Industry
There are many interesting job opportunities available in the lakes area. In Dickinson County, there are plenty of qualified workers to fill a variety of jobs.

Classes are offered throughout the year for a degree in hair styling at Faust Institute of Cosmetology. Faust is open to the public for hair cuts and styling, nail and facial care. Name brand products are available to purchase.

Get a degree, diploma or college credits at Iowa Lakes Community College. Attend regular community college classes or join their expansive offerings for continuing education classes. The main campuses are in Estherville and Emmetsburg, with other locations at Spirit Lake, Spencer and Algona.

The Iowa Great Lakes Corridor of Opportunity, the economic development organization for Clay and Dickinson County, is known for its significant recreational opportunities, a workforce with a strong work ethic, diversity of businesses, and the University of Okoboji. The University may be fictitious, but the quality of life and vibrant business community are authentic within the Iowa Great Lakes Corridor of Opportunity. For more information, please visit www.lakescorridor.com or call 800.765.1428. Come live, work and play the Iowa Great Lakes way!

The dedicated staff at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital located on US Hwy. 71 in Spirit Lake provide excellent service and health care to residents and visitors. Highly competent medical personnel use an emergency medical system and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide quality patient care and services.

Perry-Judd’s Incorporated continually prints and produces top quality publications and catalogs. Their teamwork approach to every assignment produces the best product possible in every job they do. They’re just south of the lakes in Spencer.

Polaris Industries is the perfect industry for Iowa’s premier playground. At their plant in Spirit Lake, they make personal watercraft, ATVs and the new Polaris Victory motorcycles. Polaris is a major area employer that offers the opportunity to help the young at heart have more fun on land and water.

Call upon the Spirit Lake Mainsail Small Business Development Committee to make the most of new business opportunities in the lakes region. Spirit Lake features prime business space for those interested in starting a business.
Need help finding a job? Employment Connections, Inc. is the Human Resource Department for many businesses. It is a free service to anyone looking for employment. Employment Connections offers temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct placements, along with covering the workman's compensation liability, unemployment insurance and payroll taxes at a very reasonable cost to the employer. Businesses and applicants can take advantage of this service by calling (712) 336-2048 or stop by their office at 1710 Lincoln Avenue in Spirit Lake.