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Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & IndustryPROGRESS
Volume 25 Number 8 August 2016
Pearl City
July 2016
Ascentra Credit Union 28 Years
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group 58 Years
Cam II Warehouse 35 Years
Carver Pump Company 39 Years
Comfort Inn 3 Years
Edward Jones - Bobbie Holliday 6 Years
Fleck Sales 20 Years
Freers & Sons Tree Service 40 Years
Genesis Health System 13 Years
Great River Tire and Service, Inc. 6 Years
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor -South 36 Years
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor-North 36 Years
Integrated Technology Partners 24 Years
Lions Club of Muscatine 7 Years
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New Members:
Twitter:GMCCI_Muscatinewww.muscatine.com
Facebook:Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Best Western - Pearl City Inn
Club, Ink
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities
Girls Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western
Illinois
I Don’t Care Grill
Independent Frieght International
Jimmy Johns
Little Caesars
Marine Credit Union
Renewed Members:
Saturday, July 30th, we welcomed an estimated 19,500 cyclists to our riverfront and city, according to the RAGBRAI Director.
Well Done Muscatine!
In addition, some of the local organizations that contributed to the success of RAGBRAI included:
• Farm & Fleet – allowed use of their parking lot for an Information Center• First National Bank – allowed use of their parking lot• Great River Days – collaborated in the planning to ensure success of both
events• Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry• HNI – allowed use of their corporate parking lots• Kellor & Kellor – judged beautification contests and provided awards• Kent – allowed use of their corporate parking lot for an Information Center• Monsanto – created the fabulous 20’ letter “M” made with bicycle wheels• MPW – provided Wifi on the riverfront, hydration station, and their
gorgeous 20’ x 30’ American flag• Muscatine Community College – allowed use of their parking lot• Muscatine Community School District / Muscatine High School – allowed
use of their parking lots, concession stand and shower facilities • Muscatine Journal – provided promotion• Muscatine Live TV Channel – provided live streaming of the event• Muscatine Mall – allowed use of their parking lots• Muskie Booster Club – planned and managed long term parking, showers
and food• Musser Public Library – created the Volunteer Information Handbook and
message board• Ruhl & Ruhl – allowed use of their parking lot• Saints Mary and Mathias School – allowed use of their parking lots and
back yard• TanTara – provided flatbed truck for Tony Tone• Van Meter – allowed use of their parking lot for an Information Center• Voice of Muscatine – provided promotion
Help us thank the following departments to let them know that we appreciate all they did -- they worked many extra hours to ensure the success of multiple major events going on in our community at the same time:
• Muscabus• Muscatine Fire Department,• Muscatine Parks & Rec
Department,• Muscatine Police Department,• Muscatine Public
Works Departments,• Muscatine Search & Rescue, • Muscatine Solid Waste
Department, • Muscatine Wastewater
Department, • MUSCOM and• Muscatine County Sheriff’s officeThank you to our vendors:• Creations by OZ• David’s Famous Custard• HNI• Hy-Vee• Kent Precision Foods• Whitey’s Ice Cream
See pictures of the event on our Facebook page: RAGBRAI Muscatine
Andy SummitBob AllbeeBob HayesBonnie NicholsBrett TalkingtonC.J. RyanCassie SaylorCharlie Harper
Chuck VeseyDana KraftDave RigganDiana TankEmily LofgrenFather TroyGreg JenkinsGregg Mandsager
Jaime LimogesJamie HopkinsJane DaufeldtJanet MorrowJeff MillerJeff SorensenJerry EwersJohn Beckey
Julie RoseKerry KellerKimi BridgewaterKristy KorpiKy CochranLaura LiegoisMatt ShookNichole Sorgenfrey
Nora DwyerPam CollinsPhil SargentRuthanne MeloyScott NatvigShelley Sides Moriah Roeth Sierra Rogers
HUGE thanks to our planning committee members and the 100’s of volunteers that worked in the sun and high temperatures to make this a memorable event for all of our guests and residents. Planning Committee:
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GMCCI Staff:
Greg JenkinsPresident & CEO [email protected]
Susan FultonOffice [email protected]
Janet MorrowDirector of Membership & [email protected]
Jodi HansenBlue Zones Project Muscatine Community [email protected]
Shelley SidesCommunications & Event [email protected]
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Loretta B. Mealy 45 Years
MidAmerican Energy Company 36 Years
Muscatine Art Center 17 Years
Muscatine Radiology PC 10 Years
Olson Family Dentistry, PLLC 6 Years
Pearl City Iowa Realty 1 Year
Phelps Uniform Specialists 29 Years
Ralph Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home 36 Years
Retirement Resource Grp. Beckey, Smith & Bower 7 Years
River Rehabilitation, Inc 34 Years
Ruhl & Ruhl REALTORS / Ruhl Mortgage 25 Years
Stanley, Lande & Hunter PC 60 Years
Union Tank Car Company 37 Years
University of Iowa Professional MBA Program 6 Years
US Bank 29 Years
Voice of Muscatine / Vintage Sound 70 Years
Youth Sports Foundation 29 Years
Renewed Members August 2016
RK Dixon Company 17 Years
J & M Displays 13 Years
Cobblestone Apartments 13 Years
Eichelberger Law Office PC 13 Years
Big Imprint 4 Years
NPL Tax & Accounting, LLC 3 Years
OP Printing 3 Years
Hearing HealthCare of Muscatine LLC 1 Year
Renewed Members:
Leadership Muscatine
2016/2017 Leadership Muscatine program starting soon.
Contact [email protected] for applications.
Greg JenkinsGMCCI President & CEO
think you would agree for a person to discover a community the size of Muscatine that has so much to offer its citizens you would have to travel far and wide. One of the most important, effective and cherished offerings of Muscatine is the Community Y. As discussed below it offers people of all ages many opportunities to learn, grow and care for their own health while also offering many to help others.
Sometime ago we encouraged everyone to support Muscatine’s Community Y’s expansion effort. There has been an excellent outpouring from the community, but for the success of the project it is key that we all step up and support the expansion. What follows, courtesy of Y Director Bret Olson, is an update on the project.
Everything that we do at the YMCA is focused on Teaching Values and Touching Lives – every day! The Muscatine Community YMCA is committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We focus on teaching and demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Our wide range of programs and activities spans all ages and our growing membership reflects the diversity of the community we serve. The Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
Maintaining high quality programs and first rate facilities is a continuing challenge especially in light of our membership growth. We must increase our facility capacity to meet the growing community demand for our programs. Our YMCA consists of six programs – Health Promotion Services, Aquatics, Family Program Services, Character Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Special Olympics.
We have raised $5.2 million towards our expansion / renovation goal. We continue to meet with businesses and individuals to reach our goal of $7.25 million. Our internal goal is to raise $1 million from our members. With over 9,400 members this is an average donation of $106 per person and we know some members will give more and some will give less. Every donation matters and gets us closer to our goal.
Phase 1 of construction will begin later this year and will include the 2nd floor Wellness Center, Teen Center, Kids’ Adventure Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters office space, conference rooms, Welcome center, Family Locker Rooms and Administrative offices.
Phase II will include a youth gymnasium, new track and cycling studio. Please make a donation and help us grow. Our community needs the Y now more than ever and this expansion will allow us to make a bigger impact. Every amount helps and moves us one step closer to our goal.
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Quality of Life Initiatives
Join Muscatine Blue Zones Project and Muscatine Community Garden Association at their upcoming Garden Party! Please see flyer for details!
For more information about Muscatine’s Community Gardens please contact Jodi Hansen @ [email protected] or call 563-263-8895
Muscatine Community Gardens Association and Muscatine Blue Zones Project are committed to enhancing the quality of life and strengthen community bonds by creating and sustaining community gardens that will foster environmental stewardship, horticultural education, rejuvenation, recreation, and production of healthy foods.
What is a Community Garden?
A Community Garden is an area of land that is made available to members of a community to grow vegetables. Plots of land are leased to the gardeners for a small seasonal fee. These gardens also contribute to a more livable environment and promote a more positive community image.
Goals of Muscatine Community Gardens
• To provide community members the opportunity to grow their own vegetables
• To encourage citizens to increase their physical activity and make healthy food choices
• To provide gardening workshops for both children and adults
• To provide an intergenerational gardening experience
• To support the nutritional needs of others through contributing surplus produce to a food bank or soup kitchen, and volunteering 3 hours per year to help maintain the common garden areas
• To have fun!
New HBI Communities
On May 12, Henry County and Jefferson County joined the growing list of Home Base Iowa Communities in Iowa.
On May 30, the City of Indianola became the 38th Home Base Iowa Community
On May 31, the Governor and Lt. Governor designated Adams County as the 39th HBI Community in Iowa.
The City of Ankeny became the 40th HBI Community on June 20th.
HBI Upcoming Event
HBI Camp Dodge Office Grand Opening - August 12
Please join Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds and Adjutant General Orr in celebrating the new Home Base Iowa office located at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. To learn more and register to attend, please click here.
HBI Employer News
Resumes
HBI receives new resumes from veterans and transitioning service members every week. Please ensure your business’s human resources team has the link to access resumes submitted to Home Base Iowa. The link is https://www.homebaseiowa.gov/hbi-veteran-resumes. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Dykstra at 515.725.4044 or email [email protected].
Social Media & Events Calendar
Are you having an event for veterans? Let HBI know so they can post it on their calendar of events and social media.
Do you have photos from a veteran’s event? Send them to [email protected] so they can add them to their website and social media. Let’s help boost their audience to reach more veterans!
Quality of Life Initiatives
GROW A GARDEN OF FRIENDSGood friends can pick you up when you are feeling blue, and vice versa. Sometimes just a simple phone call, e-mail, or text message from a friend can brighten your day.
Nurture Healthy Friendships
Friends provide more than good times, memories, and companionship – they also share habits. Did you know that if your friends have healthy habits, you are more likely to adopt these same traits? Nourish friendships with people who will support your healthy habits, challenge you mentally, and be there for you when you’re in need.
Friends don’t just grow on trees. They have to be carefully cultivated to bloom and grow. Studies indicate women tend to have more intimate relationships than men. When they need to meet new people or engage in conversation, women are more likely to approach someone than men. But this doesn’t mean that men don’t know how to make friends. Men and women just have different ways of building their relationships with others. Women tend to get together to share their feelings, while men, on the other hand, tend to “do” things together to generate friendships. No matter how you build your relationships, healthy friendships have a profound, positive impact on everyone involved.
Maintain and nurture your friendships by showing sincere care and interest in them. Establish a time every day to meet with members of your inner circle, whether it’s just to talk, share a meal, or take a daily walk. It’s good for your well-being!
Be willing to try different activities that will put you in contact with new people – they may develop into good friends. Look for people who are positive and upbeat, and who make you feel good about yourself and will accept you for who you are.
RIGHT TRIBEBlue Zones Power 9
BUILD A HEALTHY MOAIDid you know that having a social support network of
loyal friends is good for your well-being and may add
more healthy years to your life? Okinawans maintain
strong social connections by regularly spending time
with their moais – groups of lifelong friends. A moai
offers the support and security of knowing someone
will always be there for you, especially in times of need.
Residents living in the original Blue Zones areas share
common principles called Power 9®—these are healthy
lifestyle habits that help them live longer, healthier,
happier lives. Social connectedness is a common thread
for people living in the world’s Blue Zones® areas.
Quality of Life Initiatives
Learn more about Power 9® Principles at www.bluezonesproject.com
Q & A: Ask the Expert
Q: What is the best way to resolve a conflict with a co-worker so you can stay on good terms with one another?
A: Conflicts arise in any relationship from time
to time. Rather than placing the blame on the
other person, try taking a less aggressive and non-
threatening approach by using “I” statements to
simply and politely express how you feel. Instead of
saying, “You never turn in your reports on time,”
you could say, “I feel frustrated that I don’t receive
your reports on time.” You may still be met with
a defensive attitude, but you are giving the other
party a chance to take responsibility for his own
feelings and actions, and to listen and understand
your position.
Show sincere interest. Ask simple questions about
the other person. After all, being likable isn’t really
about you at all, it’s about the other person.
Shhh… just listen. Listen with all your senses, not
only to what others are saying, but also to how they
say it and what their body language is telling you.
Listening with your heart brings a level of acceptance
to the interaction and minimizes judgment.
Just be yourself. Don’t be afraid to let the real you
show! You will almost never get a negative response
from someone when you have a genuine smile and are
sincere and open.
Be positive. People like being around others who are
upbeat and exude positive energy.
Share a good laugh. Humor is a terrific way to
trigger a connection with others. The simple act of a
good laugh together can transcend language barriers
and gives people common ground on which to relate.
Want to make more friends? Be likable. Here are some tips to hone your likeability skills and build your healthy social network:
TOP 5 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR LIKEABILITYTest Your Body Language Smarts
When making friends, body language can be just as important as what you say. Which non-verbal cue shows you are open to striking up a conversation?
a. A smile
b. Eye contact
c. Open posture (legs and arms uncrossed)
d. Leaning forward (instead of away)
e. All of the above
The correct answer is: e. All of these behaviors
will make you appear more open and inviting in a
social situation.
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Blue Zones Project™ and Power 9® are a trademark of Blue Zones, LLC. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross®, Blue Shield®, and the Cross® and Shield® symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an Association of Independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. Wellmark® is a registered mark of Wellmark, Inc. © 2012 Wellmark, Inc.
