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January 2013 Volume 30 Issue 8

Chamber Digest

December 24 & 25: Chamber office closedDecember 31 & January 1: Chamber office closedJanuary 8: Restaurant Night Out; Jax Steakhouse; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.January 24: Business After Hours; The Perfect Setting; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.January 26: Chamburrrrr Scurry 5K

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In This IssueMember Spotlight Page 2Leadership / Reinvesting Members Page 3Faces & Places Page 4Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism News Pages 6 & 7Ribbon Cuttings Page 8New Members Page 9MEDIC Economic Development News 0Business News Page 11Business Directory Pages 12 - 14Business News Page 15 - 16 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Marshalltown Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1000Marshalltown, IA 50158Affix label here

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Chamber staff and volunteers are busy pre-paring for the inaugural running of the Cham-burrrrr Scurry 5K race and Wellness Fair on January 26, 2013. The event is presented by Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center and will be held at the Marshalltown Community College cross country course. Gold sponsors are McFarland Clinic and Iowa Valley Community College District. Silver sponsors are Adland Engraving & Silkscreening, Hy-Vee, Pepsi, Hampton Inn & Suites, Emerson Process Management – Fisher, and Lennox. “We are looking for participants of all ages and skill levels,” said Chamber Vice President Lynn Olberding. “This is a great way to kick off a New Year’s resolution to be more active or just get out on a winter day to support the Chamber.” Registrations are available on the Chamber website (www.marshalltown.org/5k). Cost is $17 for students (18 and younger), $20 for adults through January 18 and $30 for all registrants after January 18. T-shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after January 18. Registration fee in-cludes race and Wellness Fair participation, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and door prizes. Awards, presented by JBS, will be given to top male and female overall finishers, as well as medals to top finishers in each age group. “An additional part of the day is the Wellness Fair,” added Olberding. “The fair will be open to the public and is a great way to learn more about the fitness and wellness offerings in our commu-nity.” The Wellness Fair will be held in the MCC Student Activity Center (3700 South Center Street – Marshalltown). Wellness Fair participating businesses include: Adland Engraving & Silkscreen-ing, Anytime Fitness, Bantz Chiropractic Center, Emerson Process Management – Fisher, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hy-Vee, JBS, Lennox, Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, McFarland Clinic, NuCara Pharmacy, Pepsi, and Sports Page. A few spots remain for additional businesses wanting to participate in this event. Contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office (641-753-6645) for more information. “We hope the community will participate in the 5K, but also come out to the college for the Well-ness Fair,” said Olberding. “It’s a great way to work towards making Marshalltown a healthier com-munity.” For complete event details, please visit www.marshalltown.org/5k.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Morning Glory Bakery

www.marshalltown.org Statistics Nov 12 Avg/Month YTD Total Unique Visitors 2,542 2,622 28,841 Number of Visits 8,461 5,864 64,501 Page Views 20,083 16,274 179,018 Hits 52,662 69,065 759,716The Chamber’s website traffic continues to be strong. Is now the time to consider upgrading your listing and increasing your online visability?

Don’t forget to check the Chamber website for business directory information, event photos, program information and calendar of events.Contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office for more information.

What started as a hobby grew into a home-based business four years ago, when Laurie Wadle was asked to become a state-licensed bakery in or-der to supply a local caterer with cookies. Since that time, the small home-based bakery has grown into the 13th Street mainstay business known as Morning Glory Bakery. In the summer of 2011, Laurie and husband, Dave, opened their 13th Street location with the help of Team Work One, LLC, Marshall Economic Development Impact Committee (MEDIC), and their own hard work and perseverance. They expanded their menu, offering not just baked goods, but lunch sandwiches, soups, and fresh-baked breads.

The decision to move out of their home was not an easy one for the Wadles, but they had faith in being part of the 13th Street Revitalization. “I began baking out of my home four years ago,” said Laurie. “It all grew from there. I soon began supplying pies and other goodies to local businesses.” Today Laurie and her team at the bakery are best known for their sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, cookies and super moist cakes. But she added that their lunches are becoming more and more popular, especially their chicken salad on croissant. “One thing people don’t know about us is that you can buy our dough,” added Laurie. “You can buy our cookie dough, cinnamon roll dough, cut- out sugar cookie dough already rolled out, and you can bake it all at home. You can even safely eat all of the dough because we use pasteurized eggs.”

