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leveraged his extensive military training to survive the heat of battle and lead teams to success in business.
Colonel Nunnally’s presentation is extremely appropriate for the Muscatine community and your business. Many Missions. One Team. One Goal. This message explains clearly and concisely what our community and your businesses are concentrating on everyday.
Our local businesses have “Many Missions”, we all have just “One Team” and our business partners have “One Goal, which is business success. All of us may define success differently, according to our individual goals, but we all use different approaches, or missions, to reach our goal.
Colonel “Nunndog” Nunnally will share his extensive military training and the
Pearl City ProgressNewsletter for the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Volume 21 Number 3 March 2012
GMCCI works to improve the business climate and community quality of life by taking a leadership role in the areas of business growth, recruitment, information, advocacy, community marketing, improvement initiatives, leadership
development, and visitor services.
Ignite Muscatine - Many Missions. One Team. One Goal.By: Bill Phelan
Ignite Muscatine: Many Missions. One Team. One Goal. This is the theme for this year’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Night being held on Tuesday, March 27.
If you enjoyed last year’s event, you won’t want to miss this year’s event.
Retired Colonel Bob “Nunndog” Nunnally, US Air Force, a decorated combat fighter pilot, experienced business consultant, and successful CEO will be the keynote speaker.
"Nunndog's" high-energy presentation will put you in the cockpit of a high performance jet while he shares how he
discipline it takes for our teams to reach their goals. His combat experience, attention to detail and dedication to missions clearly reflects what a community like Muscatine must do to reach its goal.
Colonel Nunnally’s presentation will be a great way for us all to leverage the strength of our team, focus on our mission and reach our goals moving forward.
After you have experienced “Nunndog’s” presentation, you too will be prepared to take on challenges from a totally new prospective.
See you on March 27.
Bill
GMCCI’s Misson: To be the catalyst for advancing our region's economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our members' success.
GMCCI’s Team - GMCCI staff, Board of Directors, business partners, community partners, families and our supporters.
GMCCI’s Goal - Promote and enhance a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy through measurable and actionable strategies. Foster and support initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents of our region, provide targeted products, services, events and programs that members consider to be essential elements of their success. Position GMCCI to be an innovative, resourceful, responsive and effective organizational resource for long-term sustainability of its members and the community.
American Red CrossEnterprise Rent-A-CarMerit Construction CoAmericInn Lodge & SuitesThe Family Credit UnionForest Glen TownhomesIkon Office Solutions IncDowntown Muscatine Renovations, LLC (aka Pearl Plaza LLC)Muscatine Electric CompanyFabricators PlusNew Choices IncSunTan CityTAG Communications, IncAllison Law Office PCEastern Iowa Community CollegeBark Chiropractic and Rehab ClinicThe Crystal Tea Room
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GMCCI Board of Directors2010-2011
OfficersChair of the BoardDavid Penn, MonsantoChair ElectCara FullerImmediate Past ChairScott Ingstad, First National BankTreasurer & Chair-FinanceRick Smith, Stanley ConsultantsChair – MembershipLynn Allison, Ruhl & RuhlChair – Community DevelopmentPam Collins, Musser Public LibraryChair - Economic DevelopmentDoug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyChair - Tourism and HospitalityTom Hendricks, Taco John’s of Muscatine
DirectorsLynn Allison, Ruhl & RuhlBob Allbee, Muscatine Community CollegeDoug Buster, Fabricators PlusGary Carlson, HNI CorporationPam Collins, Musser Public LibraryBill Decker, Muscatine Community School DistrictBrenda Garcia-Van Auken, State Farm InsuranceNick Gow, Young Professionals NetworkTom Green, H.J. Heinz, L.P.Kevin Harle, SSABJames Hayes, Trinity MuscatineTom Hendricks, Taco John’s of MuscatineStan Howe, Member EmeritusScott Ingstad, First National BankSteve Jameson, Muscatine JournalGreg Kistler, Central State BankPaul Kraushaar, Muscatine Physical TherapyDoug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyJohn Kuhl, Muscatine Foods CorporationSal LoBianco, Muscatine Power & WaterGregg Mandsager, City of MuscatineJay McKee, McKee Button CompanyAnn Meeker, Pearl PlazaDave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBrett Nelson, Musco Lighting, LLCKasey O’Kelly, Hy-Vee DrugstoreDan Paca, Kent FeedsDavid Penn, MonsantoJim Reynolds, Reynolds EngineeringGary Slight, Community BankRick Smith, Stanley ConsultantsNancy Snaadt, Alliant EnergyKas Kelly, Muscatine County
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New MembersJeff Noble Construction3220 Mulberry AvenueMuscatine, IA 52761(563) 263-7341
Jeff Noble Construction has over 35 years of experience in residential and light commer-cial construction. Quality workmanship for home remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement), office remodels, decks, and custom finish carpentry. Much of the custom finish carpen-try work in downtown Muscatine including Pearl Plaza, The Button Factory Woodfire Grille and Hotel Muscatine, is all the work of Jeff Noble Construction.
