The Fairfield Ledger — Page 3 — Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce204 W. Broadway Ave., Fairfield Iowa 52556

Mission Statement:To support the individual success

of each of its membersand improve the business climatein which they operate through the stimulation of economic growth,enhancement of political aware-ness, promotion of civic develop-

ment and advancement of the quality of life

in the Fairfield, Iowa area.April Newsletter

641.472.2111 • www.fairfieldiowa.com

New MeMbers

Danaher Oil CompanyEstablished 1981

The Midwest’s leader in refined products brokerage.

1501 South Main • P.O. Box 135 • Fairfield, Iowa641-472-5145 • Fax: 641-472-2653

email@french-reneker.com • www.french-reneker.com

Practical Applications, Innovative Results2109 West Jefferson • Fairfield, Iowa

641-472-6171 • www.tdtpc.com

T D & TFinancial Group

Member FDIC

Two Fairfield locations: Downtown

(641) 472-651158 E. Burlington

Drive-up(641) 472-2424

2408 W. Burlington

“The Bank That Puts You First”

MAIN BANK641-472-4121

BRANCH BANK641-472-3155

FIRST LINE 1-800-261-8073 • www.fnbfairfieldiowa.com

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A Tradition of Insurance Excellence

112 West Briggs Street • Fairfield, Iowa 52556 • 641-472-2141

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www.libertyvillesavingsbank.com

We’re all the bank you’ll ever need.

Member F.D.I.C.

(641) 472-9839 Fairfield(641) 693-3141 Libertyville(641) 652-7838 Eldon(319) 293-3151 Keosauqua

2026 Libertyville Road, Fairfield(Just east of Jefferson County Park)

Customer service center 641-472-2952 or 1-800-779-2021

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(Since 1988)

A+ Rated

112 E. Broadway, Fairfield • 641-472-4129 / 1-800-369-0340

By Nancy MorrisseyChamber Administrator

INFORMATION:What: Business After HoursWho: Sherry Kluender State FarmWhere: 604 West Burlington AvenueWhen: April 19 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.Phone Number: 641.472.5750 Come and check out the new look at Sherry Kluender State

Farm as they host the Fairfield Chamber’s Business After Hours April installment on Thursday, April 19 from 4:00-7:00p at 604 West Burlington Avenue. The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to welcome Sherry Kluender State Farm, a new business to our Chamber community. Join them for refresh-ments, door prizes and a great opportunity to network with other business representatives, exchange ideas, obtain business leads and make referrals. The Chamber’s Business After Hours is an informal, after-

work gathering for Chamber members, prospective members and guests. If your place of employment is a Chamber mem-ber, then you are a Chamber member also. This event is a great opportunity to network with those who make up the work force of the Sherry Kluender State Farm, with the Chamber’s business community and friends while enjoying food and fellowship. They look forward to seeing you there. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact Nancy Morrissey at 641.472.2111 or by email at nmorrissey@fairfieldiowa.com.

By Nancy MorrisseyChamber Administrator

Many new and expanding local businesses know that a member-ship with the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is an investment in a healthy local econ-omy and a commitment to improving our quality of life, as well as an opportunity to develop new business. We are delighted to introduce and welcome the following new mem-bers to the Chamber:

Lee Dimmitt51 West Briggs Avenue

Fairfield, IA 52556 Tel 1: 641-472-2851Tel 2: 641-919-9547Fax: 641-472-3106

Email:lee.dimmitt@jeffersoncountyia.com Jefferson County Supervisor

Sapphire Services408 West Hempstead Avenue

Fairfield, IA 52556 Contact: Becky Schmitz

Tel: 641-919-5575Email:

becky.schmitz@gmail.com Becky Schmitz is a Licensed Independent Social Worker provid-ing mental health therapy to indi-

viduals, couples, families and chil-dren. She has over 30 years experi-ence in the field.

Sherry Kluender State Farm604 West Burlington Avenue

Fairfield, IA 52556 Contact: Sherry Kluender, Agent

Tel: 641-472-5750 Fax: 641-472-2156

Email:sherry@sherryismyagent.com

Website:www.sherryismyagent.com

ViSalus - Team Lisk50 East Madison Avenue

Fairfield, IA 52556

Contact: Summer Lisk Tel: 641-919-2888

Email:bodybysummer12@gmail.com Website: myvi.net/summerlisk

ViSalus Sciences proudly makes a positive impact on Life, Health, and Prosperity worldwide every day thanks to a thriving community of passionate people. The company’s Body by Vi 90-Day Challenge com-bines leading health products with the support to help people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals, save money along the way, and win from millions in prizes every year.

