The Storm Lake Area Development Corporation (SLADC) is a not-for-profit corporation based in Storm Lake, Iowa, which serves all of the communities of Buena Vista County.

Our Mission

The mission of the Storm Lake Area Development Corporation is to improve, identify, and act upon opportunities to create an environment conducive to improving wealth creation for the residents of Buena Vista County.

Board members:

Jay Butterfield, Silk Screen Ink
Mike Brungardt, Wal-Mart
Dave Dvergsten, Security Trust & Savings Bank
Dan Hegarty, MidAmerican Energy
Todd Hudspeth, BVRMC
Paul Tedesco, Storm Lake Public Schools
Rhonda Christensen, ISU Extension
Ben Guenther, MetaBank
Mrylon Kizer, Tyson Fresh Meats
Margaret Redenbaugh, BV University
Bob Reno, RANCO, Sioux Rapids
Butch Saduskey, Citizens First
National Bank
Mike Todd, Central Bank
Steve Williams, Farmer in Newell
Steve Brashears

Ex Officio
Bill Lanphere, County Board of Supervisors
Patti Moore, City Administrator

Standing Committees:
i. Membership
ii. Housing
iii. Highway 20
iv. Gateway
v. Executive Board
vi. Revolving Loan

Who We Are

The Storm Lake Area Development Corporation is funded by grants from Buena Vista County, the communities of the county, and member investments. Since early 2001, the organization has been housed in the Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce office and shares staff with that organization. Board members are a cross-section of business and community leaders elected by the membership.

What We Do
· Promote entrepreneurship
· Offer a link between the communities and potential business and industry developers
· Support lake preservation efforts
· Determine feasibility of conducting new laborshed study
· Encourage political action
· Develop opportunities for member involvement
· Strive to increase county-wide members
· Current Projects

More Information on Becoming a SLADC Member

Communities: