March 2013 Volume 30 Issue 10

Chamber Digest

February 27: Des Moines Summit & Legislative DayMarch 7: Business After Hours, Elmwood Country Club, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.March 12: Restaurant Night Out, Tremont on Main, 4:30 - 9:00 p.m.April 4: Business After Hours, Child Abuse Prevention Services, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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In This IssueMember Spotlight Page 2Leadership / Reinvesting Members Page 3Faces & Places Page 4Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism News Pages 6 & 7Ribbon Cuttings Page 8New Members Page 9MEDIC Economic Development News Page 10Business News Page 11Business Directory Pages 12 - 14Business News Page 15 - 16 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Marshalltown Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1000Marshalltown, IA 50158Affix label here

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The Chamber is busy preparing for the 17th Annual Des Moines Summit & Legislative Day on Wednesday, Febru-ary 27. Each year, the Chamber takes a delegation of busi-ness and community leaders, as well as the Iowa Valley Leadership class, to the Capitol to meet with leaders of both the House and Sen-ate about issues of importance to the Marshalltown community. “This year’s agenda will include meetings with Senate and House leadership from both sides of the aisle and our local elected officials,” said Reed Riskedahl, chair of the Chamber’s Government Affairs committee. “The day will cover topics such as education, property tax reform, and economic development.” Again this year, Taylor’s Maid-Rites will be served to all delegation members, state senators and representatives, and their staff members. “We have been busy putting together the details of the day,” said Jodi Faustlin, Chamber Board Member and Vice Chair of Government Affairs. “We hope to provide an educational and informa-tional trip for Marshalltown leaders.” Cost of the Summit is $20 per person, which includes motorcoach transportation to/from Des Moines, informational materials, and Taylor’s Maid-Rite lunch. To register, please call the Chamber office at 641-753-6645 or email info@marshalltown.org. For more information about the Chamber’s Government Affairs program, please visit www.marshalltown.org/chamber/government.php. The 17th Annual Des Moines Summit & Legislative Day is sponsored in part by Emerson Process Management - Fisher, Lennox Manufacturing, and Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Listen weekly to Chamber Chat

Sunday Mornings 6:30 a.m. on 99.5 KDAO FM

7:30 a.m. on 1190 KDAO AM

Marquart Concrete Products

www.marshalltown.org Statistics Jan 13 Avg/Month YTD Total Unique Visitors 3,043 2,718 5,436 Number of Visits 6,450 6,644 13,288 Page Views 23,130 22,292 44,584 Hits 67,746 58,549 117,098The Chamber’s website traffic continues to be strong. Is now the time to consider upgrading your listing and increasing your online visability?

Don’t forget to check the Chamber website for business directory information, event photos, program information and calendar of events.Contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office for more information.

What began as a small family company has grown to be a large effort serving the state of Iowa. Kings Material, owner of Marquart Concrete Products (604 1/2 South 3rd Avenue) has 13 locations across the state and employs roughly 370 with a majority of them in the Ready Mix business and the rest in the concrete block/brick and landscape material business. Kings Materials has been in business for 125 years. Marquart Concrete Products, formerly known as Marshall Concrete, has been serving Mar-shalltown since 1999. Marquart Concrete Products employee four individuals who work hard to provide concrete block to most new schools being built across the state and many other commercial jobs. They handle concrete products for new construction, building additions, and remodeling. They also sell concrete block, brick, Marshalltown trowels, natural stone, cultured stone and a wide variety of landscape and retaining wall products to the general public.

“A lot of people don’t realize we sell to the general public and have employees that have been with the company for years,” said Richard Sankot, Sales Representative. “If

we can’t answer your question we can call an employee who can!” Kings Material and Marquart Concrete Products have a long history of being a “good neighbor”when it comes to education. Kings supports Kirk-wood Community College, while Marquart supports Marshalltown Com-munity College. The Masonry Construction curriculum, an effort to train bricklayers, has benefited greatly from the company’s many contributions. The company also donated a building on South 12th Avenue to house the Iowa State Trowel Trades. They also support Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts with donations or reduced prices for their projects. When asked what the best part about conducting business in Mar-shalltown is, Sankot responded, “We can service Marshalltown and the surrounding areas without customers having to drive to Des Moines or elsewhere. We get to know a lot of our customers and can greet them by name.” “We support the Chamber because the Chamber wants Marshalltown businesses to succeed and promotes Marshalltown in a positive light and we do too!” stated Sankot. “Stop down and browse our outdoor display and see our pond in the spring. If you’re riding on the bike path , take a quick break and walk around our displays.”

