by Brian Buethe, President | CEO | Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Picking the Right Team for Grimes’ Future – October Newsletter Article 2025 I was eight years old when the “Miracle on Ice” happened. As a young boy from the Midwest, growing up during the Cold War, I can still remember how big of…
Andy Stoecken | Septagon Construction – Board Chair Grimes Chamber & Economic Development 2025 Fall in Grimes: A Season Full of Energy – September Newsletter Article 2025 2025 has been an interesting year to say the least, and I think we can all agree it has been anything but slow. It seems like only yesterday…
by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO | Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Where Art Meets Purpose in Grimes, Iowa – August Newsletter Article 2025 In the heart of Grimes, Iowa, a new public space is reshaping how the community gathers, reflects, and connects. Adjacent to the Grimes Public Library and framed by a tranquil…
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…