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

Volume 23 Number 5 May 2014

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

Leadership Muscatine Class of 2014 Honored at Graduation

On Thursday, April 17, Leadership Muscatine’s 26th class presented their projects, received their graduation certificates and celebrated their success with hors d’oeuvres at the Muscatine Art Center.

The Leadership Muscatine program is co-sponsored by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) and Muscatine Community College (MCC). Since its beginning in 1988, over 500 participants have graduated from the program. A significant portion of the graduates are still actively involved in the Muscatine community.

“Leadership Muscatine has been an important contributor to Muscatine since its inception in 1988. The many projects that class members have undertaken has greatly added to the quality of life in our community,” noted Bob Allbee, Acting President of MCC.

Leadership Muscatine is a select group of individuals who live in the Muscatine community who have the desire and ability to enhance their leadership skills. Each year, the Leadership Muscatine class is chosen based on their leadership experience and community references.

Participation in the program requires a serious time commitment. Fourteen sessions plus a group project requires between 75 and 95 hours, over a seven-month period to successfully complete the program.

Participants, whether new to Muscatine or lifelong residents, gain a better understanding of the many organizations and their leaders who work to make Muscatine the rare gem it is today. Class members build strong friendships with other future leaders, while being challenged to make a positive difference in our community.

For over twenty-five years, Leadership Muscatine projects have changed the community atmosphere. No matter the size of the class, Leadership Muscatine alumni have made a difference in the Muscatine community, from bridge lighting to city entry signs. No project is too small or insignificant. Below is a list of the community projects spearheaded by the Leadership Muscatine Class of 2014.

Taylor Park in Muscatine saw the addition of a community garden, thanks to Adam Thompson, Krista Gent, and J.R. Hendricks. Various-sized garden plots can be purchased by members of the community to be utilized as a garden space, for those who may not have the space to garden where they live. The Taylor Park Community Garden also provides soil, compost, seeds, gardening and cooking classes and more to get participants on their way to become gardeners.

Group members Brad Hodapp, Jeff Brooke, Paul Burback, and Stephanie Little had a goal to increase the visibility of Muscatine’s attractions and to direct visitors to local businesses and entertainment. The group hoped to

Leadership Muscatine Class of 2014 Graduates. Back row, L-R: Rick Ray, Brandon Buster, Donna Meade, Chris Steinbach, Beth Beadle-Legue, Krista Gent, Adam O’Leary. Front row, L-R: Jane Yin, Israel Vasquez, Jr., Terra Simpson, Alison Hosmer, Amber Wittmer, J.R. Hendricks, Adam Thompson, Stephanie Little, Paul Burback. Not pictured: Brad Hodapp, Jeff Brooke.

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Save - The - Date Upcoming GMCCI

Events

May 8Business After Hours

Hosted by: Kellor & Kellor Landscape, Inc., Muscatine Tax Service, A Guy and A Grill, and

Phoenix Products1301 Washington Street, Muscatine

5 to 7 PM

May 16GMCCI Executive Committee

MeetingGMCCI Conference Room

102 Walnut Street, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM

May 20Employer’s Council: Recent Reform

& Enforcement UpdatesISU Extension Office

1514 Isett Avenue, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM

www.facebook.com/GMCCI www.twitter.com/GMCCI_Muscatine

CompanyBankers Advertising CompanyNelson Plant Services CoSalvatore’s RistoranteSedona Staffing ServicesPoint Builders, LLCBeckey Ins & Financial Services, IncMississippi Valley Child Protection CenterCartridge WorldReliable Network Solutions LLCIntegrated Rehab CenterRiver City Moving & DeliveryAvenue SubsMuscatine Plaza SuitesPlatinum Information Services, Inc.

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The Muscatine Journal and the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry has joined forces for a special

section of the newspaper entitled the “Chamber Corner”. This project is an opportunity to highlight Chamber members and

bring awareness to the Muscatine community about Chamber opportunities. This bi-weekly feature highlights Chamber members and allows Chamber members to purchase ads

spaces for a discounted rate. For more information, call your Muscatine Journal sales representative at 563-263-2331.

Chamber Corner

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Hampton Inn hosted Business After-Hours on Thursday, April 10, at their location on 3303 North Port Drive. The event was attended by over 50 members, who enjoyed an evening filled with networking, socializing and delicious food catered by A Guy and A Grill.

Guests had a more active role in obtaining their door prize- they had to look for them! Employees at the Hampton Inn hid three “golden” eggs, and each one found meant the finder won a door prize! The winners of the hunt were Denise Gaeta, who received a one night stay at Hampton Inn, Mike Fuller, who took home a $25 gift certificate to Boonies on the Avenue, and Hannah Wilke, who received a $25 gift certificate to Elly’s Tea & Coffee.

Congratulations to the winners! May’s Business After Hours will be hosted by Kellor & Kellor Landscape, Inc., Muscatine Tax Service, and A Guy and A Grill. The event will take place at Kellor & Kellor Landscape, Inc.’s location, 1301 Washington Street, on Thursday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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SCORE Springs Into Action

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Robbin Block has been evangelizing the benefits of marketing strategy for over 25 years. Part geek, part creative, she’s brought her in-depth knowledge of the Web and its strategic application to business to companies of all sizes and to thousands of readers via her book, Social Persuasion: Making Sense of Social Media for Small Business. This month, Robbin discusses some of social media’s many implications on the crafting and execution of winning small business marketing plans.

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

information about their readers’ demographics and interests.

And many more resources are available at my website, www.blockbeta.com.

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”.

Can you provide an example of how this works?

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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Why should entrepreneurs work with a SCORE small business mentor to develop and monitor their marketing plans?

Marketing needs to be flexible, because the environment within which a business operates is always changing. And the business itself is evolving as new opportunities or threats come to light. A SCORE mentor can help filter the information and focus the entrepreneur on what’s important.

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The Young Professional Network will be putting on their monthly Third Thursday networking event for its members on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Missipi Brewing Co., 107 Iowa Avenue. YPN members and non-members are invited to come and enjoy great food and the opportunity to socialize with fellow members and prospective ones. There will also be a bags tournament at the event. Another upcoming event for YPN is the upcoming Poker Run, which is scheduled for Friday, May 30. Watch the YPN Weekly Update for more details on these events.

Want to become a member of YPN or know someone who does? YPN of Muscatine offers the opportunity to share your experiences with others like you. Meet new people, make new friends, identify common interests, and begin building that ever important professional

network. Members enjoy discounts to various Muscatine restaurants and businesses, receive weekly email updates and more. Visit www.ypnmuscatine.org to join now!

Muscatine’s local SCORE group held two breakfast meetings during the month of April. Both were spirited and had a great amount of enthusiasm. The SCORE group will continue to plan these breakfast meetings this spring, at Hy-Vee, 2400 Second Avenue. Contact us to make sure we have enough materials for you, by calling the GMCCI office at 563-263-8895.

Members of SCORE have paid their respects to Fred Reusswig and to Jerry Boulund. Both had past associations with the local SCORE group, and have recently passed away. We look to the future, but make sure we do not forget those who helped our success in the past. I have the good fortune to know the Reusswig family. I was in Leadership Iowa with Mike and worked with Dave. I remember Jerry as a very kind and gentle man when I was a Human Resource Manager at HNI. I am positive their spirit lives on with the current SCORE volunteers.

We now see that winter may be a not so fond memory and we see warmth and spring sunshine. SCORE volunteers are always ready to “spring” into action so you can “plant your business seeds” and help nurture a flower that will make everyone enjoy the warmth of the days.

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Staff

Greg JenkinsPresident & CEO gjenkins@muscatine.com

Ally BillhornMarketing & Communications Coordinatorabillhorn@muscatine.com

Ken Rogers - Owner A.S.H.I. Associatekrogers@homeinspectionplus.biz

Dustin Rogers - Inspector A.S.H.I. Associatedrogers@homeinspectionplus.bizwww.homeinspectionplus.biz

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Member Spotlight: Muscatine Power and WaterWho: Muscatine Power & WaterWhat: Provides electricity and water utilities, as well as cable TV and internet accessWhere: 3205 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 Website: www.mpw.orgMember Since: 1944, one of the original members of GMCCI

Susan FultonOffice Coordinatorsfulton@muscatine.com

Janet MorrowDirector of Community & Member Development jmorrow@muscatine.com

Katy LoosMarketing & Events Coordinatorkloos@muscatine.com

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At Kent Corporation strong family values guide us. We are deeply committed to the health, safety, and

well-being of our employees and Muscatine citizens who share this community we call home.

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Kent Pet Group, Inc.Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.

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Muscatine Power & Water (MPW) is a municipal utility company, and is owned by the citizens of the City of Muscatine. A municipal utility such like MPW has the distinct advantage of local control, where decisions are made locally in the best interest of the community by members of the community. It is comprised of three separate utilities: Water, Electric,

and Communications, all under common management and governed by a board of trustees. Each Utility was founded by a vote of the citizens due to their dissatisfaction with the for-profit, privately owned utility service providers. The Water Utility was established by vote in 1900, Electric in 1922, and Communications in 1997.

All utility services provided by MPW are supported and delivered with excellent customer service by local people serving the Muscatine community. The Water Utility service includes providing high quality, reliable low cost water supply services to members of the community; the Electricity Utility service includes safe and reliable, low cost electric supply services as well as repairs to household appliances; and the Communications Utility provides various digital cable TV and internet services.

All services are provided with excellent reliability, at competitive prices and supported by a local help desk with extended hours, and staffed by Utility employees that pride themselves in delivering excellent customer service. When MPW customers walk into the building, they are looking for a variety of services or solutions to problems, such as signing up for services, transferring service addresses, changing services, paying bills, or help with a technology problem.

Muscatine Power & Water has long been active in the Muscatine community by participating in numerous community activities, such as partnering with local schools to provide presentations on electrical safety, energy efficiency, water quality, and power plant tours; Project Share, a program that helps people in Muscatine pay for their winter utilities; the United Way Day of Caring; Relay for Life, and much, much more.

MPW also contributes to the economical atmosphere in Muscatine by providing over $6.4 million in economic

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accomplish their project by locating areas of high traffic that are frequented by visitors to Muscatine, constructing an information kiosk at the soccer complex, riverfront, and downtown district, and creating or improving an existing map of Muscatine that is user-friendly.

Brandon Buster, Donna Meade, Terra Simpson, Israel Vasquez, Jr., and Amber Wittmer chose to support Muscatine High School’s East Campus students as their project. Their project scope was to plan and implement activities for the East Campus students with a focus on physical activity, community relationships, and new experiences. Lunch was also provided for the students as part of the activity. Along with group projects, there were also individual projects. Rick Ray’s project involved starting a teen court

as an alternative means of dealing with juvenile offenders. Alison Hosmer used her project to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County, by becoming a Big Sister and assisting with BBBS fundraising efforts for the annual Bowl for Kids Sake as part of the Planning Committee. Jane Yin, an exchange teacher from China, presented about her year long experience in Muscatine.

Chris Steinbach coordinated a RAGBRAI team for Muscatine Center for Social Action, to train for the state-wide bike race while also raising money for MCSA and raising awareness of homelessness. Adam O’Leary’s project involved being the

“eXecutive In Residence” (XIR) and community advisor for Muscatine Community College’s Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO). The XIR program works with students to instill a “different” way of thinking and provides ongoing advisory support.

Please join GMCCI in congratulating the Leadership Muscatine Class of 2014 graduates!

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Muscatine Community Independence Day Celebration Is Getting Closer!

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the City of Muscatine are gearing up for another spectacular Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4. This year’s theme is “Proud History, Bright Future”.

Once again we are seeking your financial contribution in order to fund and co-ordinate a spectacular 4th of July 2014 celebration! Your sponsorship provides the necessary funds needed to purchase the fireworks display, and associated expenses. Generous donations, like ones from our members, are the only funds that drive the success of this activity. Please make your pledge today, and help GMCCI put on a terrific community event in 2014. We are also filling spots for the Independence Day community parade! If you or your business is interested in walking in the parade, please see the parade entry form and waiver inserts in

this month’s issue of Pearl City Progress, along with the sponsorship form.

All completed forms and associated waivers are due to the GMCCI office no later than Friday, June 13.

Help us make this year’s Independence Day Celebration “spark”!

benefits the Muscatine Community through rates that are below State and National averages and by providing such free services as: installing and operating street and traffic lights, providing power and maintenance for the “String of Pearls” on the riverfront, and so much more. MPW believes that low cost, reliable utility services help business and industry in the community prosper and compete in the global economy and those same services enhance the quality of life for all members of the Community.

