The Alliance Connection

#29 - Jen Lane & Julie Thorson | Havenpalooza 2026 Is Almost Here!

Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) and Julie Thorson (President/CEO) of Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, stop by to discuss the upcoming Havenpalooza 2026. 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org [https://www.friendshiphaven.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge/ [https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ [https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd/] X: https://www.twitter.com/Friendship_FD [https://www.twitter.com/Friendship_FD] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven [https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven] 🗓️ Attend Havenpalooza 2026: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/havenpalooza-1513575 [https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/havenpalooza-1513575] 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com [https://www.spinmarkket.com] 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/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/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/] 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/] 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance [https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd [https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd] X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 [https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv [https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv] This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

#28 - Brenda Clark Hamilton | Leading Ladies Speaker Q2 2026

Brenda Clark Hamilton is a dynamic keynote speaker and workplace trainer known for her high-energy presentations on leadership, communication, and personal resilience. Based in Iowa, she has built a nationally recognized speaking career since 2005, delivering engaging and practical presentations at nearly 100 events each year across a wide range of industries. With a background in education and professional development, Brenda is known for combining humor, real-world insight, and actionable strategies that help individuals and organizations perform at their best. 🔗 Follow Brenda Clark Hamilton: Website: https://www.brendaclarkhamilton.com [https://www.brendaclarkhamilton.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendaClarkHamilton/ [https://www.facebook.com/BrendaClarkHamilton/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshCoffeeSpeaker [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshCoffeeSpeaker] 🗓️ Attend Leading Ladies Q2 2026: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q2-2026-1528764 [https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q2-2026-1528764] 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com [https://www.spinmarkket.com] 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/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/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/] 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/] 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance [https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd [https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd] X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 [https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv [https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv] This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

#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! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com [https://www.spinmarkket.com] 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/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/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/] 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/] 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance [https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd [https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd] X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 [https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv [https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv] This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

#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! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com [https://www.spinmarkket.com] 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/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/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/] 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/] 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance [https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd [https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd] X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 [https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv [https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv] This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

#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! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com [https://www.spinmarkket.com] 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/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/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/] 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/] 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com [https://www.greaterfortdodge.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance [https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd [https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd] X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 [https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q] 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv [https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv] This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community