Business & Industry

Economic stability is the hallmark of Grinnell’s commerce sector. A mix of manufacturing industries, service businesses, agriculture, and retail make up the business community. Many of the local firms have been in business for several decades.

Top employers in the area include Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, Grinnell College, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Donaldson Company, Iowa Telecom, Jeld-Wen Interior Doors, Jeld-Wen Windows, Mayflower Homes, Inc., ASI Modulex, Sho-Me Containers, Friendship Manor and St. Francis Manor.

An industrial park with 65 acres available is located near the regional airport and the Union Pacific rail line and is directly linked to Highway 146.

The Downtown Business District has historically been a commercial center for Grinnell. The mixed-use buildings house a collection of retail stores and service providers on the ground level and living space on the second and third floors.

Continuous effort is put into advancing the area’s economy, ensuring company growth, encouraging new business development, and creating new jobs. Temp Associates, Manpower and Iowa Workforce Development work closely for businesses for job placement. Grinnell offers businesses and individuals the convenience of a small town as well as the advantages of accessibility to major metropolitan areas. Des Moines, Iowa City and other Midwest commerce centers are all in close proximity.