This year, we were able to provide an educational scholarship to three great students at different stages of their educational careers. Students are participants of a CDA rental assistance program. Abdikadir just graduated from high school and is on his way to St. Thomas in the fall. Abdikadir’s educational goals have been influenced by the pandemic. He wants to major…
COMPETE FOR $15,000 IN START-UP CASH & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS AT THE 5TH ANNUAL SCOTT COUNTY FAST-TRACK BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Thanks to generous sponsors, winners of the FAST-TRACK Challenge will be provided start-up funds and professional business services to help fast-track their business to success. *New this year* A student division has been added to this year’s event!
Ten area companies recognized as 2021 Employers of Excellence!
All great employees want to know where everyone else wants to work. Vying to be recognized as one of the area’s best places to work is exactly where every business will want to be. Ten companies representing the counties of Dakota and Scott were recognized on May 13, 2021 by the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board as “Employers of Excellence” in…
Plans for the 5th Annual Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge Underway
In 2017, the Technology Village Business Accelerator Board of Directors discussed ways to help new businesses in the county fast-track their business on the road to success. Over the past four years, approximately 20 businesses have competed in annual Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenges, “Shark Tank” like business competitions, where they compete for start-up funds and professional services.
Finalists named for 2020 Fast-Track Business Challenge
Do you ever wonder who develops the ideas for new products or services and how they turn the ideas into a thriving business? Scott County has many entrepreneurs that do just that. For the past four years, the Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge has assisted new business owners, giving them the opportunity to fine tune their business plans, prepare a…
Do you know of any homeowners or renters in your community who could use some financial help due to the COVID-19 crisis?
Scott County, the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA), and CAP Agency know that people throughout our community are financially hurting. Virtually every sector of the American economy is reeling from the continued fallout from the ongoing worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, not the least of which are those who matter most to us: Our residents. People should not have to choose…
Press Release: Scott County Community Development Agency Announces Small Business Recovery Fund
Scott County Community Development Agency Announces Small Business Recovery Fund The Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) is launching a small business recovery fund to assist small businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses in Scott County who meet certain criteria may receive a forgivable loan up to $5,000 to assist with recovery efforts. Additional local forgivable loan funds…
COVID-19/Corona Virus Update
FLATTENING THE CURVE–as Health Organizations, State/Local governments, schools, and businesses are working to make decisions to keep our community as safe as possible we, too, strive to find the right balance of doing our work while also taking the health of our staff, clients/residents, and the public, seriously. Below are some of the steps we are taking to slow the…
Family Sleeps Easy with FISH (Families and Individuals Sharing Hope)
By Evie, Housing Specialist I was asked to tell a story today. A story about my tenant who I eventually found was one of the strongest mothers I have met. I will start from the beginning…I came to work like any other day and turned my computer on. Step 1. Open email – on this day I found an email…
Family Self Sufficiency Graduate Success!
Jamal and Muna* live in a Scott County Community with their five children, ages 6 to 17. They have worked hard over the past 10 years to improve their economic situation and become self-sufficient. This family started living in a CDA project-based unit in 2010, and in 2013 they were able to receive a Housing Choice Voucher, which enabled them…