Pottawattamie County Growth Alliance

The Pottawattamie County Growth Alliance was formed in 1999 to serve as the main economic development organization for the City. Coordinated economic development efforts are available through this organization for both new and existing businesses. The Growth Alliance is a public/private partnership whose efforts are supported by the following partners: City of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation, Iowa Western Community College, Iowa West Foundation, Pottawattamie County Development Corporation, Southwest Iowa Industrial Park Marketing Corporation, and Private Sector Partners throughout the area.

Economic Development Objectives

The Alliance has established the following objectives:

• Facilitate the expansion and retention of existing businesses.

• Expand the Council Bluffs economic base by active new business recruitment.

• Establish fully serviced industrial/business sites and buildings.

• Expand the current capabilities to meet the economic development vision for the community.

• Actively pursue economic and community development efforts resulting in continued improvement and investment in Council Bluffs. These efforts should improve the appearance and enhance the image of Council Bluffs to its citizens and to individuals outside the area.

Recent Economic Development Projects

The Growth Alliance has numerous success stories that they can attribute to their efforts. These stories can be accessed via their website.

Link to Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce