Iowa Business Council: Vision to Vitality

The Iowa Business Council, along with partners Fareway Stores and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, invite you to join the 2025 Vision to Vitality event on Wednesday, November 12 from 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Fareway Conference Center in Boone, Iowa.

The Vision to Vitality forum will discuss cultivating the workforce pipeline and proactive steps leaders can take to grow thriving communities that attract and retain talent. There will be a presentation on Fareway’s freezer warehouse expansion along with workforce and community advancement efforts.

IBC President Joe Murphy will follow with a presentation of the IBC’s research efforts highlighting population growth and the state’s economy. After his presentation, a panel will convene with local leaders to discuss challenges facing the state and local economy.

Featured Panelists:

Garrett Piklapp – President, Fareway Stores, Inc

Shannon Thiele – Vice President, Affiliate Programming, Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Dr. Allen Goben – Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus