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Investing in growth. Building Washington County.

The Washington Economic Development Group exists to create and promote an environment where businesses grow, communities thrive, and opportunity expands. We do this by:

  • Retaining and expanding existing businesses
  • Attracting new investment
  • Strengthening workforce recruitment / development
  • Advancing housing opportunities
  • Supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses
  • Fostering community collaboration
  • Advocating for a strong business climate

WEDG is a connector and a catalyst. We respond quickly when challenges arise by bringing partners together to solve problems that move projects from idea to action. Economic development happens through partnership and persistence. We invite you to be a part of it!

Investor Levels & Benefits
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Pinnacle Investor

(Starting at $6,000)

Ideal for businesses shaping the region. Includes all benefits listed below, plus:

  • Recognition at all WEDG events
  • Investor acknowledgment year-round in publications
  • Priority invitations to meetings with visiting national, state, and regional partners

Community Investor

up to $499

Ideal for small businesses and individuals who believe in growing Washington County.

  • Recognition on WEDG website
  • Window decal / digital badge
  • Regular investor updates

Growth Investor

$499 - $1,999

Ideal for businesses ready to actively support momentum. All previous benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • Social Media recognition
  • Access to select community / economic data

Leadership Investor

$2,000 - $3,499

Ideal for businesses ready to lead Washington County forward. All previous benefits, plus:

  • Logo placement on website with direct link to your business
  • Logo in Annual Report
  • Priority sponsorship opportunities

Visionary Investor

$3,500 - $5,999

Ideal for businesses driving transformational growth in Washington County. All previous benefits, plus:

  • Annual business spotlight feature in Annual Report
  • Premium logo placement on website with direct link to your business
With Gratitude

Our Investors

This is made possible by the businesses, cities, and neighbors who invested in it. Thank you for building alongside us.

Growth Investors18

Axis Vision
Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home
Carl A Nelson
Eastern Iowa Light and Power Coop
Jeff Edberg
Halcyon House / Wesley Retirement
Iowa City Area HBA
ITC Midwest
Jessica Yoder & Sarah Bigley, Kalona Realty
Jet PT
Kalona Realty, Inc
Robert Koller, CPA PC
Joe and Marde McConnell
MidPrairie Schools
Thrivent - Maddie Widmer
Town and Country Veterinary Clinic
WCHC
Woodruff Construction

Community Investors11

Berdo Farms
Jan Gallagher
Jim & Karen Gorham
Kalona Chamber of Commerce
Lyle Moen & Nancy Rash
Tera & Aaron Pickens
Ross Auto
Statler Construction
Washington Lumber & Home Center
Washington Rotary Club
Washington Title & Guaranty
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