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

Volume 20 Number 7 July 2011

GMCCI works to improve the business climate and community quality of life by taking a leadership role in the areas of business growth, recruitment, information, advocacy, community marketing, improvement initiatives, leadership

development, and visitor services.

How Do We Stack Up? By Bill Phelan

CEO Magazine recently issued a special report on the “Best/Worst States for Business”. With over 500 CEO’s contributing, Iowa placed 22nd in the nation. This is down from the 17th ranking received last year.

CEO Magazine ranked Texas as the best state for business, while California came in last. CEO Magazine’s special report goes on to rank states on several major factors under the heading of: Ratings, State GDP and Unemployment, Domestic Migration, State Government and State-Local Tax Burden. On a grading scale of 10 as excellent, 5 as average and 1 as poor, Iowa ranked as follows:

Taxation and Regulations = 5.96Workforce Quality = 7.48Living Environment = 6.84Domestic Net Migration rate per 1000 (2000-2006) = -13.9National Rank = 37Debt Per Resident = $2,117State and Local Government Employees per 10,000 residents = 611.24State-Local Tax Burden = 9.53%State-Local Tax Burden Compared to National Average of 9.8% = -0.27%% Growth 2005-2009 = 22.90%% 2005-2009 Growth in terms of National Average = 6.43% An additional study completed and distributed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce puts Iowa as 10th on the Top Growth Performers list.

Iowa’s sixth-place ranking in productivity growth helped place it 10th this year, down two spots from last year. The state shows balance across the board, with five more top 25 performance rankings and no ranking lower than 33rd. Iowa remains a strong, productive economy.

Its agribusiness, food processing and technology cluster remains the largest cluster in the state, encompassing 190,000 jobs. While employment in this cluster remains essentially flat since 2002, it is significantly better than in the rest of the nation, making agribusiness one of the state’s most competitive industries. Other important clusters in the state include machinery manufacturing, which has

gained 2,000 jobs since 2002, advanced materials, computer and electronic manufacturing, defense and security, and transportation and logistics.

The detail rankings of this study for the state of Iowa are as follows:

3rd – Higher-Ed Degree Output 5th – Transportation Infrastructure Performance6th – Productivity Growth 8th – Budget Gap 10th – Export Growth11th – Educational Attainment 13th – Median Family Income 13th – Export Intensity Growth 13th – Growth in Share of National Exports14th – Cost of Living 17th – Short Term Job Growth19th – Per Capita Income Growth21st – Long-term Job Growth21st – Higher-ed Efficiency 22nd – Gross State Product Growth23rd – STEM Job Growth

For further details on this study please visit: www.uschamber.com

In comparison to other Midwestern states, the following rankings show where Iowa is placed.

Missouri = 23 Wisconsin = 24Minnesota = 29

Ohio = 41 Illinois = 48

Indiana = 6South Dakota = 15

Nebraska = 20North Dakota = 21

Iowa = 22

GMCCI Board of Directors2010-2011

OfficersChair of the BoardDavid Penn, MonsantoChair ElectCara Fuller, Bridgestone BandagImmediate Past ChairScott Ingstad, First National BankTreasurer & Chair-FinanceRick Smith, Stanley ConsultantsChair – MembershipLynn Allison, Ruhl & RuhlChair – Community DevelopmentPam Collins, Musser Public LibraryChair - Economic DevelopmentDoug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyChair - Public PolicyCara Fuller, Bridgestone Bandag Chair - Tourism and HospitalityTom Hendricks, Taco John’s of Muscatine

DirectorsLynn Allison, Ruhl & RuhlJeff Armstrong, Muscatine Community CollegeDoug Buster, Fabricators PlusGary Carlson, HNI CorporationPam Collins, Musser Public LibraryBill Decker, Muscatine Community School DistrictCara Fuller, Bridgestone Bandag, LLCBrenda Garcia-Van Auken, State Farm InsuranceNick Gow, Young Professionals NetworkTom Green, H.J. Heinz, L.P.Kevin Harle, SSABJames Hayes, Trinity MuscatineTom Hendricks, Taco John’s of MuscatineStan Howe, Member EmeritusScott Ingstad, First National BankSteve Jameson, Muscatine JournalGreg Kistler, Central State BankPaul Kraushaar, Muscatine Physical TherapyDoug Krieger, Krieger Motor CompanyJohn Kuhl, Muscatine Foods CorporationSal LoBianco, Muscatine Power & WaterGregg Mandsager, City of MuscatineJay McKee, McKee Button CompanyAnn Meeker, Pearl PlazaDave Mohr, Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBrett Nelson, Musco Lighting, LLCKasey O’Kelly, Hy-Vee DrugstoreDan Paca, Kent FeedsDavid Penn, MonsantoTaura Prosek, Central State BankJim Reynolds, Reynolds EngineeringGary Slight, Community BankRick Smith, Stanley ConsultantsNancy Snaadt, Alliant EnergyDave Watkins, Muscatine County

Renewed MembersCongratulations to the following members, who celebrate their GMCCI membership anniversary in July!

Ascentra Credit UnionBridgestone Commercial Solutions GroupCam II WarehouseEdward Jones Investments- Bobbie HollidayElly’s Tea & Coffee HouseFleck SalesFreers & Sons Tree ServiceGenesis Health SystemGreat River Tire and Service IncHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor-NorthHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor -SouthIntegrated Technology PartnersKWPC 860 AM/ MAC 93.1 FM RadioLions Club International of MuscatineLoretta B. Mealy Attorney at LawMcKee Button CoMidAmerican Energy CoMiller’s Florist Inc

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Don’t Miss Our Upcoming EventsGMCCI invites you to join us for the following events in July.

Whether you want to learn something new or network with other

Business After Hours:Sunnybrook of Muscatine

3515 Diana Queen DriveThursday, July 145:00 to 7:00 PM

Learn Over Lunch: How To Stay Young

Presented by Wathan Chiropractic Tuesday, July 12

Noon to 1:30 p.m.The Rendezvous

Reservations required, details page 3

New MembersAvenue Subs113 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine(563) 288-9999www.avenuesubs.com or find them on FacebookRoll up your sleeves and eat! Be sure to come into Avenue Subs with a hearty appetite. They offer a deli atmosphere with subs, baked potatoes and salads. Catering is also available for your business or party needs.

Family Foundations of Iowa312 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine(563) 359-7625www.familyfoundationsinc.comFamily Foundations is a community of Christian clinicians providing quality, profession-al and ethical mental/behavioral health services and medication management services. Family Foundations has designed a place where the healing process begins the moment you enter the front door. The organization serves clients at 3500 Oakview Dr., and 312 Iowa Ave. (in the lower level of the MCSA building) in Muscatine.

Premiere Business Solutions LLC19 Chestnut Street, Muscatine(563) 260-4243

Ribbon Cutting: Family Foundations

Thursday, July 2112:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

312 Iowa AvenueMCSA Building lower level

Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine Radiology PCOlson Family Dentistry, PLLCPearl Management Co.Phelps, The Uniform SpecialistsRalph Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral HomeRetirement Resource GroupRiver Rehabilitation, IncRuhl & Ruhl REALTORS/1862 MortgageStanley, Lande & Hunter PCSycamore EstatesUnion Tank Car CompanyUnited Healthcare IncUniversity of Iowa- MBA Professionals & ManagersUS BankYouth Sports Foundation

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GMCCI welcomed Ally Billhorn to the staff in June as the organization’s new Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Ally replaces Kerri McKim, who

resigned in late June to follow her husband to a new position in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Ally received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa in

Muscatine Sister Cities Hosts Business After HoursGMCCI members gathered on Thursday, June 9, for Business After Hours. Hosted by Muscatine Sister Cities Inc., the evening’s festivities marked their 25th anniversary.

During the event held in the atrium of the Clarion Hotel Muscatine, Mayor Richard O’Brien signed a new Sister Cities agreement between the cities of Muscatine and the city of Ramallah, Palestine. Ramallah is Muscatine’s ninth sister city

Muscatine Mayor Dick O’Brien signs an agreement with Muscatine’s ninth Sister City as John Dabeet looks on.

Learn Over Lunch: How To Stay Young For The First 100 YearsJoin GMCCI and Wathan Chiropractic on Tuesday, July 12 for an informative Learn Over Lunch session focused on your health, How to Stay Young For The First 100 Years.

Don’t you suppose that if your spine was located on your face you would take better care of it? Do you realize that if you lose your mobility at age 65 and live to 105, you’re facing 40 years of immobility and

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in the organization’s mission of “building bridges of cultural understanding”.

Members enjoyed an evening of food and drink, networking and socializing. The evening’s door prize was won by Angie Hilkin of Muscatine Radiology.

GMCCI thanks Muscatine Sister Cities for hosting this month’s event.

pain? Finally, have you ever thought that that a lack of mobility will make you look older than crows feet?

Come learn how you can avoid these and other common ailments associated with aging. Join Christie Buffington, LMT as she shares tips and techniques that will make you look and feel younger in just five minutes.

The session will be held at the Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas Street, Muscatine from Noon to 1:30 p.m.. The cost to attend is $15 for GMCCI members and $25 for not-yet GMCCI members. Lunch is provided. A minimum number of 8 participants are required for the program. Reservations can be made by contacting GMCCI at 263-8895 by July 8th.

Electronic Media and Journalism. She has spent the last few years in a marketing position at VGM & Associates in Waterloo and as a Pre-Closer for Wells Fargo in Des Moines. Most recently she was part of the Product Data Warehouse Team at The HON Company.

Her family relocated to the Muscatine area in the summer of 2009, as her husband took a position in law enforcement with the State of Iowa, and is most recently with the Muscatine Police Department.

In addition to spending time with their children, Drake, 22 months, and Taylor, 4 months, Ally also enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and blogging weekly for her food and recipe web site.

She will be in the office on a part-time basis, working most mornings and early afternoons. Please join us in welcoming Ally and her family to the Muscatine community and the GMCCI team.

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The HON Company Wins Product Innovations Award

Allsteel Wins Four Best of NeoCon AwardsAllsteel Inc. walked off with four 2011Best of NeoCon honors for its development of furnishings for collaborative

workplaces. Gather, a clever yet practical furniture collection for the “we” public areas of the workplace, earned three of the prestigious honors: Silver in the Education Solutions category; Silver in the Seating/Sofas & Lounge category; and, Editors’ Choice in the Seating/Benches category specifically for its Mind-Share and Rise. Additionally, Involve, which uniquely supports user preference, including collaboration in the “I” workstation, took the Silver prize in Casegoods, a

coup for the company in its first-ever venture into laminate casegoods. This year’s competition drew 321 entries in 42 product and furnishing categories, and was sponsored by Contract magazine, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and McMorrow Report.com. It was Allsteel’s own collaboration with industrial designers IDa Design in consultation with HOK that yielded Gather, a series of unprecedented designs unlike any other conventional contract furnishings. The collection supports the evolution of chance encounters into full-fledged meetings. Involve, designed by Q Design, uniquely offers a solution for the more than

50 percent of collaboration that happens spontaneously at the primary workstation. It’s designed to work with Terrace DNA or Stride, two Allsteel system staples, and includes an offering of freestanding desks, casegoods, and banquette-like seating for open plan and private office. “Best of NeoCon is putting the icing on the cake for Allsteel and the launch of these two innovative collections,” said Kris Yates, vice president of marketing. “We’ve been experiencing such strong customer response to both Gather and Involve, so to know that they’ve been awarded this prestigious honor is tremendously exciting. Our thanks to the judges for this recognition.”

The HON Company’s Voi™ collection

earned the Grand Prize Product Innovations Award, sponsored by BUILDINGS Magazine, in the Furniture Systems and Accessories category. Announced during NeoCon, the office furniture industry’s leading trade event, the award recognizes excellence in products for commercial buildings

with high-performance, aesthetic, and functional features.

Voi is a collection of layered worksurfaces and storage components designed to meet the personal needs of any user in any type of workplace application—from private and semi-private office to teaming, touch down and open plan. Voi creates a unified, cohesive aesthetic for an entire workplace community.

“To be acknowledged for product innovation with this award is greatly appreciated,” said Mark Roumfort, vice president of product design and development.

Muscatine Employer’s Council Meetings of the Muscatine Employer’s Council resumed earlier this spring. A program housed under the Iowa Workforce Development office, Employer’s Councils around the state bring human resource and business leaders together for educational and networking opportunities.

The Muscatine Employer’s Council meets the third Tuesday of every month at Noon and is next set for July 19th. July’s presentation is schedule to address the importance and basics of an employee handbook. The program will be presented by Linda Reedy from MRA.

Employer’s Council meetings are free and open to any Muscatine-area employer. Membership in GMCCI is not required to attend. Lunch is provided for a suggested $5 donation.

To register for the July meeting, e-mail Shea Eitman at [email protected] or call GMCCI at 263-8895.

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Staff

Bill PhelanPresident & [email protected]

Jane DaufeldtVice President, Community [email protected]

Greg JenkinsVice President, Economic [email protected]

Ally BillhornMarketing & Communications [email protected]

Heather ShoppaCVB [email protected]

Sarah BannEvent [email protected]

Shea EitmanOffice [email protected]

Bill Phelan President & CEO [email protected]

Kerri McKim Marketing & Communications Coordinator [email protected]

Greg Jenkins Economic Development [email protected]

Jane Daufeldt Executive Director [email protected]

Heather Shoppa CVB Manager [email protected]

Bill Phelan President & CEO [email protected]

Kerri McKim Marketing & Communications Coordinator [email protected]

Greg Jenkins Economic Development [email protected]

Jane Daufeldt Executive Director [email protected]

Heather Shoppa CVB Manager [email protected]

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Stanley Consultants Wins National SAME Sustaining Member Award

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recently named Stanley Consultants the winner of the Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award at the 2011 SAME Joint Engineering Training Conference (JETC) in Grapevine, Texas. The award is given for continued, noteworthy contributions to SAME.

Stanley Consultants provides program management, planning, engineering, environmental and construction services worldwide. The Society of American Military Engineers is the premier professional military engineering association in the United States.

“Over the years we have developed a rock solid kinship with SAME, working side-by-side to help meet the mission of SAME, which is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public- and private-sector engineers and related professionals, and by developing future engineers through outreach and mentoring,” said Gayle Roberts, president of Stanley Consultants. “It means a great deal to us to be honored for helping to make the world a safer place.”

A sustaining member of SAME for over 35 years, Stanley Consultants began its association with the organization by helping to charter the Washington, D.C. post. The firm is now active in over 45 posts domestically and internationally, with over 200 staff members enrolled in SAME membership. Stanley Consultants supports the mission of SAME through exhibits, advertising, serving on post committees and supporting SAME’s regional conferences, post meetings, scholarship activities, and mentoring activities. Currently, Stanley Consultants’ members represent top roles as the chair of the young member’s council and as a member of the senior executive group (SEG). In addition, Stanley Consultants has participated in and sponsored several small business outreach events across the nation.

The Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award was first awarded in 2010. Sustaining Member awards are presented annually to one company each in the small, medium, and large size categories. The winning firm must have made notable contribution to SAME throughout the year by: Appointing individuals to sustaining member representative positions for each Post affiliation; taking leadership positions at the Post, Region and National level; supporting Young Member participation in SAME activities and mentoring programs; supporting educational and community service activities; and exhibiting and sponsoring activities/events at national and regional conferences.

This award will join Stanley Consultants’ 2004 J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Firm of the Year award. First presented in 1981, the award is given in honor of Lt. Gen. John W. Morris, U.S. Army, for eminent contributions to SAME by a Sustaining Member firm.

GMCCI Membership SurveyIn GMCCI’s ongoing efforts for continuous improvement, the membership committee has created a survey. We are asking members for their input, feedback and opinions regarding GMCCI program events and services.

Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFYZ22W to complete the survey.

By completing this survey you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for one Musca-fu-da golf pass.

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The President’s Corner by Bill Phelan

On Monday, June 20th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd Annual Governors Summit, in Washington, D.C. The following governors were in attendance:

The Hon. John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado, The Hon. Jack Markell, Governor of Delaware, The Hon. Rick Scott, Governor of Florida , The Hon. Terry Branstad, Governor of Iowa , The Hon. Bob McDonnell, Governor of Virginia and The Hon. Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin.

Each of these governors were asked to invite a representative from a large business, a small business and the leader of the state’s largest Chamber of Commerce Organization to attend the event.

Governor Branstad invited two representatives to attend the event with him. Gage Kent, CEO and Chairman of the Board for Muscatine Foods Corporation representing large business

and David Greenspon, President of Competitive Edge Advertising in Clive, representing small business. Also attending the event was Ken Anderson, Chair of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, representing his organization’s 14 member Chambers of Commerce, including GMCCI.

I was honored to be asked by Gage Kent to attend as his guest. This allowed me to participate and learn from the event as a Chamber President.

I invite all of you to visit http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/GovernorsSu to watch the C-SPAN version of the event. You will learn a lot about how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the invited governors view the current economic conditions and hear how it is affecting their individual states, along with how they are dealing with these current economic issues.

Two interesting issues discussed at the summit were the new global economy and the interaction between states to recruit new business. The first issue repeatedly conveyed that businesses in the U.S. are

no longer competing nationally, but rather globally.

It was also clear the states are all aggressively working to recruit new businesses and in effect, “the gloves are off” between states. Although all six Governors in attendance were very civil to each other, it was crystal clear that it is no longer business as usual. Every governor is actively working with their legislators and business leaders to improve their states’ economy and working to recruit from states that are less competitive. In other words, the fight is on, and Iowa needs to make sure it does not fall behind in this race.

I encourage all businesses to go to www.uschamber.com and review this year’s “Enterprising States” report.

Again, thank you to Gage Kent and Muscatine Foods Corporation for allowing me to attend this year’s summit. I know this information will provide a great deal of focus for our future Economic Development discussions and plans here in Muscatine.

YPN NewsYPN Muscatine will be busy in July, hosting two events and getting involved with the Thanksgiving in July

Food Drive. YPN will host its July Third Thursday on July 21 at Grant Street Pub. We look forward to enjoying some great networking at the next event. Thank you in advance to the featured supporter – Allsteel.

Mark your calendars for YPN’s next Professional Development event, Social Networking: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupid, which is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at First National Bank’s Walnut Room. Three presenters - Nicole McCleary, Marketing & Membership Director for the Muscatine Community Y, Brandy Olson, Director of Legal & Regulatory Services for Muscatine Power and Water, and Dan Fitzgerald, Dealer Development Manager for Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. - will be talking about how to make social networking work for you and ways to ensure that it doesn’t work against you. Facebook and Linked-In will be discussed in addition to case scenarios of social networking gone wrong. Lunch will be provided by Pizza Ranch. This event is

free for paid YPN members and costs only $5 for non-members. Please make sure to RSVP to the evite or to Sarah Bann at [email protected]. YPN will again sponsor the Thanksgiving in July Food Drive, which will help stock the shelves of local food pantries in Muscatine for the third year. This one week, community wide effort will be held July 25-30. Individuals, businesses, and civic and faith-based organizations are being asked to hold their own food drives during this time. Donations of non-perishable canned or packaged food as well as financial contributions are welcome. Watch for more details about this year’s food drive, which will include designated food drop off times and locations. We encourage you to start making plans now regarding your involvement.

Effective July 1, the following young professionals will serve on the 2011-2012 YPN Leadership Council.

Chair - Andrea Jentz (First National Bank)Secretary/Public Relations Chair – Trista Sotelo (Central State Bank)Treasurer – Nathan Olson (Olson Family Dentistry)

Social Committee Chair – Nichole Sorgenfrey (Clarion Hotel)Membership Committee Chair – Christi Saunders (Muscatine Foods Corporation)Community and Professional Development Committee Chair – Rose Smith (First National Bank)Immediate Past Chair – Brenda Mohr (Allsteel)

Please join us in congratulating these members. We also wish to extend our thanks to the members of the Nominations Committee – Nick Gow, Krista Regennitter, Coralie Voss, Dan Stein, and Sarah Bann – for their time, thoughtfulness and contributions to solicit volunteers to serve as leaders for the next year.

We would also like to thank Dan Fitzgerald (Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.), Scott Warren (Stanley Consultants), Krista Regennitter (Big Brothers Big Sisters), and Nick Gow (City of Muscatine) for their service on Leadership Council. Their contributions have helped grow the organization, and we wish them the best in the areas that they will lead in the future.

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Grow Your Business with GMCCI and SCORE

Muscatine CVB Calendar Items July 2011Muscatine County visitors and residents will find an endless amount of local entertainment this month. Summer is in full gear and so are the many activities scheduled for the

community and surrounding areas.

The Muscatine County Fair is scheduled for July 20-24 at the fairgrounds in West Liberty, IA. This year, the grandstand will feature a tractor pull, a demolition derby, car races and live entertainment. Other events will include chainsaw carving, monster arm wrestling competitions and traditional live-stock judging. Kids will enjoy puppet shows, mutton-bustin’ and traditional carnival rides. For complete information regarding the Muscatine County Fair, visit www.MuscatineCountyFair.com, and for the latest information become a fan on their Facebook page by searching for “Muscatine County Fair”.

Train Festival 2011, a traveling celebration of railroading history, will arrive in Muscatine on Sunday, July 24th. The event welcomes passengers from aboard the Celebration Belle and a vintage-styled passenger train to Historic Downtown Muscatine. The CVB’s guests will enjoy live music inside Pearl City Station, and have the opportunity to stroll along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River. Tickets for the Muscatine Flyer excursion range in price from $159-$249. To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.TrainFestival2011.com.

Great River Days, Muscatine’s home-grown festival, kicks off July 27th and runs through July 30th. This year, GRD’s features three nights of superb live entertainment, including the Battle of the Bands. There is also a lot at stake for the many contestants in the GRD Queen Pageant and the Talent Show, come root on your favorite! Kids will love to participate in the annual Ping-Pong Ball Drop and have fun cheering on the contestants in the taco eating

contest. Saturday’s schedule includes a parade through historic downtown Muscatine, with events wrapping up with fireworks Saturday night. For a complete list of scheduled events, go to www.GreatRiverDays.com.

The College Search Kickoff draws teams of young soccer players from all over the Midwest to Muscatine for an opportunity to play in front of more than 300 college soccer coaches. The goal of tournament participants is to score scholarships and eventually compete at the college level. The fabulous Muscatine Soccer Complex will be hosting the event July 28-31. Organizers of College Search Kickoff greatly appreciate holding this event in Muscatine in conjunction with the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department staff. To read more please visit - www.CollegeSearchKickoff.com.

The Muscatine CVB’s calendar is filled with great local entertainment, yours should be, too!

Chef-It-Up SCORE SuccessChef Darren Miller, from Muscatine, is bringing years of experience as an executive chef and culinary instructor to the area. Miller, along

with his partner, Tim Warren, have created Chef-It-Up, a line of five all natural, MSG free, blend of spices – BBQ Seasoning, Hot Wings Spice, Steak Seasoning, Adobe Seasoning and Jerk Spice.

