The Alliance Connection

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

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Entrepreneurship
Updated Semimonthly

Welcome to The Alliance Connection, the podcast of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy sit down with a variety of individuals, businesses, and major players within the Fort Dodge community that embody #DelightfulDodge. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for new episodes!

Jul 15

#33 - Clayton Bills | 89 Years of the Dayton Rodeo

Clayton Bills of the Dayton Championship Rodeo stops by to discuss the 2026 Dayton Rodeo in Dayton, Iowa. We talk about the long history of the event, the events taking place, the local parade and garage sales in Dayton, the multitude of vendors, the fireworks, the nightly musical entertainment, and more! 🔗 Follow The Dayton Championship Rodeo: Website: https://daytonrodeo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daytonrodeo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daytonrodeo1937/ ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
Jul 1

#32 - Jenn Becker & Elizabeth Stanek | Providing Childcare in the Fort Dodge Area

Jenn Becker and Elizabeth Stanek join us to discuss childcare in the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. We discuss Linking Families and Communities, the Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center, Sprouts Early Education and Development School, the importance of interaction with children, different ways the community can help, and more! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDPLC/ 🔗 Follow Linking Families: Website: https://www.linking-families.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linkingfamilies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linking_families/ X: https://www.twitter.com/LinkingFamilies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linking-families-and-communities YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColrLURujxsXj_OGGLoGQiQ 🔗 Follow Sprouts Early Education and Development School: Website: https://www.seedsfd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedsfd/ ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
Jun 17

#31 - Lindsay Laufersweiler | GFDGA Community Engagement Director

Lindsay Laufersweiler is the Community Engagement Director for the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. We discuss her journey to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, her first few months on the job, how she is implementing her vision for community engagement, and more! ⛳️ Sing Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
Jun 3

#30 - Lydia Schuur & Janet Johnson | One Vision Color Run 2026

Lydia Schuur and Janet Johnson stop by from One Vision to discuss the upcoming One Vision Color Run in Fort Dodge, Iowa, how to sign up, how to make donations, what will take place at the Color Run, and more! 🔗 Follow One Vision: Website: https://www.onevision.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onevisioniowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onevisioniowa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-vision-iowa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onevisioniowa 🗓️ Attend One Vision Color Run 2026: https://give.onevision.org/event/2026-fort-dodge-color-run/e793945 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
May 20

#29 - Jen Lane & Julie Thorson | Havenpalooza 2026 Is Almost Here!

Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) and Julie Thorson (President/CEO) of Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, stop by to discuss the upcoming Havenpalooza 2026. 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd/ X: https://www.twitter.com/Friendship_FD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven 🗓️ Attend Havenpalooza 2026: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/havenpalooza-1513575 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
May 6

#28 - Brenda Clark Hamilton | Leading Ladies Speaker Q2 2026

Brenda Clark Hamilton is a dynamic keynote speaker and workplace trainer known for her high-energy presentations on leadership, communication, and personal resilience. Based in Iowa, she has built a nationally recognized speaking career since 2005, delivering engaging and practical presentations at nearly 100 events each year across a wide range of industries. With a background in education and professional development, Brenda is known for combining humor, real-world insight, and actionable strategies that help individuals and organizations perform at their best. 🔗 Follow Brenda Clark Hamilton: Website: https://www.brendaclarkhamilton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendaClarkHamilton/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshCoffeeSpeaker 🗓️ Attend Leading Ladies Q2 2026: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q2-2026-1528764 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
Apr 15

#27 - Phil Gunderson | 2026 GFDGA Catalyst Award Winner

Phil Gunderson is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Catalyst Award. We discuss his involvement in the community, the trees he planted with Gunderson Funeral Home, the impact the community has had on his family, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
Apr 1

#26 - Matt Johnson | 2026 GFDGA Volunteer of the Year Award Winner

Matt Johnson is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Volunteer of the Year Award. We sit down with him to discuss what volunteering means to him, his support for the community, his favorite GFDGA events, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

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Welcome to The Alliance Connection, the podcast of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy sit down with a variety of individuals, businesses, and major players within the Fort Dodge community that embody #DelightfulDodge. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for new episodes!

Creator

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

33
Rating

Clean
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