We’re excited to welcome Amazing Panda Learning Academy to Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress! Amazing Panda Learning Academy is a licensed childcare facility serving families in Southeast Iowa, helping provide a caring and supportive environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. ❤️ We’re glad to have them as part of the GOPIP investor community and appreciate their investment in Greater Ottumwa and the families who call our region home. 👉 Be sure to check out Amazi

The GOPIP Ambassadors were excited to join Blue Castle Waste Solutions for a ribbon cutting celebrating the arrival of their brand-new recycling trucks! These new trucks will soon be hitting the streets and collecting recycling throughout Ottumwa, marking an exciting step forward for local waste and recycling services. It was great to get an up-close look at the new equipment and recognize the investment being made in serving our community. Congratulations to the entire Blue

🏆 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Do you know a GOPIP investor business that deserves to be recognized for the difference they’re making in our community? The GOPIP Business of the Year Award celebrates a member business that stands out through community leadership, involvement with GOPIP, a strong workplace culture, innovation, growth, and meaningful accomplishments over the past year. Now is your chance to help recognize the businesses that are helping make Ottu

🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Who comes to mind when you think of someone who truly makes a difference in Ottumwa? The Gene Schultz Community Service Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, volunteer service, and commitment to our community reflect the spirit of giving back that Gene Schultz exemplified. Maybe they’re the person who is always willing to lend a hand, works quietly behind the scenes, brings people together, or simply goes above and beyond to make Ottumw

✂️🎉 Congratulations to Salon Sisters Studio! The GOPIP Ambassadors were excited to celebrate Salon Sisters Studio with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. We loved gathering with their team, friends, and community supporters to mark this special milestone and welcome another wonderful local business to the Ottumwa community. Congratulations to everyone at Salon Sisters Studio! We wish you many years of success, growth, and making your clients look and feel their very best.

🎉 NEW: The GOPIP Investor Passport is here! 🎉 Shopping local just got a little more rewarding. With the GOPIP Investor Passport, you can support local businesses, discover more GOPIP investors, and earn $20 in GOPIP Bucks! It’s simple: 🛍️ Spend at least $10 with a GOPIP investor. 🧾 Bring your receipt to the GOPIP office to get your passport stamped. 📍 Collect stamps from 10 different GOPIP investors. 💵 Complete your card and earn $20 in GOPIP Bucks! There’s no rush to f

🔎 Looking for a trusted local business, service, restaurant, or community resource? The GOPIP Investor Directory makes it easy to connect with businesses and organizations throughout Ottumwa and Southeast Iowa. Browse by category, find helpful contact information, discover local resources, and support the investors who are helping our region grow. Whether you need a contractor, healthcare provider, retailer, nonprofit, or professional service, the directory is a great place

🎨 Introducing Our Investor: Audrey's Faces & Henna LLC! Audrey’s Faces & Henna brings professional face painting and henna artistry to celebrations and events of all sizes. BBB Accredited and backed by an extensive résumé, Audrey has worked with celebrities and provided entertainment at major Seattle events with more than 20,000 attendees. She combines high-level experience and professionalism with competitive, accessible pricing—bringing exceptional value to events througho

Please join us in welcoming Allstate Insurance – Drew Skinner as a new investor in Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress!

🎉 Today marks 3 years since I started at Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress. As the person who writes our posts, I have once again assigned myself the very important task of celebrating… myself. Please enjoy this totally unbiased, professionally written tribute to me: caption writer, graphic designer, website builder, video editor, typo hunter, caffeine enthusiast, and guy pretending this isn't awkward. Congrats to me. I’ll pass along your kind words to myself. 😎 #Workver

Did you know that Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is more than just ribbon cuttings and events? Behind the scenes, GOPIP works every day to strengthen our region through economic development, business support, workforce initiatives, community advocacy, and partnerships that help move important projects forward. Many of the things that make the Ottumwa region a better place to live, work, and do business begin with organizations, businesses, elected officials, nonprofits,