115 East Main Street | Clarinda, Iowa 51632712.542.2166 | FAX 712.542.4113

e-mail: chamber@clarinda.org • www.clarinda.org

2016

Annual � REPORT

Clarinda Chamber of CommerceMISSION STATEMENT

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce is avolunteer-led, member-supported, non-profitcorporation working to strengthen the overallcommunity and economic vitality of the Clarindaarea.

Specifically, the Clarinda Chamber will devotetime and money to efforts that:• Promote the image of the community and

improve the quality of life;• Recruit and retain new and exist ing

businesses;• Encourage the growth of tourism for the area,

and• Support educational opportunities.

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT................................................................Matt Ridge1st VICE PRESIDENT..............................................Randy Walters2nd VICE PRESIDENT .........................................Elissa BrockmanTREASURER............................................................Seth Kirchner

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORSElissa Brockman Matt RidgeMike Butt Chris StipeSteve Guthrie John StullJoe Lucas Jason Van VactorSeth Kirchner Randy WaltersMerideth Maranville Robyn Weinreich

2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT................................................................Matt Ridge1st VICE PRESIDENT..............................................Randy Walters2nd VICE PRESIDENT .........................................Elissa BrockmanTREASURER............................................................Seth Kirchner

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerm 2017 Term 2018Mike Butt Chris Stipe

Merideth Maranville John StullMatt Ridge Randy Walters

Term 2019 Term 2020Elissa Brockman Jake JobeSeth Kirchner Joe Lucas

Robyn Weinreich Jason Van Vactor

CHAMBER STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.......................................... Elaine FarwellADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT .............................. Cassie McNeesPART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT .........................Melissa Whitmore

KOKENGE, GORDON & ROBERTA(ASSOCIATE)

LANTZ, DANIEL T., ODLISLE CORPORATION/EZ WAY, INC.MANUEL REALTYMCCALL CARPENTRYMCDONALD'SMEADOW RUN APARTMENTSMEDIACOM BUSINESSMIDAMERICAN ENERGYMIDLAND SURVEYING

* MIDWEST DATA OF IOWAMORTON BUILDINGS, INC.NAPA/JB PARTS & SUPPLYNASSEN, ROBERT (ASSOCIATE)NEGLEY, MARVIN & JEAN (ASSOCIATE)NISHNA PRODUCTIONSNODAWAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTICNODAWAY VALLEY HISTORICALMUSEUM

NORDLAND INSURANCENSK CORPORATION & AKS PRECISIONBALL COMPANY

ORSCHELN FARM & HOME SUPPLYOSWALD CROW AGENCYPAGE COUNTY ABSTRACTPAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAUPAINTING BARN STUDIOS, LLCPCSBPEOPLESERVICE

* PHILLIPS STAFFORD INSURANCEGROUP – GREG BUTT

PIZZA HUT* PIZZA RANCH MARYVILLEPRICE FARMSRARICK, BRIAN DPM

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIALSERVICES

REEDESIGNSRICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION, LLCRIGHT NOW HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING

RITCHIE FUNERAL HOMEROGERS, ALEXI (ASSOCIATE)RUNZA RESTAURANTS & S APPLIANCESANSON, RON & ANN (ASSOCIATE)

* SHOPKO HOMETOWNSHORE MOTOR COMPANYSMITH VENDINGSNYDER'S AUTO BODY & PAINTSNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.SONRISERS POPCREAMSOUTHVIEW APARTMENTSSOUTHWEST IOWA ECI/IOWA WORKS LOESS HILLS

SOUTHWEST IOWA FAMILIES, INC.SOUTHWEST IOWA MUTUALINSURANCE

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATERDISTRICT

SOUTHWEST SANITATION* STANTON CARE CENTERSTEVENS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,INC.

STICKLER CONCRETESUBWAYSUMP FARMSSUMP INSURANCE, INC.SUNDERMAN INSURANCESUPER 8 CLARINDASWANSON TAX & ACCOUNTING

TAYLOR PHARMACYTERRACE VIEW RESIDENTIALTHE POST/MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM

* THE SALON AT PROFESSIONAL PLAZA* TINELLE ENGSTRAND – LICENSED

MASSAGE THERAPISTTOWN & COUNTRY FINANCIAL –ROSEMARY ELS

TURNER, JONES & BITTING TWIN OAKS VETERINARY CLINICUPTOWN STYLES SALON & DAY SPAVAUGHN'S CAFE & BAKERYVERIDIAN INSURANCEVETTER EQUIPMENT

* WAGONER CONSTRUCTION, LLCWALKER-MERRICK FUNERAL HOMEWALLIN PLUMBING & HEATINGWATSON & RYAN, P.L.C.WEIL'S CLOTHING

* WEINREICH BBQWELLHAUSEN, CHAD & ALLIE(ASSOCIATE)

WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE & REHABWHIPP SALES & SERVICE, INC.WILD FIRE SALON & SPAWILLIAMS, BRADLEY DDSWILLIAMS LAWN SERVICEWILLSON, PECHACEK, P.L.C.WITTHOFT ELECTRICWRANGLER SALES, INC.

CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.

* New Members

BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEMATTHEW P. RIDGE

The Clarinda Chamber of CommerceAnnual Banquet is the perfect time to lookback through the previous year to acknowl-edge the exciting changes that have hap-pened for our businesses and community.Throughout 2016, many entities haveworked fervently in pursuit of enhancing thebusiness and community cl imate inClarinda.

The Clarinda Chamber, for its part, has been diligently work-ing to support current businesses in their operations andgrowth, working to create an environment conducive for newbusiness recruitment, and has held numerous events to enhancethe livelihoods of those in our region. Many community groupshave collaborated in these pursuits and we should all take pridein this work that benefits our town. While we are continuallyforging ahead with exciting projects for 2017 and years tocome, we thank you for taking the time to celebrate the manychanges that our community has worked so passionately tobring to Clarinda.

We hope that you feel a sense of community pride in theaccomplishments outlined in this annual report. Your supportand membership is the foundation of seeing these events real-ized and we extend a sincere “Thank You” to those partnerswho helped to achieve these goals. We hope to further ourworking relationships with those seeking to make Clarinda agreat place to work and live. If you would like to help continuethe mission of the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce, pleasebecome a member, or assist us by volunteering on one of ournumerous event committees. The Clarinda Chamber ofCommerce looks forward to serving our businesses, friends,and partners in 2017.

Thank you.

1ST CONSTRUCTION97.1 THE ’VILLADVANCE SERVICESADVANCED RESTORATION SERVICES,LLC

AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLCAKIN BUILDING CENTERALLIANT UTILITIES, INC.

* AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE –TARA MYERS AGENCY

* AMY MCQUEEN, INC.ASI AUDIOLOGY

* BA MARKETING & PUBLICITYBANK IOWA

* BODY SOLUTIONSBOYS TOWN OF IOWABROCKSHUS ACCOUNTING

* BROWN’S REPAIR & AUTO PARTS,INC.

CARLSON SEED, INC.CASEY’S GENERAL STORESCATHOLIC CHARITIES PHOENIXHOUSE

CHAT MOBILITYCITY OF CLARINDACL FABRICATION, INC.CLARINDA ACADEMY – FIRST STRINGCLARINDA CARNEGIE ART MUSEUMCLARINDA CO-OP COMPANYCLARINDA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

* CLARINDA COMMUNITY THEATRE, INC.CLARINDA COUNTRY CLUBCLARINDA FLOWER SHOPCLARINDA FOUNDATIONCLARINDA HERALD-JOURNALCLARINDA LIED CENTERCLARINDA LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY

CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLCCLARINDA MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCLARINDA PRINTING & GRAPHICSCLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERCLARINDA.NETCLINTON L. ALLEN MONUMENTSCOLONIAL WHITE HOUSE BED &BREAKFAST

CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, LLCCORNERSTONE BANKCOUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENTCRAIN CONSTRUCTIONCRAWFORD & CO. REAL ESTATED & D TREASURESDEB MARLIN STATE FARM INSURANCE

* DEGASE HOME IMPROVEMENTDING'S HONK 'N HOLLERDIP STICKSEAST HILLS SHOPPING CENTEREASTER'S TRUE VALUEEDWARD JONES – FINANCIAL ADVISOR: JOE LUCAS

EILER PLACEEYECARE ASSOCIATES OF S.W. IOWAFAMILY 1ST DENTALFAREWAY STORESFINE & SONS HOMEBUILDERSFINE SERVICESFITNESS 1STFOOTWORKS DANCE BY SHAYLENFRONTIER LANESGARRISON COFFEE HOUSEGLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE SOCIETYGOLDENROD MANORGRANDMA’S HOUSE DAYCARE CENTERGREAT WESTERN BANK

GREEN GIANT LAWN CAREH&H TRAILERS, LLCHANSON DIRECTORY SERVICE, INC.HAWKEYE COMM. – KCSI/KOAKHEARTLAND MOTORS, INC.HENKEVILLE GREENHOUSEHERZBERG CHIROPRACTICHERZBERG TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLCHIGH TECH ELECTRONICSHOME SWEET HOME CARE, INC.HOMETOWN SEARS STORE –CLARINDA

HOSKINS SIDING & WINDOWS, INC. HUA YUNG RESTAURANTHY-VEE FOOD & DRUG STOREICE HOUSE RESTAURANTIOWA COUNTRY CABIN BED & BREAKFAST

IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

J'S PIZZA AND STEAK HOUSEJ. BRUNER’S RESTAURANTJENSEN, MILLIE (ASSOCIATE)JOHN D. HANSON PIONEER HI-BREDPRECISION PLANTING

JOHNSON TIRE AND SERVICEJW EXCAVATION, INC.KARL L. WALTER WOODWORKING &CARPENTRY

KATIE'S GREENHOUSE* KEANE THUMMEL TRUCKINGKEN GARRETT REAL ESTATE – KARENBEAVER

KING CONSTRUCTION, LLCKINGSOLVER, BRIAN – AFLAC AGENTKIRCHNER CUTTING HORSESKMA BROADCASTING, L.P.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LIST

2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTSAmbassadorsF Assisted with projects when volunteers were requested:

v Ribbon Cuttings/Open Housesv Prepared the Women in Business Luncheon favorsv Hosted the hospitality booth at Clarinda’s Craft Carnivalv Prepared Craft Carnival vendor packetsv Passed out candy at the Optimist Club Ghost Walkv Served at the Holiday Showcase & Soup Supperv Served at the Chamber Holiday Open House

F Selected two winners for the Employee Recognition AwardF Maintained the flower planters around the downtown squareF Assisted with event poster distributionF Participated in the Clarinda Homecoming Parade

Band Jamboree CommitteeRandy Walters, ChairF Successfully hosted the 61st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree:

v Parade Competition - 55 bandsv Field Competition - 21 bandsv William Penn University Marching Band from Oskaloosa, Iowa performed an

exhibition show in the afternoon field competion

Clarinda Lighted Christmas ParadeDale McAllister, ChairF Co-sponsored the 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade with the Clarinda

Kiwanis ClubF Chamber of Commerce sponsored parade entryF Assisted with the marketing and promotion of the Lighted Christmas Parade

Commerce Development CommitteeMatt Ridge, ChairF Explored and pursued business prospects, responded to inquiries by businesses,

and provided information pertaining to the establishment and/or retention ofbusinesses in Clarinda

F Successfully recruited Shopko Hometown store with the assistance of the City ofClarinda

F Provided small business assistance to prospective businessesF Conducted prospect meetings and tours throughout the yearF Hosted Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, for a Clarinda tour showcasing

the tourism and business development related destinationsF Successfully marketed Clarinda to outlying areasF Attended the Community Recreational Trail meetingsF Coordinated with the Iowa Workforce Development, a regional employment job

fairF Participated in the state legislative event and tour of the Clarinda Correctional

Facility

Thank You!The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, all of theCommittee Chairs and the Chamber staff would like to thank our dedicat-ed volunteers who actually make the Chamber organization operate.Without the giving of your time and your selfless hard work, we could notaccomplish our many activities. The Chamber of Commerce is involved innumerous programs and projects that make a positive difference in theClarinda community. We would like you to know that you are appreciatedand that because of you, Clarinda is a better community for all of us.

