ChamberNEWS July 2021
August 2021| Issue 8
Upcoming Events
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Celebrate Summer!
August is the time to keep cool, visit festivals & fairs, and to prepare to go back to school!
NEWS FROM YOUR CHAMBER
Message from Rich Phelan

Rich was on vacation when the newsletter deadline came and went!

We hope he got to relax and enjoy his time away! Look for his article to return next month!
Membership Corner by Jenny Holm

Hello! Where is this summer going?? I heard someone say that August is the Sunday night of Summer. You feel like the days went by so fast.........



CVB News by Lesley Webster

Thank you, Clinton, Iowa, for a July to remember! Last month was amazing with the 4th of July Festival, live music, the Showboat moving back inside, the LumberKings batting up wins, and of course the last two weekends full of RAGBRAI activities.

Thank you to every single person........
August 2021 Calendar

2- Miss Clinton County Scholarship Program Board, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

3 - KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM
Skyline Center, 8:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

5 - Merger Team Meeting, 11:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Committee, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce

6 - KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM.
Clinton Hometown Pride Committee, 10:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Medical Associates Health Plans, 10:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

9 - Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Clinton County Scholarship Program Board, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

10- KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM
Skyline Center, 8:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Clinton County Government Committee, 12:00 Noon, Clinton Schools Admin Bldg.

13- KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM

16 - Exec/Finance Committee, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

17- KCLN Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM
Ribbon Cutting, 12:30 p.m., Soderstrom Skin Institute, 2027 So. 21st Street, Clinton
ABC's of Essential Oils, 6:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

18- Clinton County Development Association, 7:30 a.m., Wild Rose Casino.
Ambassador Meeting, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.

19 - Medical Associates Health Plans, 10:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
CVB Board, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Co

20 - KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM.

23 - Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

24 - KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM.
Leadership Institute Kick-Off Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Eagle Point Lodge. Reservations required.

25 - American Countess visits Clinton.
CRDC Board of Directors, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.

26 - Chamber Board of Directors, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

27- KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM.
Ribbon Cutting, 12:00 Noon, Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center, 1320 19th Avenue NW.

30 - Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

31 - Leadership Institute, 8:00 a.m., Clinton Schools Admin Bldg.
KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM.
Ribbon Cuttings!
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors conducted a Ribbon Cutting for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor to celebrate the new owners, Brandon & Kari White.

Located at 408 So. First Street, both Brandon & Kari were long-time employee's of Jim & Lynn McGraw, and we are so happy to see them continue the successful tradition of Happy Joe's.
Welcome Our New Members!
Benson's on the Mississippi

At Benson's on the Mississippi, we try to have outstanding service and fresh BBQ and seafood. Visit us at 108 South Main Street in Albany. We are open Wednesday - Saturday for dinner hours. Catering available by appointment. Check out our website at www.bensonsonthemississippi.com. "Where the good lookin meet"!


Bickford Hometown Store

Bickford Hometown Store is located at 1714 Hanover Avenue in Clinton. We are locally-owned, and carry furniture, appliances and mattresses. Come in and see our selection. You can call us at 563-243-0190 or check out our website at www.bickfordshometownstore.com.


Metform

Metform is the Hot Forging division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. Our expertise consists of horizontal hot forging, machining and light assembly of components primarily for transportation industries. Metform consists of three locations located in Savanna, IL and one in Mt. Carroll, IL. We are hiring! We are located at 7034 IL Route 84, Savanna, IL. Contact us at 815-273-2201.


Naeve Family Beef

Naeve Family Beef will be a new beef processing and packaging facility with a retail store featuring locally raised meat by the Naeve Family. We will be located at 1902 7th Avenue in Camanche. Feel free to check out our website, www.naevefamilybeef.com

Rastrelli's Restaurant

Located at 238 Main Avenue in Clinton, we uphold the Rastrelli family tradition of good food and good service! We also offer a wide variety of dining options for your enjoyment. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a surprise birthday party for 100, or a night out for the family, we can accommodate all your dining needs.