In addition to being committed to their business, the Wadles are also dedicated to the community. They donate and provide discounts to a number of community, school, and Chamber functions throughout the year. “Owning a business in Marshall-town is pretty amazing. People in this town are so excited to see the 13th Street area be brought back to

‘the way it used to be’ and encour-age other businesses to come down here,” said Laurie. “A small local community like this is wonderful to be a part of. Our regular custom-ers are such a joy to see all week. Whether it’s the couple that comes in and eats a couple of cake donuts a couple times a week, or the insur-ance agent who comes in several times a week to get sticky rolls for his clients. We love seeing them and have enjoyed getting to know them all by name or food prefer-ence!” One unique aspect of Morn-ing Glory’s business is that their school-aged children often help out the store, waiting on customers, run-ning the cash register and cleaning tables. “We like watching our kids interact with the customers and vice versa,” added Laurie. “It’s fun listening to the kids count change back to custom-ers.” In 2009, Morning Glory Bakery joined the Marshalltown Area Cham-ber of Commerce. “It was the best decision I could have made. The Chamber is an integral part of this community and is there to help when-ever they can. The Chamber members truly make up a great ‘web’ of connections,” said Laurie. Although the past year has been difficult due to the 13th Street con-struction, the Wadles are thankful to the customers who stuck by them and to City and others who made the project happen. “It’s amazing down here now,” said Laurie. “All of us down here on 13th Street appreciate you all and look forward to the next year!” Morning Glory Bakery is located at 209 North 13th Street. To place orders, please call 641-351-8219.


LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Paul BealsChair ElectJohn HughesPast ChairTom Campbell TreasurerSharon GreerMEDIC ChairChris BrodinV.C. - MembershipJodi FaustlinV.C. - Government AffairsJerry MajorV.C. - Quality of LifeMike McQuadeV.C. - Education

Alan AnselmanBrian BurnsideAaron BuzbeeDennis DragerJoan JaimesHeidi PiersonMatt PisneyJason Staker

Ex-OfficioDennis Grabenbauer, Marshall CountyDr. Robin Shaffer Lilienthal, MCCFauna Nord, MCVBDr. Marvin Wade, MCSD

Board of Directors

Fauna NordVice ChairLiz WilkePast Chair

Deanna DavisPip GordonAl HoopJennifer HowardGary RossChad Weir

Board of Directors

Paul GregoireVice ChairJim Lowrance TreasurerAlan AnselmanSecretaryDoug GervichPast ChairDeb BortonChamber Chair

Brian BurnsideBill GrabeDenny GrabenbauerLoras NeurothMike SchlesingerKevin SwartzDon TurbivilleDavid Vollmar

Ex-OfficioVice Chancellor - IVCE Jacque GoodmanState Representative Mark SmithState Senator Steve SoddersCity Administrator Randy Wetmore

ChamberChair: Deb Borton

MCVBChair: Joyce Miller

MEDICChair: Sharon Greer

The Chamber Digest is a monthly publication of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Marshall Economic Development Impact Committee and Marshalltown

Convention & Visitors Bureau, who collaborate in creating opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors.

Staff

Ken Anderson PresidentLynn Olberding Vice PresidentShannon Espenscheid MCVB DirectorShauna Banks Administrative AssistantLinda Huge Administrative AssistantTom Deimerly MEDIC PresidentKenn Vinson MEDIC Business Manager

709 South Center StreetP.O. Box 1000

Marshalltown, IA 50158Phone: 641-753-6645

Fax: 641-752-8373Email:

[email protected]

January 24, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Perfect Setting13 West Main Street, Suite 102

February 21, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

4th Annual Taste of Marshalltown

Presented by the Orpheum Theater Center

220 East Main Street

March 2013Elmwood Country Club1734 Country Club Lane

April 2013Child Abuse Prevention Services

811 East Main Street

May 2013Hermanson Orthodontics

233 North 13th Street

June 2013Marshalltown Broadcasting

123 West Main Street

Business After Hours

Thank You Reinvesting Members

Dairy Queen, Center St. 9Edward Jones - Burns 4F & J Racing 5Grandview Heights 16KDAO AM/FM/TV 34Leon Lamer 3Linn Valley Apartments 16M’town Board of Realtors 20Midwest Construction 3Schendel Pest Control 18Tremont 18Waterbeck Spray Foam 2

The reinvesting members printed in bold type marks those with

memberships in increments of five years.

The Chamber office will be closed

on Monday & Tuesday,

December 24 & 25 and Monday &

Tuesday, December 31 and

January 1.

Tire & Service Center, Inc.

“Your Hometown Tire and Auto Service Center”

205 E. Linn St. Marshalltown

752-7511


FACES & PLACES Faces & Places is a monthly feature in the Chamber Digest. Each month this column will feature information about Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Faces & Places is a great way to utilize your Chamber membership. Submissions may include grand openings, management changes, em-ployee promotions, moves, expansions, major developments and award recognition. Submissions may include a photograph, if provided in a JPEG format. Due to space limitations, each item for Faces & Places should be no more than six sentences in length. The editor reserves the right to deter-mine what is newsworthy and included in the column. Items that will not be accepted include: email changes, seminars or special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues. To submit your news, email [email protected] and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail information to Faces & Places, P.O. Box 1000, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Submissions must be received by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s Chamber Digest. Information printed in the Faces & Places section is supplied by Cham-ber member businesses and organizations and is not an edorsement by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Become a fan of the Chamber on Facebook!Help us reach our goal of over 500 fans on Facebook. “Like” the Mar-

shalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and encourage your friends.It’s a great way to stay up-to-date on what’s happening, view event

photos and more!

