(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with Vision Atlantic report Elite Octane has pledged a generous donation of $250,000 to Vision Atlantic’s transformative project, which will bring a housing development, new childcare center, and YMCA expansion to Atlantic. Christina Bateman, Vision Atlantic President said “We deeply appreciate Elite Octane and their significant contributions to the Atlantic and Cass County communities. Their generosity will continue to stimulate and build economic development in our communities.”

Elite Octane’s generosity and forward thinking is bringing this project out of the idea stage and into reality. Nick Bowdish, President & CEO of Elite Octane said “Elite Octane is excited to support Vision Atlantic and its objectives of elevating the community in multiple ways. When Elite Octane was founded in 2017, it had a vision to enhance the agricultural economy, and its success would not have been possible without the overwhelming community support we received. This contribution back to the community is yet another small gesture of our appreciation.”

Vision Atlantic, through extensive research and surveying of the community and surrounding region, identified three areas that will help increase Atlantic’s population: expanded childcare, quality housing and quality of life amenities. Bid letting for land infrastructure will begin this fall, with construction of all three projects slated to begin late spring of 2025.

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With substantial monetary support from the Charles E. Lakin Foundation and local donors, $17.9 million has been raised in the past 10 months, over 58% of a $30 million goal. Vision Atlantic’s Project Committee is actively working to secure the remaining $12.5 million needed to meet the fundraising goal. If you are interested in helping transform Atlantic, whether it’s through monetary donations or acts of volunteerism, please contact Vision Atlantic at visionatlanticiowa@gmail.com. Follow Vision Atlantic on Facebook for behind-the-scenes access to project updates or visit www.visionatlantic.org.

Vision Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to empower growth, enhance lives, and build a thriving community together through the economic development of Atlantic, Iowa.