Whitetail Country Estates

1843 Yellow Pine Avenue Lockridge, IA 52635

Contact: Brett Romoser Tel: 319-696-2008Fax: 319-696-2009

Email: brettromoser@gmail.comWebsite:

www.whitetailcountryestates.com Whitetail Country Estates is a pri-vate 300 acre destination resort set in a natural landscape of dense oak and maple forest riverside terrain. We specialize in weddings, retreats, special occasions and guided deer and turkey hunts. Welcome to you all. We’re glad to have you on board and look for-ward to working with you!

Fairfield (IOWA) – Meet. Greet. Connect. Repeat. That’s the recipe the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on for the return of its Speed Networking series at noon on Tuesday, April 17 at the Fairfield Golf and Country Club. “It really is like speed dating without the awkward silences,” said Tracy Vance, Chamber executive director. “Speed Networking participants are placed across the table from each other, given a few ground rules, and then encouraged to make the most out of an allotted time before we ring the bell and do it all over again.” Speed Networking is designed to encourage the development of business relationships out-side the traditional boundaries of offices and business lunches and digital platforms like social media, “Doing business is all about cre-ating relationships but sometimes we get dis-tracted with the day to day activities and

responsibilities and end up putting those rela-tionships on the back burner.” he said. “This program makes it comfortable to develop future business relationships really fast.” Fast is right. Participants are given four minutes to conduct an information-sharing conversation before the group is rotated around the table, generating a new Networking partner and, presumably, a new connection. “The strength of the series,” said Terry Baker, Chamber Board member and Speed Networking organizer, “is its ability to build face-to-face business relationships in spite of a business climate that is increasingly domi-nated by digital- and Internet-based interac-tions.” “Speed Networking, I think, has exposed something fundamental- that for all the oppor-tunities we’re afforded in an Internet 2.0 world, people still crave personal interac-

tions,” Baker said. “And sometimes it takes participating in a networking event like this for people to recognize that about themselves. It’s powerful.” The 90-minute program, which promises lunch and at least a dozen formal new busi-

ness contacts, begins promptly at noon, with doors open at 11:45. All area businesses are invited to attend. Cost is $30 general admis-sion and $20 for Chamber members. The Fairfield Golf and Country Club will be serv-ing a quick lunch at noon, followed by the networking session. For questions or to reserve your spot, contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111, chamber@fairfieldiowa.com or visit FairfieldIowa.com. The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy of its more than 375 member part-ners. The Chamber produces dozens of com-munity events year-round and works with local, state, regional and national partners to improve the Fairfield’s business environment and quality of life. The Chamber’s 204 West Broadway offices also house the offices of the Fairfield Economic Development Association.

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet presented by MidWestOne Bank is scheduled for Friday, April 27th at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The Awards Banquet will be a night of celebration to honor those businesses and individuals that have had a significant impact on the Chamber and the community in 2011. Awards will include: The Impact Award sponsored by Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., The Progress Award sponsored by the Fairfield Economic Development Association, The New Young Business Award sponsored by SunnyBrook Assisted Living, Inc.,

Bus ines s and Communi ty Improvement Award sponsored by Schaus-Vorhies Companies, The Rising Star Award sponsored by Danaher Oil, The Green Business Improvement Award sponsored by Global ID Group, The Interactive Media Award sponsored by Hawthorne Direct, The Past Presidents Award spon-s o r e d b y F r e n c h - R e n e k e r -Associates, Inc. and KMCD/Classic96 The President’s Award sponsored by 2011 Chamber President Fred McElwee and; The Citizen of the Year sponsored by Libertyville Savings Bank. The evening’s events will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. and continue with dinner, catered by