The Chamber office is located at 709 South Center Street. 641-753-6645 ● www.marshalltown.org

Normal office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

You can purchase Area Dollars during all office hours. Have a large Area Dollars purchase? Call in advance and we’ll have it waiting

for you!The Chamber office will be closed

December 24 & 25 and December 31 & January 1.

For a list of upcoming Chamber activities, visit www.marshalltown.org.

Sports Page expands and relocates Sports fans, coaches and athletes will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a new level of service and merchandise as Sports Page recently expanded and relocated at Marshall Town Center. Sports Page opened December 1 in its brand new location at the main entrance to the shopping center, across from Mama DiGrado’s. “The opportunity to expand our selection of athletic apparel and shoes was just one reason we made the decision to relocate at the mall,” said Todd Thimesch, owner of Sports Page. “This expansion will also provide the opportunity for our customers to be able to actually try out the latest in athletic footwear before they even make their purchase.” Athletes will be able to test new shoes on the miniature indoor basket-ball court inside the store or test those new cleats on a section of artificial turf. Other interactive displays will enhance the level of excellent customer service that Sports Page is known for, “We could not be happier to work with Todd and his staff to help Sports Page expand in order to better serve our customers,” stated Ken Huge, General Manager of Marshall Town Center. “Sports Page is literally synonymous with Marshall Town Center. It was our goal to maintain that relationship for the community as well as the shopping center.” While the “new” Sports Page is currently open, the store’s former loca-tion at the south end of the mall has been renamed “Sports Page Express” and will be open through the end of the year, featuring great merchandise at great prices. Sports Page is a locally owned sporting goods store, which caters to area high school and collegiate teams, as well as athletes of all ages. In addition to the Marshalltown location, they also has locations in Altoona, Ames and Pella.

Shop Small Saturday a Success! On Saturday, November 24, the Mar-shalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and twenty of our small business members, participated with the rest of the country in celebrating Small Business Saturday. The Chamber’s promotion called Shop Small Saturday, featured a number of local retail businesses who each gave away between $50 and $150 in prepaid American Express gift cards. The Chamber was one of only fifty chambers from across the country to be selected to partner with American Express on the retail holiday. “We were very excited to have this chance to highlight a number of our small business members,” said Chris Brodin, Chamber Board Vice Chair of Membership Services. “It was a great day where people got out and shopped in our locally-owned stores.” “Wow! I want to let you know what a great day we had on ‘Small Busi-ness Saturday’. The shop was constantly filled with visitors who seemed to be enjoying the spirit of the event,” said Pam Swarts, owner of The Perfect Setting, one of the participating businesses. “Hurray to the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and American Express!” The Chamber would like to extend a huge thank you to the businesses who participated in the November 24 promotion, as well as anyone who “shopped small” on that day.


BUSINESS NEWSChamber announces 2013 state legislative priorities

The Chamber Board of Directors formally approved the 2013 state legislative priorities at its December meeting as recommended by the Government Affairs committee. They focus on key issues that impact our businesses everyday – taxes, regulations and workforce. Incentives are also an important factor in helping our businesses grow, as well as helping make significant improvement in our community. Tax credit incentives, as an example, have made projects like the proposed renovation of the Tallcorn and the Iowa Wholesale building possible. These priorities will be presented to our elected officials prior to the start of the 2013 legislative session. Watch for updates on all key issues during the session. Friday legislative forums are also being planned as a way to stay in touch with our elected officials and with the issues being considered during the session.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAX Iowa’s tax environment continues to be a challenge for existing business health, expansion potential and for the attraction of new businesses. Com-mercial/industrial property taxes are a major concern for the members of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce. We support property tax reform that: •Requires local taxing entities to reduce costs wherever possible

• Addresses unfunded mandates, reforms pensions and other measures that impact local government budgets • Conducts a critical analysis of all programs that property tax currently supports to make sure property tax is the appropriate funding mechanism for those programs • Moves the four locally assessed classes of property taxpayers to more equitable treatment with the goal of lowering taxes for the commercial/industrial sectorEDUCATION & WORKFORCE SKILLS Marshalltown like all of Iowa is experiencing a significant gap between skills sought by employers and the skills our workforce currently possess-es. We support: • Using the Iowa’s community colleges as primary delivery system for programs that are designed to improve the skills of our existing workforce • Improve our K-12 student readiness to enter the workforce by using programs like the National Career Readiness Certification • A continued emphasis on Iowa’s push to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills in K-12 educationBUSINESS REGULATIONS Regulatory stability and responsiveness must be recognized as a critical component of our business climate. Therefore we support the adoption of a plan that implements a rolling-sunset requirement to review each rule/regulation for effectiveness that includes a cost-benefit analysis.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES Economic development incentives have been an important part of Mar-shalltown’s job retention and expansion success. Therefore, we support the continuation/creation of appropriate economic development incentives and tax credit programs that provide the necessary tools to the Iowa Part-nership for Economic Progress.

Senator Steve Sodders: [email protected] Committee AssignmentsEconomic Growth/Rebuild Iowa (Chair), Education, Govern-ment Oversight (Vice Chair), Judiciary, State Government, Veterans Affairs

Representative Mark Smith: [email protected] Committee AssignmentsAdministration and Rules, Environmental Protection, Ethics,Human Resources, Judiciary

Representative Dean Fisher: [email protected]

Local legislators contact information

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January 2013 Calendar of EventsEvent Date LocationKids Open Art Studio Mon-Fri Fisher Community CenterBingo Tuesdays Senior Citizens CenterDuplicate Bridge Wednesdays Senior Citizens CenterDowntown Tot Town Tues, Thurs, Fri Veterans ColiseumNature Story Hour Dec 19 Grimes Farm & ConservationOrpheum Christmas Festival Dec 19-22 Orpheum Theater CenterChildren’s Holiday Art Camp Dec 26-28 FCC Art StudioInstant Comedy: Just Add Spam Dec 30-31 Orpheum Theater CenterNew Year’s Eve Celebration Dec 31 Best Western Regency InnNew Year’s Eve Party Dec 31 Senior Citizens Center“Moonrise Kingdom” Jan 4-6 Orpheum Theater CenterBingo Jan 10 Central Iowa Fairgrounds“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” Jan 11-13 Orpheum Theater CenterUncle Ike Nature Program Jan 12 GrimesFarm & ConservationCross-Country Skiing Jan 12 GrimesFarm & ConservationChildren’s Theater Auditions Jan 14 Martha Ellen Tye PlayhouseHistory on Third Thursday Jan 17 Historical Museum“Out of Africa” Jan 18-20 Orpheum Theater CenterBrown Bag Bunch Jan 18 GrimesFarm & Conservation“Hansel and Gretel” Jan 19 Martha Ellen Tye PlayhouseChili Cook-Off Contest Jan 19 John Ernest Vineyard WineryBingo Jan 24 Central Iowa FairgroundsOwl Prowl Jan 24 Timmons Grove South“Bully” Jan 24 Orpheum Theater Center“Tootsie” Jan 25-27 Orpheum Theater CenterState Jazz Band Festival Jan 26 MHS/Community AuditoriumArtifact Roadshow Jan 26 GrimesFarm & ConservationChamburrrrr Scurry 5K Jan 26 Marshalltown Community College

Post your 2013 events FREE on the MCVB self-posting calendar at

www.visitmarshalltown.comJanuary 2013 Meetings & ConventionsGroup Date LocationFarm Credit Services Jan 3 IA Valley Continuing EdUnited States Trotting Association Jan 4-5 Best Western Regency InnBlue Wave Swim Meet Jan 5 Community YBlue Wave Swim Meet Jan 19 Community YAAU Volleyball Tournaments Jan 26 Community yM’town Optimist Basketball Invite Jan 26-27 Miller, Lenihan & MHS

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUFor the time and a description of the events below, log on to the

MCVB website’s Calendar of Events atwww.VisitMarshalltown.com

Go to www.visitmarshalltown.com for a list of upcoming events, dining and lodging

options, attractions and more!

Marshalltown has many fun and exciting options for all of those winter days yet to come. You do not need to look any further than your commu-nity to keep both kids and adults busy. The Marshall County Conservation Board has cross-country skis and snowshoes available for rent at $5 a day per set plus a $50 deposit per set. A waiver of liability must also be signed. The deposit will be returned when the equipment is returned in good condition. With a few inches of snow you can ski all over town. Don’t want to ski? Go for a hike on the trails or explore the displays inside the beautiful conservation building. The Marshall County Conservation holds various programs and activi-ties throughout the entire year for youth and adults. For a list of activities simply call the Conservation office at 641-752-5490. The Marshalltown Parks & Recreation offers Tot-Town. Tot-Town is a free, indoor playground for children ages 2-5 held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 am until April 5. There are climbers, riding toys, balls and running room. Adults must stay and actively supervise the children they bring. A bounce house will be up once a week beginning in January. When school is canceled or delayed for 2 hours due to inclement weather, Tot-Town will be closed. Ice skating is available on the lagoon at Riverview Park when the weather is right. Adults must actively supervise the children and skating is at your own risk. Contact Parks & Recreation Department for more information on youth and adult programs at 641-754-5715. Kids Free Open Art Studio is sponsored by the Central Iowa Art As-sociation. The free class is from 10-Noon for children ages 4 -12. Children under 6 require adult accompaniment. All materials can be used. There will be an adult instructor in the studio. Open Studios are scheduled for the first four Saturdays each month, and not held during school vacations, spring breaks, etc. Art Camps are offered throughout the year along with adult art classes. Call the Art Association for more information at 641-753-9013. Try your hand at painting pottery. Create-A-Keepsake located at 9 West Main Street or Messy Missy’s Studio located at 1716 S Center Street, inside the Meadow Lane mall. Each location offers a wide variety of ceramics to choose from. Take your time and enjoy painting a gift or something for yourself. Sundays are drop-in day at the Marshalltown High School. Starting January 5 and continuing through February 23, the gym, track and pool will be open for use from 1-4 pm. There is no charge to use the facility, but participants must change into clean gym shoes before using the gym and proper swim attire must be worn. The Community Y has many indoor activities for kids and adults to stay active this winter also. Don’t forget sledding as a great family event. For more information on these activities or Marshalltown attractions, please contact the Mar-shalltown Convention and Visitors Bureau at 641-753-6645 or visit their website at www.visitmarshalltown.com. Make Marshalltown your desti-nation this winter!

Winter fun

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Did you know?The Binford House was built in 1874. Tours, brunch, lunch or dinner can be arranged by calling for an appointment. Host a tea party with friends.

It’s a favorite spot for meetings and tour planners too.

Phone: 641-753-6645Email: [email protected]

Website:www.visitmarshalltown.com

Travel Federation of Iowa Tourism gener-ated more than $7.2 billion in spending in 2011, and is respon-sible for more than $328.8 million in state tax revenues. Tourism marketing is a smart investment and pro-duces a quick economic benefit, yet Iowa spends far less on tourism marketing than its neighbors and is 45th nationally in funding for tourism promotion. Tourism produces almost twice as many jobs as the rest of the other private sector or the same value of sales and is one of the top ten employers in 48 states (including Iowa). Iowa travel generated enough state and local sales tax revenue to pay the entire salaries of all Iowa firefighters, police officers, and sheriffs. Put another way, rev-enues from travel in 2011 could pay the salaries of all Iowa middle school teachers. Sources: US Travel Association & Bureau of Labor Statistics (Economic Impact of Travel on Iowa’s Counties 2011) Tourism works for Iowa. It produces jobs, makes us healthier, contrib-utes to our quality of life, and improves the state’s bottom line. Tourism could contribute even more with the Legislature’s support for these priori-ties listed below. Invest in tourism marketing by increasing funding available for the Iowa Tourism Office, Iowa’s three tourism regions, regional tourism grant pro-grams, and cooperative marketing grants. • Increases state tax receipts. • Leverages private sector investment to expand into new markets. • Creates jobs and spurs entrepreneurship. Enforce Iowa’s current school start date. Tourism doesn’t compete with education - it helps pay for it. • Travel is education – kids learn outside the classroom. • Millions in state sales tax revenue are lost each day school starts early - including the local option sales tax for schools. • Let’s make sure all of Iowa is open for business during the entire month of August. Support outdoor recreation by increasing funding for state parks, trails, and community attraction and tourism (CAT) grants. • Improves Iowa’s quality of life. • Helps recruit & retain business. • Keeps Iowans healthy and active, and helps Iowa become the “Healthiest State.” Tourism in Iowa is about more than places to visit; it’s about jobs, economic growth, quality of life, and revenue generation. It’s about invest-ing in Iowa’s future. Tourism works for Iowa. Its economic impact reaches every job sector, county, school, child, and household in the state.

Happy New Year from the MCVB staff and board!

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AMBASSADORS VISITS

The Ambassadors are the goodwill arm of the Chamber. Their scheduled time for courtesy calls and ribbon

cuttings are at 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on the

second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Contact 641-753-6645 or [email protected].

See pictures of past Ambassadors ribbon cuttings and

courtesy calls on the Chamber website at www.marshalltown.org.

Delusions (234 North 13th Street #4) and owner Troy Blocker also received a visit from the Chamber Ambassadors while the group was strolling 13th

Street on November 27.

Shannon Van Rees and staff of Quality Service Corporation (1701 East Anson Street) received a courtesy call visit from the Chamber Ambassadors

on November 13.

Scott Haugan, owner of Howgan SCC, received a visit from the Cham-ber Ambassadors on November 13. Howgan SCC is located at 1300 East

Anson Street.

