| Joe Folsom, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Des Moines District Office announced his retirement from the Agency today. Folsom has served has District Director in Des Moines for the last ten years where has been responsible for the management and delivery of SBA programs throughout the state of Iowa. Prior to joining the SBA in May of 2004, Folsom worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in St. Paul, MN where he worked for 27 years in rural community and business development. Folsom says that while the announcement of his retirement may seem like short notice, it's something he's been planning but hasn't been ready to announce. "After nearly 28 years of federal service, you start to think about it, but I didn't want to make an official announcement until I was sure it was time." Folsom said. "With two young grandchildren who I enjoy spending time with and a daughter who's getting married this month, I decided to take the opportunity to retire." Folsom said that while he's looking forward to retirement, he will miss public service. "The ability to collaborate with others and work towards the overall good of the small business community in Iowa has brought me tremendous satisfaction," Folsom said. "The relationships created are many, long lasting, and will be remembered." Folsom's last day with the Agency will be September 3rd. | 
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