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LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Paul BealsChair ElectJohn HughesPast ChairTom Campbell TreasurerSharon GreerMEDIC ChairChris BrodinV.C. - MembershipJodi FaustlinV.C. - Government AffairsJerry MajorV.C. - Quality of LifeMike McQuadeV.C. - Education

Alan AnselmanBrian BurnsideAaron BuzbeeDennis DragerJoan JaimesHeidi PiersonMatt PisneyJason Staker

Ex-OfficioDennis Grabenbauer, Marshall CountyDr. Robin Shaffer Lilienthal, MCCFauna Nord, MCVBDr. Marvin Wade, MCSD

Board of Directors

Fauna NordVice ChairLiz WilkePast Chair

Deanna DavisPip GordonAl HoopJennifer HowardGary RossChad Weir

Board of Directors

Paul GregoireVice ChairJim Lowrance TreasurerAlan AnselmanSecretaryDoug GervichPast ChairDeb BortonChamber Chair

Brian BurnsideBill GrabeDenny GrabenbauerLoras NeurothMike SchlesingerKevin SwartzDon TurbivilleDavid Vollmar

Ex-OfficioVice Chancellor - IVCE Jacque GoodmanState Representative Mark SmithState Senator Steve SoddersCity Administrator Randy Wetmore

ChamberChair: Deb Borton

MCVBChair: Joyce Miller

MEDICChair: Sharon Greer

The Chamber Digest is a monthly publication of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Marshall Economic Development Impact Committee and Marshalltown

Convention & Visitors Bureau, who collaborate in creating opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors.

Staff

Ken Anderson PresidentLynn Olberding Vice PresidentShannon Espenscheid MCVB DirectorShauna Banks Administrative AssistantLinda Huge Administrative AssistantTom Deimerly MEDIC PresidentKenn Vinson MEDIC Business Manager

709 South Center StreetP.O. Box 1000

Marshalltown, IA 50158Phone: 641-753-6645

Fax: 641-752-8373Email:

info@marshalltown.org

March 7, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Elmwood Country Club1734 Country Club Lane

April 4, 20135:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Child Abuse Prevention Services811 East Main Street

May 2013Culver’s

16 Iowa Avenue West

June 6, 20134:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Marshalltown Broadcasting123 West Main Street

July 17, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hampton Inn & Suites20 Iowa Avenue West

August 2013Iowa River Hospice

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Thank You Reinvesting Members

A-One Geothermal 2Kathy Baker 1BeMobile 3Binford House 9Center Associates 21Country Pine Mowers 16Conrad Dejardin 15Farm Credit Services 2First Presbyterian Church 12Habitat for Humanity 1Roger Hackman, CPA, P.C. 9Katie J’s Catering 4Luethje Auto Sales 1Marquart Concrete 13Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation 12Mid-Iowa Community Action 10Morgan-Hauser Steel Inc. 17The Pampered Chef 1Pizza Ranch 3Reed Riskedahl 2TIG Distributing, Inc. 2Trinity Lutheran Church 8Venture Mgmt & Realty 9Waterbeck Spray Foam 3

The reinvesting members printed in bold type marks those with

memberships in increments of five years.

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FACES & PLACES Faces & Places is a monthly feature in the Chamber Digest. Each month this column will feature information about Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Faces & Places is a great way to utilize your Chamber membership. Submissions may include grand openings, management changes, em-ployee promotions, moves, expansions, major developments and award recognition. Submissions may include a photograph, if provided in a JPEG format. Due to space limitations, each item for Faces & Places should be no more than six sentences in length. The editor reserves the right to deter-mine what is newsworthy and included in the column. Items that will not be accepted include: email changes, seminars or special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues. To submit your news, email lolberding@marshalltown.org and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail information to Faces & Places, P.O. Box 1000, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Submissions must be received by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s Chamber Digest. Information printed in the Faces & Places section is supplied by Cham-ber member businesses and organizations and is not an edorsement by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Become a fan of the Chamber on Facebook!Help us reach our goal of over 500 fans on Facebook. “Like” the Mar-

shalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and encourage your friends.It’s a great way to stay up-to-date on what’s happening, view event

photos and more!

The Chamber office is located at 709 South Center Street. 641-753-6645 ● www.marshalltown.org

Normal office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.You can purchase Area Dollars during all office hours.

Have a large Area Dollars purchase? Call in advance and we’ll have it waiting for you!

Retirement Open House After of 27 years of service to clients and the community, Dinny Nielsen is stepping down as executive director of Central Iowa Family Planning. The agency board of directors will be hosting a retirement open house from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1 in Room A at the Marshalltown Public Library. Light refreshments will be served.

Learn more about Rotary Many Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce members are also members of the Marshalltown Rotary Club and invite you to learn more about Rotary at an informal after hours event on Tuesday, March 26, begin-ning at 5:00 p.m. at Calvin Rockett. For more information, please contact Bonnie Lowry or any Rotary member.

The Iowa Veterans Home named Aimee Deimerly-Snyder the Volun-teer Services Coordinator following the retirement of Diane Lemker. “I am very excited about the op-portunity to work with volunteers at the Veterans Home. Volunteers are such an important resource for our veteran community. My immediate goal for the first year is to increase our volunteer base by 50%,” said Deimerly-Snyder. Deimerly-Snyder grew up in Mar-shalltown, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communica-tions from the University of Northern

Iowa Veterans Home announcement

Iowa. She brings a wide variety of experience to the position, working in the sales and marketing fields for the last 15 years. Her experience includes working professionally at Peachtree Marketing, Deimco Inc. and Spec-trum Powder Company, Lillie Mae Chocolates, Five Star Real Estate, and Marshalltown Company. Deimerly-Snyder has served on various com-munity boards, including the Historical Society, 13th Street Revitalization Committee, Linn Creek Arts Festival, and is a member of the Marshalltown Young Professionals group. “Even a couple of hours of your time a month can make a difference in a veteran’s life,” said Deimerly-Snyder. If you would like more information about the volunteer program at the Iowa Veterans Home or would like to make a donation, please contact Ai-mee Deimerly-Snyder at 641-753-4406 or by email at aimee.deimerly@ivh.state.ia.us.

Hanson Directory turns 40 In January, Hanson Directory celebrated 40 years of serving central Iowa. The company now employs 77 people and publishes 114 telephone directories in 28 states and serves 490,000 homes and businesses in Iowa alone. They are located in the Newton Industrial Park. For more information, visit www.hansondirectory.com or contact them at 641-792-2855.

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BUSINESS NEWSNew Members

Following is a list of businesses that have invested in the greater community by joining the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Please support these businesses when making purchases and business decisions. Marquess Law Firm

Michael Marquess, Attorney8 North 1st Avenue, Suite 20

Marshalltown, IA 50158Attorney Michael Marquess specializes in family law and criminal law.

With over a decade of practice, Marquess understands exactly how much your case means to you.

On Wednesday, April 3, the Marshalltown CommunityCollege Student Activity Center, 3700 S. Center St., Marshalltown, will welcome job seek-ers and employers for the annual Central Iowa Job Fair. From 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. exhibitors from across Central Iowa will display information on job and career opportunities, as well as, education and training options available to those seeking employment or education for a new job or career change. The event is free and open to the public. Area employers interested in reserving space for a booth at Central

Central Iowa Job Fair

Iowa Job Fair 2013 should do so very soon. Businesses who have participated in the Job Fair previously will receive letters of invitation, however new businesses that plan to hire workers in the near future are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you have questions or if you would like to reserve a booth location, contact Sandy Supianoski at Sandy.Supianoski@iavalley.edu or 641-844-5780.

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March 2013 Calendar of EventsEvent Date LocationBingo Tuesdays Senior Citizens CenterDowntown Tot Town Tues, Thurs, Fri Veterans ColiseumDuplicate Bridge Wednesdays Senior Citizens CenterLibrary Storytime Wednesday Public LibraryKids Open Art Studio Saturdays Fisher Community CenterPickleball Open Gym Sun, Thurs Veterans ColiseumBrown Bag Bunch March 1 Grimes Farm & Conservation‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ March 1-3 Orpheum TheaterHealthy Family Fair March 2 Marshall Town CenterBach in a Day March 2 Hope United MethodistBowl For Kids’ Sake March 2 Totem BowlNature Story Hour March 6 Grimes Farm & ConservationBaffled by my eReader March 8 Public Library‘The Guns of Navarone’ March 8-10 Orpheum Theater CenterBowl For Kids’ Sake March 9 Totem BowlMardi Gras Native Wine March 9 John Ernest Vineyard Bingo March 14 Central IA FairgroundsThe BIG Shoutout! March 15 MHS Roundhouse‘The Secret of NIMH’ March 15-17 Orpheum Theater CenterIowa Taxidermy Show March 16 Best Western Regency InnBlue Jeans Ball March 16 Central IA FairgroundsLunch/Book Sale March 16 Binford HouseThe Abrams Brothers March 17 MHS/Community AuditoriumOlde Tyme Hymn Sing March 17 First Presbyterian ChurchNature Story Hour March 20 Grimes Farm & ConservationTrash to Treasure March 21 Grimes Farm & ConservationSix on Six Girls Basketball March 21 Historical MuseumThe Last Wright March 21 Orpheum Theater Center‘Oliver’ March 22-24 Orpheum Theater CenterBald Eagle Nest Workshop March 23 Grimes Farm & ConservationMovie Matinee March 25 Public LibraryBingo March 28 Central IA FairgroundsSand Lake Trout Release March 29 Sand Lake‘August Rush’ March 29-31 Orpheum TheaterMexican Rodeo March 30 Central IA Fairgrounds

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www.visitmarshalltown.comMarch 2013 Meetings & ConventionsGroup Date LocationIowa Missouri Flying Farmers Feb28-Mar 3 Best Western Regency InnApgar Volleyball Club March 2 Miller Middle SchoolYMCA State Swim Meets March 2-3 Community YIA Water Environment Assoc. March 6-8 Best Western Regency InnDaylily Society March 8-9 IA Valley Continuing EdApgar Volleyball Club March 9 Miller Middle SchoolHigh School Mock Trials March 13 IA Valley Continuing EdIA Taxidermist Association March 14-17 Best Western Regency InnState AAU Volleyball Tournament March 23 Miller, Lenihan, & Community Y

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUFor the time and a description of the events below, log on to the

MCVB website’s Calendar of Events atwww.VisitMarshalltown.com

The Marshalltown Commu-nity Concert series welcomes The Abrams Brothers on Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Marshalltown High School Community Audito-rium. Music is in their blood. You can feel it in your bones. This Canadian trio of teenagers (fourth-generation musicians) is not shy about sharing their country-flavored style with the world. The Abrams Brothers

Marshalltown Community Concert series welcomes

The Abrams Brothers

merge the sounds of Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie with their own home-spun panache to create never-before-heard music. Barely adults, Elijah, John and James are artists in every sense of the word and already have the credentials of veterans. Having performed at the Grand Ole Opry, toured Europe in 2006, performed at Jacob’s Ladder Musical Festival in Israel and received the Daniel Pearl Memorial violin in 2006, their bluegrass, gospel vibes are sending waves of recognition to the legend Arlo Guthrie himself. “I know I will be hearing from The Abrams Brothers for a long time to come,” he said. Violin, guitar, intricate finger-work and vocals are just some of the factors that come together to make The Abrams Brothers mod-ern-day virtuosos.

The Central Iowa Fair invites you for cattleman comradary and a deli-cious ribeye steak dinner on Saturday, March 16, at the Central Iowa Fair Activity Building. Social will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $40 per plate or $75 per couple, with corporate tables available by request. Complimentary drinks during social hour, cash bar following

Blue Jean Ball

with a live auction, DJ and dancing. All funds will benefit the Mar-shall County Junior Beef Program. Reserve your ticket by calling 641-750-6096 or 641-691-5205. Advance ticket sales only. No tickets available at the door. Denim attire requested Visit the Fair’s website:www.centraliowafairgrounds.com to view the evening’s activities.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUIowa Travel Guide cover photo

selected Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reyn-olds today unveiled the winning cover photo for the 2013 Iowa Travel Guide. The next edition will feature a photo of a kayaker on the Turkey River on its cover. Face-book fans of the Iowa Tourism Office voted for their favorite of three cover options during a 10-day period ending Febru-ary 1. In December, the Iowa Tourism Office asked amateur and professional photographers to submit photos from their Iowa travels for consideration on the cover. More than 600 submissions were narrowed down to three cover options. The winning image was shot by Jessica Rilling of Cedar Rapids. The four-color guide is Iowa’s comprehensive trip-planning publica-tion, with listings from more than 700 attractions, 550 hotels, 160 bed and breakfasts and 400 campgrounds in addition to information on state parks, trails and scenic byways. The Iowa Tourism Office distributes more than 100,000 copies of the Iowa Travel Guide annually to travelers from every state and around the world. The new guide will be available in the spring of 2013. A digital version will also be available at traveliowa.com. “Tourism is an important industry in Iowa – it affects all 99 counties and generates $328 million in state taxes annually,” said Gov. Branstad. “One of the best ways we have to showcase all that Iowa has to offer is the Iowa Travel Guide.” The other finalists were boaters having fun on an Okoboji lake entered by Brock Bringle of Storm Lake and a family hiking at Maquoketa Caves State Park submitted by Kelsey Delperdang of Cedar Rapids. “People value vacations and their time away from the daily grind,” said Lt. Gov. Reynolds. “The three destinations captured among the finalist cover options are representative of the thousands of great Iowa places you can choose for your next getaway.” People can get more information on Iowa travel destinations via www.traveliowa.com, the Iowa Tourism Office’s Facebook page, Twitter ac-count, blog or Pinterest account. Travelers can share their Iowa vacation photos in the Travel Iowa Flickr pool. Tourism in Iowa generates more than $7 billion in expenditures and employs 63,400 people statewide. The Iowa Tourism Office is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Bach In A Day The second annual Bach In A Day workshop, an event for singers and instrumentalists, will be held on Saturday, March 2, at Hope United Meth-odist Church, 2203 S. 3rd Avenue, in Marshalltown. This will be a unique day of making music in which participants learn and perform a complete Bach cantata (Cantata 148) as it might have been done 300 years ago. The Bach Society of Minnesota’s Artistic Director, Paul Boehnke, will be conducting, and J. David Moore, also from the Twin Cities, will be pre-paring the choir. Mr. Boehnke was the conductor for last year’s workshop in Marshalltown and is returning for a second year. J. David Moore is a composer and arranger as well as an active educator and clinician. Mr. Moore will rehearse the choral group while Mr. Boehn-ke is conducting the instrumental rehearsal. Bach In A Day organizers are looking for both amateur and professional singers who read music well, and instrumentalists who play strings, oboe, or other instruments that can easily transpose a C part. Rehearsals begin at 1:00 p.m., and culminate in an evening concert at 7:00 p.m. which is free and open to the public. This day of do-it-yourself music is co-sponsored by the Marshall Coun-ty Arts & Culture Alliance and the Bach Society of Minnesota, with partial funding from the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation. Information and registra-tion forms are available at 641-754-5616 or TheAlliance@marshallnet.

