Pearl City ProgressNewsletter for the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Volume 22 Number 9 September 2013

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a catalyst for advancing our region’s economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our members’ success

Blue Zones Project Muscatine Announces Designated Blue Zones Restaurant

The Blue Zones Project™ held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, August 27 announcing Elly’s Tea and Coffee House as the first designated Blue Zones Restaurant™ in Muscatine.

“Elly’s Tea and Coffee House serves as an example of how eating healthy can be easy – even when dining out. We look forward to other local restaurants achieving this recognition,” said Sara Fitzer-Huston, Blue Zones Project Muscatine Organization Lead.

Elly’s Tea and Coffee House met the Blue Zones Restaurant criteria including offering healthier sides, smaller portion options, and menu items that are low in sodium, calories, and saturated fat and high in fiber and nutrient value. The restaurant also met the requirements by offering fresh fruit, promoting to-go boxes, and removing salt shakers from the tables, just to name a few.

"We are committed to offering our customers healthy food choices. It was nice to realize that we were already providing our customers with many of Blue Zones Project recommendations. The

Blue Zones Project helped us take additional steps to offer more healthy options. We look forward, as a restaurant, to supporting a healthier Muscatine,” said Elly Lloyd, owner of Elly’s Tea and Coffee House.

Brought to Iowa through an innovative sponsorship by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, in collaboration with Healthways and Blue Zones®, Blue Zones Project is a community-by-community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks.

For more information about how to become a Blue Zones Restaurant, contact the Blue Zones Project team at 563-263-0294 or visit www.bluezonesproject.com.

Muscatine is one of 18 Blue Zones Project demonstration sites in Iowa. Muscatine and the other demonstration communities are receiving assistance from experts to develop and implement a blueprint for making permanent environmental, social and policy changes that transition people into healthier behaviors that can lead to longer, happier lives.

The Blue Zones Project is based on Blue Zones® principles developed by Dan Buettner and is the centerpiece of the Healthiest State Initiative to make Iowa the healthiest state by 2016 as measured by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®, the first-ever daily assessment of U.S. residents' health and well-being. Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live longer, better lives by taking a systematic, environmental approach to well-being, which focuses on optimizing policy, social networks and the built environments where people spend their time.

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September 12Business After Hours

Central State Bank304 Iowa Avenue

5 to 7 p.m.

September 1749th Annual Harold Ogilvie

Musca-Fu-Da Golf TournamentGeneva Golf & Country Club

Registration - 10:30 a.m.Grab-N-Go Lunch - 11 a.m.

Shotgun Start – NoonDinner at 5:30 p.m. with Award

Presentation & Raffle Drawings to follow

September 20GMCCI Executive Board Meeting

GMCCI Office102 Walnut Street

Noon to 1 p.m.

September 24Employer’s Council Meeting

Health Care Reform Workshop & Luncheon

ISU Extension Office1514 Isett Avenue

Noon to 2 p.m.

September 26Lunch & Learn: Occupational

Medicine OverviewPresented by: Trinity Muscatine

& GMCCITrinity Muscatine Board Room

1518 Mulberry AvenueRegistration: 11:30 a.m.

Presentation: Noon to 1 p.m.

Save - The - Date Upcoming GMCCI

EventsCompanyWest Side StoreDairy QueenLouisa Communications, LCCurry’s Auto Inc.Hampton Inn - MuscatineReal Estate Resource AssociatesProfessional Safety Solutions

Renewed MembersYears151397321

New MembersNPL Tax & Accounting, LLC216 Sycamore Street Ste. 500Muscatine, IA 52761563-263-4000npltax@machlink.com

NPL Tax & Accounting, LLC is a professional service business that works primarily in the fields of tax preparation, planning and compliance, accounting, financial statement compilations and payroll services.

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Join the Better Business Bureau® along with Cintas & the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce for our Free Document Shredding Event... Tuesday, October 1st From 3:00 to 6 pm Calvary Community Baptist Church 501 W Bypass 61 Muscatine, IA 52761

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All-American Care of Muscatine Holds a Patio Party for Business After HoursOn Thursday, August 22, All-American Care of Muscatine hosted the last summer Business After Hours for GMCCI.

All-American Care is a skilled nursing facility based in Muscatine that specializes in post-hospital rehabilitation, pre-acute care and restorative nursing. To date, they have discharged 188 people and are proud to discharge 57% of their admissions back home. Their center has adopted the approach to promote, support and assist their patients to wellness as a lifestyle.

Guests were treated to a back patio party, but were also allowed to tour the facility and see the services that All-American Care provides. Chamber members feasted on chicken wings, veggies and dip, chili con queso, chips and melon salad and also enjoyed a variety of beverages. Owner Jerry Rhoades invited his son Kip Rhoads, VP & Director of Information Services at All-American Care, to play guitar and sing for the crowd during the event.

Door prizes were also awarded during the evening. Mike Fuller, Muscatine Lion’s Club, won a $50 gift certificate to the Palms Theatre. Erin Field, Making Friends Welcome Service, won a book written by owner Jerry Rhoads as well as Tom Hendricks, Taco John’s of Muscatine.

September’s Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central State Bank, 304 Iowa Avenue.

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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

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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”.

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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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I recently had the opportunity to sit in on Muscatine Community College’s professor, Jim Elias’ Entrepreneurship class making final presentations for their proposed business start-ups. I arrived

early and the students were noticeably nervous and concerned about doing the presentation correctly. I asked one learner if they knew their material.

Well, “what do you mean?” was the response. “Have you spent time knowing what you had put together?” I said.

YPN’s Third Thursday & Member SpotlightSeptember’s Third Thursday will be held on the second Thursday, September 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. They will be

holding a group event with Central State Bank as they host GMCCI’s Business After Hours.

Come out for food, entertainment, yummy beverages, fantastic prizes, fun games and a chance to socialize with many community members. This is a tailgate party, so be sure to wear your red for Iowa State or your black and gold for Iowa!

YPN will be partnering with the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course this year to put on another evening of filling

“Yes,” said the learner.

Then, I told them that if you had spent the time on the materials, then you should be able to discuss the proposal without the PowerPoint slides. This presenter did not seem convinced. The message here is that to reach effectiveness, one needs to make sure to invest the time in preparation.

Of course, this was an important part of their final grade. More than that, the knowledge of the materials would allow the presenter the opportunity and the freedom to share and add on additional materials that were not on the slides.

Next month, I am scheduled to speak to

the new 2013-2014 Leadership Muscatine class. I gave the presentation last year and I will take the time to review the materials from last year. This year’s presentation will not be the same. What new business knowledge and experience will I have to share with the group? That is a must to include into the materials. All this leads to the plan. How will I be able to present without using the background slides? I hope to share with you the results of my up-front planning.

Remember, final results will depend on the work one does in the planning stage. Doctor John

the night sky with lighted golf balls. The event will take place on September 20 and begin at dusk. Space for this event will be limited, so keep a keen eye out for future updates.

Member Spotlight – Page CrowePage Crowe is from Muscatine and recently moved back to the area in November 2012. She is very excited about being back in the Muscatine community! Page is a Member and Community

Relations (HR) Representative at The

HON Company. She holds a B.S. in Business Management and a secondary in Languages and Cultures for Professions (Spanish) from Iowa State University. Page joined YPN in January of 2013. Shortly after, she joined the social committee and loved getting involved and helping to plan all of the events. She recently accepted the role as the Membership Chair and is looking forward to the new challenge. In her free time Page enjoys reading, running, and baking all different kinds of sweet treats. She is also very busy planning her wedding which is coming up next month.

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Greg JenkinsPresident & CEO gjenkins@muscatine.com

Jodi HansenEvent Coordinatorjhansen@muscatine.com

Ally BillhornMarketing & Communications Coordinatorabillhorn@muscatine.com

Member Spotlight: Superior Seawalls & Docks, Inc.Who: Superior Seawalls & Docks, Inc. What: A construction company specializing in residental and light commercial waterfront projects. Where: 11900 315th Stree Court West, Illinois City, IL 61259 Website: www.superiorseawalls.comMember Since: July 1, 2013

Douglas & Jennifer Harper started Superior Seawalls & Docks over ten years ago in Peoria, IL. They moved to Illinois City in April 2009 and moved their operation, as well, from Peoria to their current location in 2011. Superior Seawalls & Docks currently staffs 12 local team members, highly skilled in welding, equipment operations, laborers and office administration.

They specialize in residential and light commercial waterfront projects in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan & Wisconsin. Their mission is Making Our Client’s Dreams Come True. With a family first mentality, they encourage their

staff to excel in their personal family life first and their Superior Seawalls & Docks professional lives second.

As a company Superior Seawalls & Docks leads by example and also donates their time and resources to various charities and civic organizations within their surrounding communities.

Superior Seawalls & Dock’s construction specialties include: Dealerships – They are a dealer for over 16 manufacturers in docks and boat lifts.Custom Design Docks – From the very basic to award winning 2nd story docks. Design Build Services – With their years of vast experience they can take their client’s thoughts and use their vision to make it happen.Shoreline Erosion – They provide pile driving steel or vinyl piling to create a wall along with shoreline to reduce the damage of wave action on the shoreline. Rip Rap – They offer small to medium limestone rock that is placed along the shoreline with fabric underlayment, to slow the energy of the wave. Dredging – Using hydraulic dredgers, or sectional barges with excavators they help to deepen the water in shallow areas, to allow for safer boat traffic. Sectional Barges Construction & Rental – Superior Seawall & Docks completes a majority of their waterfront projects using their portable sectional barges that are easily transportable. Multiple sections can be used to hold several thousand pounds of equipment and materials. These barges are rented throughout the Midwest and beyond. continued on page 6

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Big Imprint Design has been accepting nominations for a 100% free website as a part of the launch promotion for their new website platform called Friendly Sites. The winner of the free website is Local

Superior Seawalls continued from page 5Superior Seawalls & Docks like to keep a low profile, so they can focus on their growing number of customers and remain available to them seven days a week. Superior Seawalls & Docks does not want to be a shining star; they want to do a great job and keep their clients satisfied.

Many clients do fully understand what their capabilities are, and we invite you to review their comprehensive website at

Milestones Area Agency on Aging is Part of Statewide MergerOn July 1, 2013, Generations became Milestones Area Agency on Aging (AAA). This change is part of a statewide merger which was initiated by the 2012 Iowa General Assembly and facilitated through the Iowa Department on Aging. The legislators passed a bill to reduce the number of area agencies in Iowa from 13 to six.

As directed by the Department on Aging, six new service areas have been designated with Generations AAA in Davenport and Seneca AAA in Ottumwa along with the Burlington area combining to form the new Milestones Area Agency on Aging which covers Appanoose, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas,

Mahaska, Monroe, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne Counties.

In the expanded service area of 17 counties, Milestones is committed to providing the same great service people have grown to depend on when it comes to Senior Nutrition, Case Management and Family Caregiver Programs.

Milestones will maintain existing meal-site locations and provide the SAME services as currently provided. The state and federal funding for these services, along with participant donations, will remain the same along with most

employees and positions. Existing clients will not notice a change in programming and will see the same existing, friendly staff.

If you have questions, please contact the Davenport office at 1-800-892-9085 or 563-324-9085.

www.superiorseawalls.com.

GMCCI wishes to thank Superior Seawalls & Docks for their new membership to the Chamber and we welcome them to the Muscatine community.

Want your chance in the spotlight? Be sure to attend our next Business After Hours where you’ll have the chance to be highlighted.

Grounds, a local coffee shop and restaurant in West Liberty that offers fine coffee as well as a delicious and unique lunch menu. The Big Imprint team presented Local Grounds with the award on July 25.

Congratulations Local Grounds!

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World’s Best Cat Litter™, the only litter made from all-natural whole-kernel corn, is produced by Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. – Pet Division, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kent Corporation located in Muscatine, Iowa.

The product was born of the founders’ respect for animals, the local community, and the environment. Unlike other cat litters, World’s Best Cat Litter™ is safe for humans, animals, and the planet because it does not contain any synthetic chemicals, clays, or perfumes. In fact, the kiln dried wood fibers in one of its newest scented formulas are made of re-purposed tree shavings that might have otherwise gone to waste. All varieties are made from renewable resources, and consistently perform as well as others in the market. Because it lasts longer than its synthetic counterparts, it is the most cost-effective choice for cat owners.

In addition to their commitment to the environment and household safety, the makers of World’s Best Cat Litter™ are giving back to the community. Launched in 2010, the GiveLitter initiative gives free cat litter to chosen shelters. More than 230,000 pounds of World’s Best Cat Litter™ have been donated to date. Pet-lovers from across the nation can go to the World’s Best Cat Litter’s™ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/worldsbestcatlitter and the company’s website at www.worldsbestcatlitter.com/ to learn more about the charity.

Less than a year and a half after the installation of a new bagger, World’s Best Cat Litter™ has packaged more than 5 million bags of litter, which is enough to last one cat 830,000 years, or ten million cats for one month. Cat lovers across the country looking for a dust-free, eco-friendly alternative to the typical clay based and synthetic formulas are finding Iowa’s take on cat litter difficult to beat.

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Chamber Chat

Have recent company photos to share? Submit to abillhorn@muscatine.com, with the headline Chamber Chat.

Past YPN Chair, Nick Gow, attended the 10th Annual YPIowa Conference in Ames on Friday, August 23. There he was able to meet and connect with other young professionals and attend break-out sessions encouraging young profes-sionals to get involved and stay involved in their communities.

GMCCI held their bi-annual New Member Orientation Breakfast on Friday, August 2. Both new 2013 members and those needing a refresher were encouraged to come meet the Chamber staff and learn the ways we can help their business grow.

3rd Annual Secure Your ID DayThe Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry has once again partnered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Cintas for a free shredding event.

On Tuesday, October 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Calvary Church, 501 W Bypass 61, Muscatine, the GMCCI, BBB and Cintas staff will be on hand to collect and shred the communities unused and unwanted documents. This event is FREE to the general public and we encourage community members to attend.

This is the 3rd year for the event and with it growing each year, it will not be the last. There is no limit on the amount of documents being dropped off we just ask that materials be removed from any binding or folders. They can contain staples and paper clips.

This is your chance, personally or professionally to clean out all desk drawers, file cabinets and old offices. With identity theft at an all-time high for consumers, this insidious crime is no longer just a consumer problem it also affects all types of companies both large and small. Everyone is respon-sible for protecting their confidential data.

Secure document shredding is vital to personal records and businesses. Simply tossing a document in the trash or recycling bin puts you or your customer at risk for identity theft. Take this opportunity, clean out your files and take advantage of this free service!

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Occupational Medicine Lunch & Learn to Focus on Supporting Employee Productivity and Health

Trinity Muscatine and the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry are sponsoring a Lunch & Lunch on Thursday, September 26 at the Trinity Muscatine Board Room, 1518 Mulberry Avenue. Registration will begin at 11:30 with the lunch and the presentation from Noon to 1 p.m.

Dr. Rhea Allen, M.D. will be speaking about the Occupational Medicine Department at Trinity Muscatine and how their services are providing around-the-clock availability with coordinated efforts through Express Care and the Emergency Department for afterhours care.

Occupational Medicine specialists work to ensure that the highest standards of health and safety at work can be achieved and maintained. While it may involve a wide number of disciplines, it centers on the preventive medicine and management of illness, injury or disability that is related to the workplace.

Trinity Muscatine’s philosophy is to manage injuries closely, using over-the-counter medications whenever possible. Modified duty may be recommended when absolutely necessary, with the employer deciding if they can accommodate those restrictions. Close communication between the employee, employer and physician is key to improving health. Let Dr. Allen help you facilitate these areas. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Please call GMCCI at 263-8895 to register or by emailing Susan Fulton at sfulton@muscatine.com.

Blue Zones Project Kickoff, Open to the PublicJoin your friends, family, and neighbors in a community-wide celebration to kick off the Blue Zones Project activities in Muscatine!

Mark your calendars to attend on Tuesday, September 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Muscatine High School Auditorium, 2705 Cedar Street.

Hear Dan Buettner, New York Times best-selling author of The Blue Zones and Thrive, tell stories from the worlds Blue Zones and how communities like ours are being transformed into places where people live longer, better.

Arrive early for giveaways and entertain-ment including: booths highlighting Blue Zones Project activities, giveaways and door prizes, t-shirts for all attendees, Kids Zone play area featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Zumba, balloon animals and music by the Mini Mighty Muskie March-ing Band.

Learn how our community is putting well-being in action. Come hear more about how you can be involved and start living longer, better TODAY!

Have you joined the Blue Zones Project movement? Pledge today at www.blue-zonesproject.com.

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Day of Caring Event Urges Community to ‘LIVE UNITED’United Way of Muscatine is organizing its 7th Annual Day of Caring to kick off the 2014 campaign on September 25, 2013. This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to complete a meaningful service project for a local nonprofit agency or an area resident who needs a hand. Last year’s event included over 465 volunteers who worked on 48 projects for those served by local non-profits. Local businesses are sponsoring the event to cover the cost of t-shirts, food and water for volunteers.

As a result of the tremendous growth in participation the Day of Caring has seen in the past six years, United Way hosts two separate Day of Caring events. In addition to the annual fall event for adults, a second day will be held in spring 2014 specifically for students. Last spring over 300 volunteers participated in 29 projects.

Volunteer opportunities available range from helping with home projects for the elderly, cleaning up local parks, and working with non-profit agencies in the Muscatine community. Volunteers can participate for a half or full day with breakfast and lunch provided.

To become involved, look for team registrations in your place of employment or contact Nichole Sorgenfrey at 563-263-5963 or nichole@unitedwaymuscatine.org to register.

Additional details are available at www.unitedwaymuscatine.org/dayofcaring

Tai Chi Summer Park Tour Continues Through OctoberCaleen Pagel, P.T. at Muscatine Physical Therapy Services (MPTS) has been volunteering her time every Wednesday during the lunch hour to provide free Tai Chi to any interested participants.

These sessions are year-round but during the spring, summer and fall months, Pagel takes advantage of the nice weather and teaches them outside at various Muscatine scenic areas. During the winter months, the sessions are held at MPTS’ Sports Performance Center located in the Lincoln Center.

Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, and longevity. As a result, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Some of tai chi training forms are especially known for being practiced at what most people categorize as slow movement.

Pagel’s classes have a very loyal following, averaging a dozen attendees a session with some classes having upwards to 40. The public is welcome to attend any of the listed upcoming classes. For more information please call MPTS at 288-6787.

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Mark Twain LookoutOverlooking the Bluff

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JULY3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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$32,960.87 Awarded by Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine gave $32,960.87 in grants to twelve Muscatine County charitable organizations in an awarding ceremony held at the Muscatine Art Center.

Grants were funded through the Community Foundation’s Muscatine County Endowment Re-granting Program. This program is funded through the Iowa Department of Economic Development and made available only to accredited, qualified community foundations like the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine.

Those receiving grants were:

• Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - $1,000 to fund scholarships for individuals working in nonprofits to participate in Leadership Muscatine

• Franklin Elementary School - $1,000

for the purchase of classroom reading materials

• Washington Elementary school - $1,000 for the purchase of classroom reading materials

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County - $1,870 to support a volunteer recruitment marketing campaign

• Crossroads, Inc. - $5,000 to fund Supported Community Living upgrades for persons with disabilities

• Muscatine Visitors and Convention Center - $2,000 for Alexander G. Clark educational materials and to support a community musical event

• Muscatine Art Center - $4000 to create publications for an American Art Glass exhibit

• Diversity Service Center of Iowa - $2,000 to support a minority senior citizens program

• Muscatine – Japan Youth Exchange Program - $1,590.87 to provide organization support to the program

• Muscatine Symphony Orchestra - $2,000 to bring a visiting artist to the Muscatine area for school and community performances

• Muscatine Civic Chorale – a $1,500 matching grant to purchase new concert attire

• Trinity Muscatine - $10,000 for the fulfillment of a pledge to the capital campaign

The Granting Committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is comprised of board representatives and community members who review and evaluate grant applications and make recommendations to the board of directors. The Community Foundation is a community-wide, county-wide charitable organization actively working to improve the quality of life in Muscatine County through philanthropy. Its work is supported in part by all Partners in Philanthropy and by our re-granting program sponsor Musco Sports Lighting LLC.

For more information about applying for grants or establishing your own fund for granting purposes, call the Community Foundation at 563-264-3863 or visit the website at www.communityfoundation.org. The next grant deadline is Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

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Lynn Allison, RE/MAX ProfessionalsBob Allbee, Muscatine Community College

Doug Buster, Fabricators PlusGary Carlson, HNI Corporation

Pam Collins, Musser Public LibraryTom Green, H.J. Heinz, L.P.

Kevin Harle, SSABGreg Harris, Bridgestone BandagJames Hayes, Trinity Muscatine

Tom Hendricks, Taco John’s of MuscatineBob Howard, Central State BankStan Howe, Member Emeritus

Scott Ingstad, First National BankSteve Jameson, Muscatine Journal

Haydee King, Carriage House Carpet OneDaniel Klassen, Raymond-Muscatine, Inc.

Paul Kraushaar, Muscatine Physical TherapyDoug Krieger, Krieger Motor Company

GMCCI Board of Directors 2013-2014

John Kuhl, Kent CorporationSal LoBianco, Muscatine Power & WaterGregg Mandsager, City of MuscatineJay McKee, McKee Button Company

Ann Meeker, Muscatine Downtown Investors, LLC.Dave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & Power

Kasey O’Kelly, Hy-Vee Dan Paca, Kent FeedsDavid Penn, Monsanto

Mark Post, Carver PumpJim Reynolds, Reynolds Engineering

Jerry Riibe, Muscatine Community School DistrictAndrea Scott,Young Professionals Network

Gary Slight, Community BankRick Smith, Stanley Consultants

Nancy Snaadt, Alliant EnergyJeff Sorensen, Muscatine County

Tiarr Sweere, Stanley, Lande & Hunter PC

OfficersChair of the Board

Sal LoBianco, Muscatine Power and Water Past Chair

David Penn, MonsantoChair Elect

Doug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyTreasurer & Chair-Finance

Rick Smith, Stanley ConsultantsChair – Membership

Bob Allbee, Muscatine Community CollegeChair – Community DevelopmentSteve Jameson, Muscatine JournalChair - Economic Development

Doug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyChair – Public Policy

Lynn Allison, RE/MAX Professionals

Directors

5 SeptSCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

12 SeptSCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

Business After HoursCentral State Bank5 to 7 PM

17 Sept49th Annual Harold Ogilvie Musca-Fu-Da Golf TournamentGeneva Golf & Country ClubAll Day Event

19 SeptSCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

20 SeptGMCCI Executive Board MeetingGMCCI OfficeNoon to 1 PM

24 SeptEmployer’s Council MeetingHealth Care Reform Workshop & LuncheonNoon to 2 PM

26 SeptLunch & Learn: Occupational Medicine OverviewHosted by: Trinity Muscatine & GMCCITrinity Muscatine Board Room1518 Mulberry AvenueNoon to 1 PM

SCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

Join us at Central State Bank in downtown Muscatine for fun, food, and football fever at the biggest tailgate party of the season!