Celebrating the grand opening of 13th Street, the Chamber Ambassadors stopped by The Spot (217 1/2 North 13th Street) to thank Shirley Brown

for her Chamber membership.


BUSINESS NEWS

The Chamber, MCVB and MEDIC offices, as well as the Fisher Community Center, will be closed on

December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1.

Chamber recognizes manufacturing sector

Kevin Goodman, co-owner of Game 7 (2500 South Center Street) spoke with the Chamber Ambassadors about the indoor sporting facility during a

recent courtesy call.

Vickie Bogner, Executive Director of The Embers, a senior living center located at 1211 West State Street, visited with the Chamber Ambassadors

during a courtesy call on November 27.

Sports Page owner Todd Thimesch prepares to cut the ribbon at his new location at Marshall Town Center (2500 South Center Street). Sports Page

is now located on the west side of the mall, near the Main entrance.

Editors Note: In the December 2012 issue of the Chamber Digest, Trilogy Embers of Marshalltown was incorrected listed as Triology Embers of

Marshalltown. We apologize for this mistake.

Below are pictures from the 2012 Manufacturers Appreciation lun-cheon, held on Friday, December 14 at Lennox. The event was presented by JBS and Iowa Valley Community College District. Governor Terry Branstad was the keynote speaker.

Above: Mayor Tommy Thompson and Governor Terry Branstad.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSeptember 2012 2012 2011 Employment – Marshall County Labor force 19,600 19,550 Unemployed 1,060 1,300 Percent unemployed 5.4 6.5 Total employment 18,540 18,650 Marshalltown Construction Building permits 12 25 Residential dwelling units 0 3 New residential construction value $0 $731,000 Residential addition/remodeling value $76,000 $96,000 New commercial/industrial permits 10 1 New commercial/industrial value $43,000 $275,000 Remodeling commercial/industrial value $972,000 $1,186,000 Marshall County Construction Building permits 7 3 New Residential dwelling units 1 3 New Residential Construction value $51,000 $22,000 Residential addition/remodeling value $4,500 $20,000 New commercial/industrial permits 2 0 New commercial/industrial value $211,000 $0 Housing Single family home sales 28 31 Average sale price $82,161 $105,327 Median sale price $72,700 $87,500

Economic Statistics

For additional economic development information,

please visit www.marshalltownworks.com.

It is a great resource for current demographic information about

Marshalltown, Marshall County and the state of Iowa.

Business Retention and Expansion Business retention and expansion is a core component of any economic development program and compliments efforts to attract new businesses and the creation of new businesses. Business retention and expansion pro-grams assist businesses in an effort to keep them from relocating to other areas, help them survive economic difficulties, assist them with expansions that add new jobs and increase their competitiveness in the wider market-place. The focus is thus on existing companies, which form the local or region-al economic base. Studies have shown that the businesses already existing in a community are responsible for up to 80% of all net local employment, and many communities consider business retention and expansion pro-grams to be their primary mission. Business retention and expansion programs typically involve partner-ships of the business and community leadership that assess the economic base and the needs of individual companies within the community through periodic surveys and interviews with business owners and managers at company facilities. These surveys and interviews are normally carried out by economic development agencies. Based on these contacts and the information they generate, economic development organizations can inter-vene with strategies designed to retain and assist firms. This is important because the impact of a business closing or relocating can be significant. Closing or moving can reduce local employment, reduce the local tax base, lower surrounding property values, contribute to blight or decline, lower community image and lead to additional business closings. Converse-ly, business expansion and or retention can keep or increase local jobs, preserve or increase the local tax base, increase local property values and enhance the community’s image and economic health. Business retention and expansion also plays a key role in efforts in busi-ness attraction and recruitment. Many of the same economic development tools are used in both efforts. And existing businesses are the best sources for finding out if a community is a good place to locate and conduct busi-ness. The survival of businesses and the ability to retain them is integrally related to bringing new businesses into the area. Marshall Economic Development Impact Committee (MEDIC) main-tains an aggressive business retention and expansion program of regular visits and contact with Marshall County businesses and industries. In the recent past this regular con-tact has led to significant expansion and assistance to our area business and industry. For more information about MEDIC and their business retention and expansion program, contact MEDIC at 641-753-6645. Or visit the MEDIC website at www.marshalltownworks.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Did you know?Chamber memberships are tax-deductible for most businesses as a

“regular and necessary” business expense?Contact Lynn Olberding if you or someone you know could benefit

from membership in the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.641-753-6645

[email protected]

Save the Date2013 Taste of Marshalltown

Presented by the Orpheum Theater CenterFebruary 21, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Orpheum Theater Center (220 East Main Street)

This popular after hours events offers members an oppor-tunity to network and promote their business in an informal

and fun atmosphere. Open to Chamber members only.

