O'Brien County Economic Development Corporation

O'Brien County Economic Development Corporation TARGET OBJECTIVES

Increase Industrial and Retail Development
Improve Housing
Support Education
Support Healthcare
Promote and Improve Quality of Life
Labor Force Development

May 14, 2026. CONGRATULATION to Avery Halverson from South O'Brien High School! She was this year's O'Brien County Caree...
05/14/2026

May 14, 2026. CONGRATULATION to Avery Halverson from South O'Brien High School! She was this year's O'Brien County Career Day Scholarship winner in the amount of $500. As we celebrate 10-years of O'Brien Career Day, it is especially meaningful to recognize a student who represents the talent and potential we see in our young people. Avery stood out for her commitment, character, and connection to our county. Best of luck Avery!
O'Brien County Career Day
South O'Brien CSD

A sweet surprise from Mariah Stallman of Custom Cravings — she made these amazing cookies with our logo! 🍪💚They were not...
05/13/2026

A sweet surprise from Mariah Stallman of Custom Cravings — she made these amazing cookies with our logo! 🍪💚

They were not only beautiful but absolutely delicious. Thank you, Mariah, for your creativity and kindness — we love supporting local talent like yours!

Learn how to use social media to grow your business — even if you’ve never created content before.Join us for a hands on...
05/11/2026

Learn how to use social media to grow your business — even if you’ve never created content before.

Join us for a hands on workshop with Content Creator Dan Cline of Midwest Small Town as he breaks down how local businesses and individuals can use platforms like Facebook, Podcasting, Instagram, and YouTube, to increase visibility, build trust, and reach new audiences.

📅 Date: June 5, 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 a.m. - Noon
📍 Location: 610 Profit Street, 2nd Floor, Sanborn, Iowa
🎤 Presenter: Dan Cline, Midwest Small Town
💻 Registration: https://forms.gle/FC8kZY74sg62b43X9

⭐ What you’ll learn
• Why social media matters for small towns and rural businesses • How to set up or optimize your profiles • What types of posts and videos perform well on each platform • Simple filming and photography tips using your phone • How to write captions, titles, and tags so people actually find your content • How to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed • How to turn everyday moments into engaging posts

⭐ Perfect for
• Small business owners • Entrepreneurs • Community organizations • Anyone curious about using social media more effectively

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our FTZ 288 Workshop this week! We appreciated having Sean Lydon, President of I...
05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our FTZ 288 Workshop this week! We appreciated having Sean Lydon, President of ISCM Inc. and Board Member, share his expertise on the current tariff outlook and strategies businesses can use to manage impacts.
It was a great discussion with thoughtful questions and practical takeaways for manufacturers and distributors in Northwest Iowa.
If your company is interested in exploring FTZ 288 benefits or has questions about tariff strategies, feel free to reach out to our office.

Last Saturday we hosted the O’Brien and Osceola Counties Growing Together Entrepreneur Workshop — a morning full of thou...
05/08/2026

Last Saturday we hosted the O’Brien and Osceola Counties Growing Together Entrepreneur Workshop — a morning full of thoughtful questions, honest discussion, and practical insights for local entrepreneurs.

A sincere thank you to our panelists — Sierra Smolders, John M. Vander Haag, Nick Shaffer, and Taylor Hibbing, — for contributing your time, expertise, and real‑world perspectives. Your guidance helped create a meaningful and productive session for those working to start or grow their businesses in our region.

Workshops like this strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across O’Brien and Osceola Counties and support the continued growth of small businesses throughout Northwest Iowa.

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW),...
05/04/2026

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2026 will take place May 3-9, and SBA will officially recognize their hard work, ingenuity, dedication, and their contributions to the economy.
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week

It’s not too late to register for the Growing Together Workshop — a hands‑on day designed to help entrepreneurs move fro...
04/17/2026

It’s not too late to register for the Growing Together Workshop — a hands‑on day designed to help entrepreneurs move from inspiration to implementation with confidence.

📅 May 2, 2026
📍 610 Depot, Sanborn
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business or strengthening the one you already have, this workshop will give you practical tools you can put to work right away.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/ZgYqfJAg2A7KjR5BA

Address

610 Profit Street
Sanborn, IA
51248

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17129571313

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