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When: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 • 12-1 pm
Where: Sioux Center Public Library
Cost: $8.00
Presenter: Secretary of State, Matt Schultz
Secretary Matt Schultz will discuss his new program to bring new businesses to Iowa, his involvement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development, and share many of the legal aspects involved in starting a business.
Secretary Schultz will also discuss the establishment of two new programs, Rock Iowa, which is an interactive program to encourage High School seniors to vote, and Honor a Veteran, which includes a permanent online tribute page for participants to honor past or present military personnel.
Matt was elected to office in 2010 as the youngest secretary of state in the country. He has focused on streamlining business services, including a new statewide lien registration system and advocating for the integrity of the elections process.
Please join us for this great opportunity!
EMail: [email protected] Ph: 712/722-3457 fax: 712/722-3465
SEPTEMBER Chamber Meeting
www. siouxcenterchamber.com Sioux Center IA 51250 September 2013
Musings from the editor’s desk:
“How do you like your new job?” This is the question I have been asked too many times to count in
the past few months. To have so many people care...it’s a blessing. To work for this community and its
businesses...it’s a blessing. To be surrounded with such great people...it’s a blessing. That’s my answer.
I’ve enjoyed getting to meet many of you, look forward to meeting more of you, and am eager to
develop relationships with each of you. Thank you for the graciousness you have extended me. You
have made me feel very welcome and I look forward to serving you. Please stop in the Chamber Office
to say “hi” or share an idea with me. Rumor has it that there are some tasty chocolates on my desk. Barbara Den Herder
EMail: [email protected] Ph: 712/722-3457 fax: 712/722-3465
Chamber Mission
Statement:
The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce is a progressive, committed organization that provides quality service and support to the membership and the community through promotional opportunities, information, education and
visionary leadership.
We encourage you to
exercise your right to
vote in the upcoming
election on Tuesday,
September 10. There
are important items on
the ballot that will
greatly impact our
community.
Thank you!
For more information on what you are being asked to vote on, visit:
Sioux Center Bond info: www.siouxcenterbond.com
Northwest Iowa Community College Plan Fund Levy
Renewal: www.nwicc.edu/ncc1/
Member Updates
Our Sincere Sympathy to Kyle and LaShawn Van De Berg (Rent-
All) and the entire Van De Berg family on the death of their mother and grandmother, Gert Van De Berg.
We also extend our sympathy to Dan and Sandi Altena (Hands Around the Plain) on the death of Sandi’s mother, Katherine Kuiper.
Our sympathy also to Dr. Jerry and Kim Van Es (Sioux Center Medical Clinic), Bob and Rhonda Van Es (American Investment and Trust), Dr. Joe and Heather Van Es (Addink & Van Es Dentistry) and Greg and Robin Dohrer (Robin’s School of Dance) on the loss of their father and grandfather, Gerald “Jack” Van Es.
Congratulations To:
Dordt College receives top 15 ranking by Faith on View, including the highest ranking of all Iowa colleges in Student Success and Satisfaction. Faith on View ranks schools that have Christianity at their core.
John and Sonya Ymker (Ymker Insulation) have been blessed with a baby girl by adoption. Her name is Sya Jo and was born February 16.
Tony and Amy Keahi (ATLAS) were blessed with a baby girl on August 7. She has been named Acacia Zion and was 7 lbs 4 oz and 21 inches long.
Van Bruggen Wesselink Insurance for winning the Century Mutual Insurance Golf Tournament on July 18. Winning this tournament garnered a $360 donation to the Sioux Center Fire Department.
Other updates:
Center for Financial Education is moving! Their new location is the former Saucedo store-front at 322 North Main.
Picture This Photography has moved to 221 Second Ave NE.
Siebrecht and Company, PC has announced the addition of Corey Pottebaum, CPA, as a new partner to their firm. Welcome Corey!
Members of the winning team include:
Dan Van Ravenswaay, Brian Van
Bruggen, Brad Van Bruggen and Doug
Van Bruggen
Chamber Connections
Business Card
Drawing
You are Invited!
Lighthouse Bar and Grill
Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Open
House
Date: Friday,
September 6
Time: 2:30 PM
Just for Kix
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 10 am Location: 117 3rd Ave NE (former post office)
Chamber Coffee-Dordt College Newly remodeled President’s Home
located in the former Alumni House on 5th Street NE.
Date: Friday, September 13
Time: 10 am with a “Welcome
from Eric Hoekstra” at 10:15
Please park in the lot east of the president’s new home or along the road. Please use East entrance.