Rebuilding Together Muscatine County205 Cedar StreetMuscatine, IA 52761(563) 260-3143www.rebuildingtogethermuscatine.org
Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit working to preserve affordable home ownership and revitalize neighborhoods, has more than 200 affiliates nationwide. The local affiliate is Rebuilding Together Muscatine County. Volunteers provide critical and free repairs to low-income homeowners in need, making sure they have one of life’s most basic necessities: a warm, safe and dry home.
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Soggy Bottom Diaper Services LLC delivers fresh cloth diapers to homes throughout the Quad Cities, Muscatine, Iowa City and Coralville areas, along with all surrounding communities. Why choose cloth diapering? It saves time, saves money, keeps your baby healthy and clean and is environmentally friendly. Using diaper wraps, there are no pins required, simply place the soiled diaper in the diaper pail and they handle the rest.
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Pierce Furniture Hosts Business After Hours With Great Success
GMCCI members, as well as Pierce Furni-ture customers, enjoyed an evening of net-working, music and shopping at Business After Hours on Thursday, February 9.
Members had the opportunity to browse both their furniture store, along with their mattress store next door, located at 141 Colorado Street. Pierce Furniture pro-vided hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, drinks and entertaining music by award winning classical guitarist Dana Starkell.
Door prizes were handed out during the evening, with a grand door prize being an-nounced at the end of the evening.
The winners were as follows. Receiving insulated travel coolers were: Jeff Noble, Jeff Noble Construction, Karen Diercks, The Flower Gallery, Randy Beimer, Hy-Vee and Paige Bales, US Bank.
The grand door prize was awarded to Dawn Pence, Muscatine Physical Therapy Services. Dawn will have the opportunity to choose between a Leather La-Z-Boy recliner or Queen Serta Perfect Sleeper.
The employees of Miller-Harrison Insurance were chosen to be featured as March’s Member Spotlight. Please read more about Miller-Harrison Insurance on page 5.
This month’s Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, March 8, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Trinity Muscatine, 1518 Mul-berry Avenue, Muscatine.
Remember if you work for a chamber member, than you ARE a chamber mem-ber. Do not miss out on this chance to network and socialize with peers within the business community.
Popular SCORE Online Workshops When Social Goes Local Listen anytime! Using Social Media to Grow Your Business with SCORE and HP Listen anytime! Savvy Social Media with Jeanne Rossomme Listen anytime!
Robbin Block has been evangelizing the benefits of marketing strategy for over 25 years. Part geek, part creative, she’s brought her in-depth knowledge of the Web and its strategic application to business to companies of all sizes and to thousands of readers via her book, Social Persuasion: Making Sense of Social Media for Small Business. This month, Robbin discusses some of social media’s many implications on the crafting and execution of winning small business marketing plans.
What’s the biggest misperception about social media’s role in marketing, and what should entrepreneurs really be doing as they map out a new small business?
Social media can’t solve all your marketing problems. For a business, it needs to be thought of like any other communication tool. You need to understand the fundamentals of marketing — who’s your target audience, where do they get their information, what do they care about, etc.— to find the right media mix that makes sense for you.