2016 FINANCIAL REPORTINCOME:Membership Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,241.75Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320.78Building Improvements/Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,263.00State Marketing Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,100.00Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,447.13Community & Retail Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,714.96Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,347.21Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,356.25

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,791.08

EXPENSES:Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,622.41Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,864.79Marketing Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,599.50Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,456.64Salaries/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,790.30Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,332.03Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,115.00Building Improvements/Repairs/Maintenance . . . . . . . . 10,251.84Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.00Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851.93

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,239.44

F Served on the Southwest Iowa Planning Council Comprehensive DevelopmentStrategy Committee

F Member of the Southwest Iowa CoalitionF Served on the Southwest Iowa Regional Marketing CommitteeF Maintained available building information database and assisted with building

inquiriesF Updated Community Quick ReferenceF Attended the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development Workshop

Community Beautification CommitteeKarla Rubin, ChairF Planted and maintained the flower planters in the downtown area F Maintained the tree planters around the squareF Coordinated the American flags being placed around the downtown squareF Financially supported floral arrangements for the holiday season in the flower

plantersF Collaborated with the City of Clarinda in purchasing four new outdoor metal

receptacles around the Clarinda Downtown squareF Awarded a $5,577.84 grant from the Clarinda Foundation for eight matching

outdoor metal receptacles around the Clarinda Downtown square and the PageCounty Courthouse lawn

Community & Retail PromotionsJohn Stull, ChairF Coordinated the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash held at Main & 14th Streets

v Over 1,000 free hot dogs, potato chips and drinks were provided to all agesv Children’s activities featured two bounce castles, obstacle course, face

painting, and sidewalk chalk drawingF Sponsored a free Clarinda A’s nightF Financially contributed towards the annual Easter Egg HuntF Planned and organized the 4th Annual Glenn Miller Vendor FairF Sponsored Bowling Tournament

v 24 bowling teams registeredv 17 corporate sponsors

F Clarinda Street Dance featuring “Red Delicious”F Christmas promotions:

v Shop Local Campaign – over $6,000 given away in gift certificates and Clarinda dollars

v Co-sponsored Santa’s House with the Clarinda Lions Clubv Holiday Showcase & Soup Supper successfully held at Wibholm Hall

featuring:• a group of elementary vocalists under the direction of Katy Ridge, Footworks

Dance by Shaylen, and Clarinda Community Theatre performersv Taste of Clarinda event – over 350 individuals attended the event sponsored

by 27 businesses featuring 40 recipes

Chamber ActivitiesF Clarinda Dollar campaign – Over $83,000 purchased annually (recordsetting)

F Coordinated the Annual BanquetF Welcomed 17 new members to the Chamber organizationF Held 9 open houses at various Clarinda businessesF Conducted 8 ribbon-cutting ceremonies

v Ding’s Honk ’n Hollerv Shopko Hometownv Clarinda Community Theatrev Easter’s True Value/U.S. Cellular Grand Reopeningv Clarinda Community Recreational Trailv Shiddle-E-Deev Walker-Merrick Funeral Homev The Salon at Professional Plaza

F Provided business referrals, relocation packets and student requestsF Co-sponsored the “Journey to your Vision” seminar for small business ownersF Traveled to the State Legislature to promote Clarinda interestsF Sponsored the Clarinda marketing display booth at area events and regional

meetingsF Co-sponsored a series of legislative briefingsF Presented Chamber program at local clubs and service organizationsF Chamber staff served as judges for the FFA Sub District CompetitionF Promoted, maintained and updated chamber Facebook pageF Sponsored 4-H week – Clarinda Classics decorated front windows of Chamber

officeF Participated in the Middle School Chamber Chums as part of their clubs &

organizations activitiesF Donated prizes and gift items for various community eventsF Held an appreciation Holiday Open House for Chamber and community

membersF KCSI Radio “Chamber Connection” monthly featureF Conducted and scheduled interviews with KMA Broadcasting on special eventsF Assisted with the coordination of promotional items for various tour groups, busi-

ness conferences and community eventsF Attended the Clarinda Volunteer Recognition eventF Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class sponsorship between the Clarinda schools and

