Perry Community Leaders Announce New Initiative for Sharing Seasonal Updates: First Perry P.O.W.E.R. Hour Luncheon to be Held Tuesday, May 27th Perry, May 20, 2025 – Led by the Perry Chamber of Commerce, community leaders are working together to bring the Perry community a platform for receiving seasonal updates on community projects and activities. The City of Perry, Perry Community School District, Perry Economic Development, and the Perry Chamber of Commerce are together hosting the first Perry
Matched Funds Increase IRDC Small Business Grant Funding, Perry Chamber Foundation Accepting Applications until December 31st Perry, December 23, 2024 – The Perry Chamber Foundation was one of four recipients of grant funding from the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) for a pilot Rural Business Initiative (RBI). The effort is meant to provide support to rural small businesses and is funded through the Wells Fargo Foundation. The local grant fund of $30,000 has been doubled, thanks to matching support
Recipient of IRDC Small Business Grant, Perry Chamber Foundation Launches Perry Business Support Grant, Now Open with Deadline of December 31st Perry, December 2, 2024 – The Perry Chamber Foundation is one of four recipients of grant funding from the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) for a pilot Rural Business Initiative (RBI). The effort is to provide support to rural small businesses and is funded through a $200,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The Perry Chamber of Commerce Foundation
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2024Contact: Bill Menner, director@iowardc.org Iowa Communities Selected for Small Business Grant ProgramFunded projects in Minden, Perry, West Branch and 21 towns in Southeast IowaGRINNELL, IOWA - The Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) has selected four pilot projects for its Rural Business Initiative (RBI), an effort to support rural small businesses funded through a $200,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.The successful applicants represent rural places