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AMBASSADORS VISITS

The Ambassadors are the goodwill arm of the Chamber. Their scheduled time for courtesy calls and ribbon

cuttings are at 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on the

second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Contact 641-753-6645 or lolberding@marshalltown.org.

See pictures of past Ambassadors ribbon cuttings and

courtesy calls on the Chamber website at www.marshalltown.org.

Ed Gifford, owner of Minute Man (home to Minute Man Print Company, FedEx, Central Office Supplies and TAGs) was visited on February 12 by

the Chamber Ambassadors who thanked him for his continued support.

Jax Restaurant owner Sherry Perkins prepares to cut the ribbon, celebrat-ing her newly remodeled business at 903 West Lincoln Way. The business recently reopened after fire damaged the restaurant’s kitchen and interior.

Bill Schensel, owner of Schendel Pest Control (625 West Lincoln Way) poses with the Chamber Ambassadors during a January 22 visit to the busi-

ness to thank them for their many years of Chamber membership.

Jody and Amy Anderson, owners of Anderson Funeral Homes (405 West Main Street) celebrate with the Ambassadors, staff and employees of GNB

Bank to celebrate the couple’s purchase of several local funeral homes.

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BUSINESS NEWSChamber offers a trip of a lifetime

The Marshalltown Area Chamber of Com-merce invites Cham-ber members and the public on a trip of a lifetime to China. The 10-day trip will depart from Seattle, Wash-ington on October 21 and return to Seattle on October 30. The trip will consist of stops in Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzou and Shanghai. You will visit seven of China’s top ten tourist attractions, including: the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and the Bund, among others. You will enjoy roasted Peking duck for dinner one evening, lunch in a Chinese family’s home and traditional fare for lunch and dinners. You will tour embroidery, pearl and jade factories, take a rickshaw ride and enjoy ample shopping. The cost of this trip is just $2399 per person (double occupancy) which includes roundtrip airfare to/from Seattle/Beijing, airfare and ground transportation within China, 4- and 5-star accomodations, all meals, travel insurance and transfer to/from the Beijing airport. The trip will be coordi-nated by Citslinc, a reputable company that works only with Chambers of Commerce on travel trips to China. “We are very excited to announce that as a special part of this interna-tional trip, travelers will have an opportunity to visit the Emerson Wuqing facility,” said Chamber Vice President Lynn Olberding. “This will give travelers a unique opportunity to see a local company’s impact overseas.” Those not interested in the Emerson tour will have an opportunity to see additional tourist sites in Beijing. “Over 70 people attended our informational meeting at the end of Janu-ary,” said Olberding. “There is a lot of interest and we currently have 34 people signed up to travel with the Chamber in October.” Individuals interested in more information about the trip should contact Olberding at the Chamber office at 641-753-6645. Travelers must be reg-istered for the trip and have paid a $250 non-refundable deposit on/before Monday, April 15 in order to travel on the trip. Final payments are due to the Chamber on/before July 15. The group will be working with AAA Travel on airfare to Seattle from Des Moines (and the return). Travelers must have a valid passport with an expiration date later than May 1, 2014.

