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GETTING SO MUCH BETTER ALL THE TIME…….CARLISLE, IOWA THE SOUTHEAST GATEWAY TO DES MOINES METRO & SOUTHEAST IOWA 20CARLI 18 SLE AREA CHAMBERCARLISLE OF COMMERCE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY GUIDE yone Wins When Ever You Do B USIN ! ESS in Carlisle We live here. We work here. We areCarlisle. Peoples Bank is the only locally-ownedand independent bank in Carlisle. Thatmeans YOUR money stays in YOUR community. It all starts with aconversation, so go ahead and give Janie or Johnacall or an email. They’reready to talk! Janie Norton Personal and BusinessBanking Residential Real Estate Consumer Lending NMLS #464878 [email protected] 515-962-8050 John Sinclair Commercial Lending [email protected] 515-962- 8012 Indianola•Carlisle Pleasantville •Milo •Lacona 515-962-1400 •mybankpsb.com 2 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber TABLE OF CONTENTS 10. Everyone Wins When We Do 30. Carlisle Iowa in the 2018 Business & Business in Carlisle 31. Middle of Everywhere Community Guide 11. Chamber Bucks 32. Carlisle Nature trail 12. Alpha Chamber Members 33. It is an Exciting Time TABLE OF 14. Our fine, friendly businesses 34. Mayor’s Letter welcome you 35. City of Carlisle CONTENTS 15. Category Chamber Members 40. Youth Activities Welcome from 18. Chamber Business Mix 41. List of things to do is endless 19. Friendly Professional Service the Chamber! 42. History of Carlisle & 20. Medical and Health Care Randleman House 4. Welcome to Carlisle 21. Agribusiness 43. Carlisle Chamber of 5. New Gymnasium and more! 22. Non-profits, churches, freedom C ommerce website 6. Chamber Commitment for youth 44. Warren County Websites 7. Champion Sponsors 23. Making Memories in Carlisle 45. Warren County Economic 8. Chamber Sponsors Programs 24. Community Calendar of Events Development and Activities 26. Schools 46. Hartford 9. Chamber Board Members Website 29. Downtown Carlisle Map 47. Join the Chamber For the latest list of chamber members and events, log on to www.carlisleiachamber.org “Like” Carlisle Iowa Chamber on Facebook and Follow the Chamber on Twitter for daily news. Cover photos courtesy of Mark Davitt. 2018 Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide. 2018 Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide editor Barbara Rasko with Impact! by Barb, Inc. Assisted by Steve Danielson and Andrea Houghton, Des Moines Register Media. Disclaimer: All reasonable care has been executed to ensure accuracy of information contained in this publication. The Record Herald and Indianola Tribune and, IMPACT! by Barb Inc. and Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledge that printed materials is subject to error and do not warrant or guarantee the information contained herein. The 2018 Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide is a joint project of the Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, IMPACT! by Barb Inc., and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce published May 2018. These materials are joint property of the Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, IMPACT! by Barb Inc., and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce and are not to be used without permission of all three entities WELCOME! We are excited to welcome you to Carlisle, and encourage you to enjoy your time here, whether it is a day or a lifetime. Carlisle is the jewel in the Des Moines metro where you can create life-long friendships, know your neighbors, participate in small-town school, church and community events, get outdoors to exercise and play, and create the lifestyle that makes Carlisle home for your family. Our Chamber represents a vibrant and striving business community built on the fact that Everyone Wins When We All Shop in Carlisle. If you are bringing a business to Carlisle, we look forward to helping you prosper. We are glad you’re here! Stephany Goodhue, President Carlisle Chamber of Commerce www.carlisleiachamber.org 3 WELCOME TO CARLISLE WELCOME TO CARLISLE... We are glad you’re here! We believe you will be, too! Photo courtesy of Ethel Lee Carlisle is small town Iowa living. A up camp at Webb’s RV Park, or take in a ball community where everyone is your neighbor game at one of our city parks. It’s all right and no one is a stranger. Our community here. provides a safe and secure place to raise a Carlisle is part of one of the fastest growing family, participate in local events, shop, and economic regions in the United States. Our dine without all the hustle and bustle of the Chamber of Commerce and The Greater big towns. Des Moines Partnership are focused on If the big town is your thing, we are just 20 maintaining our strong and vibrant business minutes from downtown Des Moines and community. Entrepreneurs, locally owned no more than 30 minutes from any metro businesses, regional companies, and major activities you desire. corporations all benefits from this business Nestled in the Des Moines River basin, friendly environment. Carlisle enjoys a lush natural setting. Enjoy We, the Carlisle community, welcome you! a bike ride on the Summerset Bike Trail, set Explore and enjoy all that we have to offer! 