expaNsion and Retention
About Us
Serving the economic interests of Mitchell County Iowa. We'd love to talk to you about why Mitchell County is the place to support your businesses needs and provide you with a gratifying place to reside.
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what we do.
The Commission works with our Economic Development Executive Director to encourage economic development, including business recruitment, retention and expansion, workforce development, and more.

Our History
21 Years of Economic Growth.
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC) was created in June 2000 to ensure the best possible economic development effort for the county. The nine-member board represents the city councils and economic development groups from Osage, Riceville, St. Ansgar and Stacyville, along with a County Supervisor.
Meaning and impact
Our Team
Members of the MCEDC are committed to working together to achieve the economic development goals for Mitchell County. It is our hope that this effort will make possible a continual increase in the standard of living for county residents.
Director: Jenny Backer
Marketing and Administrative Assistant: Tracy Scharper
We invite you to Come Join Us and take a closer look at Mitchell County.

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The MCEDC Board
Todd Frein
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Randy Marcks

Kellie Daughtrey
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Roger Hemann

Michelle Russell

Larry Mork
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Harlan Bisbee
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Sam Heimer

Mark Jensen
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If you have any questions for us, you are welcome to use the form or call our office. We will get back to you as soon as we can.