Yummy’s Gourmet Cakes, at 6:30 p.m. The Award Ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. Local and professional entertain-ment will be interspersed through-out the evening. Before the announcement of the Citizen of the Year, there will be a special perfor-mance by the Guys in Ties Improv Comedy Company. Guys in Ties are an elite traveling improve group that tailors its act for special events. They have combined intelligence and humor to make a truly unique and unforgettable improve show for more that fifteen years. Guys in Ties have opened for and performed with Weird Al Yankovic (“UHF”), Norm Mac Donald (“Saturday Night Live”), Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”), Darrell Hammond(“Saturday Night

Live”), Sinbad (“House Guest”), Brad Sherwood (“Who’s Line Is It Anyway”), and others. They have also performed at the legendary Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and have an open run at The Bell Tower Theater in Dubuque, performing to sold-out audiences for more than five years. The Awards Banquet is made pos-sible by our Presenting Sponsor, MidWestOne Bank and our major sponsors: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. The Hideaway SunnyBrook Assisted Living, Inc. The Global ID Group Fairfield Economic Development Association Hy-Vee Schaus-Vorhies Companies

Hawthorne Direct French-Reneker-Associates, Inc. Libertyville Savings Bank Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Danaher Oil Elite Table Sponsors include: Agri-Industrial Plastics Bob’s Automotive Fairfield Economic Development Association First National Bank in Fairfield, Iowa SunnyBrook Living Care Center TD&T Financial Group Cost to attend is $35 and payable at the Chamber office, 204 West Broadway Avenue. To make your res-ervations call 641-472-2111, email c h a m b e r @ f a i r f i e l d i o w a . c o m or register on line at fairfieldawards.eventbrite.com.

Annual Awards Banquet set April 27

Speed Networking returns in April

Business After Hours April 19 at Sherry Kluender State Farm

APRIL 4.05 Fairfield Chamber Board Meeting; 11:45 am: Walton Club 4.06 Fairfield 1st Friday Art Walk – Lost and Fount Art: V i n t a g e , R e c y c l e d and Found Art; 6:30 – 9:30 pm: L o c a l G a l l e r i e s Fairfield Shops hold special late hours; many feature area artists as well 4.10 Fa ir f i e ld Chamber Ambassador Meeting; 9:30 am: Chamber Board Room 4.10 Ambassador Visit – ViSalus Team Lisk; 10:30 am: Chamber office 4.12 Fairfield Merchants Meet ing; 8:30 – 9 :30 am: Revelations Cafe & Bookstore 4.17 Speed Networking; 12:00 – 1:30 pm: Fairfield Golf & Country Club 4.19 Business After Hours – Sherry Kluender State Farm; 4:00 – 7 : 0 0 p m : 604 West Burlington Avenue 4.26 F a i r f i e l d C h a m b e r Executive Meeting; 4:30 pm: C h a m b e r B o a r d R o o m 4.27 Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet; 5:30 – 9 :30 pm: Fairfield Arts & Convention Center 4.30 FEDA Board Meeting; 11 :45 am: FEDA Execut ive Conference Suite, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

UPCOMING EVENTS

5.4 Fairfield 1st Friday Art Walk – Art in Motion: Dance and t h e P e r f o r m i n g A r t s ; 6:30 – 9:30 pm: Local Galleries Fairfield Shops hold special late hours; many feature area artists as well 5.7 Ambassador Visit – Sapphire Services; 1:00 pm: Chamber Office 5.3 Fairfield Chamber Board Meeting; 11:45 am: location TBD 5.8 F a i r f i e l d C h a m b e r Ambassador Meeting; 9:30 am: Chamber Board Room 5.10 Fairfield Merchants Meet ing; 8:30 – 9 :30 am: Revelations Cafe & Bookstore 5.15 Leadership Luncheon-Presenter Richard Rowe- “Are You A Puddle or an Ocean?” 12:00 – 1:30 pm: location TBA 5.19 Chamber Annual Spring City Garage Sale; 8:00 am - ? Located in the municipal parking lot at East Washington and South Court 5.24 Business Before Breakfast – SunnyBrook Living Care Center: presenter Mayor Ed Malloy; 8:00 – 9:00 am: 400 Highland Street 5.24 Fairfield Chamber Executive Meeting; 4:30 am: Chamber Board Room 5 . 2 1 F E D A B o a r d Mee t ing ; 11:45 am: F E D A Executive Conference S u i t e , F a i r f i e l d A r t s & Convention Center

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