4 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber NEW GYMNASIUM AND MORE! CARLISLE CSD BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE Carlisle CSD voters overwhelmingly approved a $17 million “no tax increase” bond issue that will fund the district’s Phase II Projects. Phase II Projects include $14.5 million for construction of a new indoor activities center, $750,000 for renovations and Construction on the Phase II projects will relocation of the high school Art and start the Spring of 2018 with the industrial Industrial Tech classrooms, $600,000 tech project and the indoor activities center for district-wide security/technology the Fall of 2018. All of the Phase II Projects improvements, $550,000 for energy efficiency improvements at the Elementary School, and are scheduled for completion by 2021. Visit $600,000 for district-wide upgrades for K-12 the district website to learn more about the classroom furniture updates. Phase II Projects at www.carlislecsd.org. Homemade Soups/Salads/Subs and Ice Cream. 515-989-0040 120 Highway 5 • Carlisle, Iowa 50047 www.carlisleiachamber.org 5 CARLISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER COMMITMENT: Improve the Local Economy and Enhance the Quality of Life FOR ALL Mission invitation to you to join us. The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce exists The relationships you build, the opportunities available to promote the economic vitality of its members, to you, and the good you will do, are well worth encourage economic development, and to enhance the the investment. Our goal is for you and the Carlisle quality of life. business community to benefit from your membership. Vision The Chamber and community benefit from getting The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce will be the to know you, and being involved with you and your focal point for the business community of Carlisle, business or organization. Iowa. Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce members • Is the “go to” resource for advocacy, education, and hold dual membership with the Greater Des Moines resources for Carlisle businesses and for the Carlisle Partnership. Benefits include: community overall. • Promotion in front of current and future customers • Is the catalyst for change and growth in the local in the Carlisle Chamber Business and Community economy to create a prosperous business climate in Guide, on www.carlisleiachamber.org and www. Carlisle. desmoinesmetro.com, and on social media. • Develops and nurtures relationships with • Networking and personal development, including government, educational organizations, and other business and leadership skills, at quarterly meetings community sectors to facilitate the needs and and special events, educational workshops, interests of the business community. legislative forums and meetings, county-wide chamber and other events. Vision for Member Involvement Chamber members rely on and respect the value • Pertinent information that may affect your and benefits we consistently deliver. As a result, our business is available through email and newsletter members participate in our programs because they communication. are relevant and pertinent to our members. They feel Members are encouraged to be active, get involved, the Chamber and our programs are integral to their get to know your peers, and have fun at our many financial and organizational success. events. Our Chamber Board’s working committees and task To learn more about the benefits of belonging to the forces are well-led and enjoy strong support and Carlisle Chamber, please call 515/ 989-4216, or visit Chamber member participation. www.Carisleiachamber.org. The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Businesses, Organizations and Individuals If you have a business to build, products or services To learn more about the benefits of to sell, organizations to grow, or, as an individual are belonging to the Chamber, please call interested in supporting and giving back to Carlisle, 515-989-4216 or visit the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce extends an www.carlisleiachamber.org. Former Mayor Ruth Randleman was honored as the 2017 Citizen of Chamber Office at 27 School Street (Post Office Box 487), Carlisle, IA 50047 the Year at the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner at Photo: Barbara Rasko Summerset Winery. Photo: Sara Davis, The Carlisle Citizen 6 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber CHAMPION SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMPION SPONSORS PLATINUM MEMBERS GOLD MEMBERS WrightWright Auto Auto Sales Sales SUMMERSETSUMMERSET WINERY WINERY Wright Auto Sales The City of Carlisle SUMMERSET WINERY SILVER MEMBERS Wright Auto Sales BRONZE MEMBERS SUMMERSET WINERY Avondale Veterinary Carlisle Veterinary Healthcare Complex Clinic, LLC The Carlisle Citizen www.carlisleiachamber.org 7 THE CHAMBER SPONSORS EVENTS THE CHAMBER SPONSORS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO SERVE Chamber Members and the Community Like Carlisle Iowa Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. Join our more than 1,000 followers who stay in the know with the activities, offers and news from our Chamber members.