At Rastrelli,s, we strive to provide you with only the very best. So whether you're planning a wedding, club event, family reunion or birthday party, we have the accommodations that are right for you. Our Italian decor and hand painted murals help to set the mood for your special event and coupled with our authentic Italian meals and excellent service, we offer our guests a unique ''Taste of Italy''. Give us a call at 563-242-7441 or visit www.rastrellis.com.
Leadership Institute 2021 to Begin in August!
Leadership Institute 2021 has a start date of August 24th, with a Kick-Off Luncheon and will continue on consecutive Tuesdays (except Sept. 7th) from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., at the Clinton Schools Administration Building.

Identifying and developing the next generation of leaders ensures the continuing tradition of excellence in leadership for the Clinton, Camanche and Fulton Communities. The Leadership Institute provides for dialogue between program participants and civic leaders, enriching the participants' experience. Leadership graduates describe their experience as challenging, enjoyable and worthwhile.

Click below for the application form and return to us as soon as possible! We will continue to take applications until the class is full.
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Business Bits

Comprehensive Rehab offers Hand Therapy services......

Clinton Area Go Red For Women Event Raises more than $14,000 ......

Ascentra Dedicates Home Office to Late President & CEO, Dale Owen .....

Mind, Body & Spirit Expo Coming August 21, 2021....

TLP Brings Bluegrass to the Playhouse with "The Robber Bridegroom" .....


Did You Know?
Free Notary Services at Chamber
Your Chamber offers free Notary Public services at the Chamber office during regular business hours.

Administrative Services Coordinator, Karen Friis, is a Notary Public. Please call first to verify that she is available to notarize a document for you, 563-242-5702.

Karen is available to notarize documents from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., weekdays.
Would YOU like to host a Biz After 5?

We are now taking reservations for the rest of 2021. Call or Email Jenny Holm at 563-559-2199 or jholm@clintonia.com
Look Local - Shop Local
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Member 2 Member Discount
Use your Member 2 Member Savings Card to get discounts at participating Chamber member businesses! Need a card? Check with your business owner or HR Department.
Need a supply of cards for your employees? Contact Karen at 563-242-5702 or chamber@clintonia.com.

CLICK HERE for the list of discounts.
Your 2021-2022 Board of Directors
2021 - 2022 Executive Committee

Chairman: David Pillers, Pillers and Richmond
1st Vice Chair: Drew Mangler, The Insurance Group
2nd Vice Chair: Cody Seeley, Rally Appraisal
Treasurer: Jenny Boysen, Clinton National Bank
Past Chair: Eddie Dunham, Citizens First Bank
CVB Chair: Kris Wiersema, Citizens First Bank
2021-2022 Directors

Sarah Bengtson, Howes & Jefferies Realtors
Amy Berentes/Julie Dunn, MercyOne Clinton
Shane Buer, Skyline Center, Inc.
Bill Fowler/Jim Smith, Fareway Stores Inc.
Dr. Angela Gabel, DC, Gabel Chiropractic
Dawn Holesinger, Quality Concrete Co.
Kevin Houzenga, RE/MAX Elite cc
Matt LaMere, UFP Technologies
Jeremy Peters, Custom-Pak, Inc.
Paula Steward, Alliant Energy
Colin Sullivan, Little Sea Productions
Your Chamber Staff

Rich Phelan, Interim Executive Director | 563-559-2194 | rphelan@clintonia.com

Tracy Frahm, Business Manager | 563-559-2197 | tfrahm@clintonia.com

Jenny Holm, Member Engagement Coordinator | 563-559-2199 | jholm@clintonia.com

Lesley Webster, CVB Director | 563-559-2193 | lwebster@clintonia.com

Caleb Kitteringham, CVB Assistant | 563-559-2192 | ckitteringham@clintonia.com

Karen Friis, Administrative Services Coordinator | 563-242-5702 | chamber@clintonia.com

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce | [www.clintonia.com]