The Terrace View Experience & Vendor Showcase
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 1-4 PM
Designed to simulate a full-fledged wedding recep-tion, the Showcase is a grand opportunity for those with a wedding in the works or an engagement on the horizon to see what the Terrace View experience can offer you! For more information, contact Jenn Ver-meer at 712-449-8198 or [email protected]
LifeServe Blood Center Drive
Thursday, September 19
9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Centre Mall
STIMULUS 2013!
$$ It’s Back! $$
What is Stimulus? Stimulus is a program that al-lows the purchase of Chamber Gift Certificates at a discount, and it has proven successful in keeping local dollars circulating in Sioux Center. Did you know? Each dollar spent at a locally owned store is usually spent 6 to 15 times before it leaves the community. From $1, you create $5 to $14 in value within the community. Since 2009 the Executive Board has made a commit-ment to our Chamber member businesses by making a Stimulus Package available in Chamber Gift Certifi-cates. Gift Certificates can be purchased at a discount with a $300 maximum purchase per family/business.
The Board has again made a commitment to fund this program for the 2013 Holiday Season with a goal of increasing the amount of gift certificates available from $75,000 to $100,000. This will allow even more people to benefit from this program. However, they are again putting out a challenge to our membership. They are giving you the opportunity to partner with them in to make this increased amount a reality. You will soon receive a letter in the mail with more information. Any questions? Please contact us at the Chamber Office!
2nd Annual Soccer Tournament & Mexican Food Fiesta
Sunday, September 15 • 12-6 pm
Open Space Park
Authentic Mexican food prepared by the Latino
Women’s Health Coalition will be served
Chamber Connections
Chamber CoConnections
Chamber Connections
Verizon Wireless Ribbon Cutting
Interstates Control Ribbon Cutting
Chamber Connections
Chamber CoConnections
Chamber Connections
Chamber CoConnections
Chamber Connections
Chamber Coffee to welcome Kinsey Principal, Troy Lentell
Chamber Executive Board
2013-2014 Board Members:
Lori Zomermaand-2nd Vice President True Vine Julie Arends-Vice President ProActive Physical Therapy Barb Mellema-Delegate Dordt College Jason Moeller-Past President Moeller Insurance Mark Rensink-Treasurer Kroese and Kroese Eric Moerman-President Interstates Control
BECAUSE ....you are doing business in this area and sharing in its prosperity. The obligations of business citizenship challenge every person and institution to subscribe actively to the advancement of the area of which he or she is a part.
BECAUSE....you prosper as our area prospers. By helping to build a thriving area your investment is strengthened and your opportunities are broadened. You have personal interest in these objectives.
BECAUSE....the support of all business and professional men and women is necessary to bring about the economic improvement of our area and the civic and business development demanded by our modern standards of living.
BECAUSE....progress and prosperity depend on the development of sound economic and social structure. These result from aggressiveness and a continuing program of activities designed to cultivate opportunities and capitalize on advantages.
BECAUSE....these goals can be reached only by a UNITED EFFORT through an organization equipped to study and conduct a sound program for area progress.
BECAUSE....the Chamber of Commerce is the only organization consistently engaged in promoting the civic and economic development of our area.
Retirement Party Celebrating Ardith’s 24 Years of Service
Saturday, October 26, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
New Life Reformed Church
Come & go as you want or stay all day - Enjoy every aspect! Women of all ages are encouraged to attend!
Learn something new at the breakout sessions.
Choose from many different exciting sessions that will leave you feeling
energized and organized!
Food will be available with the proceeds benefiting the Family Crisis Center.
Shop & interact with over 40 vendors offering a variety of products.
Great place to start some of your Christmas shopping!
Receive goodie bags and/or win great hourly door prizes.
The first 100 people to register at the door will receive a goodie bag.
Register to win many gift certificates, a free night at the hotel, plus much more
For more information call the Chamber Office at 712-722-3457
Sponsored by the Sioux Center Chamber
Thanks for Your Investment Dues Payment!
With active Chamber of Commerce members, we offer a chance to make a difference by working together to improve the quality of live and
the economic climate of Sioux Center.
Dues received between 8/8/2013 & 9/3/2013
Avera Home Medical Equip Beyer Auction & Realty Casey’s Bakery Casey’s General Store Diverse Financial Hands Around the Plain Hilt Real Estate Jeff’s Lawn Care Judy’s Sewing Room Lighthouse Bar and Grill** Maassen Construction Maurice’s Midwest Tent Rental
Money Concepts NAPA NISO Picture This Photography Pizza Hut Regency Retirement Sioux Automation Tastefully Simple Trans Ova Genetics Verizon Wireless ** Zwart Construction ** New Members
If you paid your invest-ment during the time frame specified above, and you do not see your name listed, please contact the Chamber Office to verify that we have received your payment. THANKS! If you haven’t yet picked up your chamber coupons, please stop in!
Sioux Center Homecoming 2013~
Rockin’ to a Victory!
Friday, September 13
Look for the Sioux Center float and many other businesses participating in the parade!
If you are interested in participating in the parade, please contact
Jenn Traver at [email protected]
Chamber Information Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Open over noon hour when possible
Find us on Facebook at SC Chamber Commerce
Phone: 712-722-3457
Email: [email protected]
website: siouxcenterchamber.org