Chamber TRC off to a strong start In 2012, the Chamber started a new program called a Total Resource Campaign, utilizing Cham-ber volunteers who met with businesses about sponsorships of Chamber events, as well as recruit-ment of new members into the Chamber. The program was so successful, the Chamber recently launched the 2nd Annual Total Resource Campaign. The theme “Unmask the Possi-bilities” highlights the potential for Chamber members to get involved with and support the myriad of Chamber events, programs and initiatives avail-able throughout the year. “We set another ambitious goal this year,” said Chris Brodin, Chamber Board Member and Vice Chair of Membership Services. “We hope to recruit at least 20 new members and raise $145,000 through sponsorships of Chamber events.” The campaign funds support the Chamber programs throughout the year, including the Educator Appreciation Breakfast, Chamber Ambas-sadors Golf Outing, Chamburrrrr Scurry 5K & Wellness Fair, Scholastic Banquet, among other programs and events. The campaign is co-chaired by HyVee Store Manager Ric Anderson and Marshalltown Broadcasting General Manager Clark Wideman. Both Anderson and Wideman are former Chamber Board members, as well as Past Board Chairs. The campaign officially kicked off on Tuesday, February 12 and will wrap up on or before Friday, March 29. Businesses who sponsored events in FY 2012/2013 have first right of refusal for the same sponsorships for the upcoming year. These first right of refusals must be signed and re-turned to the Chamber office by February 24. Businesses wanting to be contacted about sponsorships throughout the campaign should notify the Chamber office.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

November 2012 2012 2011 Employment – Marshall County Labor force 19,700 19,980 Unemployed 1,130 1,240 Percent unemployed 5.8 6.2 Total employment 18,570 18,740 Marshalltown Construction Building permits 8 10 Residential dwelling units 0 1 New residential construction valuation $0 $136,000 Residential addition/remodeling valuation $71,000 $29,000 New commercial/industrial permits 0 1 New commercial/industrial valuation $0 $18,000 Remodeling commercial/industrial $6,575,000 $36,000 Marshall County Construction Building permits 1 3 New Residential Dwelling units 1 3 New Residential Construction value $25,000 $22,000 Residential addition/remodeling valuation $25,000 $20,000 New commercial/industrial permits 0 0 New commercial/industrial valuation $0 $0 Housing Single family home sales 28 33 Average sale price $99,753 $66,240 Median sale price $107,900 $57,500

Economic Statistics

For additional economic development information,

please visit www.marshalltownworks.com.

It is a great resource for current demographic information about

Marshalltown, Marshall County and the state of Iowa.

Caleris Chooses Marshalltown for expansion Caleris is a leading US-Based Business Process Outsourcing provider, specializing in Inbound Call Center Services, Outsourced Tech Support & Help Desk, Social Media Monitoring, and various Back Office Processing services. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, Caleris currently oper-ates three Outsourced US Tech Centers in the Iowa communities of Man-ning, Jefferson, and Newton. The new expansion to Marshalltown will be their fourth Iowa location. The company began as an Outsourced Tech-nical Support Service provider for computer peripherals in 1993 and has grown to support a wide variety of applications, from Customer Service to User Generated Content Moderation. The company is proud to use the motto, “Outsource to Iowa, Not India”. The company will be looking to initially hire up to 100 people. MEDIC Staff had the pleasure of beginning work with Caleris back in early 2012. The company initially evaluated six other communities throughout Iowa. Through the power of strategic partnerships, Caleris eventually made the decision to select Marshalltown as their newest loca-tion. Those partnerships included local commercial real estate developers, city staff and elected officials, as well as local and statewide economic development practitioners and most importantly the owners of Claris. The company will be hiring up to 100 people over the course of the next three months. These jobs pay an average of $14.50 per hour with a bonus package, health care and retirement program. They are looking for indi-viduals with a minimum high school diploma. The company is planning several job fairs over the coming month as well as an ongoing interview and hiring process. If you know of someone who could benefit from these new employment opportunities, they can find additional information at www.caleris.com.

Partnerships for Growth In early 2011, MEDIC elected to become an economic development partner with the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Through this strategic partnership we work to grow Marshall County along with the metro area. The benefits of this include shared marketing expenses for direct targeted marketing, tradeshow marketing, and small business assistance. Over the coming months two initiatives will be rolled out by the partnership that MEDIC and Marshall County stakeholders will provide input to engage and boost our ongoing returns from the strategic partnership with Greater Des Moines. The Capital Corridor Project is a nine county initiative to create vision for a stronger region. The project’s main components will work to identify assets to rebrand the region with a focus on the biosciences and advanced manufacturing as well as address the needs of our existing employers and the skills gap currently impacting our existing business and industry. At the end of the months-long effort, Greater Des Moines and Central Iowa will have a consensus-based, achievable roadmap to guide the area’s path to short and long-term economic growth. The Greater Des Moines region is currently participating in the Metro-politan Export Initiative (MEI) developed by the Brookings Institution. The

MEI is a ground-up collaborative effort to help a group of regional civic, business, and political leaders, along with their states, create and imple-ment customized Metropolitan Export Plans (MEP). These localized ex-port plans apply market intelligence to develop better targeted, integrated export-related services and strategies to help regions better connect their firms to global customers, as outlined by their individualized export goals.If you would like to learn more about either of these initiatives or provide feedback as the plans come together, do not hesitate to contact the MEDIC office.

