodge growing forward. We’re grateful for you—today and every day!

Honoring all who served. 🇺🇸 Thank you, Veterans, for your courage and sacrifice. Our office is closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

oday, we pause to remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the resilience that united our nation on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

In Episode 9 of The Alliance Connection, we sit down with Leah Glasgo, President of @UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge, to explore the evolution of healthcare in our community and the leadership shaping its future. #AllianceConnection #Episode9 #UnityPointHealth #Podcast

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday weekend filled with celebration and connection. Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday. #GreaterFortDodge #Happy4thOfJuly

Fort Dodge and Webster County are embracing strategy, innovation, and collaboration to build a stronger, more resilient economy for everyone. #EconomicDevelopment #StrategicGrowth #CommunityDriven #GreaterFortDodge

✨ Stuck in the mess? ✨ Come hear how Afton Holt turned life’s chaos into clarity — and made the mess her momentum. Whether you're navigating change, chasing a dream, or just trying to keep it together (we see you 👀), this is your hour of inspiration. 💥 #GreaterFortDodge

In observance of Juneteenth, our office is closed today. Today, we recognize the significance of June 19 as a day of reflection, education, and progress. We’ll resume regular business hours tomorrow. #GreaterFortDodge #Juneteenth

🎉 New episode! Julie Thorson & Jen Lane from @FriendshipHaven join us to celebrate 75 years of community, care & connection. 🧡 Big week of events—don’t miss it! 🎙️

Thanks to everyone who came to our Member Meet & Eat! 🙌 Debi Durham lit up the room with insight + inspiration. 💡 Huge thanks to JamMars for lunch & Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash for sponsoring—don’t miss their free Friday night concert! 🎶🔥