29Dec 2015 by UERPC

Funding Available for Homeowners

2015 Announcements, Grants, Housing
NEIRHTF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) is accepting applications for housing rehabilitation\improvement projects.  Applicants can be low-moderate income homeowners, landlord/for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations to promote and create affordable housing activities.  All applicants must be in one of the four counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Howard, and Winneshiek. Eligible projects include rehabilitation and repair of existing housing, including, but not limited to: Roofs, windows, siding, plumbing electrical, energy efficiency, lead paint issues, and handicap accessibility. For more information on the NEIRHTF, please contact Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 ext. 111 for Mary Huinker, or you can obtain an application online at www.uerpc.org. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider. NEIRHTF News ReleaseDownload
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06May 2015 by UERPC

Housing Program Meeting Being Held

2015 Announcements, Housing, Meeting
Housing Program Meeting Being HeldTuesday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m.Oelwein Chamber and Area Development25 West Charles, Oelwein, IAUpper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) is hosting a meeting regarding housing programs that are available in Northeast Iowa.  Guest speakers include Jeremy Babcock and Steve Benne with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Jerry Floyd and Rita Eble from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Kathy Pfiffner from USDA.Hot Topics include: IEDA Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program (WHTIP) is to provide financial incentives for the development of housing.IEDA Owner Occupied Rehabilitation to assist with rehabilitation assistance for low-to moderate income homeowners in their community.IFA First Time Homebuyer or Qualified Veteran program to assist with down payment and rehabilitation assistance.USDA-Repair and Rehabilitation Program to assist applicants with 1% loans and those 62 and older…
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01May 2015 by UERPC

FREE Informational Session on Financing Sources for Businesses

2015 Announcements, Grants
Clayton County Development Group in Elkader the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Cedar Rapids and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission in Decorah are holding an informational session on various sources of financing for start-up & existing businesses.  SBA, a federal government agency devoted to assisting small & medium-sized businesses, will have a representative discussing business loan options, and Clayton County Development Group and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission will have a representative discussing RLF funds available for businesses.  The 1-1/2 hour session, including questions & answers, will take place on Tuesday, May 12th starting @ 5:30 PM at Clayton County Office Building at 600 Gunder Rd. in Elkader, Iowa.  Register today to attend contact Darla Kelchen at 563-245-2201. WHAT:       Free informational session on sources of money for businessesWHO:        New/start-up…
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27Apr 2015 by UERPC

Office Car For Sale

2015 Announcements, Sale
UERPC is seeking car bids for a 2007 Malibu, LS V6 package, 141,993 highway miles, grey, four-door, cloth interior, very clean. Minimum bid is $2,400. Please submit sealed bids to Executive Director, Rachelle Howe, UERPC, 325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA  52101.  Bids will be opened at 12:00 Noon on May 7th. You do not need to be present at opening of bids.
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23Apr 2015 by UERPC

To All Local Area Contractors or Developers

2015 Announcements, Meeting
To:             Local Area Contractors or DevelopersFrom:        Sarah Snitker, Program AdministratorRE:           Information on 2 Upcoming MeetingsUpper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) will be holding an informational meeting for local contractors or developers interested in higher education of their craft.  This meeting will be instructed by Bill McAnally and discuss high performance building information and ways to make homes more energy efficient.  Bill has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry.  He was a building contractor for over 15 years specializing in new home and light commercial construction.  During this time he focused on energy-efficient and healthy building methods.  Bill was also a carpentry instructor for Iowa Central Community College for 17 years, eventually serving as Department Chair of Industrial Technology. …
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08Apr 2015 by UERPC

Make Plans to Attend the NE Iowa Family STEM Festival

2015 Announcements
Families throughout Northeast Iowa are invited to attend the Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival on Thursday, April 30, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Northeast Iowa Community College Wilder Business Center, 1625 Highway 150 South, Calmar, Iowa. The festival is free and open to the public.Over 30 activities and organizations will be at this hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) festival created especially for 3rd-8th grade students and their families. Attendees can view the night sky from a star lab, fly a flight simulator, conduct amazing science experiments, and much more!The goals of this festival are to increase students’ interests in STEM and to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of STEM-related educational and career opportunities.The Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival is a community-wide partnership led by…
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