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The dates have been set for the 2013 Washington DC Sum-mit. A group of local constituents will meet with elected officials, congressional staff members and outside resources from Tuesday, April 23 - Thursday, April 25. The group will carry a comprehensive community agenda to Washington. Individuals interested in helping plan or attending next year’s Summit are encouraged to attend the first planning meeting, slated for Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 a.m. at the Fisher Community Center. Summit planning meetings will take place the first Wednesday through May, with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

Chamber Restaurant Night OutTremont on Main

22 West Main Street

Tuesday, March 124:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Chamber Restaurant Night Out is a way for the Chamber to promote local Chamber member restaurants. On the 2nd Tuesday of each

month, a different Chamber member restaurant will be featured and Chamber members and the public will enjoy special pricing and

discounts during event hours.

Shop local. Eat local.Did you know?

Chamber memberships are tax-deductible for most businesses as a “regular and necessary” business expense?

Contact Lynn Olberding if you or someone you know could benefit from membership in the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

641-753-6645lolberding@marshalltown.org

Washington, D.C. Summit

Toll Free 1-888-753-6691 22 E. Main St. • Marshalltown

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Insurance Needs!

Long Term Care/Disability

Auto • Home

Business

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

MARSHALLTOWN TIMES-REPUBLICAN

135 W. Main Marshalltown 753-6611

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.

110 W. Madison St. Marshalltown 752-1541

BATH & KITCHEN

IOWA WHOLESALE, INC. THE BATH & KITCHEN SHOP

3110 S. 6th Street Marshalltown 752-4555

HELFER AUTO SERVICE

108 W. State St. Marshalltown 752-5225

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PEGLOW, O’HARE & SEE

118 East Main Street Marshalltown 752-8800

ART

APARTMENTS

SOUTHERN HILLS

APARTMENTS

753-4533 BOULDER PROPERTIES

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 641-752-7767 www.venturellc.com

AUTOMOTIVE

C ARTWRIGHT, DRUKER & RYDEN Rex J. Ryden

John F. Veldey Joel T.S. Greer

Sharon Soorholtz Greer Thomas L. Hillers

112 W. Church St. Marshalltow n 641-752-5467, www.cdrlaw.com

MOORE, McKIBBEN, GOODMAN, & LORENZ, LLP

James R. Moore Larry E. McKibben James L. Goodman William J. Lorenz Douglas W. Beals Michael R. Horn Norma J. Meade Sean K. Heitmann Brandon Ruopp

26 S. 1st Avenue 26 S. 1st Avenue Suite 302 Suite 302

Marshalltown Marshalltown

641-752-4271 641-752-4271

www.marshalltownlaw.com

SERVICEMASTER Carpets • Upholstery

Duct Work Commerical

Janitorial Services

752-3956

CARPET CLEANING

ATTORNEY S AT LAW

AUTOMOTIVE

CONTRACTORS

LANDON- LANDON &

ASSOC. 709 W. Madison St. Marshalltown, IA 50158

www.landon-landon.com ARNOLD

MOTOR SUPPLY

116 E. Anson St. Marshalltown 753-5533

CENTRAL IOWA

ART ASSOCIATION • Adult & Child Art Instruction • Art Supply Store • Monthly Art Exhibits In Fisher Auditorium 709 S. Center St., Marshalltown

753-9013 www.centraliowaartassociation.com

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INSURANCE

B & G HVAC

16 N. 1st Street

Marshalltown

641-752-3429

INDEPENDENT

INSURANCE

SERVICES 11 E. Church Street

Marshalltown 752-4618

MANUFACTURER

RYERSON TULL

COIL PROCESSING

1107 E. Main St. Marshalltown 753-3511

HEATING & COOLING

CHASE

INSURANCE

SERVICES 105 A. Westwood Dr.

Marshalltown 752-5733

HEATING & COOLING

IOWA HEARING

AID CENTER 2500 S. Center Street

Suite 3400 Marshalltown, Iowa 641-753-1426

HEARING AIDS

KAPAUN &

BROWN

1002 W. LINCOLNWAY

MARSHALLTOWN

641-753-3563

GRANDVIEW

HEIGHTS

910 E. Olive St. Marshalltown 752-4581

MISCELLANEOUS

AUGUSTINE

COMPANY

1210 Industrial Blvd. Marshalltown 753-3875

SALVATION ARMY 107 W. State St.

