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Pipestone County EDA Participates In 2007 Spring Home Show

This year the Pipestone County Economic Development Authority chose to purchase a booth to participate in the Pipestone Spring Home Show. The show was located in the Pipestone Area High School on March 10, 2007. Show hours were from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. County EDA Director John Wagner felt the show was "well attended".

The County EDA booth was raffling three home repair gift items: a cordless screwdriver/drill, a rotary tool accessory kit and a laser level and measuring tool. A total of 174 people dropped their names in the hat for a chance to win one of the give away items.

Of the many visitors to the booth, there were six individuals who indicated personal interest in starting a new business in or around the Pipestone area. The staff at the booth handed out a new County EDA brochure titled "Your Road to Success Starts Here" and many other informative brochures relating to business assistance.

Director John Wagner said, "We decided to participate in the home show to get the word out about what we do as the County EDA and the reception we received at the show was excellent. It was nice to talk with people and to have the opportunity to clarify exactly what it is that we do and what we have to offer people in business and for economic development."

The County EDA was pleased with visitor response Hank Darveaux receives a home repair gift item from County EDA staffer Jeannie Swenson raffled at the 2007 Pipestone Spring Home Show

to the booth during the show and you will likely see its presence again next year.

The Pipestone Spring Home Show began as the "Agricultural Days" back in the 1970's. The Spring Home Show, sponsored by the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce, has been held at the Pipestone Area High School for the last four years. There were 53 booths at the show this year and nearly 1,000 people in attendance.

To learn more about our latest brochure explaining all about the County EDA call or stop into our office.

The Pipestone County EDA is helping to grow our economy to provide for a stronger community.