The mixtures of seasonings were created by Miller, after Warren first came to the Muscatine SCORE Chapter for counseling and mentoring in late 2010. They wanted to provide a resource for culinary experts to mix their proprietary combination of spices in consistent batches with unique packaging. Miller and Warren entered the Muscatine market in early June with their Chef-It-Up line. Currently their products can be purchased at The Window Box at Trinity, GMCCI, Elly’s and Hy-Vee in

the specialty spice gourmet section of the store near the meat counter.

Would you like to be the next SCORE success story? SCORE is a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA), which provides counseling to small businesses. If you have a product you’d like to market, call GMCCI for a SCORE appointment at (563)263-8895.

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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.

Expert Tips: Beyond Social Media

with Robbin Block: Owner, Blockbeta Marketing

Robbin Block Seattle, WA www.blockbeta.com [email protected]

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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1 JulyFiery Trial Civil War Exhibit through 7/4Fourth Street between Mulberry and Walnut

4 JulyIndependence Day CelebrationDowntown Parade begins at 5:00 PMFireworks over the river at darkGMCCI offices closed

5 JulyEconomic Development Committee, 7:30 AM

7 JulySCORE 1:30 to 3:30 PM

12 JulyLearn Over Lunch: How To Stay YoungPresented by Wathan ChiropracticDetails page 4.Reservations requested.

14 JulyBusiness After Hours 5 to 7 PM, hosted by SunnyBrookSCORE 1:30 to 3:30 PM

July 2011 Networking Events

15 JulyPublic Policy Committee, 8 AMGMCCI Executive Board Meeting, Noon

19 JulyMuscatine Employer’s CouncilNoon to 1 PMReservations requested, call the office for details.

21 JulyYPN Third Thursday at Grant Street Pub, 5:30 PMSCORE 1:30 to 3:30 PM

28 JulySCORE 1:30 to 3:30 PM

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July 22nd and receive a reduced entry fee.

GMCCI is now taking reservations for the

2012 events calendar. Reserve your date

to host a Wake-Up Wednesday or

Business After Hours event today!

GMCCI is on Facebook! Fan us at

www.facebook.com/GMCCI

Raffle Donation□ My company/organization would like to donate an item(s) to the Musca-fu-da themed gift basket raffle.

(Donations of gift cards or merchandise of any retail value will be accepted for inclusion in the baskets.)

______ Car Care ______ Beautify Your Home ______ Sports ______ Technology ______ Spa/Pamper Yourself ______ Pets ______ Food ______ Miscellaneous

Company/Organization: ________________________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________ Phone: _________________________

Item Donated: _________________________________________________________________

Select one: _____ My item will be available for pick up on _________________. (date) _____ I will deliver my donation to the GMCCI office by 5 PM on Friday, August 5.

Please fax your completed form to GMCCI at 563-263-7662.

THANK YOU!

The Greater Muscatine Chamber

of Commerce & Industry

Presents the 47th Annual Harold Ogilvie

Friday, August 26, 2011At The Geneva Golf & Country Club

2011 MUSCA-FU-DA RegistrationFoursome B

Name: ________________________ Company: __________________ Email ________________________ Dinner? Y N




Reception & Dinner Only□ I would like to attend the reception and dinner only. (Guests and spouses are welcome to attend.) Reception and Dinner only. $35/person x _____ =$_______

Volunteer□ I am not a golfer, but I would like to volunteer to help with Musca-fu-da. Please contact me at ______________________

The deadline for registration is Friday, August 5, 2011. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions welcome, please notify GMCCI in advance if possible. The Musca-fu-da event will be held rain or shine.

Payment__ Enclosed is a check for $___________________ ___ Please send me an invoice.

__ Please charge my credit card. (Credit card payments will incur a 5% processing fee)

___ Visa ___ Mastercard

Credit Card # _______________________________ Exp. Date ___________

Cardholder Name ____________________________ 3 Digit code on back of card _________

Reservations for the event can also be made calling GMCCI at 563-263-8895, by faxing your form to 563-263-7662

or by emailing [email protected].

Register

Early! $150 per person if

registered by

July 22, 2011

Registration and Lunch begin at 11:00 amShotgun start: 1:00 pmDinner served: 5:30 pm

Award presentation and raffle drawing following dinner

Our fun-filled afternoon will include 18 holes of golf, contests on the course, beverage tokens, participation

gifts, lunch, dinner and prizes. Space is limited to the first 144 registrants. Sign up today!

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2011

Non-golfers may attend the dinner to socialize and network, and possibly win a few prizes.

Sponsorship levels are listed on page 2. Registration materials are included. Let us know how

you’d like to be involved.

Raffle Donation□ My company/organization would like to donate an item(s) to the Musca-fu-da themed gift basket raffle.

(Donations of gift cards or merchandise of any retail value will be accepted for inclusion in the baskets.)

______ Car Care ______ Beautify Your Home ______ Sports ______ Technology ______ Spa/Pamper Yourself ______ Pets ______ Food ______ Miscellaneous

Company/Organization: ________________________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________ Phone: _________________________

Item Donated: _________________________________________________________________

Select one: _____ My item will be available for pick up on _________________. (date) _____ I will deliver my donation to the GMCCI office by 5 PM on Friday, August 5.

Please fax your completed form to GMCCI at 563-263-7662.

THANK YOU!

The Greater Muscatine Chamber

of Commerce & Industry

Presents the 47th Annual Harold Ogilvie

Friday, August 26, 2011At The Geneva Golf & Country Club

2011 MUSCA-FU-DA RegistrationFoursome B





Reception & Dinner Only□ I would like to attend the reception and dinner only. (Guests and spouses are welcome to attend.) Reception and Dinner only. $35/person x _____ =$_______

Volunteer□ I am not a golfer, but I would like to volunteer to help with Musca-fu-da. Please contact me at ______________________

The deadline for registration is Friday, August 5, 2011. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions welcome, please notify GMCCI in advance if possible. The Musca-fu-da event will be held rain or shine.

