----------------------------
303 - 1st Avenue
Vinton, Iowa 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5545

bdg@bentoncountyiowa.com

Benton County was one of 14 created on December 21, 1837, and has grown to a
current population of 26,962. Benton County is located in east-central Iowa and is
home to 15 communities.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

======================================================================

The Benton Development Group (BDG) Releases Their
2012 Business Survey & Sponsorship Campaign

BDG knows the success of Benton County is dependent upon the
economic strength of our existing industries and communities.

"One of the most visited pages on the Benton County website is the business list,"
states Ranae Becker, "Filling out and returning the survey will make sure your
business is on the BDG database and on the website searchable database.
It is an opportunity for your company to advertise on-line at no cost."

"A company's yearly sponsorship will help BDG continue to provide the highest quality of
economic development services," explains Ranae Becker, Executive Director, "and each
sponsoring business will be recognized on the www.bentoncountyiowa.com website the under
the Business Directory page".

_______________________________________________________________________________________

The Benton County Community Foundation
Announces Their 2012 Application.

Grants may be awarded in areas such as arts and culture, community affairs and development, education, environmental education
and protection, health, historic preservation, and human services. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization;
a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fiscal sponsor that operates within Benton County.

For more information or to register please contact:
Ranae Becker, Secretary at 319-472-5545 or bcfoundation@bentoncountyiowa.com