Business & Community Insights Series: Understanding Economic Development in Pottawattamie County

Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (CDT)

Description

Please join us for Chamber Business & Community Insights Series: Understanding Economic Development in Pottawattamie County!

Economic development impacts every business and every resident, from job creation and workforce growth to housing, infrastructure, and quality of life. Join Chamber President & CEO Chris LaFerla as he moderates a panel of local economic development leaders discussing how economic development works in Pottawattamie County, the opportunities and challenges shaping our future, and why a strong partnership between the public and private sectors is essential to building a thriving regional economy.

Panelists: 

Chad Guilliams, Business and Community Development Manager at MidAmerican Energy

Paula Hazelwood, CEO of Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation

Matt Wyant, Director of Planning and Development for Pottawattamie County

Chris Gibbons, Director of Community Development for the City of Council Bluffs

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, August 21st
  • Time: 9am to 10:30am
  • Location: The Black Box IWCC - 2700 College Road Arts Center

Registration

  • Member Individual Ticket: $30
  • Non-Member Individual Ticket: $40

Sponsorships

  • Presenting Sponsor: $1,000 (Includes 8 tickets) SOLD
  • Supporting Sponsor: $200 (Includes 4 tickets)
The Black Box IWCC
2700 College Road Arts Center
Council Bluffs, IA 51503 United States
Event Contact
Jessica Escamilla
(712) 256-5714
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Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (CDT)
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