Payment__ Enclosed is a check for $___________________ ___ Please send me an invoice.

__ Please charge my credit card. (Credit card payments will incur a 5% processing fee)

___ Visa ___ Mastercard

Credit Card # _______________________________ Exp. Date ___________

Cardholder Name ____________________________ 3 Digit code on back of card _________

Reservations for the event can also be made calling GMCCI at 563-263-8895, by faxing your form to 563-263-7662

or by emailing [email protected].

Register


registered by

July 22, 2011

Registration and Lunch begin at 11:00 amShotgun start: 1:00 pmDinner served: 5:30 pm

Award presentation and raffle drawing following dinner

Our fun-filled afternoon will include 18 holes of golf, contests on the course, beverage tokens, participation

gifts, lunch, dinner and prizes. Space is limited to the first 144 registrants. Sign up today!

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2011

Non-golfers may attend the dinner to socialize and network, and possibly win a few prizes.

Sponsorship levels are listed on page 2. Registration materials are included. Let us know how

you’d like to be involved.

47th Annual Harold Ogilvie Musca-fu-da Golf OutingSponsorship Opportunities

Deadline for sponsorship is August 5, 2011

Eagle Level $1,000 • Companyrecognizedoneventbannerandall

promotional material ($250 value)• Complimentaryfoursome($700 value)• OneTeeSignattheteeofyourchoice

($200 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo

at the hole of your choice ($200 value)• RecognitioninthePearlCityProgressnewsletter

and event program ($100 value)• Twopre-printedinsertintheChamber

newsletter (month of choice) ($300 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunity

during the evening’s awards ceremony (Priceless!)

• Sponsorship value: $1,750

Birdie Level $500 • Companyrecognizedoneventbannerandall

promotional material ($250 value)• Twocomplimentarygolfers($350 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo


and event program ($100 value)• Onepre-printedinsertintheChamber’s

newsletter (month of choice) ($150 value)


Par Level $350 • Onecomplimentarygolfer($175 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo

at the hole of your choice ($200 value) • RecognitioninthePearlCityProgressnewsletter



• Sponsorship value: $625

A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities19th Hole Reception $600• One Sponsorship Available• Companyname/logorecognizedwithsignageatreceptionandonall

promotional material ($250 value)• OnePromotionTableinthereceptionareatohandoutcompany

literature or give-aways ($200 value)• (20)Complimentarydrinkticketsfornetworkingduringreception

($100 value)• RecognitionintheChamber’sPearl City Progress newsletter and

event program ($100 value) • Onepre-printedinsertintheChamber’snewsletter(monthofchoice)

($150 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunityduringtheevening’s

awards ceremony (Priceless!)• Sponsorshipvalue:$800

Lunch $500• One sponsorship available• Companyname/logorecognizedwithsignageduringlunchandon

all promotional material ($250 value)• OnePromotionTableinthelunchareatohandoutcompany

literature or give-aways ($200 value)• RecognitionintheChamber’sPearl City Progress newsletter and

event program ($100 value)• Onepre-printedinsertintheChamber’snewsletter(monthofchoice)

($150 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunitypriortothestartofthe

tournament (Priceless!)• Sponsorshipvalue:$700

Bag Drop Sponsor $400• One sponsorship available• IncludesyourCompanyname/logoonbagtagssuppliedforeach

golfer’s bag ($300 value)• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageatthebagdroparea


event program ($100 value)• Sponsorshipvalue:$600

Beverage Station $350 • Two sponsorships available (Front 9 & Back 9)• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageatoneon-course

beverage station ($200 value)• OnePromotionTabletohandoutcompanyliteratureorgive-aways



Driving Range $200• One sponsorship available• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageattheDrivingRange



Tee or Hole Sponsor $200 or $300 for both• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageattheTee/Holeofyour

choice ($200 value for each) • RecognitionintheChamber’sPearl City Progress newsletter and

event program ($100 value)• Sponsorship value: $300 or $500 for both

Don’t miss out on the Fun!

2011 MUSCA-FU-DA Registration$195 per person after July 22, 2011.

Musca-fu-da golf participants receive cart, green fees, participation gifts, beverage tokens, raffle ticket, lunch and dinner.

Please complete the form below and submit with your payment.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________State: ____________________ Zip: ______________________

Phone: _________________________________________ Event Day Phone: _______________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Select Your Sponsorship Investment (Deadline for sponsorship is August 5, 2011) __ Eagle Level $1,000 __ Birdie Level $500 __ Par Level $350 __ 19th Hole Reception $600 __ Lunch $500 __ Bag Drop $400 __ Beverage Station $350 __ Driving Range $200 __ Hole $200 __ Tee $200 __ Tee & Hole $300

Name of the Company as you would like it to appear on signage. _____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Foursome Information Each foursome must have at least one golfer from a GMCCI member company.

□ Expand my professional network—put me in a foursome.

Include the name(s) of the person(s) golfing. For planning purposes, please let us know if you will be attending the dinner and awards ceremony.

Foursome A




Name: ________________________ Company: __________________ Email ________________________ Dinner? Y Nform continued on back

Register


registered by

July 22, 2011

47th Annual Harold Ogilvie Musca-fu-da Golf OutingSponsorship Opportunities

Deadline for sponsorship is August 5, 2011

Eagle Level $1,000 • Companyrecognizedoneventbannerandall

promotional material ($250 value)• Complimentaryfoursome($700 value)• OneTeeSignattheteeofyourchoice

($200 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo


and event program ($100 value)• Twopre-printedinsertintheChamber

newsletter (month of choice) ($300 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunity

during the evening’s awards ceremony (Priceless!)