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Karri Henning, Broker/Owner ␣ Karri Henning, Broker/Owner ␣ Karri Henning, Broker/Owner

Valerie Bellile � Julie Blazek •␣Kristin Polley Valerie Bellile � Julie Blazek •␣Kristin Polley Valerie Bellile � Julie Blazek • Kristin Polley

␣Aimee Deimerly-Snyder � ␣Martha Garcia ␣␣ ␣Aimee Deimerly-Snyder � ␣Martha Garcia ␣␣ Aimee Deimerly-Snyder � Martha Garcia

Janet Miller � G. Ward Miller Janet Miller � G. Ward Miller Janet Miller � G. Ward Miller

␣Jane Chizek � ␣Melody Bennett ␣ ␣Jane Chizek � ␣Melody Bennett ␣ Jane Chizek � Melody Bennett

Phil Henning␣ � Moises Garcia Phil Henning␣ � Moises Garcia Phil Henning � Moises Garcia Joan Johnson � Connie Mogard Joan Johnson � Connie Mogard Joan Johnson � Connie Mogard

Cortney Watson � Reed Riskedahl Cortney Watson � Reed Riskedahl Cortney Watson � Reed Riskedahl


BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

MARSHALLTOWN TIMES-REPUBLICAN

135 W. Main Marshalltown 753-6611

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.

110 W. Madison St. Marshalltown 752-1541

BATH & KITCHEN

IOWA WHOLESALE, INC. THE BATH & KITCHEN SHOP

14 S. Second Ave. Marshalltown 752-4555

HELFER AUTO SERVICE

108 W. State St. Marshalltown 752-5225

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PEGLOW, O’HARE & SEE

118 East Main Street Marshalltown 752-8800

ART

APARTMENTS

SOUTHERN HILLS

APARTMENTS

753-4533 BOULDER PROPERTIES

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 641-752-7767 www.venturellc.com

AUTOMOTIVE

C ARTWRIGHT, DRUKER & RYDEN Rex J. Ryden

John F. Veldey Joel T.S. Greer

Sharon Soorholtz Greer Thomas L. Hillers

112 W. Church St. Marshalltow n 641-752-5467, www.cdrlaw.com

MOORE, McKIBBEN, GOODMAN, & LORENZ, LLP

James R. Moore Larry E. McKibben James L. Goodman William J. Lorenz Douglas W. Beals Michael R. Horn Norma J. Meade Sean K. Heitmann Brandon Ruopp

26 S. 1st Avenue 26 S. 1st Avenue Suite 302 Suite 302

Marshalltown Marshalltown

641-752-4271 641-752-4271

www.marshalltownlaw.com

SERVICEMASTER Carpets • Upholstery

Duct Work Commerical

Janitorial Services

752-3956

CARPET CLEANING

ATTORNEY S AT LAW

AUTOMOTIVE

CONTRACTORS

LANDON- LANDON &

ASSOC. 709 W. Madison St. Marshalltown, IA 50158

www.landon-landon.com ARNOLD

MOTOR SUPPLY

116 E. Anson St. Marshalltown 753-5533

CENTRAL IOWA

ART ASSOCIATION • Adult & Child Art Instruction • Art Supply Store • Monthly Art Exhibits In Fisher Auditorium 709 S. Center St., Marshalltown

753-9013 www.centraliowaartassociation.com


BUSINESS DIRECTORY

INSURANCE

B & G HVAC

16 N. 1st Street

Marshalltown

641-752-3429

INDEPENDENT

INSURANCE

SERVICES 11 E. Church Street

Marshalltown 752-4618

MANUFACTURER

RYERSON TULL

COIL PROCESSING

1107 E. Main St. Marshalltown 753-3511

HEATING & COOLING

CHASE

INSURANCE

SERVICES 105 A. Westwood Dr.


HEATING & COOLING

IOWA HEARING

AID CENTER 2500 S. Center Street

Suite 3400 Marshalltown, Iowa 641-753-1426

HEARING AIDS

KAPAUN &

BROWN

1002 W. LINCOLNWAY

MARSHALLTOWN

641-753-3563

GRANDVIEW

HEIGHTS

910 E. Olive St. Marshalltown 752-4581

MISCELLANEOUS

AUGUSTINE

COMPANY

1210 Industrial Blvd. Marshalltown 753-3875

SALVATION ARMY 107 W. State St.


SOUTHRIDGE NURSING

& REHAB CENTER

309 W. Merle Hibbs Blvd. Marshalltown 752-4553

NURSING HOMES

PENN MUTUAL LIFE

INSURANCE CO. 1 6 East Main St., Suite 190

Marshalltown

753-4762

INSURANCE ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING

CLAPSADDLE- GARBER

ASSOCIATES, INC. 16 E. Main St. Marshalltown 752-6701

VILLA DEL SOL 2401 S. 2nd Street


SHOMO-MADSEN INSURANCE

22 E Main St. Marshalltown

753-6691

MUSIC Instruction & Sales

www.randallsguitarschoolandmusicshop.com

Lessons On Guitar • Bass & Piano Guitars • Amps & Accessories Repairs • School Band Supplies

1008 Summit Street Marshalltown • 752-8876


BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Would you like to have your

Chamber Business listed?