Member Resources
Annually Muscatine Young Professionals Network collects school supplies and donates them to benefit local youth. This year YPN partnered with Team Staffing Solutions and directly donated school supplies to Franklin Elementary School. YPN hopes to adopt a school each year. The amount of school supplies donated is more than YPN could have ever imagined. YPN Members went to our local Wal-Mart to purchase the supplies and hold a friendly shopping competition. Wal-Mart’s accommodations were over the top! Once YPN shared that they were gathering supplies for a
donation they shut down a checkout lane and allowed them to continue going back to the school supplies and bring more forward until they hit their max budget. The manager on duty at the time, donated her personal money to cover taxes and allow even more donations to be bought. Although Wal-Mart is a global retailer, the
employees are hometown people with big hearts. Thank you to all of the Young Professionals, Team Staffing Solutions, and Wal-Mart for their generous contributions. Thank you for helping Muscatine YPN give back!
Muscatine Young Professional’s Network is Celebrating their
10 Year Anniversary!
YPN is co‐hosting GMCCI’s Business After Hours. Come join Muscatine YPN for food, beverages, entertainment and more on Thursday November 12, from 5pm‐7pm at Muscatine History and Industry Center.
YPN’s Mission
The Young Professionals Network is a personal and professional development organization designed to allow members to interact socially, exchange ideas, share common interests, and build a better Muscatine community.
YPN’s History
Corporations, businesses, the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), and young professionals in Muscatine were looking to establish a community‐wide network for young professionals. Five individuals attended the 2005 Young Professionals of Iowa Conference to learn and benchmark on other Iowa communities’ YP initiatives. On November 17, 2005, YPN held its kick‐off event and the group continues to grow.
What YPN Does
Since its founding, YPN has engaged in numerous community improvement activities, hosted monthly social and networking events, held family fun events, completed annual outreach surveys of young professionals, and developed relationships with Muscatine businesses. For YPs who are new to Muscatine, YPN provides an opportunity for volunteer activities, networking and community building. For YPs returning to Muscatine, YPN provides an opportunity to reconnect with their hometown, build relationships and network.
For more information about YPN please contact Jodi Hansen at 563‐263‐8895.
Muscatine Young Professionals Network
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AugustAugust 16
Ribbon CuttingLive, Laugh, Love Childcare Center1112 Fillmore Street12:00 pm
August 17Muscatine Blue Zones Project ® Community Garden PartySolomon Community Garden1981 Solomon Avenue5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
August 18SCORE1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
YPN’s Third ThursdayVision Center, PC1700 Park Avenue5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
August 25SCORE1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
DirectorsAllbee, Bob Retired ExecutiveDaniels, Chris Bridgestone BandagDeWinter, Naomi Muscatine Community CollegeEversmeyer, Aaron River Rehabilitation, Inc.Gregory, Jason Grain Processing CorporationHarle, Kevin SSAB SteelHarper, Bill Stanley ConsultantsHayes, Jim UnityPoint Health-Trinity MuscatineHoward, Bob CBI Bank & TrustHowe, Stan Member EmeritusIngstad, Scott First National BankJensen, Kyle Temp AssociatesLoBianco, Sal Muscatine Power & WaterMandsager, Gregg City of MuscatineMeade, Donna HNI CorporationMohr, Dave Eastern Iowa Light & PowerMorris, Millie Prairie Radio CommunicationsNelson, Brett Musco Sports LightingOrr, Shane Unity Way of MuscatinePost, Mark Carver Pump CompanyRegennitter, Krista ISU Extension & Outreach Muscatine CountyRiibe, Jerry Muscatine Community School DistrictSchrader, Shawn Monsanto CompanySimmons, Jim Hy-Vee Food StoreSlight, Gary Community BankSnaadt, Nancy Alliant EnergySorensen, Jeff Muscatine County Board of SupervisorsSotela, Trista CBI Bank & Trust - YPNSweere, Tiarr Stanley, Lande, Hunter, P.C.Thulen, Dorothy Kent Corporation
OfficersCHAIR of the BoardJim HayesUnityPoint Health-Trinity Muscatine
PAST CHAIRBob Allbee
CHAIR ELECTShawn SchraderMonsanto Company
TREASURER & CHAIR of FINANCEBob HowardCBI Bank & Trust
CHAIR - MEMBERSHIPJim SimmonsHy-Vee Food Store
CHAIR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTTiarrSweereStanley, Lande, Hunter, P.C.
CHAIR of PUBLIC POLICYMark PostCarver Pump Company
