Investing in our Future
Louisa County is unique. With three rivers and good access to rail, our transportation infrastructure is appealing, yet not a single stoplight plagues our streets. We are an exporter of workers, yet we import those seeking a peaceful place to raise a family. Louisa County has a deep connection with its history, yet high-speed internet can be accessed at almost every household.
We believe that because we're unique, our future looks bright.
Louisa Development Group (LDG) is the leading economic development and marketing organization serving Louisa County, Iowa. In just three years, things have changed. The Shop Louisa campaign helped the county increase taxable retail sales by more than $2.5 million in 2005 and 2006. Last spring, a new tourism campaign called Naturally Louisa County was aggressively launched statewide. LDG remains an active partner in the Southeast Iowa Great River Region, banding together to be a stronger unit regionally for economic development and growth.
The world is changing and it's exciting. Louisa Development Group is proud to be a part of that positive change for Louisa County.
What We Do
Economic Development
Our first priority is to strengthen existing business. We then seek to build the infrastructure necessary to foster entrepreneurship and recruit industry.
LDG as a Chamber of Commerce
Without a formal Chamber of Commerce within the county, LDG services that role. Campaigns such as Shop Louisa encourage residents to spend their dollars at home.
Tourism
The board of supervisors has appointed LDG as the tourism contact for the county. Tourism has a $11.35 million annual impact on our economy. Naturally Louisa County is a partnership with federal, state and local agencies to aggressively promote the use of our natural areas. Many flock to Louisa County to experience our cultural ambiance, browse through our detailed record of history and relax in the areas mother nature has preserved.
