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303 1st Avenue
Vinton, Iowa 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5545
Fax: (319) 472-5928
bdg@bentoncountyiowa.com

About Us

Benton Development Group knows the success of our service area is dependent upon the economic strength of our existing industries and communities so we work hard to provide programs and services that will benefit Benton County. Our services include: being a information resource center for Benton Count; , a ssisting with Federal, State and local grant / loan opportunities; p roviding small business resource and assistance; n urturing local business retention and expansion; p roviding technical assistance and information to local development groups; assisting communities, individuals and businesses in economic growth and vitality; and promoting Benton County, Iowa.

Our mission is to increase the economic strength and growth of Benton County, Iowa; its communities; and its businesses.

Monthly Board of Directors Meetings
are held the last Wednesday of every month
see the Agenda or Minutes for location.

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Ranae Becker has worked for Benton Development Group (BDG) since spring of 1996. Ranae states, “some of structure and staff have changed through the years; however, BDG’s focus has stayed the same… to promote the economic strength and growth of Benton County including its communities, its residents and its businesses”.

Ranae started as a part-time Administrative Assistant while she attended Kirkwood Community College in Vinton, she went to full-time in 1997, she was promoted to Office Manager in 1998, appointed the Administrator in 2001, and was promoted to Executive Director in December 2002.

Ranae grew up in Benton County and is a graduate of Washington High School in Vinton. She was married to her husband (Greg) on June 30, 2007, and they live in their Vinton home. Working at BDG, volunteering, camping, and spending time with her three daughters (Nicole Tharp, Natasha Becker and Nicole Becker) keep her very busy.

Many great things are happening at BDG and the future looks to hold many new projects that will continue to promote the economic strength and growth of Benton County.

 

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