What is the most underutilized non-social media marketing method today?
By far, it’s public relations. Many people are afraid of it, or don’t know what it is. Instead they’ll spend money on poorly placed ads that will almost always fail.
What are two or three go-to resources for finding data about your market?
The U.S. Census. A lot of valuable information from the latest census is now being released. Industry associations. Industry trade publications and consumer magazines. Their media kits have great
information about their readers’ demographics and interests.
And many more resources are available at my website, www.blockbeta.com.
Coupons are gaining popularity as a means for luring potential customers. If this option appears right for a small business, what is needed to help turn coupon users into regular customers?
Understand what attracted them in the first place. People who just want a deal are tough to convert. But many customers use coupons to “sample the goods.” To get them to come back and pay full price, use strategic messaging at each touchpoint to help push them down the purchase path. This messaging can be done verbally, through printed materials, online, and even reinforced with “gifts”.
Can you provide an example of how this works?
A Pilates studio I work with has used social coupons to bring in new customers, offering a 7-week program at a discounted rate. Each week, the studio reinforces the benefits of membership and the results the customer would get if they continue taking their classes. Communications include a comprehensive orientation, an introductory gift of a branded water bottle, follow-on emails, etc. It’s a planned program designed to positively reinforce the customer experience. This in combination with excellent service may be enough to convince the customer to continue at full price.
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Why should entrepreneurs work with a SCORE small business mentor to develop and monitor their marketing plans?
Marketing needs to be flexible, because the environment within which a business operates is always changing. And the business itself is evolving as new opportunities or threats come to light. A SCORE mentor can help filter the information and focus the entrepreneur on what’s important.
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Iowa Get Your Business Online Deemed a SuccessOne of the best ways for a small business to market in this digital age, is to have a web presence.That simple solution came to Muscatine on February 21, giving local business’ the chance to ‘get online’ with Google offering their free workshop, held at Muscatine Community College, Gaekle Hall.
SCORE's Muscatine Chapter joined in a partnership with Muscatine Community College and GMCCI to bring the highly energetic Google team to Muscatine. With a sell-out crowd of 25 registered attend-ees it was deemed a success, with many walk-ins also joining in, eager to get their business online.
This hands-on workshop allowed attend-ees to build their own website and receive a Google Places listing. Additionally they received a free customized domain name and will receive free hosting for one year. This program gave each attendee a free, easy and fast way to get their business online and jump started for the new year.
If your business missed out on this op-portunity, do not fret, Google will return to our area. SCORE, MCC and GMCCI plan on inviting the Google team back to Muscatine in late summer or early fall for another seminar. Watch for information in the Pearl City Progress and GMCCI’s weekly non-profit email blast What’s Up Muscatine.
The Google team presented to a capacity crowd at Muscatine Community College on February 21. The seminar was a partnership between SCORE’s Muscatine Chapter, MCC and GMCCI.
Who: Miller-Harrison Insurance ServicesWhat: A locally owned independent insurance agency with over 92 years of experience in offering products and services for Personal and Commercial Lines of insurance.Where: 100 W 2nd StreetMember Since: October 1, 1944
With community roots dating back to 1919, Miller-Harrison Insurance Services is a locally owned insurance agency, with their current office location located in downtown Muscatine, housed since 1980 in 1st National Bank’s former building at 100 West 2nd Street.
Their two owners, Mike Harrison and Jeff Miller have a combined total of 66 years of experience in the insurance industry, with their support staff of 6 licensed agents over 80 years bringing their total to over 150 years of experience in servicing their customer’s needs.
Being an Independent Insurance Agency, they provide their customers with Home, Auto, Small Business and Large Commercial insurance products. Their customers range from individuals to large multi-national corporations.
Working at Miller-Harrison, their employees have a great sense of community involvement.
“All of our business originates in and around Muscatine, so it’s critical for us to be an important part of the community at-large and the downtown. We take this seriously and try to be very active in community events, “ says Mike Harrison, President.
By allowing their staff to take part in volunteer programs, service clubs, community events and GMCCI events, Harrison feels being a GMCCI member benefits their business.
“Creating an excellent business environment for all members to be involved and promoting the community as a whole is to have a stake in the success of our community. As long as we continue to support fellow chamber members by doing business locally, we can all share in the group success,” says Harrison.
Please extend a big thank you to Miller-Harrison Insurance Services for continuing to serve the Muscatine community and for being a proud GMCCI Charter Member. Want your chance in the spotlight? Be sure to attend this month’s Business After Hours, hosted by Trinity Muscatine, 1518 Mulberry Avenue, on March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Staff
Bill PhelanPresident & [email protected]
Jane DaufeldtBlue Zone [email protected]
Greg JenkinsVice President, Economic [email protected]
Ally BillhornMarketing & Communications [email protected]
Heather ShoppaCVB [email protected]
Sarah BannEvent [email protected]
Shea EitmanOffice [email protected]
Bill Phelan President & CEO [email protected]
Kerri McKim Marketing & Communications Coordinator [email protected]
Greg Jenkins Economic Development [email protected]
Jane Daufeldt Executive Director [email protected]
Heather Shoppa CVB Manager [email protected]
Bill Phelan President & CEO [email protected]
Kerri McKim Marketing & Communications Coordinator [email protected]
Greg Jenkins Economic Development [email protected]
Jane Daufeldt Executive Director [email protected]
Heather Shoppa CVB Manager [email protected]
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Site Visit From Blue Zone Selection Committee Scheduled for March 7Muscatine is one of eleven finalists to become a Blue Zones Demonstration Project. Final plans are in process for the site visit from the Blue Zones Selection Committee from Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Healthways. The visit has been scheduled on March 7th.
At this visit our community will learn more about what it means to become a Blue Zones Community while the Blue Zones Project Team will have the opportunity to better understand our community’s readiness to become a Blue Zones Demonstration Site.
One of the criteria is community support as judged by the percentage of each city’s population that complete a pledge, by
voting to support a healthier lifestyle. At last report, Muscatine is at 11.92% and in 5th place of the residents logging onto the www.bluezonesproject.com website and completing the short pledge in the green box on the site’s landing page.
If very person who signed up recruited just one other person, Muscatine would double to almost reach the goal of 25%. Texting BZP to 772937 will also work to complete your vote.
The plan is to get many more residents involved after the site visit. But everyone
can pledge by “voting” for Muscatine now.
Subtle changes in lifestyle will lead us down the path to becoming a Blue Zones Community - a journey that will reap rewards of a healthier community and increased economic prosperity. Muscatine is ready!!!!
City of Muscatine Had Its ‘Day on the Hill’The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with Muscatine’s top government officials and key business leaders, traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday, January 25, to meet with State Legislators to discuss issues important to the citizens of Muscatine County.
Although, Governor Branstad was unable to attend because of President Barack Obama visiting Cedar Rapids that day, Muscatine’s leaders were still able to hear from legislative leaders. They also spoke with committee chairpersons about bills important to them and others in Muscatine.
Together, with more than 300 capitol staff, they visited, shared thoughts and ideas and dined with lunch provided by Muscatine Foods Corporation.
State Representatives, Mark Lofgren, R – Muscatine, and Jeff Kaufmann, R – Wilton, both talked of the importance it is to know what is really going on in our local communities, as bills get started, but the work on them is continued often longer than most think.
Bill Phelan, President & CEO, GMCCI, also stressed the importance of Muscatine’s ‘Day on the Hill’ and thanked everyone who was involved.
“I would like to thank the many business and government representatives for attending the Muscatine Day on the Hill. I truly believe that this event clearly demonstrated to both our legislators and legislators throughout the state that Muscatine is a community of people that see and appreciate the hard work that our elected officials do on our behalf. I believe everyone in attendance sincerely appreciated our visit to the Hill, and took away a better understanding of Muscatine.”
GMCCI staff, as well as Muscatine government and business officials, traveled to Des Moines on January 25 for Muscatine’s “Day on the Hill”, where they discussed important issues to Muscatine County.
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Women’s Connection Honors Emerging Women LeadersOn January 18, nearly 400 women leaders gathered for the Women’s Connection Women in Leadership event featuring Deere & Company’s Mara Sovey, on the topic “Aligning your Personal Brand with your Company’s Objectives.” During the event 10 outstanding regional women were honored as Emerging Women Lead-ers for their exceptional leadership initia-tive and high academic achievement, and for making a difference in their school and community.
“The purpose of Women’s Connection’s Emerging Women Leaders Recognition Program is to raise up and honor regional female collegiate students who are excel-ling as leaders both academically and within their communities,” says Women’s Connection Executive Director Colleen Rafferty. “We believe it’s important to bring along the next generation of women leaders.”
Through participation in the Emerging Women Leaders Program, regional col-leges and universities including Ashford University, Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, St. Ambrose University, Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Western Illinois University Quad Cities have the opportunity to honor their outstanding women leaders.
January 2012 honorees and their schools are as follows:
Augustana CollegeAmber BrackettMelissa Lehpamer
From left to right: Jessica Sylvain, Katie Harrington, Breanna Neubauer, Dyeisha Swiney-Okert, Amber Brackett, Isabela Pessatto, Melissa Lehpamer, Mariah Williams and Breann Nelson. Not pictured: Nichole Babcock.
Black Hawk CollegeBreann NelsonMariah Williams
Muscatine Community CollegeIsabela Pessatto
Scott Community CollegeJessica Sylvain
St. Ambrose UniversityKatie HarringtonBreanna Neubauer
Trinity College of Nursing and Health SciencesNichole BabcockDyeisha Swiney-Okert
Women’s Connection is privileged to raise up and honor these exceptional women in our community. For more information about membership or upcoming events for Women’s Connection, log onto www.womens-connection.org or call (309)631-0167. The “Women in Leadership” series is presented by Leadership Sponsors Mer-rill Lynch and DHCU Community Credit Union.
Women’s Connection is one of the largest women’s organizations in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Key partners are Royal Neighbors of America and Trin-ity Regional Health System. The mission of the Women’s Connection is to inspire, educate, connect and empower women.
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PD Event - Sensitivity to Diversity & Cultural Competency
Please join YPN on March 8 at the McAvoy Center on the MCC campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm as Julie Rothbardt from St. Ambrose University and Rosa Mendoza from the Diversity Center discuss how to handle diversity in the workplace as well as in our everyday lives.
The event is free to paid YPN members and $5 for non-members. Food will be provided by Jimmy Johns. RSVP to Sarah Bann at [email protected].
Join the Social Committee Today
Join the Community & Professional Development Committee as we help to make YPN a huge impact on our community. Not only do we look for community events to help or participate in but we also hold quarter events to further our members’ professional careers.
If you are interested in joining the C&PD Community contact committee chair, Rose Herrick, at [email protected].
YPN Holds Diversity Event, March 8
United Way volunteers get into the Valentine’s Day spirit. Muscatine Mayor, DeWayne Hopkins, addressed the crowd at Hy-Vee in Muscatine, celebrating ‘Wear Blue Day’ for Muscatine.
‘Wear Blue Day’ continued with a community walk near the Muscatine Hy-Vee.
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New President Appointed for Lewis Industrial ServicesKen Brown, formally of Washington State, is the newly appointed President for Lewis Industrial Services, headquartered in Muscatine.
Lewis Industrial Services
(LIS) has been providing machining and metal fabrication services to their customers since 1964. They fabricate and install tanks, structural steel, catwalks, platforms, railings, and stairs made from stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.
LIS fabricates both coded and non-coded vessels with and without jackets. Their coded vessels meet API-650 and ASME standards. LIS holds two stamps, a “U” for section 8, Division 1, and an “R” stamp for repairs on coded vessels. In addition, they have a complete machine shop with CNC equipment capable of production runs and general repairs. LIS has a large dedicated group that performs pipeline, millwright, and code welding at their customer’s job site.
