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www.GrowClinton.com - In this episode, Andy & Jenny interview Todd Noack of Life Connections Peer Recover Services. Life Connections Peer Recovery Services is a non-for-profit organization that operates a Peer Recovery Center and Iowa’s first Peer Run Respite House.

Life Connections Peer Recovery Services supports individuals wanting to begin or continue their journey by connecting them with services and resources that can guide them in living their best life.

With funding from the state and the region anyone can now get services at our respite.

For more information, please visit Life Connections at www.lifeconnectionsrecovery.org. 

Grow Clinton is a 501(c)6 non-profit community, economic development, and tourism organization based in Clinton, IA. 

www.growclinton.com - In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny interview Brandon Rumler, the Executive Director of Skyline Center Inc. in Clinton, Iowa.

Brandon shares information regarding the Skyline Center's mission, including the organization's positive impact on individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Skyline Center also provides residential services to support people living in their own community-based homes, employment services for those who want a meaningful job, day habilitation for those who want to socialize and learn additional skills and home health services for those with short- or long-term physical health care needs in their homes. 

Additionally, employment opportunities are available for many of them through a Production Facility, which is fully integrated with people with disabilities and those without a diagnosed disability.

For more information on the Skyline Center, please visit www.skylinecenter.ord or call 563-243-4065.

Click HERE to learn about Skyline's strategic goals. 

www.growclinton.com - Lou Ray owns and operates Deja Vu Furniture & Accessories in Clinton, IA. Not only does Lou run a fantastic consignment operation, but she also volunteers time in the community and serves as a Grow Clinton Board of Directors member. 

During the interview, Lou shares her passion for shopping small and supporting locally-owned businesses, stretching your dollar as far as possible. Lou has owned her shop at 101 5th Ave S for nearly two decades and understands what it takes to manage a successful business. From attending conferences to promoting her store via social media, she shares tips and insights with our listeners. 

"There needs to be regular conversations about small business mom-and-pop stores and what they do for the community." ~Lou Ray

 Deja Vu Furniture & Accessories' hand-selected inventory consists of only clean, gently used clothing, accessories, decor, and furniture. Since 2009, we’ve served and satisfied all bargain hunters throughout Clinton, Iowa, and surrounding areas. 

For more information on Grow Clinton membership, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. 

The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

www.growclinton.com - In this episode, Andy and Jenny of Grow Clinton discuss the importance of thanking veterans for their sacrifice. This show was recorded on the heels of a successful first Clinton County Veterans Networking event. We had over 60 veterans join us for some excellent food, beer, and storytelling at the Great Revivalist Brewery in Clinton, IA. 

The duo also shares information regarding the Clinton County Home Base Iowa program. Listen to the show to learn more about this cost-savings program designed for veteran home buyers. 

More information is available at https://www.homebaseiowa.gov/resources/communities/clinton/. 

www.growclinton.com - [SURVEY --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClintonChildCare] Grow Clinton proudly announces its partnership with First Children’s Finance (FCF).  First Children’s Finance is a national Non-Profit corporation specializing in business and community consulting.  

Investing approximately $15,000 in grant funds received from the Clinton County Development Association (CCDA), Grow Clinton will work with FCF to conduct an area childcare market analysis. 

The research conducted by FCF includes a survey of parents who are currently using childcare or want to use childcare in Clinton or Camanche to learn about their childcare preferences and the challenges they may face. The survey for parents can be accessed online from October 1- 31, 2023, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClintonChildCare.