+ Marshalltown Accelerating Opportunities and Growth WORKSWORKSWORKS Chamber Board Endorses Passage of IVCCD Bond Referendum After a formal presentation by IVCCD Chancellor Tim Wynes and dis- cussion at two board meetings the Chamber board has voted to endorse the passage of the bond referendum. “The Chamber supports the upcoming IVCCD bond referendum as an important economic development initiative for Marshalltown and the entire district served by Iowa Valley. We are mindful of the tax impact to individuals and businesses in the district, how- ever the board believes that this initiative is a critical investment in the future of our area that has the potential for a tremendous payback,” said Jeff Vance, Chamber board chairman. The board was also satisfied that the redevelopment of the Orpheum does not present any undue competi- tion for existing businesses and would in fact be a key project in the imple- mentation of the RDG plan for downtown. Forum on Sustainable Community Development Oct. 25 and 26 The Martha-Ellen Tye Kinsley of the Rocky Moun- ures, faced by communities gether to strengthen all sota and Dubuque, Iowa will Foundation in partnership with tain Institute will present similar to Marshalltown, and three.” “tell it like it is” about their Iowa Valley Continuing Edu- “Sustainable Community De- provide a chance to share In his keynote address experiences with community cation will present a forum velopment” on Wednesday ideas with fellow community Wednesday evening, Kinsley development. Kinsley will “Tools for Mapping evening, and moderate during members for mapping a sus- will discuss how sustainability comment from the Marshalltown’s Future” on Thursday’s presentations tainable future for relates to community planning sustainability perspective and Wed. and Thurs., Oct. 25th from representatives from Marshalltown. and why it is important. He invite discussion from all par- and 26th at Dejardin Hall on Austin, Minnesota and In a sustainable commu- will also discuss how recent ticipants. the Iowa Valley Community Dubuque, Iowa. nity, Kinsley, an expert with accomplishments in Marshall- Austin is a city compa- College Marshalltown cam- The “ Tools for Mapping 20 years experience special- town promote sustainability rable in size and population pus. This forum will present Marshalltown’s Future” fo- izing in this topic, said, “Lead- and how the community can diversity to Marshalltown. A information about “best prac- rum presents a special oppor- ers recognize there are three take advantage of additional few of their successes are a tices” for sustainable commu- tunity for Marshalltown. It essential legs supporting com- opportunities to enhance and family-based 24 hour nity development and speak- will provide information on munity success – social, eco- extend community sustain- childcare center, a welcome ers from cities that are cur- sustainable community devel- nomic and environmental, and ability. center that assists immigrants rently implementing and ben- opment, a chance to hear real that all segments of the com- At the all-day workshop to find the services they need, efiting from community de- life experiences, including munity - public, private and on Thurs., Oct. 26, represen- and the Paramount theater, velopment plans. Michael both the successes and fail- non-profit - need to work to- tatives from Austin, Minne- renovated to classic elegance cont. on page 16 This Month September 2006 Leadership Profile ...... 2,4 Economic Development ...... 5 Classi Rags Boutique Oktemberfest MCVB...... 6,7 and Salon held a September Chamber News...... 8,9 Ribbon Cutting on 21st- 24th Ambassadors ...... 10,11 August 8th Marshalltown CBD/Mall...... 12 Inside This Issue Chamber Convention & Visitors Bureau
Copyright 2005 www.marshalltown.org Volume 24 Issue 4 + LEADERSHIP New Members New Members are listed in each issue of the Marshalltown Works. Following is a list of businesses Chamber MCVB MEDIC that have invested in the greater community by joining the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Com- Jeff Carol Leon merce. Please support these businesses when mak- Hibbs Lamer Vance ing purchases and business decisions. Chair Chair Chair Dewey Ford, Marshall Phipps Chiropractic Co. Auto Outlet Center 2001 South Center St. 105 Westwood Drive Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Marshalltown, IA 50158 Marshalltown, IA Bill Thiede Mike Stegmann Brian Heithoff 641-752-3050 641-752-7349 Chair Elect Chair Elect Vice Chair Jack Sorensen & Dr. Larry Phipps Kathy Baker Peter Rogers Jim Lowrance Dave Maxwell Treasurer Past Chair Treasurer Rob Cooper Alyce Quastad Jacque Brandt Zoske’s Barbecue Secretary Vice Chair Membership Chamber Liaison Mike Miller 1117 Main Street Road Denny Hass Deanna Davis Past Chair State Center, Iowa 50247 Vice Chair Public Affairs Secretary 641-483-4076 Jacque Brandt Larry Allen Michelle & Jason Zoske MCVB Liaison Denny Grabenbauer Bob Berger Ric Anderson Jennifer Howard William Beohm WADE THALBERG Vice Chair Business Growth Dan Moellers Mary Carol Fish Leon Lamer Calvin Scales Douglas Gervich Manager/Trainer Bill Grabe MEDIC Chair Bob Wenner Dan Hassman Clark Wideman Staff John Hermanson Past Chair Jeff Linton Ken Anderson Dean Kenagy Doug Beals President Gordie Johnson Loras Neuroth Scott Carnahan Amy Pieper 641.752.2927 Anytime Fitness - Marshalltown Bernard Roy [email protected] 107 North Center Street Martha Garcia Executive Vice President Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Rex Ryden www.anytimefitness.com Paul Gregoire Joel Akason 24-hour, Coed Fitness Center, Tanning & More Jim Gruening Mike Schlesinger MEDIC President Kevin Swartz John Hughes Amy Mills Jeff Vance Dawn Williams Executive Assistant Kenn Vinson Lisa Purvis Glenn Ytzen Ex-Officio MCVB Director M. Gervich & Sons Gene Beach Shauna Banks Ex-Officio City of Marshalltown Administrative Assistant Gene Beach Steel Service Center Marie Steenlage Vicki Contreras Harrison Cass Central Business District Administrative Assistant Dick Hierstein Nichole Heaverlo Larry McKibben Intern Mark Smith Tim Wynes 709 South Center Street NEED P.O. Box 1000 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Phone: 641-753-6645 Fax: 641-752-8373 STEEL? e-mail:[email protected] Marshalltown Works Marshalltown is a monthly publication of the MarshalltownArea Chamber of Commerce, 641-352-5227 1-800-622-8833 Marshall Economic Development Impact Committee and Marshalltown Convention & Visitors Bureau who collaborate in creating opportunities for business, residents and visitors. www.marshalltownworks.com 2 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Meet the Marshalltown Young Professionals
What is your favorite thing you involved with in the What brought you to and the contacts needed for my about living in Marshall- community? has kept you in Marshall- career in advertising. town? I’m on the Board of the town? What would you say to The diversity of people Orpheum Theater of which We moved back from the people who are consider- and experiences available to I’m currently helping with the Twin Cities almost 2 years ing joining MYP? the residents. possible partnership between ago when we decided to start It is a really good way to How long have you been MCC and the Orpheum. a family. The job opportunity get to know young people involved in MYP? was here for me, as well as from various businesses in the For a year and a half and the lifestyle we wanted to Marshalltown Community. in the planning stages before raise our children in. The MYP also has a good variety that. small town community life, of activities to become in- Why did you get involved being close to family, and volved in. You can choose to Beth Burkemper in MYP? good schools were all very go to every activity or just to Beth Burkemper, Social/Pro- Originally I was most in- important factors we consid- a few. It’s also nice that the fessional Development Com- terested in the social aspect, ered in our decision to move activities are planned during mittee Member but have also had great learn- back to Central Iowa. various times of the day/ Executive Director, Marshall ing experiences. How long have you been week. It’s easy to fit at least County Arts & Culture Alli- What would you say to involved in MYP? a couple of the events into ance people who are consider- For one year your busy schedule. Years with employer: 1 year ing joining MYP? Denise Kemp Why did you get involved What other activities are Years in Marshalltown: 4 Overall, don’t be afraid to Denise Kemp, YP Connect in MYP? you involved with in the years try something new. The Committee member Although I am originally community? Hometown: Annada, Missouri Young Professionals offer Retail Advertising Manager, from the area, we didn’t Chapel United Methodist Spouse: Rob Gantz activities to non-members, as Times-Republican know a lot of people our own Church, Read-to-Feed Children: Max well as members. My advice Years with employer: 2 years age in the community. I re- Times-Republican Food What brought you to and is to take advantage of those this time, also worked for ally wanted to get to know my Drive, Gladbrook Corn Car- has kept you in Marshall- activities and if it is a good them in 2000-2001 (4 years peers in the business profes- nival, Marshalltown Area town? fit, become a member. total) sion. MYP provided an easy, Chamber of Commerce’s My now-husband decided What do you think is the Years in Marshalltown: Lived non-intimidating platform to Chamber Awareness Com- to move back to Iowa while most important aspect of in the area my whole life do that through their social mittee. we were dating. I followed MYP? Hometown: Born and raised and leadership programs as him. What keeps us here is I think the most important in Gladbrook, currently live in well as the opportunity to the business opportunities and aspect is that there is a vari- rural Beaman serve on committees. I also the overall effort of Marshall- ety of opportunities. Spouse: Matthew Kemp saw it as a way to develop town to improve itself. What other activities are Children: Carter (17 months) professionally and to make www.everydaychampions.org
www.marshalltownworks.com 3 LEADERSHIP Cleaniac’s message is serious! We all recognize Cleaniac to how it grows its population community. Image is a top Clemson University homes as a silly broom character and economy. factor.” with landscapes rated as that is the mascot who re- Joel Akason, MEDIC In today’s competitive cli- “good” to “excellent” had a minds us that we should keep president, noted that the most mate some recently released fourteen to seventeen percent our community clean. The widely used economic devel- survey information indicates higher sale value than those Marshalltown Area Chamber opment manual that is used that two-thirds of highly mo- with “poor” to “average” of Commerce Betterment for training economic bile 25-34 year-olds with col- landscapes. Task Force reminds you that developer’s states, “The im- lege degrees say they will And talk about economics. Cleaniac’s message is seri- age of a location is a criti- decide where they live first, The cost to all of us for litter- ous. It is serious because it cal factor in influencing the then look for a job. Things ing and property neglect is is about economics. There is decision of businesses or like clean and attractive staggering. As an example in Ken Anderson a direct link between how a individuals to locate to, in- neighborhoods, lots of parks Boone County Iowa it cost Chamber President community looks and its pride vest in, stay in, or visit a and green space, affordable $76,000 in 2002 to clean up housing and safe streets all illegal roadside dumpsites. were sited as very important. That same material taken to Kid’s “EAT FREE” You might be saying that a landfill would have cost only this is all well and good but $2,300 in fees. This is one Sundays in September at what is in this Cleaniac bet- localized example of how we Mr. G’s Restaurant terment thing for me? The all pay for the cleanup. When answer is still in the econom- you multiply these costs state- at the Best Western Regency Inn ics of a clean community and wide Iowa litter cleanup costs a clean property. It is clearly Iowa taxpayers over $13.5 11 am - 2 pm documented by the Wharton million annually. Purchase One Adult Meal, School of Business that So the next time you see cleaning and greening of va- Cleaniac, say thanks for re- Get One Kids Meal FREE! cant lots can increase adja- minding us that a clean (Age 9 and Under) cent property values by as Marshalltown with a lot of much as 30%. Wharton also pride translates into direct eco- “Sunday Buffet Menu” reported that their study nomic benefits for its citizens Full Salad Bar Featuring Homemade Salads showed that planting a tree and a growing economy and Carved Baron of Beef & Ham within 50 feet of a house can population. Cleaniac’s work Baked Chicken increase its value by as much is serious business! Mashed Potatoes & Gravy / Sage Dressing as 10%. In another study by Chef’s Choice of Entrees and Vegetables Fourteenth Annual Educator Homebaked Rolls & Butter Dessert & Beverage Appreciation Breakfast held On Wednesday, August 23 the Chamber hosted an Ap- $9.95 Adults $5.95 Children (9 and under) preciation Breakfast for more than 400 Marshalltown Com- munity School District, Marshalltown Catholic School Dis- trict, Marshalltown Christian School and Central Iowa Chris- 3303 South Center St. tian Academy educators. Regency Marshalltown, IA 50158 Athank you goes out to the businesses for sponsoring this 641-752-6321 annual event along with the Chamber, American Red Cross, Inn www.marshalltown–lodging.com Dr. John Collison, F & M Bank, Helfer’s Auto Service, Home Federal Savings Bank, Independent Insurance Services, Iowa Rivers Chapter, KFJB-KXIA, LWBJ CPA’s & Financial Advisors, Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown Company, McRill. Stowell, Christensen, Ins., MMSC, SportsPlus Physical Therapy, State Rep. Mark Smith, US Bank, Wal-Mart, Zeno’s Pizza. www.marshalltown.org 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We Care
Home First, Then Job Two-thirds of highly mobile 25- to 34-year olds with college degrees say that they will decide where they live first, then look for a job, according to a new survey conducted by The Segmentation Company, a division of Yankelovich Inc.
Key findings included: ·Basic quality of life issues (clean and attractive, can live the life I want to lead, safe streets and neighborhoods, can afford to buy a home, lots of parks and green space) ranked highest among attributes that young people looked for in a city. ·A place that feels welcoming, offers professional opportunities, has reasonable com- mute times, access to excellent schools, is a great place to raise children and is a place people are proud to say they live in were also attributes young adults looked for in a city. ·Young adults have a strong inclination to live downtown or close to downtown. Economic Statistics Employment June 2006 YTD Marshall Co. Residents in labor Force 21,220 41,960 Percent Unemployed 3.5% 4.3% Total Employment (residents) 20,480 40,360
Marshalltown Construction June 2006 YTD Connie Koehler Deb Ewoldt P aul Koehler Bobby Shomo Building Permits 22 97 Residential Dwelling Units 2 11 Koehler Insurance Inc. New Residential Construction Value $468,000 $2,989,000 26 South First Avenue ResidentialAddition/Remodeling Valuation $124,000 $711,500 Telephone (641) 753-6691 New Commercial/Industrial Permits 1 6 New Commercial/Industrial Valuation $135,000 $985,000 Remodeling Commercial/Industrial Valuation $702,000 $3,589,000
Housing June 2006 YTD Home Sales, Single Family Dwelling 91 317 Average Sale Price $117,236 $110,322 Median Sale Price $104,000 $95,000
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www.marshalltown.org 5 TOURISM Oktemberfest draws thousands MCVB Grant Program Undergoes Changes to Marshalltown The Grant Program Task Force (Carol Hibbs, Peter Rogers, Deanna Davis, Dan Moellers, and Bob Wenner) met this summer to review the purpose of the MCVB Grant Program, past project investments, and the current budget. Since 1993, the MCVB Grant Program has funded over $122,000 in projects relating to tourism and community development. The program is a competitive tool to attract meetings, conventions and tournaments to Marshalltown. The Task Force and MCVB Board approved the following changes: 1.Create separate programs and applications for 1) meetings/conventions and tournaments and 2) local events (activities with broad based community support); 2.Application deadline is 90 days prior to event instead of monthly or two times per year; 3.Eligible costs/expenses were clarified; 4.Remove “dollar amount cap” (previously set at $1000) for events; 5.Designate MCVB Director as “initial reviewer”; Oktemberfest organizers are getting ready to host an- 6.Simplify application; other exciting event on Sept. 21-24th. This year’s slate of 7.Require that estimates for all eligible costs be attached to application; events includes a parade, food vendors, kids games, carni- 8.Recommend that applicant submit total event budget; and val rides, musical entertainment, and much more. 9.The “Local Event Support Program” application is one page (front & back). Recognized as one of Iowa’s best fall family festivals, To learn more about the MCVB grant program, go to www.visitmarshalltown.com or call Oktemberfest will draw visitors from all over the country. 753-6645 For a complete list of events, log on to the www.Visit- Marshalltown.com site and go to the Calendar of Events link. Calling All 2007 Events The State of Iowa’s Tour- The Marshalltown Con- ism Office and the Marshall- vention & Visitors Bureau is town Convention & Visitors also collecting events for Bureau are ready for all 2007 2007. To use the MCVB events. This year instead of online submission form click mailing out the submission on the “Calendar” section at forms we are requesting all www.visitmarshalltown.com. events be entered online. En- If there are any questions WHAT IS THE EASIEST tering an event is free for all about how to enter an event groups. click on the “?” online and it WAY TO BUY The State of Iowa’s Tour- will help describe how to add ism Office is now collecting an event. information for the 2007 Iowa Events can be submitted AN AUTOMOBILE? Tourism Calendar of Events. to the Iowa Tourism Office To use their online submission and the MCVB at any time form, visit the “Events Cal- during the year, and we en- endar” section at www.- courage events to be submit- www.kenwise.com traveliowa.com and follow ted as soon as they are con- the instructions for submitting firmed. Each event must be 24/7 an event. Information must entered at both websites. If be received by Sept. 15, 2006 it is preferred to receive a to appear in their printed 2007 submission form by mail, Iowa Calendar of Events. For please call or stop by the more information, contact MCVB to request an Events Kathy Bowermaster, Iowa Submission Form. MCVB, Tourism Office, at 1-888-472- 709 South Center Street, 6035. Marshalltown, 641-753-6645. www.marshalltownworks.com 6 TOURISM Hollywood comes to Marshalltown Executive producers an- Duane Journey, the film’s nomic impact on the commu- nounced Marshalltown, Iowa Producer says, “The nity with lodging and cater- as the site for filming of the Marshalltown Convention & ing revenue in addition to the new supernatural thriller. Visitors Bureau and the Iowa hiring of electricians, carpen- Filming “The Curse” will be- Film Office have been instru- ters, productions assistants gin in September at various mental in securing locations, and many more crew positions locations throughout the com- amenities, technicians and from the local area. Journey munity. The movie is to be co- equipment for the produc- says “We want to round out directed by Xaypani Baccam tion.” Iowa Film Office Di- a lot of the filming crew from and Bryan Brewer. Baccam rector Tom Wheeler says the community, both behind a Marshalltown native is “Iowa is experiencing steady and in front of the camera.” AT A.G. EDWARDS, IT’S NOT thrilled to be shooting in is growth in a very competitive Announcements on crew and THE SIZE OF YOUR ACCOUNT home town. region so I’m very glad that casting calls, as well as a THAT’S IMPORTANT ... “The Curse” will feature Xaypani and his team have planned special event, will be IT’S THE RELATIONSHIP BEHIND IT. ex-”Bold & Beautiful” star chosen Iowa over other loca- issued soon. Whether you are just starting out or have an established Shanelle Workman, who re- tions. It’s fantastic to have portfolio, we can help. Because you are at the center of cently completed production yet another Iowan return all we do. Call today. on the feature film “Even home to produce a project.” Chad Kunc Money” with Kim Basinger This production will have 14 E. Southridge Road and Ray Liotta. a significant positive eco- Marshalltown, IA 50158 (641) 752-5401 • (800) 542-2223
Who’s Meeting in Marshalltown Member SIPC • 2005 A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. [24778-v3-335] IM-46-1205 September 2006 Meetings/Conventions/Tournaments No. Location Marshalltown’s only State Championship Pedal Pull 500 Veteran’s Coliseum Iowa Rehabilitation Association 125 Best Western Regency Inn Premier Assisted Living Boy Scout Camporee 500 Iowa Veterans Home September 2006 Event Date Location Bingo Tuesdays Senior Citizens Center Farmers’ Market Wed. & Sat. Cartwright Pavilion Cornstock Sept. 2 River’s Edge Labor Day Sept. 4 MCVB offices closed Nature Story Hour Sept. 6 GrimesFarm • 3 meals daily Focus on Marshalltown Forum Sept. 6 Fisher Comm. Center Auditorium • 24 hour Certified staff 3D Bow Shoot Sept. 9-10 Izaak Walton League • Laundry/Housekeeping State Championship Pedal Pull Sept. 9 Veteran’s Coliseum • Family Owned IVH Music Festival Sept. 9 Iowa Veterans Home “Created To Care For Our Family, Aftershock Sept. 9 River’s Edge Women’s Day at the Diamond Sept.16 South 6th Street Complex Devoted To Serving Yours.” Healthy Babies & Hot Rod Cars Sept. 16 Albion Ball Park Nature Story Hour Sept. 20 GrimesFarm Oktemberfest Sept. 21-24 Main Street B I CKFORD C OTTAGE 3D Bow Shoot Sept. 23-24 Izaak Walton League Premier AssistedAssisted Living For the time and a description of the events above, log on to the 101 New Castle Road • Marshalltown MCVB website’s Calendar of Events…www.VisitMarshalltown.com 641-753-5700 www.marshalltownworks.com 7 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Marshalltown to Host Entrepreneurs Conference Renewing Members Small business owners, ing forum. Conference plan- preneurs. They will be able 24 members renewed their entrepreneurs, and those with ners and MyEntre.Net staff to share from their personal an innovative idea who are are excited to offer each par- experiences of beginning membership in the past month. interested in starting their own ticipant in this year’s confer- small businesses and as en- The renewing members printed business have an opportunity ence access to this online pro- trepreneurs. They know in bold type marks those with memberships in get some inside tips from the gram. MyEntre.Net holds firsthand some of the chal- increments of five years. pros when the annual Entre- online trainings and gives par- lenges entrepreneurs may go Bank Of The West (15 years) preneurs Conference comes ticipants an online forum to through and can help them Blood Center of Iowa (7 years) to Marshalltown on Sept. 19. post questions related to small prepare for what they may Brokaw Vending (6 years) Iowa Valley Continuing Edu- business and receive answers face in the future. These en- Bryant Painting (4 years) cation, Marshalltown Cham- from industry experts and trepreneurs’ backgrounds will Casey’s (16 years) ber of Commerce and other entrepreneurs. vary from retail, service, and Collison’s Par 3 Golf Course (15 years) Marshalltown Works will Also included in this year’s manufacturing industries in- Dr. Bradley Price (11 years) partner to hold their annual conference will be breakout cluding both established busi- Ember’s (15 years) entrepreneurs conference at sessions concentrating on a nesses and recent start-ups. Hahn Roofing (7 years) Iowa Valley Continuing Edu- “business skills” theme. This year’s conference Hawkeye Car Credit, Inc. (5 years) cation. There will be three morning will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 HOW’-GAN Electric (10 years) Conference attendees will breakout sessions that will p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at KDAO AM/FM/TV (28 years) also receive access to a great consist of panel discussions Iowa Valley Continuing Edu- Klootwyk Plumbing & Heating (7 years) online resource that can pro- involving marketing, financ- cation, 3702 S. Center St., Marshalltown Community College (15 years) vide instant answers to their ing, and business plan devel- Marshalltown, Room 610. To Martin Marietta Aggregates (32 years) small business questions. In- opment, featuring industry register for this event, call Medicap Pharmacy –TAZ Pharmacies (24 years) troducing the MyEntre.Net experts and current entrepre- 641-752-4645 or 1-800-284- Moore, McKibben, Goodman, Lorenz & Beals (14 years) program and its online train- neurs sharing their wisdom IVCE. If you have questions Our Savior Lutheran Church (6 years) ing will be the conference lun- with conference attendees. about the Conference, please Phoenix E-Waste Solutions (2 years) cheon speaker, Maureen The afternoon session will call Amy Pieper at the Cham- Staples (9 years) Collins-Williams, from the consist of a panel discussion ber of Commerce at 641-753- The Swanson Corporation (2 years) Waterloo Small Business with area entrepreneurs fo- 6645 or Tom Deimerly at US Bank (43 years) Development Center. Collins- cusing on operations and gen- Iowa Valley Continuing Edu- Vernon Co. (5 years) Williams will discuss the eral management issues. This cation at 641-752-4645, ext Wertzberger Architects, P.C. (12 years) MyEntre.Net program and format provides participants 432. the benefits that users can the tremendous opportunity to gain from their online train- ask questions of area entre-
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Local home based busi- we have in town.” people to start and own a ness owners will come out of According to Olberding, business. Home-based busi- their garages and basements more than 30 businesses took nesses are how many signifi- Sat. Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 part in the spring show with cant businesses are started, p.m. for the Home Based more expected fore the fall so this sector is the basis for Business show at the show. She said businesses entrepreneurial activity in our Marshall Town Center. such as Pampered Chef and community.” For the second time this At Home America as well as Space rental for the event year, home-based business local home-based businesses is $35 and includes one owners will gather to network such as Creative Environ- skirted table. The deadline Bruce and Donna Meyer display their Kitchen Tune- with other professionals and ments and King Graphics registration is Friday, Sep- Up products at a past Home Based Business Show. increase awareness about the were present during the tember 29th. products and services they spring show and expected to For more information con- provide. The one-day event make a second appearance tact Amy Pieper at 753-6645 “Your Hometown Tire and is sponsored by the this fall. or pieper@marshalltown Marshalltown Area Chamber “The response we have re- .org. Auto Service Center” of Commerce and the ceived to our Home Based Marshall Town Center. Business Fair is indicative of “I think there are a lot of the amount of business that businesses in this community is done through this business that people don’t know sector,” said Ken Anderson, about,” said Lynn Olberding president of the Tire & Service Center, Inc. chairperson fore the Cham- Marshalltown Area Chamber ber Marketing Committee. of Commerce. “These types 205 E. Linn St. “This show will increase pub- of businesses provide unique Marshalltown lic awareness about the many products and services, and 752-7511 great home-based businesses they are a great way for
F & M Bank Hosts United Way Cam- “When Success and Experience Count... paign Kickoff with Chamber Business CPA Put the Best to Before Hours Roger F. Work For You!” F & M Bank, 11 North 1st Marshall County and have Avenue, will be hosting the been very involved in commu- Hackman, United Way Campaign Kick- nity organizations and activi- CPA, P.C. off at the Chamber Business ties. 752-5500 Before Hours, slated for Sep- The United Way Cam- Tax, Accounting and 2110 South Center tember 19 from 7:15 to 9:00 paign will have a brief pro- Consulting Services am. gram beginning at 7:30 am 107 Palmer St. Karri Henning, Broker/Owner ␣␣ The United Way will be that will include remarks from Valerie Vajgr t ★ KittyKitty ChoateChoate ★ ␣ ␣ Julie Blazek th Marshalltown, IA 50158 kicking off its 76 campaign Lynn Graves, Vice President ␣ ␣ Kristin Polley ★ ␣ ␣ Martha Garcia ␣␣ in Marshall County with a of Executive Operations for (641) 752-3024 Michelle Grewell ★ ␣ ␣ Pat Gulbranson ␣␣ goal of $700,700. The Cam- Principal Financial Group, Janet Miller ★ G.G. WardWard MillerMiller ★ GinnyGinny NielsonNielson paign Co-Chairs are Dan volunteer/business recogni- Fax (641) 752-3024 ␣ ␣ Jane Chizek ★ ␣ ␣ Rick Beasley ★ Sherry Beasley Hassman and Abie tion, and remarks from the Cell (641) 485-4351 RickRick RayRay ★ ␣ ␣ Melody Bennett ␣ ␣ Chadderdon, they are both Campaign Co-Chairs ★ ␣␣ ␣␣ E-Mail: [email protected] Moises Garcia David Gooding well known residents of Beth Barrett ★ ␣ ␣ Phil Henning ★ JamesJames “Chris”“Chris” BlandBland www.marshalltown.org 9 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Ambassadors say thank you Ambassador Golf Outing – Top Prizes The Marshalltown Area Electric, Chase Insurance Chamber of Commerce Am- Services, Clapsaddle-Garber The winners of the recent Ambassador Golf Outing were: bassadors would like to ex- Associates, Clemons, Inc., tend thanks to the 2005 Golf Coldwell Banker Premier Championship Flight; 1st -Matt Brinkman & Dan Nichols; 2nd -Dennis Ostrem & Kenny Outing sponsors. Real Estate, Consumers En- Sanderson Your support is appreci- ergy, Edward Jones, Eyecare First Flight: 1st -Jerry Summers & Rusty Feldman; 2nd -Floyd Harthun & Doug Reese ated. Associtates, F&M Bank, Second Flight: 1st -Greg King & Deb Jansen; 2nd -Joe Hannam & Mike Hodges Major Sponsors: Big 8 Tyre Farmers Savings Bank, Third Flight: 1st -Todd Collins & Lindsay Seye; 2nd -Jerry Lukan & Gary St. Clair Center, Denny’s Hometown Grandview Heights, Hay TV & Appliance, Sign Cre- Construction, , Hy-Vee, Inde- Chamber Day Course Prizes: ations pendent Insurance, Iowa Val- Hole #3 closest to the pin Sponsored by Tremont on Main: Rusty Feldman Major Hole Sponsors: ley Continuing Ed., Iowa Hole #6 closest to the pin Sponsored by Big 8 Tyre & Auto Center: Kris Naughton Grinnell Beverage, KFJB- Telecom Communications, Hole #12 closest to the pin Sponsored by Tremont on Main: Denny Ostrem AM, KXIA-FM, Marshall- Iowa Wholesale, Jerry Hole # 18 longest putt Sponsored by Best Western Regency Inn: Ken Bryngelson town Community College, Johnson Pro Shop, Koehler Marshalltown Young Profes- Insurance, Lennox Manufac- Fantasy Golf: sionals, Midwest Wireless, turing, LWBJ, M. Gervich & Sponsored by Denny’s Hometown TV and Appliance Times Republican, Vaughn’s Sons, MMSC, Marshalltown Highest Score: Penni Chadderdon Pub. Orthopedics, McAtee Tire, Lowest Score: Kris Naughton Keg/Drink Ticket Spon- McDonalds, McGregor Fur- sors: Best Western Regency niture, Northwestern Mutual Inn, Elmwood Country Club, Financial Network, Packag- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ing Corporation of America, Invest your time Prize Sponsors: Iowa Pinnacle Bank, RACOM, Telecom and LWBJ Septer Motor, ServiceMaster, before you Hole Sponsors: 1st Rate Southern Hills Apartments, Real Estate, AIG Financial LC, Swift & Company, Services, Animal Clinic-The United Bank & Trust, US invest your money...... Vet, Animal Medical Clinic, Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of the West, Briteway Wolfe Clinic, Zeno’s Pizza. Confused about today’s investments? Your local, Ambassador Golf Outing 2006 independent AIG Financial Advisor representatives can Left to Right: Doug help you to understand the potential rewards and risks Husak, Chamber of various investments and to decide which ones may Ambassador Brad Hauschildt, be right for you. Chamber Ambas- sador Roger Schoell, and Mark Call or visit us today for your, no obligation investment Drury profiles. It could be a profitable experience. Left to Right: Dale Ites, Doug Joslin Kileen D. Rezac, CFP and Chamber Branch Office Manager AIG Financial Advisors, Inc. Ambassadors Member NASD and SPIC 25 S. Center Reed Securities offered through AIG Financial Advisors, Inc., a registered Marshalltown, IA 50158 Riskedahl and broker-dealer, member NASD, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered Jon Pierce through Kileen D. Rezac, RIA, a registered investment advisor. 641-752-2041/800-369-1588 www.marshalltown.org 10 CHAMBER AMBASSADORSKeep Students Safe The Marshalltown Community Please keep our students Chamber Ambassador Marshalltown School District will celebrate safe. Community grade unification. Lenihan *At the time of publication School District Intermediate School will the Lenihan and Miller open Courtesy Calls reminds residents, especially serve grades 5&6 and Miller houses weren’t yet scheduled drivers, to use extra caution Middle School will serve at the time of printing. Please and Ribbon Cuttings when children begin school grades 7&8. As always the listen to local radio and read Aug. 29. Marshalltown High School the newspapers to learn when For the first time this year, will server 9 to 12. you will be invited. Meet Your New Team!
July 25th Courtesy Call - Long John Silver’s new manager Stephan Moore shared with the Ambassa- dors about their recent remodeling.
Sit back, relax and let your newest team members go to work for you. With the Tri-State small business plans from Midwest Wireless you’ll get no roaming, unlimited calling to other Midwest Wireless customers and free nationwide long distance from your home area. Could working together be any easier? Missy Sharer recently opened Messy Missy’s in the ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LINES Meadow Lane Mall. The Ambassadors made a courtesy call on August 8th. starting at$ 99 9 per month* Add multiple lines and share your anytime minutes!
Midwest Wireless Now Offers Phone Service for your Home or Office!
Cordie Nash cut the ribbon on August 8th for her new For more information, call 800-829-TALK or visit MidwestWireless.com store and salon, Classi Rags Boutique and Salon, 507 West High Street, Marshalltown • 641-752-0852 50 LaFrentz Lane, Marshalltown • 641-753-1045
located in the Meadow Lane Mall. *Number of employee lines allowed varies by service plan. Unlimited calling to Midwest Wireless customers applies to all calls placed on the Midwest Wireless network to any other Midwest Wireless phone. A regulatory surcharge of $1.00/month is added to each line to help partially recover the costs incurred due to regulatory mandates. Other taxes, fees and surcharges may apply. Early termination fees may apply. Offer available on specific service plans. Services subject to credit approval. Some restrictions apply; see store for details. ©2006 Midwest Wireless Holdings, L.L.C. AA/EOE. www.marshalltown.org 11 CHAMBER INFORMATION Discover the Treasures in Downtown www.marshalltownmainstreet.com The quietest Marshalltown central air www.marshalltowncenter.com conditioner you can buy available at KAPAUN & BROWN, Inc. A Premier Lennox Dealer Above: Shoppers enjoying the afternoon on Saturday, July 29th at 1002 West Lincolnway the annual Ridikulous Days. 753-3563 To the right: Onlookers enjoying an afternoon of music by Calle Sur www.marshalltowncenter.com
www.marshalltownmainstreet.com at the Marshalltown Court House.
Let us clean your: •Carpet •Upholstery •Furnace Ducts •Fire & Water Upcoming Events: Damage Mark your calendars! Marshall Co. – 752-3956 Restoration Labor Day Browse our directory for your favorite store, •Janitorial Monday, September 4 check our upcoming events and find general Tama Co. – 484-5950 Mall hours: Noon – 5:00 p.m. information about Marshall Town Center. Serving locally since 1971 • Commercial You’re just a point and click away! Marshall Town Center & MMSC Baby Fair Saturday, September 23 Marshall Town Center Gift Certificates are 11:30 am – 2:00 pm the Gift People LOVE to Return! We are a turnkey builder serving Marshall Town Center, Marshalltown Medi- Available in any denomination, Marshall County and all cal & Surgical Center and McFarland Clinic Marshall Town Center Gift Certificates are surrounding counties. will sponsor a fair for new and expectant moth- always a perfect fit. They are available from We have over 150 plans to choose ers. Enjoy activities for the kids throughout the Mall Office and can be used at any Mall the day, speakers, as well as Daddy Olym- store (including Iowa D.O.T, Marshall from or bring your own. pics, stroller decorating, prizes and giveaways. County D.M.V, Plaza Theatres, Kwik Star, (641) 752-4920 Contact the Mall Office or MMSC for more Arby’s, US Cellular and all interior stores). 1 603 Iowa Ave. W information. Cash, VISA, MasterCard accepted. Marshalltown WWW.MarshallTownCenter.Com Stop in & See Our Check out our new and improved website! Showroom www.marshalltownworks.com 12 BUSINESS
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DECORATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING INSURANCE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP AMERICAN FAMILY 16 East Main St., Suite 190 ® COMPANY Jason M. Kirke, CFP INSURANCE Marshalltown 124 West Main Bill Thiede-Agent 753-4762 105 Nicholas Drive State Center, IA 2501 S. Center, Suite F Marshalltown Marshalltown 641-483-9914 JEWELERS 752-0229 800-483-9914 752-6367 AMERICAN FAMILY ELECTRONIC FLORAL HELLBERG’S RECYCLING INSURANCE JEWELERS PHOENIX Joan Postel-Agent 13 W. Main Street E-WASTE SOLUTIONS RENNERS FLOWERS 213 E. Main 19 S. Center Marshalltown 201 W. Main St. State Center Marshalltown 12 S. 8th Avenue 483-3402752-2009 752-3675 Marshalltown Marshalltown CHASE INSURANCE KITCHEN 753-7200 752-4243 & BATH SERVICES EMBROIDERY HEALTH & 105 A. Westwood Dr. KITCHEN MEDICAL Marshalltown TUNE-UP COMMUNITY 752-5733 Bruce Meyer IN STITCHES 752-5400 NURSING SERVICE INDEPENDENT 36 E. Main St. www.KitchenTuneUp.com Marshalltown 709 S. Center INSURANCE SERVICES 752-8335 Marshalltown 11 E. Church Street 752-4611 Marshalltown 752-4618
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MOVERS PLUMBING & MANUFACTURER ELECTRIC RESTAURANTS RYERSON TULL SEVDE RELOCATION ELECTRIC SUPPLY OF SUB CITY COIL PROCESSING 1102 Southern Hills Dr. MARSHALLTOWN 1107 E. Main St. Ames, IA 50010 1008 S. 12th Ave. 8 E. Main Marshalltown 515-232-6605 Marshalltown Marshalltown 753-3511 800-443-6311 752-4672 752-1375 NURSING HARTWIG PLUMBING SUBSTANCE ABUSE MISCELLANEOUS HOMES & HEATING INC. TREATMENT GRANDVIEW 405 S. 2nd Ave SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADULT ODYSSEY HEIGHTS Marshalltown 907 Iowa Avenue East TREATMENT UNIT 910 E. Olive St. 752-5707 SATUCI Marshalltown Marshalltown 752-6550 PROSTHETICS Marshalltown 752-4581 MOVERS 752-5421 CLARK & ASSOCIATES AUGUSTINE SOUTHRIDGE NURSING TAX SPECIALISTS COMPANY & REHAB CENTER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS 312 E. Main, Suite 2100 1210 Industrial Blvd. 309 W. Merle Hibbs Blvd. Marshalltown ACCU-TAX Marshalltown Marshalltown 753-0067 1302 W. Main St. 753-3875 752-4553 Marshalltown SALVATION ARMY VILLA DEL SOL RADIO 752-6033 107 W. State St. 2401 S. 2nd Street Marshalltown KFJB-KXIA TELEPHONE/ INTERNET 753-5236 Marshalltown 123W. Main St. 752-1553 Marshalltown 753-3361 IOWA TELECOM Would you like to have COMMUNICATIONS, INC. your Chamber Business RETIREMENT 1-877-786-4692 listed? Contact your COMMUNITIES www.chooseIowaTelecom.com Times-Republican Sales Representative to WESLEY PARK have your Chamber CENTRE 500 First Street North Business Listed on Newton (641) 791-5000 this Chamber Directory. (888) 877-2412 www.wesleyservices.org. www.marshalltownworks.com 15 + BUSINESS Sustainable Community Development Forum cont. from page 1 and used for community theater and ant at RMI, is the author of Economic Center. other events Renewal Guide (1997)—a distillation The Wed., Oct. 25 evening event Dubuque, Iowa, while having very of nearly three decades’ experience, begins at 7 p.m. The Thurs., Oct. 26 different demographics from and has provided economic develop- workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to Marshalltown, has much to offer as ment planning, facilitation, and train- 4 p.m. Both events will be held in an example of revitalizing downtown ing to communities in forty states. Dejardin Hall in the Iowa Valley Con- areas, creating tourism and using their The planning committee who de- tinuing Education building on the cam- natural capital – in this case the Mis- veloped this public forum for the pus of IVCCD. The cost of the two- sissippi River – to provide a positive Marshalltown community includes: day public event is $25, which includes economic impact for their city. Sue Martin and Denny O’Toole, a light lunch during Thursday’s ses- The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation; Ken sion. is an entrepreneurial nonprofit orga- Anderson, Marshalltown Area Plan to attend this forum to both nization. Since 1985, the Institute’s Chamber of Commerce; Bettie Bolar, learn how other communities are Economic Renewal program has been Iowa Valley Continuing Education; planning for the future and share your helping communities strengthen their Mary Carol Fish, Community Y; Dr. ideas on how Marshalltown can build economies while preserving their val- John Hermanson, orthodontist; Israel on past accomplishments and avail- ues, enhancing their quality of life, and Hernandez, Iowa Valley Continuing able resources to create a sustainable restoring the environment. Education; and Liz Zuercher, future. Michael Kinsley Michael Kinsley, a Senior Consult- Marshalltown Medical and Surgical
Mac Copenhaver Ranae Fagan Dan Mead Heather Loney Craig Shepherd Paul Beals Judy Couser Denise Case Loras Neuroth Kristi Carlson Sue Gannaway Robin Angstman Administration Information Systems Agent CSA-Agent Agent Agent Processor CSA-Agent Agent HR-Accounting CSA-Agent CSA-Agent
Lance Horbach Matt Roelsgard Agent Processing Mgr.
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