Economic Development

Previous Business		Use	Owner
Shakespeare	Smith Building	Repair Shop	Jerry Ferguson	835-5384
Shakespeare	Phillips Station	City Storage	City	838-2311
Shakespeare	Gustafson Glass Bldg.	Glass	SCDC	838-2636
Goldsmith	Osborn Repair	Tractor Repair	Fred Osborn	838-2145
Goldsmith	Town Veterinarians Office	Veterinarian	Norman Erickson	838-2354
Hwy. 175	Service Station	Gas Station	United Coop	838-2410
Burns	Car Wash	Car Wash	Jerry Ferguson	838-5384

For more information on other available business opportunities, contact Darrell Young at 515-838-2890.

All available buildings are eligible for consideration for assistance by the Stratford Community Development Corporation. This opportunity ensures swift and economical access to financial assistance, guidance for business planning, and training opportunities to make your business a success.
Stratford has experience in locating labor supplies and has access to excellent locations for new construction.
Whether you are a small entrepreneur starting a new venture or an established business employing scores of workers, Stratford welcomes your inquiries for information and assistance.

Low Interest Loans

Stratford Mutual Telephone Company has low interest (3%) loans for businesses interested in expanding or for a new business in our community. Contact Randy Baker, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Manager, at 515-838-2395 or e-mail at info@globalccs.net

Taxes and Incentives

The city of Stratford is ready to assist you now. We have the capacity to bring a variety of financial tools to your assistance.

Every business is different--Stratford tailors its economic development efforts to the specific needs of each business.

Alternatives available include:

Tax Increment Financing (TIF):
Under the TIF program new or expanding businesses pay the appropriate tax rate. However, the city of Stratford may elect to assist in paying land acquisition, utility extensions, building costs, or other needed improvement.
Loans
The Stratford Community Development Corporation has access to loan funds from a multi-county loan fund (MIDAS), a Hamilton County loan fund (SEED), and most recently, a loan fund established by our local telephone company. In addition, loan funds are available from our electric supplier, Midland Power. All of these funds can provide loans at below prime rates.

Utility Rates

An expanding or new business has the opportunity to negotiate favorable electric rates.

Job Training Program

Tax credits are available for each new employee enrolled in the Iowa New Jobs Training Program.

Summary

Stratford has funding available for expansion or new businesses. We can offer a variety of existing buildings or locations for a new building. We can offer tax incentives and assist with locating employees. Call us!

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