Brown is a C-level executive who improves manufacturers that fabricate
engineered metal equipment and instrumentation by implementing continuous improvement methodologies, restructuring, identifying market opportunities, controlling costs and leading them profitably to the next level.
His background includes over 30 years of demonstrated skills in management, operations, finance, consulting, turnarounds, global sales and marketing, lean manufacturing and purchasing. He has extensive experience serving industrial, government and scientific customers worldwide coupled with in-depth knowledge of the fabrication, nuclear, material handling, food, research, heat treating and gas industries.
Previously, Brown has held positions as CEO of Mid Columbia Engineering, a design and custom metal fabricator and instrumentation manufacturer, President of Smart Machines, a design and custom equipment manufacturer, Chief Operating Officer, for a nuclear container fabricator and ambulance remanufacturer, President of a boutique consulting company and Executive Director for a scientific instrument and equipment company.
Brown holds a BS in Chemistry from Bucknell University coupled with a MBA and a Certified Purchasing Managers Degree.
His efforts in supply chain management have produced double digit reduction
in material costs with improvements in quality and reliability. Brown’s entrepreneurial skills have been gained from championing numerous product launches, developing strategic business plans and marketing plans.
His analytical skills and effective communication style have helped numerous business owners drive cultural and turnaround changes. His experience with a large variety of industries is evident by the fact that he has been on the shop floor of over 500 plants, working to increase quality and productivity and decrease costs.
Brown is in the process of relocating to Muscatine. He and his wife Kathy, a high school teacher, have been married 32 years, with one son who lives in Tennessee. His hobbies include snow skiing, travel, gold and scuba diving.
Ken Brown, President
Reservations can be made by contacting Shea Eitman at 563-263-8895 or by emailing to [email protected]. GMCCI members $10, not-yet members $25. Reservations made less than 48 hours prior to the event will be automatically charged an additional $5. Reservations not kept will be billed. Pre-payment is highly encouraged and appreciated.
Bill Lundberg, Billings, Montana, is the newly appointed President for City Carton Recycling, headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa. Lundberg is the first non-family member to serve as President of
the Company. Andy Ockenfels, former President, will now serve as the City Carton Recycling CEO (Chief Executive Officer).
“As a City Carton Recycling Board of Directors member for the past three years, Bill has been instrumental in working with our Team and the Ockenfels Family to establish clear goals for long term success,” says Ockenfels. “Bill has been professional, successful and profitable throughout his career. We are excited to get Bill on board as President and look forward to the value he adds to this Team.”
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City Carton Recycling Appoints New PresidentAs President, Lundberg oversees all operations of City Carton Recycling and Document Destruction and Recycling Services. He uses Lean Enterprise, not restricted to Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma as preferred methods to identify and implement process improvements resulting in increased productivity and reduced errors. Lundberg’s office will be located at the Company’s Iowa City Headquarters.
“I am excited to join the leadership team and look forward to working to improve all aspects of City Carton Recycling and Document Destruction and Recycling Services from the perspective of our stakeholders - owners, customers, employees, suppliers and community,” says Lundberg.
Lundberg spent 27 years with Cargill, Inc. in a variety of sales and operation positions with their steel subsidiary, North Star Steel Company. For the past seven years, Lundberg was President and COO of Roscoe Steel and Culvert Company, Billings, Montana, where he oversaw three operational units - Corrugated Metal Pipe, Structural Steel, and Bridge. While in Montana, Lundberg also served on the Big Sky Economic Development Board of Directors, a driving force to
Bill Lundberg, President
grow employment, quality of life, and population in Yellowstone County.
About City Carton Recycling
City Carton Recycling is Iowa’s largest full service Paper Recycling Company and one of the largest full-service recycling companies in the Midwest. Founded in 1967, the Company celebrates 45 years in business in 2012. City Carton Recycling provides recovery programs for recyclable cardboard, office paper, plastic, tin, aluminum, newspaper, magazines, books, outdated forms and materials for thousands of municipal, commercial and industrial customers throughout Iowa and the Midwest. The material is sorted, baled and shipped to mills throughout North America and the entire world.
City Carton Recycling sells and services a full range of new and rebuilt recycling and refuse equipment. The Company processes recyclable materials at eight recycling facilities in Iowa: Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, Mount Pleasant, Muscatine, Altoona, and Creston.
City Carton Recycling also operates Document Destruction and Recycling Services, a full service, bonded, confidential materials shredding company with facilities in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Altoona.
March Techno Tuesdays: Making the Most of FREE Tools to Help Your Business Get Noticed
The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry has had great success with the 2012 launch of Techno
Tuesdays, which focuses on a different side of technology each month.
If you have ever wanted to take advantage of a new technology but was unsure of how or where to get started, GMCCI’s Techno Tuesday short morning seminars , gives you that chance.
The third session of Techno Tuesdays will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in the GMCCI Board Room, 102 Walnut Street. Ethan Anderson, Big Imprint Design, will be presenting: Making the Most of FREE Tools to Help Your Business Get Noticed.
Anderson will explain the importance of many free tools regarding companies website and phones, that are not being taking advantage of or overlooked. He will show members how to create a Google Places Listing, how to use voice activated smartphones (including the iPhone’s Siri), tips and tricks to bring your Facebook page to the next level and using Twitter the easy way in business.
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Jobs Created Within the Travel and Tourism Industry Impact Muscatine County’s Economy By: Heather ShoppaA study commissioned by the Iowa Economic Development Authority concluded the Travel and Tourism Industry is directly responsible for 677 jobs within Muscatine County. The same study further concludes those jobs provide $10.54 million in payroll for Muscatine County’s economy. Muscatine County ranks 18th, out of all 99 counties in Iowa, in terms of being positively impacted by the Travel and Tourism Industry.
Certainly that seems like a tremendous number of jobs and an impressive economic impact for Muscatine County, especially when jobs within the Travel and Tourism Industry had once been considered low paying positions. Not so anymore, according to the US Department
of Labor’s “Bureau of Labor Statistics Guidebook”, the median annual wages for today’s lodging manager is $45,800 and a food service manager can expect a median annual wage of $46,320. As the demand for these highly trained, tech savvy professionals grow, so does their ability to command a higher salary.
The Travel and Tourism Industry is also the place many teens look to for their first work experience, such as in food service, retail, entertainment or lodging. The training they receive and the skills they develop on their first job often prepare them for their next job. The Travel and Tourism Industry also encourages local entrepreneurship as business people look for ways to meet the needs of travelers.
One view of the Travel and Tourism Industry is to view “tourism” as a means of importing tax payers so locals don’t have to pay as many taxes, which is great for any community’s local economy.
Interesting Travel and Tourism Industry Facts:
The Travel and Tourism Industry is in • the Top Ten Employers in 49 states, including Iowa.The Travel and Tourism Industry • is the 8th largest employer in the State of Iowa. Locally, the industry employs 677 workers, and generates $10.54 million in payroll for Muscatine County.Traveler spending impacts every • county in Iowa, including Muscatine County, which ranks 18th in terms of favorable economic impact.The Travel and Tourism Industry • is a proven economic driver for the State of Iowa, generating $6 billion in revenue. It is estimated Muscatine County’s visitors spent $66.6 million in 2010.Travelers in Iowa spend an estimated • $18 million dollars per day, generating over $1 million in state sales tax revenue per day. Muscatine County’s visitors generating $770,000 in local tax revenues in 2010.Iowa’s Travel and Tourism Industry • jobs will never be “outsourced” or “exported”, ensuring opportunities for Iowa’s residents.
Sources cited: Economic Impact of Travel on Iowa’s Counties 2010, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010-11, US Travel Association 2010, and “Tourism - Fast Facts 2012”, prepared by the Travel Federation of Iowa.