Contact your Times-Republican Sales

Representative to have your Chamber Business

Listed on this Chamber Directory.

RADIO

KFJB-KXIA 123 W. Main St.


PLUMBING & ELECTRIC

HARTWIG PLUMBING

& HEATING INC.

405 S. 2nd Ave Marshalltown 752-5707

H&R BLOCK Tax & Business Services

204 E. Linn, Suite C Marshalltown 752-4418

ACCU-TAX 1302 W. Main St.


TAX SPECIALISTS

ELECTRIC SUPPLY OF

MARSHALLTOWN 1008 S. 12th Ave.


PAINTING

PRO FINISH

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL

PAINTING 641-752-7896

www.profinishiowa.com


BUSINESS NEWSIowa Valley Leadership profiles

Emily HoopJob title: Marketing Manager for Em-erson Process Management - FisherCommunity involvement: I some-times volunteer as the flutist for First United Methodist ChurchAbout IVL : “I joined IVL to identify opportunities I can make a difference for Marshalltown and gain a better awareness of the programs and resourc-es available to the community.”View on leadership: “I believe lead-ership can come in many shapes and sizes, but it will always strive for improvement and cooperation. Leader-ship in our community is important to increase our quality of life in Marshall-town.”

Deb HolsappleJob title: MHS Associate PrincipalCommunity involvement: Member of Hope United Methodist Church, varied social clubs, and anything Bobcat-related.About IVL: “I joined IVL for the net-working with other community leaders so to build a bridge for our students either going into the work force or on to post secondary education.”View on leadership: “Leadership is not a position, but the manner in which you conduct yourself in all that you do. A leader leads by example in their pro-fessional lives as well as their personal lives. A leader is one who is insightful while also having an eye for detail and how all of the pieces fit together. ”

Jonathon KirnerJob title: Junior at MHS; Concessions worker at Orpheum TheaterCommunity involvement: I am involved in Boy Scouts, Venturing Scouts, House of Compassion, Munici-pal Band, Marshalltown Community TheaterAbout IVL : “I thought it would be a great experience. I wanted to learn skills I could use with organizing events as well as projects.”View on leadership: “I believe a leader needs to get along with people well and have a good amount of knowl-edge in the area that they’re leading in. They need to set reachable goals that still require involvement and adamancy so that the group doesn’t get off task.”

Calling all volunteers!

The Chamber is looking for people interested in helping with the

January 26, 2013 Chamburrrrr Scurry 5K. please contact Lynn

Olberding at 641-753-6645 or [email protected] if you

are interested.

CPA Roger F. Hackman,

CPA Tax, Accounting and Consulting Services

107 Palmer St. Marshalltown, IA 50158

(641) 752-3024 Fax (641) 753-3942

Cell (641) 485-4351 E-Mail: [email protected]

BVU.EDU/LEARN 800.798.0076

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Check us out online at www.fsb-iowa.com

www.everydaychampions.org

BUSINESS NEWSTaste of Marshalltown

The fourth annual Taste of Marshalltown is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater Center. The event is presented by the Orpheum Theater with additional sponsors in-cluding: Culver’s, Fiddle & Whistle, H & F Distributing, Hy-Vee, Jimmy John’s, John Ernest Vineyard & Winery, Legends American Grille, Market Off Main, Morning Glory Bakery, Pizza Ranch, Smokin’ G’s BBQ Cater-ing Service, and Zeno’s. A few sponsorships are still available for any Chamber member restaurant, food/beverage distributor, caterer or grocery store interested in participating. This event is open to Chamber members only.

Interested in promoting your business?The 2013 Chamber Total Resource Campaign will kick off in Febru-ary. The 6-week long campaign provides Chamber members the op-portunity to sign up for sponsorships and eventsthroughout the year,

as well as an opportunity for businesses to join the Chamber.For more information, please contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office and watch for anarticle in the next issue of the Chamber Digest.

New Year’s resolutions Chamber staff and board members recently shared some of their New Year’s resolutions. Enjoy!

“To be more patient and understanding in both my home and work life.”

“To take better care of myself so I can take better care of others.”

“To lose weight. And this year I mean it!”

“Simplify my life. I am going to get rid of household items that are cluttering my life.”

“To spend more time doing the things I enjoy.”

“Eating healthier and exercising regularly.”

“To play more golf.”

“To enjoy the simple things in life and count my blessings every day.”

Happy New Year from the Chamber, MCVB and MEDIC staff.


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