“Being an active member of the Chamber provides an opportunity for Muscatine Power and Water to assist in economic development and growth opportunities for the Muscatine community. GMCCI facilitates professional networking opportunities and is a key advocate on behalf of the Muscatine business community. Further, GMCCI provides vital services to our community of great businesses and industries, just as Muscatine Power and Water does; GMCCI and MPW have a lot in common.” Says Sal LoBianco, General Manager.

With all the services they provide, and with all that they give back to the Muscatine community, it is easy to see why MPW is the community's "Reliable Neighbor".

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Chamber Chat

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

The United Way of Muscatine held a Kids First Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 5 during the Girls Getaway Weekend, sponsored by the Downtown Action Alliance. Proceeds from the breakfast went towards the Kids First Fund, which offers support for abused and abandoned children.

Stylists at Salon Incognito were busy with an airbrush makeup demonstration during the Girls Getaway Weekend on Saturday, April 5. Members of AmeriCorps NCCC gather information

about Solomon Gardens, one of the gardens available for members of the Muscatine community, at the Community Gardens Open House on Saturday, April 5 at the Riverview Center. To participate in one of the community gardens, contact the ISU Extension Office at 563-263-5701.

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Recent Community Celebrations

The Musser Public Library hosted a Wake Up Wednesday on April 2 along with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to debut their new Consumer Health Information Collection, made possible through funds from the Muscatine Health Support Foundation.

Central State Bank held an official groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 31 to mark the beginning of the reconstruction of its Park Avenue Banking Center. In addition to replicating the old building’s features, the new building will include such provisions as brokerage services and real estate lending.

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Blue Zones Project® - Muscatine Updates

First National Bank Celebrates Becoming a Blue Zones Worksite®First National Bank of Muscatine celebrated becoming a Blue Zones Worksite® on Friday, March 28. After a presentation by Blue Zones Project Muscatine team members, First National Bank’s Wellness and Fun Committees held a dance-off to a Robin Thicke song to get people ‘Moving Naturally’. First National Bank President & CEO Scott Ingstad also spoke about the company’s commitment to building a healthy workplace environment to best serve both employees and customers.

Tantra Thai Bistro Achieves Designation as a Blue Zones Restaurant® Tantra Thai Bistro celebrated becoming a Blue Zones Restaurant ® with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 2. Guests at the ribbon cutting enjoyed samples from the new menu items including Salmon ‘Delite’ with Broccoli and Fresh Vegetable Sauté.

Grant Elementary School is now a Blue Zones School®! Congratulations to Grant Elementary School students, staff, and the school Wellness Council for earning this distinction! Designation as a Blue Zones School® is earned by optimizing nutrition programs, changes in building environment, and creating health and well-being improvement programming. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony, students enjoyed dancing to some music as a way to “Move Naturally”, a Power 9® principle.

Blue Zones Project® Walking Moai® Kick-OffMembers of the community sign up for the spring launch of the Blue Zones Project® Walking Moai® on Saturday, April 26 at Discovery Park in Muscatine.

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East Campus Students Partner with GMCCI for Annual MeetingBy: Joshua M. Hanna, Co-Lead Teacher/Technology Liaison, East Campus, Muscatine Community Schools

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One of our primary objectives with the students at East Campus is not only to foster connections with the school district, but our community as well. We believe strongly in providing our students opportunities to make connections with the Muscatine community while also highlighting and enhancing public awareness for community events. When technology is used in a design-based environment, it becomes a tool for expression and authentic application - audience expands from the classroom community to a global community. This shift encourages content and standards be taught with purpose to complete an end product. With real-world relevance within classrooms

that encourage inquiry and investigation, students are provided a business model with collaboration and organization, communication, and innovation. Our media program is yet another example of the ways in which our classrooms have been transformed into vehicles for public service where empowerment through real-world action is developed and fueled.

Excitedly, one of our most successful media projects arose from a partnership with the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who just this March celebrated their 70th anniversary. Charged with the task producing media for businesses that were celebrating their time with the chamber, the students of the Educational Media III program of East Campus, photographed, interviewed and created a series of videos that was shared and well received at the GMCCI Annual Meeting and Recognition Night. Allowing my students the opportunity to meet many of Muscatine area’s business owners, the value that this project created for of students was beyond amazing, providing a remarkable way for the students of East Campus to document a small moment of Muscatine history and share it with the greater Muscatine area.

Joshua Hanna, Co-Lead Teacher for East Campus students, eat at Buffalo Wild Wings with some of the East Campus students who worked on the video project for GMCCI’s Annual Event this March. Lunch was provided by GMCCI as a way to thank the students for their hard work.

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May

Bob Allbee, Muscatine Community CollegeLynn Allison, Re/Max ProfessionalsPam Collins, Musser Public Library

Kevin Harle, SSAB SteelGreg Harris, Bridgestone BandagJames Hayes, Trinity Muscatine

Tom Hendricks, Taco Johns of MuscatineBob Howard, Central State Bank

Robert E. Howard, Muscatine County Board of Supervisors

Stan Howe, Member EmeritusScott Ingstad, First National Bank

Steve Jameson, Muscatine JournalPaul Kraushaar, Muscatine Physical Therapy

Services, P.C.Doug Krieger, Krieger Motor Company

John Kuhl, Kent CorporationSal LoBianco, Muscatine Power and Water

GMCCI Board of Directors 2014-2015

Jeff Lorenger, HNI CorporationGregg Mandsager, City of MuscatineJay McKee, McKee Button CompanyAnn Meeker, Downtown Muscatine

Renovations, LLCDave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBrett Nelson, Musco Sports Lighting

Dan Paca, Kent FeedsMark Post, Carver Pump CompanyJim Reynolds, Reynolds Engineering

Jerry Riibe, Muscatine Community School DistrictShawn Schrader, Monsanto Company

Christi Saunders, Young Professionals NetworkJim Simmons, Hy-Vee Food Store

Gary Slight, Community BankNancy Snaadt, Alliant Energy

Tiarr Sweere, Stanley, Lande, Hunter P.C.

OfficersChair of the Board

Doug Krieger, Krieger Motor Company Past Chair

Sal LoBianco, Muscatine Power and WaterChair Elect

Bob Allbee, Muscatine Community CollegeTreasurer & Chair-Finance

Bob Howard, Central State BankChair – Membership

Ann Meeker, Downtown Muscatine Renovations, LLCChair – Community DevelopmentSteve Jameson, Muscatine JournalChair - Economic Development

Doug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyChair – Public Policy

Mark Post, Carver Pump Company

Directors

8 MaySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

Business After HoursHosted by: Kellor & Kellor Landscape, Inc., Muscatine Tax Service, A Guy and A Grill, and Phoenix Products1301 Washington Street, Muscatine5 to 7 PM

15 MaySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

16 MayGMCCI Executive Committee MeetingGMCCI Conference Room102 Walnut Street, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM

20 MayEmployer’s Council: Recent Reform & Enforcement UpdatesISU Extension Office1514 Isett Avenue, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM

22 MaySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM

Please join us

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Business After Hours May 8, 2014 5p.m.—7p.m. 1301 Washington Street

Hosted by:

Muscatine Tax Service

Parking available at Kellor & Kellor Landscape, Muscatine Tax Service & County Work Release Center across the street on Washington Street. Food provided by: A Guy and A Grill Door Prizes Available!!!

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PARADE RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

I, ____________________________________, do hereby agree that I am participating in the

Independence Day, 2014, parade, voluntarily and of my own free will. I acknowledge that certain risks may

be associated with this type of activity and I voluntarily assume the risks. I have had an opportunity to be

acquainted with the regulations outlining the parade, ask questions, and have been notified of the route

where the parade will occur. I do hereby waive any claim I may have against the Muscatine Independence

Day Parade Organizers*, their employees, volunteers, or members, for injuries I may sustain as a result of

this parade. I further agree to indemnify the Muscatine Independence Day Parade Organizers* for any and

all injury caused by or suffered to, anyone associated with my entry. Said indemnification shall include all

costs associated with any claim to include Attorney fees and expenses, court costs and actual damages or

judgment entered.

I have attached a copy of the valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for the person that will be

operating the vehicle in the parade.

READ BEFORE SIGNING. YOUR SIGNATURE CREATES A BINDING CONTRACT.

By my signature, I acknowledge that I agree to the above terms and that I have read the

same.

_______________________________________________ Signature Date ____________________________ Print Name ____________________________ Group Name (if any) (Muscatine Independence Day Parade Organizers*) denotes the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the City of Muscatine and volunteers for the organizers.

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