Marshalltown 753-5236

SOUTHRIDGE NURSING

& REHAB CENTER

309 W. Merle Hibbs Blvd. Marshalltown 752-4553

NURSING HOMES

PENN MUTUAL LIFE

INSURANCE CO. 1 6 East Main St., Suite 190

Marshalltown

753-4762

INSURANCE ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING

CLAPSADDLE- GARBER

ASSOCIATES, INC. 16 E. Main St. Marshalltown 752-6701

VILLA DEL SOL 2401 S. 2nd Street

Marshalltown 752-1553

SHOMO-MADSEN INSURANCE

22 E Main St. Marshalltown

753-6691

MUSIC Instruction & Sales

www.randallsguitarschoolandmusicshop.com

Lessons On Guitar • Bass & Piano Guitars • Amps & Accessories Repairs • School Band Supplies

1008 Summit Street Marshalltown • 752-8876

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Would you like to have your

Chamber Business listed?

Contact your Times-Republican Sales

Representative to have your Chamber Business

Listed on this Chamber Directory.

RADIO

KFJB-KXIA 123 W. Main St.

Marshalltown 753-3361

PLUMBING & ELECTRIC

HARTWIG PLUMBING

& HEATING INC.

405 S. 2nd Ave Marshalltown 752-5707

H&R BLOCK Tax & Business Services

204 E. Linn, Suite C Marshalltown 752-4418

ACCU-TAX 1302 W. Main St.

Marshalltown 752-6033

TAX SPECIALISTS

ELECTRIC SUPPLY OF

MARSHALLTOWN 1008 S. 12th Ave.

Marshalltown 752-4672

PAINTING

PRO FINISH

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL

PAINTING 641-752-7896

www.profinishiowa.com

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BUSINESS NEWSIowa Valley Leadership profiles

Shirley ClementJob title: Office Associate, Iowa Val-ley Continuing EducationCommunity involvement: Preceptor Alpha Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi SororityAbout IVL : “I saw a quote from a past class member that intrigued me. It was about how they had lived in Mar-shalltown their whole lives and were amazed at all the things they didn’t know about the community. I feel the same way.”View on leadership: “Most often, the most successful endeavors have the best results when tackled by a group of people who have the ability to come up with ideas and to share them and figure out a way to get results.”

Nick BarnesJob title: Insurance Agent, Indepen-dent Insurance ServicesCommunity involvement: State Center Police Department (Reserve Officer), State Center Fire Department (Firefighter), Chamber volunteerAbout IVL: “IVL is a great opportuni-ty to join together with business leaders that want to make a positive impact on our community.”View on leadership: “I believe good leadership is a day to day process that has the ability to impact the lives of others on multiple levels. Developing a culture at your company, home, or in your circle of friends that promotes positive thinking and a winning attitude can ensure success in many ways.”

Abby SnyderJob title: Junior at MHSCommunity involvement: I volunteer for the public library. I am currently involved in student senate, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Envirothon, Quiz Bowl, cross country, Mock Trial, Musical Theater, group improvisation, band, marching band, pep band, jazz band, forensicsAbout IVL : “I am often put into lead-ership positions, and I wanted to learn how to make the most of them and do the best that I can for the group I am leading.”View on leadership: “It takes skill, connections, persuasion, and some-times brute force to maintain and perse-vere.”

Your business can submit news articles and stories by contacting Lynn Olberding

at the Chamber office by the 10th of each month for the

following month’s Chamber Digest publication.

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Farmers Savings Bank is your local resource for all your financial needs . . . home, business, and farm.

Check us out online at www.fsb-iowa.com

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500 fans on Facebook The Chamber has set a goal of reaching 500 or more fans on Facebook by May 1, 2013. If you have a Facebook account, please “like” the Cham-ber and keep up to date on events, information, and event photos. Please help us reach 500 fans by May 1!

Scholastic Banquet The Chamber will be hosting the annual Scholastic Banquet on May 1, 2013, honoring the top five percent of graduating seniors from the Marshall County High Schools. East Marshall, GMG, Marshalltown and West Mar-shall scholars will be recognized. If you would like to support a student to attend this event, please contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office or ask a TRC volunteer for sponsorships information. Pictures of scholars will appear in the May or June issue of the Chamber Digest.

Increase your online visability Research shows that over half of professionals search the web when looking to relocate or find a business. The Chamber’s website’s most viewed pages are the Online Business Directory, where all Chamber mem-bers are listed, and the relocation information. For as little as $132 per year, your business can upgrade your online listing to include multiple categories, searchable key words, web link and email links. Being connected to a strong website like the Chamber’s gives your website more power when online visitors search for your business on a search engine like Google. This is a great time to increase your online visability and promote your business. Let the Chamber help! Contact Lynn Olberding at the Chamber office for more information and discuss options at 641-753-6645.

Chamburrrrr Scurry 5K & Wellness Fair pictures now on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Go to Facebook, search for the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and view the event

photos.If you have photos from the

Chamburrrrr Scurry you’d like to share, please email them tololberding@marshalltown.org.