Birdie Level $500 • Companyrecognizedoneventbannerandall

promotional material ($250 value)• Twocomplimentarygolfers($350 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo





Par Level $350 • Onecomplimentarygolfer($175 value)• OneHoleSignwithyourCompanyname/logo

at the hole of your choice ($200 value) • RecognitioninthePearlCityProgressnewsletter



• Sponsorship value: $625

A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities19th Hole Reception $600• One Sponsorship Available• Companyname/logorecognizedwithsignageatreceptionandonall

promotional material ($250 value)• OnePromotionTableinthereceptionareatohandoutcompany

literature or give-aways ($200 value)• (20)Complimentarydrinkticketsfornetworkingduringreception


event program ($100 value) • Onepre-printedinsertintheChamber’snewsletter(monthofchoice)

($150 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunityduringtheevening’s

awards ceremony (Priceless!)• Sponsorshipvalue:$800

Lunch $500• One sponsorship available• Companyname/logorecognizedwithsignageduringlunchandon

all promotional material ($250 value)• OnePromotionTableinthelunchareatohandoutcompany

literature or give-aways ($200 value)• RecognitionintheChamber’sPearl City Progress newsletter and

event program ($100 value)• Onepre-printedinsertintheChamber’snewsletter(monthofchoice)

($150 value)• Recognitionandbriefspeakingopportunitypriortothestartofthe

tournament (Priceless!)• Sponsorshipvalue:$700

Bag Drop Sponsor $400• One sponsorship available• IncludesyourCompanyname/logoonbagtagssuppliedforeach

golfer’s bag ($300 value)• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageatthebagdroparea



Beverage Station $350 • Two sponsorships available (Front 9 & Back 9)• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageatoneon-course

beverage station ($200 value)• OnePromotionTabletohandoutcompanyliteratureorgive-aways



Driving Range $200• One sponsorship available• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageattheDrivingRange



Tee or Hole Sponsor $200 or $300 for both• Companyname/logorecognizedonsignageattheTee/Holeofyour

choice ($200 value for each) • RecognitionintheChamber’sPearl City Progress newsletter and

event program ($100 value)• Sponsorship value: $300 or $500 for both

Don’t miss out on the Fun!

2011 MUSCA-FU-DA Registration$195 per person after July 22, 2011.

Musca-fu-da golf participants receive cart, green fees, participation gifts, beverage tokens, raffle ticket, lunch and dinner.

Please complete the form below and submit with your payment.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________State: ____________________ Zip: ______________________

Phone: _________________________________________ Event Day Phone: _______________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Select Your Sponsorship Investment (Deadline for sponsorship is August 5, 2011) __ Eagle Level $1,000 __ Birdie Level $500 __ Par Level $350 __ 19th Hole Reception $600 __ Lunch $500 __ Bag Drop $400 __ Beverage Station $350 __ Driving Range $200 __ Hole $200 __ Tee $200 __ Tee & Hole $300

Name of the Company as you would like it to appear on signage. _____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Foursome Information Each foursome must have at least one golfer from a GMCCI member company.

□ Expand my professional network—put me in a foursome.

Include the name(s) of the person(s) golfing. For planning purposes, please let us know if you will be attending the dinner and awards ceremony.

Foursome A




Name: ________________________ Company: __________________ Email ________________________ Dinner? Y Nform continued on back

Register


registered by

July 22, 2011

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COMPLETE FIELD ACQUISITION:• HD field acquisition at 720p and 1080p• Full ENG, grip and field gear• 150 KVA field generator• KU digital satellite truck and remote production options

PLUS:• Video format conversion with Edius & Rosette Carbon Coder• Video & Audio Encoding for DVD, Blu-ray, file-based playout (on demand) and mobile applications• Video streaming and IP-based transport via multiple public and MPLS networks• Linear channel-based playout of 24 x 7 networks, IPTV, Cable or private in-house networks

• 2 news-style sets and studios (2 x 6000 Sq. Ft.)• 1 Full white CYC wall studio and sound stage (6000 Sq. Ft.)• 2 hard chroma sets / Blue and Green• 28 Ft. “Jimmy Jib” for studio or field use

Get the resources you needto produce video with impact!

Enjoy true HD capabilities on locationor in the largest climate controlledstudio between Chicago and Omaha.

Everyone has a story. Need help telling yours? We have talented, award-winning writers and directors who can make it sing. TAG Productions gives you every production resource you might need under one very large roof. Talented cinematographers. 2D and 3D motion graphics artists. Compositors, audio and visual effects experts and every tool you could possibly need.

But if all you need is space, we’ve got that, too. Our studio is the largest between Chicago and Omaha, with a 6,000 sq. ft. sound stage featuring a 2-story infinity wall and two chroma sets.

The studio is conveniently located in the Quad Cities near the intersection of I-80 and I-74. Full height overhead doors make getting the largest subjects indoors easy.

Call us at (563) 355-2200 for an estimate on your next project!

230 EAST SECOND STREET • DAVENPORT, IOWA 52801 • PHONE 563.355.2200 • FAX 563.355.7200 • www.tagmarcom.com

SOFTWARE:• HD Editing with Grass Valley Edius Systems• Compositing & postwork with Adobe After Effects, Combustion, Photoshop and other HD tools• Animation with Maya software• Audio sweetening with Pro Tools and other software solutions

COMPLETE FIELD ACQUISITION:• HD field acquisition at 720p and 1080p• Full ENG, grip and field gear• 150 KVA field generator• KU digital satellite truck and remote production options

PLUS:• Video format conversion with Edius & Rosette Carbon Coder• Video & Audio Encoding for DVD, Blu-ray, file-based playout (on demand) and mobile applications• Video streaming and IP-based transport via multiple public and MPLS networks• Linear channel-based playout of 24 x 7 networks, IPTV, Cable or private in-house networks

• 2 news-style sets and studios (2 x 6000 Sq. Ft.)• 1 Full white CYC wall studio and sound stage (6000 Sq. Ft.)• 2 hard chroma sets / Blue and Green• 28 Ft. “Jimmy Jib” for studio or field use

Get the resources you needto produce video with impact!

Enjoy true HD capabilities on locationor in the largest climate controlledstudio between Chicago and Omaha.

