Business
Vinton Popcorn Project to soon offer caramel corn; makes connection with past
There’s a new aroma wafting from the popcorn room at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, and an old association helping the entrepreneurs continue their success.
The members of the entreprene... Boom Fest Vendors wanted! VU accepting applications for August 27 event
Applications are now available for the 7th Annual Boom-Fest celebration held in conjunction with the 10th Annual Boomtown fireworks show. Boom-Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, ...
Action Academy: Economic development groups plan nine sessions with SBDC
Benton Development Group, Vinton Unlimited and Belle Plaine Community Development have partnered with the Small Business Development Center to bring a series of engaging educational opportunities t...
Shopko in Vinton: Work under way; company seeks customer service teammates
While there is no official update from the Shopko company on the planned opening of the store in Vinton, work is under way at the former Alco building. Painters have been working inside, applying ... Benton County Community Foundation introduces new look
The Benton County Community Foundation has introduced a new logo. The Benton County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), and the new look is... BDG to elect officers and set action priorities
Benton Development Group will hold their monthly Board of Directors meeting on January 27th at 7:00pm at the Van Horne Community Center and you are encouraged to attend.
During this gathering,...
Holiday Punch Card wrap-up; winners listed
The ‘Holiday Lights’ punch card promotion has officially wrapped up! During our promotion, almost 1,300 completed cards were turned in! That’s a lot of folks shopping local if yo...
2105: Another successful year for Benton Development Group
As we reflect on 2015, Benton Development Group is able to reminisce on the progress and preparation for future growth that has been established this past year. As our group continues to gro...
Double punches Saturday and Sunday; card promotion ends Christmas Eve
Get DOUBLE PUNCHES on your ‘holiday lights’ punch card this weekend!
Saturday, December 19 & Sunday, December 20.
It is the PERFECT opportunity to wrap up your holiday shop... Week 3 punch card winner: Joyce Kenney; look for more news soon
CONGRATULATIONS to Joyce Kenney on being our week three winner for the ‘holiday lights’ punch card! Joyce has won $50 Vinton Value Dollars.
Make ...