Who we are
The Newton Development Corporation has been assisting the Newton community and surrounding area for more than 40 years. NDC is a great resource for both existing business owners and potential entrepreneurs. The community continues to benefit from an experienced, knowledgeable staff. Our network of partners offers a range of business management assistance. The NDC serves as a liaison for local, state and federal resources, helping our businesses continue to grow, be profitable and expand.
Less tangible, but equally important, is the impact our investors have made and benefited from through their involvement in the community. Through their participation in a growing and dynamic Newton economy, our investors are reaping the benefits of their role in NDC recruiting new employers. This results in new residents and strengthens the community. Making Newton a better place to establish their business, creating a better place for their employees to live and work means Newton is a great place for people to visit and contribute to the local economy.
NDC is committed to entrepreneurship and economic development throughout Newton and the surrounding area. These materials demonstrate our commitment to the highest quality of service and our professional capacity to respond to business’ ever-changing needs.
Community vision
Newton aspires to become a center of excellence with world-class education, technology, research and development, and an innate culture of entrepreneurship. We seek to embrace and support diverse businesses and create enterprises that will put Newton on the map as a quality community of choice. We strive to create systems that fuel the world with renewable energy, and we desire to celebrate our gourmet foods that are premium, natural and high in value. We wish to epitomize the quality community: smart, innovative, safe, fun and cool. We aim to be the center for festivals and events that celebrate the arts and culture. Newton will exemplify the positive, small town feel where rewarding opportunities enrich the lives of us all.
This Vision was created by 300+ members of the community on Sept. 21, 2006.
Board members
Executive Committee Members
Dick Davidson, Chair
Levi Pence, Vice Chair
Bev Price, Past Chair
Gary Kahn, Secretary
Dan Skokan, Treasurer
Geri Doyle
Jo Jenkins
Mike Fastenau
Alan Wells
Board Members (Voting)
Dave Aldridge
Craig Armstrong
Beth Brockette
Brian Buch
Dan Goetz
Russ Leix
Jim Long
Steve Long
Dave McNeer
Ethan Nasalroad
L.D. Palmer
Bob Ralph
John Strickland
Mark Thayer
Roger Zaabel
Ex-Officio / Advisory / Liaison
Chaz Allen
Mary Entz
Bryan Friedman
Alan Halferty
Craig Hamilton
Steve McDermott
Steve Mullan
Bonnie Terpstra
Tom Wardlow
Frank Liebl – Executive Director, Newton Development Corporation
Jenny Michael – Executive Assistant
