The Alliance Connection

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
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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!

  1. #22 - Chad Schaeffer | The Future of Fort Dodge: City Growth, Projects, and Progress

    FEB 4

    #22 - Chad Schaeffer | The Future of Fort Dodge: City Growth, Projects, and Progress

    Chad Schaeffer is the Chief Development Officer for the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss recent and upcoming changes to the riverfront area, recently completed projects, upcoming agendas, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Dinner, and more! 🔗 Follow the City of Fort Dodge: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgeiowa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodgeia/ X: https://x.com/FDCITY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffortdodgeiowa Don't forget the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Annual Dinner! Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/annual-dinner/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    41 min
  2. #21 - Joey Coleman | Building Loyalty Through Customer Experience

    JAN 21

    #21 - Joey Coleman | Building Loyalty Through Customer Experience

    Joey Coleman is a speaker and a Fort Dodge native. We discuss his ties to the Fort Dodge area, his experience with business and customer service, his books "Never Lose a Customer Again" & "Never Lose an Employee Again", his upcoming speaking arrangement at the GFDGA banquet, and more! 🔗 Follow Joey Coleman: Website: https://joeycoleman.com 📖 Get Joey Coleman's Books: Website: https://joeycoleman.com/books/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    39 min
  3. #20 - Jen Fitzgerald & Macy Johnson | Planning, Creativity, and Community at Five Points Events

    JAN 7

    #20 - Jen Fitzgerald & Macy Johnson | Planning, Creativity, and Community at Five Points Events

    Jen Fitzgerald and Macy Johnson join us from Five Points Events to discuss how they became involved in event planning, the services they offer, recent and upcoming events, their favorite parts about planning events, and more! 🔗 Follow Five Points Events: Website: https://www.fivepointsevents.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581137170240 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivepointsevents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fivepointsevents 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    33 min
  4. #19 - Andy Reed & Brian Pederson | Lighting Up Fort Dodge: The Story Behind Lights at Kennedy

    12/17/2025

    #19 - Andy Reed & Brian Pederson | Lighting Up Fort Dodge: The Story Behind Lights at Kennedy

    Andy Reed and Brian Pederson discuss how Lights at Kennedy got started, the behind-the-scenes work involved in this event every year, some of their favorite displays, and more! 🔗 Follow Lights At Kennedy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightsatKennedy/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    31 min
  5. #18 - Chris Cournoyer | State Leadership and Community Development

    12/03/2025

    #18 - Chris Cournoyer | State Leadership and Community Development

    Astra sits down with Chris Cournoyer, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, to discuss the economic progress of the state of Iowa, Iowa's "America 250" initiative, how individuals can get involved, and more! 🔗 Follow Iowa's America 250: Website: https://governor.iowa.gov/america-250/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    28 min
  6. #17 - Shelby Fleming | Building a Career and Community at Koch

    11/19/2025

    #17 - Shelby Fleming | Building a Career and Community at Koch

    Shelby Fleming is the Administrative Assistant at Koch Fertilizer. We discuss the operations at Koch, opportunities for interns, how Koch impacts the local community, and more! 🔗 Follow Koch: Website: https://kochfertilizer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizerFortDodge/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kochagandenergy/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    23 min
  7. #16 - Vickie Reeck & Paige Wheeler | Fort Dodge Housing Progress

    11/05/2025

    #16 - Vickie Reeck & Paige Wheeler | Fort Dodge Housing Progress

    Vickie Reeck and Paige Wheeler join us this week to discuss the City of Fort Dodge's recent housing progress, upcoming items on the agenda, how people can help out, and more! 🔗 Follow The City of Fort Dodge: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgeiowa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodgeia X: https://www.twitter.com/FDCITY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortdodgeiowa 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    30 min
  8. #15 - Jean Bral & Laura Todd | BVU Brings Strategic Partnerships to Fort Dodge

    10/15/2025

    #15 - Jean Bral & Laura Todd | BVU Brings Strategic Partnerships to Fort Dodge

    Jean Bral and Laura Todd from Buena Vista University join Astra and Katy this week to discuss how BVU is involved in the Fort Dodge area and beyond. They discuss updates to the BVU campus, strategic partnerships with businesses, local companies participating in BVU's programs, and more! 🔗 Follow Buena Vista University: Website: https://www.bvu.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buenavistauniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buenavistauniversity X: https://www.twitter.com/buenavistauniv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bvusl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuenaVistaUniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/buena-vista-university/ 🔗 Strategic Partnerships - Buena Vista University: Website: https://www.bvu.edu/strategic-partnerships LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bvu-strategic-partnerships/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.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

    27 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025-2026 - Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance - All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Alliance Connection