March 31, 2023
Grow Clinton Announces Vice President of Community & Economic Development – Matt Parbs Joins Grow Clinton Team
Clinton, IA – Grow Clinton, a 501(c)(6) tourism, community, and economic development organization based in Clinton, Iowa, is excited to announce the hiring of Matt Parbs to serve as the Vice President of Community & Economic Development.
In March 2022, the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce merged with the Clinton Regional Development Corporation to form Grow Clinton. The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.
As part of its development as a newly formed Non-Profit, Grow Clinton has expanded their organization, adding team members to meet the growing demands of their member investors.
“We started with hiring our Director of Marketing & Event Planning, Ashley Hatteberg. Ashley has done a wonderful job hosting events and introducing new networking opportunities to our membership,” stated Andy Sokolovich, President & CEO of Grow Clinton. “Now it is time to introduce Matt Parbs as the Vice President of Community & Economic Development. Parbs arrives to Grow Clinton with experience in tourism and economic development. His passion is unmatched, and we are excited to leverage his talents to grow the organization and serve our members.”
Matt will be joining Grow Clinton, following a decade serving as the Director of The Sawmill Museum in Clinton.
“For ten years, I’ve had the greatest group of people to help me grow The Sawmill Museum. I’m excited to join a rockstar team at Grow Clinton to develop the Gateway Area. Seeing all the amazing projects and initiatives underway with Grow Clinton and the value we provide for the community is beyond exciting. I’m honored to get a chance to join the efforts to be the one-stop shop for growth in the River Cities,” said Parbs.
With the addition of Parbs to the Grow Clinton team, the organization will expand its focus on community development by leveraging Matt’s experience in grant writing, tourism, and the overall well-being of the Greater Clinton Region.
Please direct questions to asokolovich@growclinton.com or call 563.242.5702.
