Amenities
Some highlights of our Business Park and City:

• Professional development
• Beautiful landscaping
• Convenience for travel

Infrastructure

Utilities

• Gas
• Supplier: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities
• Main: 4 inches
• Pressure-PSI: 17# or 250#
• Service Line (Inches): To be determined
• Natural gas service located around park
• Water
• Supplier: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities
• Water Main: 8 inches
• Service Line: Can be installed up to 6 inches
• A new water plant went online in 2006 with growth potential available
• Water service located around park
• Sewer
• Supplier: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities
• Sewer Main: 8 inches
• Service Line: 4 inches
• Peak capacity at plant per day: 1.5 million gallons
• Sewer service located 1 block north
• Electric
• Supplier: MidAmerican Energy
• Electricity on site
• Primary Voltage-kV:  13.00
• Phase:  Three
• Looped:  Yes

Telecommunications

• Telecommunications services provided by Iowa Telecom.
• Telephone and Internet service available to the business park.

Palo Alto County Hospital

The Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) is a county owned facility, whose goal is to improve the health and quality of life of Palo Alto County residents. PACHS has established itself as a comprehensive community health system committed to quality care and service excellence.

Fire Department Rating

ISO #6

About the Emmetsburg Community Development Corporation (ECDC)

• Mission Statement: The Emmetsburg Community Development Corporation (ECDC) will provide leadership to improve the quality of life for residents of the City of Emmetsburg by promoting growth and economic development in the areas of existing business expansion, new business opportunities, job retention, marketing and tourism
• ECDC is a public/private partnership created to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life found in Emmetsburg. PACEDC will provide economic and community development assistance to existing and new businesses.
• Economic development is a highly competitive business. Emmetsburg is competing for a limited number of investments with thousands of locations throughout the U.S. and the world. To be successful, it is important community leaders focus on a consistent and concise business message that is relevant to the needs and wants of the targeted businesses and different from the competition in a way that is compelling to the targeted businesses. This message includes:
  1. Emmetsburg’s strategic central U.S. location and transportation network works to your business advantage. Emmetsburg is located within reasonable distance of Interstates 35 and 90 and provides available rail service providing easy access to regional Midwest markets and to north-south and east-west population centers throughout the North American continent.
  2. Emmetsburg’s workforce has proven its ability to help business grow.
  3. Emmetsburg’s quality of living attracts quality workers. A key component in keeping business flowing and growing.
  4. Emmetsburg’s utility and telecommunications infrastructure with high capacity, reliable, competitive-priced, and business-responsive service providers operate with the needs of business in mind.
  5. Emmetsburg’s business assistance includes tax and financial incentives, infrastructure and job training assistance.
  6. Emmetsburg businesses have access to a wealth of business resources including professional development, skills training resources, and research and technical assistance.
  7. Public and private leaders in Emmetsburg are working cooperatively and collaboratively to create a positive environment for business growth.
  8. Emmetsburg enjoys a number of diverse of businesses ranging from publishing to grain processing to manufacturing.
  9. Emmetsburg has developed regional, state and federal relationships that can benefit any business.