Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund available

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The Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund for new small businesses and remote workers still has funds available.  

New businesses locating to Jefferson in 2022 – 2023 can apply for up to $5,000 of start-up costs in establishing the business.  Those types of costs include tables, chairs, office furniture, computers, point of sale system, etc. These costs are a one time cost to get the business up and running. Ongoing and administrative costs are not eligible.  The application is available on the experiencejeffersoniowa.com website  under the Grow Here tab – Entrepreneurial Opportunities.  

The Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund for remote workers is designed to encourage people who work remotely to utilize Gravitate Coworking in downtown Jefferson.  Connectivity with high-speed broadband and connections with other remote workers makes Jefferson a great option for those want to live in a vibrant, rural community.  This fund is available for current remote workers and those moving to Greene County and includes a one year floating desk membership.  Applications can be found on the experiencejeffersoniowa.com website under the Grow Here tab – Entrepreneurial Opportunities.

Both of the applications are available in English or Spanish.  

To date, four new businesses have been awarded start-up funds and two remote workers have received a year’s membership to Gravitate.  

For more information, contact Executive Director Matt Wetrich at director@jeffersonmatters.org or call 515-386-2155

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Calendar

April 2026

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  • Easter Bunny Visit
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • Java and Juice: ISU Extenstion
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  • Community Egg Hunt
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  • Make and Take Crockpot Meals
  • Toddler Story Time
  • Bingo
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  • 2nd Grade Concert
8
  • Freezer Meals Make and Take
9
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
10
  • Destination Vintage: Bring on Spring
  • Java & Juice at Midwest Mission
  • History Talk: Totem Acres, Jefferson's Zo
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  • Toddler Story Time
  • Library Expansion Presentation
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  • 3rd Grade Concert
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  • Emily - AI Tools for Marketing Success
  • Craft Night
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • Java and Juice: ACCESS
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  • Bowl-ieve in Jefferson Fundraier
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  • Sewcial Sundays
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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • FlowerFest
  • Pickers Circle
  • Community Appreciation Event
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  • Toddler Story Time
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  • 4th Grade Concert
29
  • Mega Band Concert
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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino