The Alliance Connection

#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!
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📰 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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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!
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📖 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
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#25 - Luke Hugghins | 2026 GFDGA Emerging Leader Award Winner

Luke Hugghins is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Emerging Leader Award. We sit down with him to discuss his past endeavors, what leadership means to him, his upcoming projects, and more!
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🗓️ 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/
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#24 - Sarah Rustvold | New Flights to Denver: Inside the Fort Dodge Regional Airport's Growth

Sarah Rustvold is the Director of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. We discuss recent improvements at the airport, upcoming changes, the simplicity of flying out of a small town, recently added flights to Denver, and more!
🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Website: https://fortdodgeregionalairport.com Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/airport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fdairport/
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🗓️ 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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#23 - Cameron Nelson & Sarah Shelton | GreenState Credit Union Supports the GFDGA Annual Dinner

Cameron Nelson & Sarah Shelton join us from GreenState Credit Union as the top sponsor of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Annual Dinner. We discuss credit unions vs. banks, what lines of business GreenState Credit Union offers, their community involvement, Cameron and Sarah's favorite Growth Alliance events, and more!
🔗 Follow the GreenState Credit Union: Website: https://www.greenstate.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenStateCU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenstatecu X: https://x.com/greenstatecu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenstatecu
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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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/
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🗓️ 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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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/
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🗓️ 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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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#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/
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🗓️ 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
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This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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