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Muscatine, Iowa 52761-4027
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1 MarchSCORE, 1:30 and 3:30 PM
3 March“Bullets in the Bathtub” YPN Murder Mystery Dinner, 5:45 to 9 PM, The Rendezvous
Legislative Town Hall Meetings, 9 to 10:30 AMStudent Center, Muscatine Community College
8 March“Sensitivity to Diversity & Cultural Competancy” YPN Personal Development Seminar, 11:30 to 1:00 PMLittle Theatre, Strahan Hall, Muscatine Community College
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9 MarchLeadership Muscatine, 7:30 to 11:30 AMMuscatine Community College
15 MarchSCORE, 1:30 to 3:30 PMYPN’s Third Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, MVP
16 MarchGMCCI Executive Board MeetingNoon to 1:30 PMGMCCI Office
20 MarchTechno Tuesdays “Making the Most of Free Tools To Help Get Your Business Noticed”8:00 to 9:30 AMGMCCI Office
22 MarchLeadership MuscatineNoon to 5 PMMonsanto
SCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
27 MarchGMCCI Annual Meeting & Recognition Night5:15 to 9:30 PMClarion Hotel
29 MarchSCORE 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Express Care treatment is for a condition that requires prompt attention, but does not pose an immediate, serious health threat. Express Care treats many problems that can be seen in a primary care physician’s office.
Trinity Muscatine offers Express Care services seven days a week for your convenience. Records of your Express Care visit are immediately available electronically to your Trinity provider for follow up care.
Examples of what can be treated in Express Care include:• Abdominal pain• Respiratory Conditions• Cold/flu• Ear and eye conditions• Fever• Headache• Skin rashes• Sore throat• Sprains/strains• Urinary tract infection• Vomiting/diarrhea (stomach flu)• Minor work injuries• Physicals • Minor injuries
Express Care HoursWalk-ins OnlyMonday – Friday 1:00 PM – 8:30 PMSaturday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call (563) 264-9508 or visit our website at Trinitymuscatine.com for wait times
We understand the serious injuries also occur during times when Trinity Muscatine is closed. Serious injuries and medical issues should always be handled in the Emergency Department.
Examples of medical issues that should go to the Emergency Room include:• Alcohol/drug intoxication overdose• Amputation/severe lacerations• Depression• Loss of consciousness• Pregnancy complications• Seizures or convulsions• Sudden shortness of breath or chest pain• Suicide attempt/thoughts• Suspected heart attack or stroke• Head injuries• Severe abdominal pain
Trinity Muscatine Express Care Service
Other services are availableat these Trinity MuscatinePhysicians Clinics:Family Practice –Cedar Street Clinic 563.262.4101Family Practice –Mulberry Avenue 563.262.4110Family Practice –Wilton Clinic 563.732.2121General Surgery 563.262.4112Internal Medicine 563.262.4111Obstetrics and Gynecology 563.262.4113Occupational Medicine 563.262.4120Orthopedic Surgery 563.264.9185Otolaryngology (ENT) 563.264.9197Pediatrics 563.262.4115Snoring & Sleep Disorders Clinic 563-264.9197
Payment PolicyPayment for all services is expected at the time of the visit. We accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
InsurancePatients are asked to present their insurance card at each visit. Deductibles, co-pays, etc. are collected at the time of service. For your convenience most major insurance is accepted and filed. For insurance plans that we do not participate in, we will provide the necessary information for you to file your own insurance claim. Please call 563-262-4116 for billing and insurance questions.
If you do not have insurance and would like information regarding financial assistance of other programs that might be available, please call 563-264-9118.
JULY 2011
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Raffle Tickets Available! GMCCI’s
Annual Meeting & Recognition Night March 27, 2012
$10 each
Just a Sampling of What You Could Win...
iPad 2, Wine Festival Tickets, Local Restaurant Gift Certificates,
Executive Office Chairs, Landscaping Services, and much, much more!
Raffle tickets can now be purchased at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of
Commerce & Industry at 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine. Raffle tickets are $10
each, and available to all Chamber members. Remember, if you work for a
Chamber member, you ARE a Chamber member. Tickets can also be
purchased the night of the event. You need not be present to win.
