Allamakee County Economic Development

About

Allamakee County is the home to Effigy Mounds National Monument (80,000 visitors/year), Yellow River State Forest (40,000 visitors/year, Driftless Area Scenic Byway (voted most scenic byway in the state) and Great River Road (36.2 miles of amazing).

Mission

Allamakee County Economic Development is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals.

Whether you're looking for some high-energy family fun or a quiet place to sit back and commune with nature, you'll find your own special paradise in Allamakee County! Our parks and recreational areas offer a wide variety of activities in the timeless setting of northeast Iowa's rolling hills.

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Business Support

"Allamakee County Economic Development ACED is our county’s official business recruiter, business expansion and tourism organization. ACED is a nonprofit, county-wide corporation. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals.ACED is funded by contributions from the County and Communities of Allamakee and also through business memberships. ACED was formed in 1997 and is governed by a seven person Board of Directors. ACED has assisted many business, commercial and tourism enterprises"