DATEandTIME • Thursday, September 12, 2013• Kickoff 5:00 p.m. • Final Gun 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION• Central State Bank, corner of Iowa and

Sycamore Streets, downtown Muscatine • If weather is bad we’ll move the event

into the bank building

FOOD andMORE FOOD!• Burgers, brats, all the trimmings

• Game day tailgating munchies• Water, soda, and your favorite

beverages (of course)!

GO! FIGHT! WIN

DOOR PRIZES!• Hawkeye & Cyclone

tailgating chairs• ISU and Iowa football tickets

• Other neat tailgating and football stuff!

hostedby

© Central State Bank, Member FDIC

wear your favorite team attire!

Save the Date! The Nature Conservancy’s

Swamp Stomp When: October 12th, 1-4 PM Where: Swamp White Oak Preserve

Join us for an afternoon of stomping acorns into the ground, which helps ensure future generations of oaks are planted before deer, turkeys and other wildlife eat them. Other activities include an aquatic life demonstration, wildlife exhibit and exploring a savanna restoration in progress. Plan to wear hard sole shoes, long pants and bring a water bottle.

For more information please visit the Field Trips & Events section at nature.org/io-wa,

Organization

Eastern Iowa Field Office 1620 321st Street Letts, IA 52754

The Nature Conservancy facebook.com/TNCIowa

twitter.com/nature_IA

In the case of inclement weather, please call the Eastern Iowa Field Office the morning of the event at (319) 215-7214.

September 10 & 11 2013 Muscatine Plant Rec Building

2500 Wiggens Road, Muscatine, IA Lunch Provided

Activities – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm• Monsanto Future Technology Pipeline Research Plot Tours• Asgrow® Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield ® Soybean Varieties• DeKalb ® Genuity ™ SmartStax ™

• Weed Resistance Best Management Practices • Seminis ® Vegetable Plots• Seed Chipper, Micro Sprayer and other demonstrations• Monsanto Plant Tours – Please no shorts or sandals on the Plant Tour • Precision Planting• Ag Safety Displays• John Deere Ice Cream Tractor• Local Implement Dealer Displays• And more . . . . . . . .

Contact Chris Boar 563-262-7533 or clboar@monsanto.com to Sign Up

This will Be

All documents to be shredded should be removed from binders.

Join the Better Business Bureau® along with Cintas & the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce for our Free Document Shredding Event... Tuesday, October 1st From 3:00 to 6 pm Calvary Community Baptist Church 501 W Bypass 61 Muscatine, IA 52761

Huge!

Adult Education Programs

St. Ambrose is coming to Muscatine! Come learn how you can advance your career by enrolling in one of the Adult Education Programs at St. Ambrose.

St. Ambrose will be hosting an Information Session at Muscatine Community College on Wednesday October, 23 from 4:30-5:30pm in Larson Hall room 77.

St. Ambrose offers Accelerated, Flexible and Convenient Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees.

RSVP to Bill at gleesonwilliamj@sau.edu

Apply Online - www.sau.edu/apply

Learn more by visiting www.sau.edu/

Questions? Contact us at 563-333-6354

POSTAGE AS LOW AS 16¢ NO MAILING LIST REQUIRED NO POSTAGE PERMIT REQUIRED INCREASED RESPONSE RATES

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New!

Lunch Learn Trinity Muscatine

at

Presented by

Dr. Rhea Allen

Trinity Muscatine Board Room

Thursday, September 26

Registration: 11:30 a.m. (Lunch will be served)

Presentation: Noon - 1:00

Limit of 20. Please RSVP by calling 263-8895

When to use Occupational Medicine and how the service can support employee productivity and health.