County ups economic development
Allen County commissioners, in a split vote, approved $20,000 from the 2014 budget to support the Economic Development Committee, an adjunct of Thrive Allen County.
Earlier, commissioners approved support of $10,000, the same as 2013. They had been asked to double their support. Meanwhile, Iola and Iola Industries increased their contributions from $15,000 to $20,000.
Several members of the committee, led by David Toland, Thrive executive director, encouraged the greater support, noting that 2013 was a trial year with the development group, and that…
Bob Johnson – The Iola Register
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