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Development Our focus is on improving and adding quality
housing for the purpose of attracting and keeping loyal residents in our
community. Our churches, schools, businesses, and citizens all
benefit from this service.
Committee: Jim Long ~ Chair
Johnson Subdivision
- The Essex
Community Club is leading efforts to collaborate with the Essex City
Council, SW Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), and developers Wayne & Ruth
Marie Johnson to build a street and market 40 lots currently available
for residential housing.
Construction of Sunset Avenue began on June 28th. Projected
completion date is mid-September 2006!
Housing Assessment - The
Residential Development committee is reviewing status of residences in
Essex through use of a 1996 Housing Plan researched and submitted by
SWIPCO. The goal is to assess progress to date and set
future goals based upon housing needs.
Business Development
Our goal is promotion of current and attraction of new business
through sponsorship recognition, "ECC Currency", business
community improvements, advertising, and networking.
Networking - We've held grand opening coffees for 2 new businesses and 2
businesses that have moved to downtown Essex! Congratulations to:
Latte' Espresso, Antique Caboose, Stitches and Baskets, & Tech Support
Services on their business success!
Recruiting New Businesses -
Retail and office space is available in downtown Essex! Great
entrepreneur opportunities! Call our offices to learn more.
"ECC Currency" - Our
version of chamber bucks. Whether you'd like to purchase a unique
gift or lunch, ATV accessories or an ATM card, attend a high school
event or place an advertisement, purchasing and spending "ECC
Currency" helps to support our community and great sponsors. "ECC
Currency" makes a great bonus, door prize, thank you gift,
recognition award.
To purchase "ECC Currency" call 712-586-4541 or stop in at
Bank Iowa in Essex.
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