Everyone has a story. Need help telling yours? We have talented, award-winning writers and directors who can make it sing. TAG Productions gives you every production resource you might need under one very large roof. Talented cinematographers. 2D and 3D motion graphics artists. Compositors, audio and visual effects experts and every tool you could possibly need.

But if all you need is space, we’ve got that, too. Our studio is the largest between Chicago and Omaha, with a 6,000 sq. ft. sound stage featuring a 2-story infinity wall and two chroma sets.

The studio is conveniently located in the Quad Cities near the intersection of I-80 and I-74. Full height overhead doors make getting the largest subjects indoors easy.

Call us at (563) 355-2200 for an estimate on your next project!


www.tagmarcom.com

Don’t work for your online presence – make it work for you. Online and digital media connect all other marketing materials together. Adaptable and highly creative, the possibilities with digital media are nearly limitless.

TAG has been in business for over 20 years. Marketing isn’t new to us and our web depart-ment has deployed websites ranging from 10 to over 1,000 pages. When you partner with our in-house team, you’ll have better control over timelines and budget, without losing access to local, friendly and responsive support. Don’t consider yourself web-savvy or have lots of questions? TAG is happy to guide you through each step in the process, requesting your approval before moving forward.

Our portfolio includes design & development, ground-up website creation, e-commerce functionality, Pay-Per-Click campaigns (such as Google AdWords), email marketing campaigns, SEO (search engine optimization), social media management and ongoing website support agreements.

Get started on your online marketing efforts and boost your web presence. View our online portfolio at www.tagmarcom.com/portfolio or email [email protected] for more information.

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE:• Experience in B2B and B2C industries with expertise in retail, restaurant, healthcare, construction, small businesses, manufacturing and real estate• E-commerce capabilities for retail businesses• Lead generation and conversion for B2B

CORE CAPABILITIES:• Google AdWords certified staff• Emphasis on project creativity and customization• In-house designers, writers and developers• Blend brand integration and user functionality• Strategic focus applied to all projects

ONGOING SUPPORT• An easy-to-use content management system • Content update training is provided or contract with TAG for ongoing support• Accessible, responsive and solutions-oriented • Full-time account management staff offering a single point of contact for all your marketing needs

Stronger branding is just a click away.

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Take advantage of in-house onlinemarketing experts and Google AdWordscertified staff members.


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Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans

Call for a personal health plan quote!

Copyright © 2010 Golden Rule Insurance Company, a UnitedHealthcare company, is the underwriter and administrator of these plans marketed under the UnitedHealthOne brand. Plans are subject to health underwriting. The above is an independent insurance broker offering plans underwritten by Golden Rule and other insurers. For costs, benefits, exclusions, limitations, eligibility and renewal terms, call the above broker and ask for a product brochure. *Copay Plans not available in Alaska. Policy Form(s): 39165-G-0410

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C-006.3 or C-006.4

Express Care treatment is for a condition that requires prompt attention, but does not pose an immediate, serious health threat. Express Care treats many problems that can be seen in a primary care physician’s office.

Trinity Muscatine offers Express Care services seven days a week for your convenience. Records of your Express Care visit are immediately available electronically to your Trinity provider for follow up care.

Examples of what can be treated in Express Care include:• Abdominal pain• Respiratory Conditions• Cold/flu• Ear and eye conditions• Fever• Headache• Skin rashes• Sore throat• Sprains/strains• Urinary tract infection• Vomiting/diarrhea (stomach flu)• Minor work injuries• Physicals • Minor injuries

Express Care HoursWalk-ins OnlyMonday – Friday 1:00 PM – 8:30 PMSaturday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Call (563) 264-9508 or visit our website at Trinitymuscatine.com for wait times

We understand the serious injuries also occur during times when Trinity Muscatine is closed. Serious injuries and medical issues should always be handled in the Emergency Department.

Examples of medical issues that should go to the Emergency Room include:• Alcohol/drug intoxication overdose• Amputation/severe lacerations• Depression• Loss of consciousness• Pregnancy complications• Seizures or convulsions• Sudden shortness of breath or chest pain• Suicide attempt/thoughts• Suspected heart attack or stroke• Head injuries• Severe abdominal pain

Trinity Muscatine Express Care Service

Other services are availableat these Trinity MuscatinePhysicians Clinics:Family Practice –Cedar Street Clinic 563.262.4101Family Practice –Mulberry Avenue 563.262.4110Family Practice –Wilton Clinic 563.732.2121General Surgery 563.262.4112Internal Medicine 563.262.4111Obstetrics and Gynecology 563.262.4113Occupational Medicine 563.262.4120Orthopedic Surgery 563.264.9185Otolaryngology (ENT) 563.264.9197Pediatrics 563.262.4115Snoring & Sleep Disorders Clinic 563-264.9197

Payment PolicyPayment for all services is expected at the time of the visit. We accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

InsurancePatients are asked to present their insurance card at each visit. Deductibles, co-pays, etc. are collected at the time of service. For your convenience most major insurance is accepted and filed. For insurance plans that we do not participate in, we will provide the necessary information for you to file your own insurance claim. Please call 563-262-4116 for billing and insurance questions.

If you do not have insurance and would like information regarding financial assistance of other programs that might be available, please call 563-264-9118.

JULY 2011

1518 MULBERRY AVENUE MUSCATINE, IOWA 52761(563) 264-9508

www.trinitymuscatine.com

Chamber After Hours at

SunnyBrook of

Muscatine Thursday, July 14th

SunnyBrook of Muscatine

3515 Diana Queen Drive Muscatine, IA563.263.5108

Join us for Hawaiian Eats & Drinks Entertainment Limbo Contest Prize Drawing

SEE YOU THERE!!

Documents

Pearl City Progress - cloud.chambermaster.comcloud.chambermaster.com/.../831/File/PearlCityProgressJulySMALL.pdf · Pearl City Progress Newsletter for the Greater Muscatine Chamber