Community development is economic development, Kiwanis told

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May 17, 2024 - 2:39 PM

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Allen County’s economic development director approaches his job first with community in mind, knowing that developing a healthful, caring local environment will reap economic benefits, Jared Wheeler told Iola Kiwanians Tuesday.

Wheeler assumed the economic development director post at Thrive Allen County in November 2023 and quickly began visiting businesses and industries, school and government bodies and others to acclimate himself and keep momentum in housing development, business retention and workforce development moving forward.

A native of Thayer, husband and…

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