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by Andy Stoecken – Septagon Construction | 2025 Board Chair | Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Where Did the Summer Go? – July 2025 Newsletter Article Didn’t school just get out? Isn’t the Iowa State Fair only a few weeks away? The 4th of July is over? Is it too early to start a countdown…

By Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Why Community Events Matter…and Who Makes Them Happen in Grimes – June 2025 Newsletter Article At Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, our purpose is simple but powerful: to support local businesses while strengthening the entire Grimes community. With more than 300 member businesses and organizations, we serve…

by Brian W. Buethe, President & CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development The Power of Showing Up: How Community Shapes Our Future – May 2025 Newsletter Article Take a moment. Breathe. Look around. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in a great place—Grimes, Iowa. At Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, we often talk about…

By Andy Stoecken | GCED Board Chair | Septagon Construction Cliche Phrases – April 2025 Newsletter Article My wife and I have called Grimes home for the past 17 years. During this time, we’ve come to realize that Grimes is a blend of transplants and people who’ve lived here their entire lives. One thing that…

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com  Know Your Community – March 2025 Newsletter Article I once read that Benjamin Franklin was the last true “Renaissance Man.” According to Britannica, a Renaissance man is someone who “embraces all knowledge and develops their own capacities as fully as possible.” Franklin certainly did—he was a scientist,…

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com  Why Companies are Choosing Grimes – February 2025 Newsletter Article Grimes, Iowa, is on the map—and not just for those of us who live and work here. Over the past several years, our community has emerged as a prime location for businesses looking to expand, invest, and…

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, GrimesIowa.com Unmasking Everyday Superheroes in Grimes – January 2025 Newsletter Article As we look ahead to 2025, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development is thrilled to embrace our annual theme: Superheroes. While capes and masks might come to mind, this year we are focusing on a different kind of…

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Reflecting on Grimes: A Season of Gratitude – December 2024 Newsletter Article As we close out another year and Thanksgiving fades into the rearview mirror, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be part of a thriving community like Grimes. Our community…

Adam Bunge | City State Bank | Board Chair 2024 | Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Shop Local, Celebrate Grimes – November 2024 Newsletter Article The holiday season is fast approaching, and here in Grimes, there’s so much to look forward to! With the leaves turning and falling and the air getting crisper, it’s time…

by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com A Lot Can Change in 50 Years – October 2024 Newsletter Article History has a way of revealing what truly matters. Every day, we’re bombarded with news of global events—conflicts, elections, major sports, and celebrity happenings. While these stories might feel momentous at the time, most fade from…