Chamber member businesses

Membership AffiliationsF Glenn Miller Birthplace SocietyF Iowa Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesF Iowa Group Travel AssociationF MINK River Corridor GroupF Nodaway Valley Historical MuseumF Southwest Iowa CoalitionF United States Chamber of CommerceF Western Iowa Tourism Region

F Hosted Mary Cownie, Director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, for aClarinda tour showcasing the cultural arts and tourism related destinations

F Participated in statewide meetings with state tourism officialsF Page County Tourism Representative for the Western Iowa Tourism RegionF Advertised in the WITR Regional insertF Clarinda itinerary selected for the Iowa Bankers Association Explore Iowa

publicationF Completed the Iowa Tourism Industry Sector Plan for Page CountyF Awarded a $210 grant from Western Iowa Tourism Region for the Chamber’s

Tourism Chairperson to attend the Iowa Tourism Conference in BettendorfF Participated in the Tourism Legislative Showcase in Des MoinesF Promoted and provided 41st Annual Glenn Miller Festival information:

v Festival event schedulev Membership informationv Lodging and general tourism requestsv Assisted in securing volunteer staffing at Glenn Miller Birthplace

Home & MuseumF Coordinated and hosted area motorcoach tour groupsF Active member in the Iowa Group Travel Association (State motorcoach

organiziation)F Promoted Clarinda at the IGTA Motorcoach Travel ShowF Hosted the MG Car Club visit to the Clarinda communityF Designed and developed regional group tour itineraries featured on the IGTA

websiteF Participated in the Southwest Iowa Regional Tourism group and served on the

Marketing CommitteeF Secured advertising in the Western Iowa Tourism Cooperative Omaha World-

Herald insert featuring the Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda Carnegie Art Museumand the Craft Carnival event

F Designed Clarinda tourism baskets for area and regional eventsF Clarinda representatives attended the state tourism conference in BettendorfF Provided information concerning community events/attractions for State Visitor’s

Guide, Iowa Group Tour Manual, Western Iowa Tourism publications and StateWelcome Centers

Women in Business CommitteeDr. Rosie Cavin, ChairF Organized the 27th annual appreciation luncheon event with over 300

individuals in attendance.F Featured keynote speaker – Karel MurrayF Theme – “Commit to be Remarkable”F Clarinda Ambassador representative presented the Employee Recognition

Award to:v Rick Finch – Glenn Miller Birthplace Societyv Lorenne Muller – Ritchie Funeral Home

Craft Carnival CommitteeJan Moses, ChairF Sponsored the 57th Annual Craft CarnivalF Over 4,000 individuals attended this annual eventF More than 475 craft booths on display at five building locations

v Clarinda Academy Activities Buildingv Clarinda Lied Recreational Centerv Clarinda Pavilionv Page County Fairgrounds – Wibholm Hall & Cow Palace

Cruzin’ Clarinda CommitteeMike Williams, ChairF Successfully held the 2nd Annual Cruzin’ Clarinda event attracting more than

1,000 people and featuring over 190 motorized entries in both the Show & Shineevent and the parade

F Vehicle enthusiasts traveled from across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, andeven Arizona for the event

F Cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles and tractors were encouraged to participateF Vendors and musical entertainment held on the south side of the downtown

squareF Awarded a $2,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority and a

$1,000 grant from the Bossingham Foundation in support of marketing the 2017Cruzin’ Clarinda event

Downtown Revitalization CommitteePam Herzberg, ChairF Promoted the continuation of the Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Coordinated efforts for participation in the Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) Downtown Façade Improvement grant applicationF Hosted informational meetings regarding the Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Researched future community projects

Golf Tournament CommitteeElissa Brockman & Dan Comer, Co-chairpersonsF Sponsored the 21st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

v 25 teams registeredv 55 business sponsors

F Door prize giveaways

Tourism CommitteeMerideth Maranville, ChairThe mission of the Clarinda Tourism Committee is to externally promote Clarinda’skey tourism attractions/events at the local, regional, national and international levelsand to internally educate the community on the importance of hospitality and theeconomic benefit of tourism.F Active member in the Western Iowa Tourism Region (WITR)F Travel Federation of Iowa District Leader