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Pearl City ProgressNewsletter for the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Volume 23 Number 7 July 2014
Muscatine Ranks in the Top 100 in POLICOM Economic Strength Rankings
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
New economic strength rankings released by POLICOM Corporation in June of 2014 ranked Muscatine among the top 15 percent of micropolitan areas nationwide, placing the city 68th among 536 micropolitan areas.
Muscatine’s POLICOM ranking has been on a positive track over the last decade. POLICOM specializes in studying the dynamics of local communities and state economies. From its research it determines if an economy is growing or declining and what is causing this to happen. The economic strength rankings are created to study the characteristics of strong and weak economies. The highest ranked areas have had rapid, consistent growth in both size and quality for an extended period of time. The lowest ranked areas have been in volatile decline for an extended period of time.
Micropolitan Statistical Areas
Once looked upon as quasi rural areas, a Micropolitan Statistical Area must have an urbanized area (city) with a population of at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 and must be at least one county. There are now 536 micropolitan areas, 40 fewer than in 2013. As a result of re-defining statistical areas by the federal government
in 2013, 23 former micropolitan areas became metropolitan areas.
Methodology for Economic Strength Rankings
To create the rankings, POLICOM takes into account 23 different economic factors over a 20-year period. The formulas used to determine economic strength measure how the economy has behaved, not what caused it to perform. Three different data sectors are used to create the ranking. Group 1 sectors reflect the overall growth in size and quality. The quality of the economy is based upon what people earn.
The sectors in Group 2 reflect how the economy is behaving. Small businesses and the construction and retail industries are extremely reactive, and typically grow or decline in direct proportion to the condition of the economy. Group 3 contains negative sectors, and growth in these reflects a poor economy, areas such as per capita income support and per capita medical assistance.
Muscatine has a powerful and diverse economy. The POLICOM Rankings show what we already know. This is a great community in which to live, work and grow, and we look forward to seeing it become even better.
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Save - The - Date Upcoming GMCCI
Events
July 4Muscatine Community Independence
Day CelebrationEvents begin at 8 AM
See page 9 for schedule
July 10Business After-Hours
Hosted by: Rebuilding Together Muscatine County & Crossroads, Inc.1424/1424B Houser Street, Muscatine
5 to 7 PM
July 24Ribbon Cutting
Ascentra Credit Union2419 Park Avenue, Muscatine
9:30 AM
July 25GMCCI Executive Committee
MeetingGMCCI Conference Room
102 Walnut Street, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM
July 31SCORE
1:30 to 3:30 PM
www.facebook.com/GMCCI www.twitter.com/GMCCI_Muscatine
CompanyKWPC 860 AM/ MAC 93.1 FM RadioStanley, Lande & Hunter PCBridgestone BandagMcKee Button CoLoretta B. MealyFreers & Sons Tree ServiceUnion Tank Car CompanyHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor -SouthHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor-NorthMidAmerican Energy CoRalph Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral HomeCam II WarehouseRiver Rehabilitation, IncUS BankPhelps, The Uniform SpecialistsYouth Sports FoundationAscentra Credit UnionUnited Healthcare, Inc.Ruhl & Ruhl REALTORS/1862 MortgageIntegrated Technology PartnersFleck SalesMuscatine Art CenterGenesis Health SystemMuscatine Radiology PCRetirement Resource GroupLions Club of MuscatineUniversity of Iowa- MBA Professionals & ManagersEdward Jones - Bobbie HollidayGreat River Tire and Service, Inc.Olson Family Dentistry, PLLCSuperior Seawalls & Docks, Inc.
Renewed MembersYears685856544338353434343433322727272625232218151185544441
New MembersWow! There are too many new members to list here so we have moved them to page 7!
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The Muscatine History and Industry Center hosted a Throw-Back-Thursday inspired Business After-Hours on Thursday, June 12, at the museum’s location at 117 E. 2nd St., Muscatine. Guests enjoyed an old fashioned mussel boil inspired by Muscatine’s Pearl Button history while networking with old friends and new ones. Over 50 members attended the evening’s festivities, and there was plenty for attendees to see and do. Visit Muscatine Magazine, Muscatine Arboretum, Pine Creek Grist Mill, and Weed Park Zoo Garden had different areas where guests could visit and gain more information about the various organizations. Guests also enjoyed the opportunity to browse the expanded gift shop containing Muscatine merchandise and beautiful hand-made items from local artists.
The door prizes of the evening were drawn in a unique way- members had to participate in order to have a chance to win. Upon arrival, members were encouraged to visit the postcard writing station. At this station attendees wrote a postcard to someone they knew from out of town to encourage them to visit Muscatine. Completed postcards were put into a basket to be drawn for the door prizes! The door prizes given were two t-shirts from the Muscatine History and Industry Center’s gift shop. The winners were Misty Carver and Holly Thomas-Koehler. Way to go! There was also a drawing for $100 Chamber Dollar$ and all it took to participate in the drawing was to buy a raffle ticket for “Sparky”! The winner of the Chamber Dollar$ drawing was Ed Spellman. Congrats Ed! Ed’s ticket will be re-entered into the main drawing for the 2014 Chevy Spark, to be drawn on July 4.
Next month’s Business After-Hours will be co-hosted by Rebuilding Together Muscatine County and Crossroads, Inc., located at 1424/1424B Houser Street, on Thursday, July 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. See you there!
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Local SCORE Chapter Updates
Popular SCORE Online Workshops When Social Goes Local Listen anytime! Using Social Media to Grow Your Business with SCORE and HP Listen anytime! Savvy Social Media with Jeanne Rossomme Listen anytime!
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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As I sit here writing the article for the July Chamber newsletter (can you believe it? July), we pass the half-way point of 2014. The mid-point of the year serves as an excellent time for review of
the past and the future.
The SCORE group has welcomed Victor Oyervides to our group. Welcome, Victor. Actually, I had the opportunity to speak to one of Victor’s groups last fall. I am sure
we will find his wisdom and experience valuable in helping the SCORE clients.
SCORE was mentioned several times in the advertisements run in the Muscatine Journal by the MCC Entrepreneurial Center.
I believe Jerry and Mel attended a state-wide SCORE meeting in Des Moines. No doubt there are groups across the state who are interested in one thing and one thing only, to help the individual with
an idea. Taking the idea from concept to implementation can be a challenge. The SCORE counselors bring with them the broad experience that includes: operations, accounting, sales, marketing, and human resources. When you have a question, we are here to help. Enjoy the Iowa summer!
Doctor John, Local SCORE Counselor
Young Professionals Network July UpdatesJuly Professional Development EventMuscatine YPN members- do you want to take your career to the next level? Want more out of your career? Guest speaker Jeremy Oepping will speak to Muscatine’s Young Professionals about taking your career to the next level and how you can excel in your company. Jeremy is the Manager of Learning and Development at Kent Corporation. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 24, from Noon to 1 p.m., and stay tuned to the YPN weekly E-news for up-to-date information on the event.
Congratulations Jordan and Shaina MillerYPN’s Treasurer Jordan Miller, married Shaina Steger on June 7, 2014. Please help YPN in congratulating the new couple and to thank Jordan for all he does for YPN. Way to go Jordan and Shaina!
Membership Referral ProgramFor each new member that signs up for a membership, the current paid YPN member that referred them will receive a $5 gift card! The member that refers the most new members by the end of the year will win $200 in cash! Summer is a great time to join YPN so get out there and spread the word!
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Greg JenkinsPresident & CEO [email protected]
Ken Rogers - Owner A.S.H.I. [email protected]
Dustin Rogers - Inspector A.S.H.I. Associatedrogers@homeinspectionplus.bizwww.homeinspectionplus.biz
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Member Spotlight: Muscatine RadiologyWho: Muscatine Radiology PCWhat: Full service radiology clinicWhere: 2104 Cedarwood Drive, Suite 100 Website: www.muscatineradiology.comMember Since: July 21, 2006
Susan FultonOffice [email protected]
Janet MorrowDirector of Community & Member Development [email protected]
Katy LoosMarketing & Events [email protected]
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.
Grain Processing CorporationKent Nutrition Group, Inc.
Kent Pet Group, Inc.Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.
kentww.com/newsKent Worldwide
Muscatine Radiology, located in the Muscatine Medical Center, is an independent radiology clinic that is privately owned by a group of eight radiologists from the Iowa City area. The owners started to see more patients from Muscatine and surrounding areas traveling to the Iowa City area to receive radiology services and realizing there was a need, decided to expand to the Muscatine area, opening Muscatine Radiology in 2006. The staff is made up of fellowship trained, sub-specialized radiologists, one of which is always on site, and four Board Certified, tenured technologists with over 55 years combined experience.
Muscatine Radiology is considered a full-service radiology provider, offering services such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (including 3D/4D), Mammography, Bone Densitometry (DEXA), and Radiology (X-Ray). Muscatine Radiology is the lowest cost diagnostic radiology provider in the Muscatine area, guaranteed. Patients can be seen on the same day they make their appointment. Muscatine Radiology utilizes voice recognition technology which provides referring physicians the exam results the same day as the test, which in turn allows the patient to receive a faster diagnosis.
The staff at Muscatine Radiology believes that maintaining a calm and relaxing ambiance is beneficial to their patients’ well-being. To accomplish this, patients and customers are welcomed into a spa-like atmosphere complete with a free coffee bar including tea and hot chocolate.
Along with offering exceptional service and care to their patients, Muscatine Radiology gets involved in the community by sponsoring events such as Muscatine High School sports and music clubs, multiple Muscatine area breast cancer awareness fundraisers, and offer free patient education seminars. The Muscatine staff is also involved with the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to be held in Iowa City, with the hope of getting the Muscatine area more involved with such an event.
Muscatine Radiology believes that it is important to support local businesses, big or small, in order to help the community grow and thrive, and values the networking and business-to-business opportunities GMCCI facilitates, such as Business After Hours. In fact, when looking for local services, they utilize the Chamber Directory located at www.muscatine.com. Muscatine Radiology believes in GMCCI’s core values of leadership, relevance, integrity, innovation and vow to continue to uphold these values as their business continues to grow.
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As the raffle for the 2014 Chevy Spark winds down, GMCCI would like to give a big “THANK YOU” to the Chamber Ambassador Network and to the following companies for promoting, hosting, and selling car raffle tickets:
Beckey Insurance & Financial ServicesBickford Senior LivingBridgestone BandagBuffalo Wild WingsCarver Pump CompanyCity of MuscatineElly’s Tea & Coffee HouseThe Flower GalleryGreat River Tire and ServiceThe HallTree BoutiqueHappy Joe’s / Kent Stein ConcessionsHarper’s Cycling & Fitness
Haven’t got your ticket yet? There is still time! You can purchase tickets until 9 PM, July 4. The raffle will take place on Friday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. in front of Pearl City Station in Riverside Park, Muscatine, just before the fireworks are set to go off. Tickets are still just one for $25 or 5 for $100. Proceeds go towards making the 2015 Independence Day Celebration a fun-filled, day-long, family-friendly event.
H. J. Heinz CompanyHy-Vee Food StoreKent CorporationKrieger Motor CompanyKWPC 860AM/MAC 93.1 FM RadioLucas CommunicationsMuscatine Community CollegeDowntown Muscatine RenovationsMonsanto CompanyMuscatine MagazineMuscatine Physical Therapy ServicesMuscatine Power and Water
Musco Sports LightingMusser Public LibraryPark Avenue StyleRe/Max ProfessionalsReynolds Engineering & EquipmentTaco John’s of MuscatineThe Muscatine JournalThe Palms TheaterUnityPoint Health- Trinity Muscatine Gift Shop
This year marks the 50th anniversary of GMCCI’s Musca-Fu-Da golf outing. The tournament will be held Tuesday, September 9 at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.
Mark this day on your calendars as a fun-filled day of golf, networking, food and raffle prizes. We encourage Chamber Members to come and golf, bring an associate or invite a friend who is new to the area or business. Your day will include 18 holes of golf, course contests and games, participation gifts and so much more!
Keep an eye out for your Musca-Fu-Da brochure and sponsorship package. You may want to brush up on your golf skills because we hope to see you on the course!
50th Annual Harold Ogilvie Musca-Fu-Da Golf Outing is Coming Soon!
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GSTC Logistics, Inc.4815 55th AvenueMuscatine, IA 52761563-263-5123www.gstcinc.com
Headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, GSTC sets the standard for customer satisfaction in national truckload transportation. GSTC accomplishes this by only hiring drivers who satisfy the criteria for joining the GSTC team. That includes a proven safety record, customer focus, and a track record of commitment to driver excellence.
Good Samaritan Society - Services@Home1808 Mulberry AvenueMuscatine, IA 52761563-263-0530www.good-sam.com
Good Samaritan Society – Services@Home is part of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior
care and services. These non-medical services can be provided during variable hours throughout the day or night. The primary goal of Services@Home is to help individuals maintain their highest level of health and success in their activities of daily living. For many, the dream isn’t having a home: It’s never having to leave it.
Robert Young Center 312 Iowa AvenueLower Level, Offices 1 & 2Muscatine, IA 52761563-264-3278www.unitypoint.org
Affiliated with UnityPoint Health – Trinity, the Robert Young Center is a Comprehensive Community Health Center that serves over 8,000 patients annually. The center provides a full continuum of behavioral health services including both inpatient and outpatient for adults and children. The Robert Young Center is expanding its services to Muscatine, providing psychiatric and therapy services and “The RYC Integrated Health Home” located in Scott and Muscatine Counties. The Robert Young Center’s Integrated Health Home offers free help to adults
with serious mental illness. Iowa Medicaid is available to assist patients by meeting other health and social needs. The team works with all of the patients’ providers to coordinate their care in order to help them achieve their health goals, behavioral health needs, medical needs, and transportation to their appointments.
Guadalajara Restaurant 208 East 2nd StreetMuscatine, IA 52761563-264-8192www.guadalajaramuscatine.com
Guadalajara Restaurant is located in historic downtown Muscatine, 208 E. Second Street, and proudly serves the Muscatine community as well as the Quad Cities. Guadalajara prides themselves in offering their patrons authentic Mexican food in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Along with being a new GMCCI member, Guadalajara was recently designated a Blue Zones Project Restaurant®, expanded their restaurant, and has opened a brand new outdoor dining space for their patrons.
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Chamber Chat
Have recent company photos to share? Submit to [email protected], with the headline Chamber Chat.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County representatives attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters National Leadership Summit Awards Gala this June held in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees listened to motivational speakers and recognized those who were given awards for their dedication and service to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America. Pictured L-R: Krista Regennitter, Kris Weis, Lindsey Phillips, and Jessica Hubbard.
The United Way of Muscatine held the first ever “Pack the Bus” event on Saturday, June 28. Members of the community “packed the bus” with school supplies to benefit area schoolchildren. Enough supplies were collected to fill half the seats on the bus! The afternoon event also featured a Eulenspiegel puppet show, story time and more. They were happy with the turnout and the support they received. Congratulations to United Way for a successful event! Pictured L-R: Shane Orr, Makayla Kellor, and Nichole Sorgenfrey.
The Muscatine Area Farmers Market saw some action Saturday, June 28, during the first Annual Big Burger Battle event sponsored by Muscatine Power and Water. Michael Husar won best burger and took home a grill from Muscatine Power and Water, 2 tickets to Adventureland Park, 4 tickets to Magic Waters Waterpark and the Big Burger Battle trophy! Pictured L-R: Burger judges Denise Hnytka and Jason Fechner from WQAD Channel 8, Big Burger Battle winner Michael Husar, and burger judge Tony Tone from Vintage Sound 93.1 FM.
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River Rehabilitation Celebrates New Location with Ribbon Cutting
River Rehabilitation enlisted the help of GMCCI for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location at 2008 Cedar Plaza Drive, Muscatine, on Thursday, June 19. Guests were given a tour of the new, spacious facility and enjoyed a small breakfast and coffee catered by Elly’s Tea & Coffee. Congratulations to River Rehabilitation!
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Blue Zones Project® Muscatine Outdoor Dining Pilot ProgramThe Blue Zones Project® Muscatine recently launched an outdoor dining pilot program, and local restaurants and GMCCI members were excited to join the movement in an effort to give the downtown more exposure. Each of the restaurants shown below debuted their outdoor dining patios, a move that has never been done before. Visit one of these outdoor dining restaurants to show your support of the Blue Zones Project® and GMCCI members.
Boonies on the Avenue, 214 Iowa Avenue
Avenue Subs, 113 Iowa Avenue
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 208 E. Second Street
Salvatore’s Ristorante, 313 E. Second Street
Pictured: L-R: Ann Bahn, Michael Rehwaldt, Cord Kleist, Jodi Hansen, Ruthanne Meloy
Pictured L-R: Nora Dwyer, Ann Bahn, Andrew Anderson, Andrew Fangman, Jodi Hansen, Brad Kisner
Pictured: Lupe and Romero Vasquez
Pictured: Reno Vitale
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Blue Zones Project Worksite® Designations
Blue Zones Project Walking Maoi® LaunchMuscatine residents had a picnic in the park on Thursday, June 12, at the launch of the Blue Zones Project Walking Moai® at Discovery Park in Muscatine. Attendees brought their own plant-based dishes to share and swapped recipes. What a success! Stay tuned for another Walking Maoi soon!
Carver Pump Company celebrated becoming a Blue Zones Worksite® on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 with a ribbon cut-ting ceremony at their location, 2415 Park Avenue, Musca-tine. After their celebration, employees enjoyed a Blue Zones Project® inspired lunch. Way to go Carver Pump!
Kent Corporation celebrated becoming a Blue Zones Worksite® on Monday, June 16, 2014 with a ribbon cutting at the Kent Corporation headquarters in Muscatine. Blue Zones Project Organization Lead Jodi Hansen presented Kent Corporation with a certificate and applauded Kent Corporation for their leadership in workplace well-being.
Pictured L-R: Jane Noll – Human Resources Generalist; John Thorpe – President, Grain Processing Corp. and Kent Nutrition Group; Rich Dwyer – Sr. V.P., Corporate Affairs and Risk Management; Gage Kent – Chairman of the Board and CEO; Janet Sichterman – Sr. V.P., Human Resources and Communications; Gracie Weiersheuser – H.R. & Communications Admin Assistant.
On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, Musco Sports Lighting achieved a Blue Zones Worksite® designation and celebrated at their location, 2107 Stewart Road, Muscatine. After their celebration, employees enjoyed a healthy snack of fruits and veggies. Congratulations Musco Sports Lighting!
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July
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
3 July SCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
4 JulyMuscatine Community Independence Day CelebrationEvents begin at 8 AM
10 JulySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
Business After-HoursHosted by: Rebuilding Together Muscatine County & Crossroads, Inc.1424/1424B Houser Street, Muscatine5 to 7 PM
17 JulySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
24 JulyRibbon CuttingAscentra Credit Union2419 Park Avenue, Muscatine9:30 AM
SCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
25 JulyGMCCI Executive Committee MeetingGMCCI Conference Room102 Walnut Street, MuscatineNoon to 1 PM
31 JulySCORE1:30 to 3:30 PM
will host Business After Hours
Thursday, July 10, 2014 5 pm—7 pm
Food courtesy of Crossroads Inc
Drinks provided by Rebuilding Together Muscatine Door prizes awarded from both groups
1424 & 1424 B Houser Street
Crossroads Campus
Bring your business cards and come for fun, food and networking!
Questions: Call 563.260.3143 or 563.263.3545
