ChamberNEWS November 2021
November 2021| Issue 11
Upcoming Events
Prince of Peace School Trivia Night, Managing Conflict in the Workplace, Father-Daughter Dance...

See what else is happening this month.
Want your events listed here? Ask Karen how, chamber@clintonia.com
Look Local - Shop Local
Clinton Veterinary Clinic, Manny's Too, Shred Eze, Turner Appliance.....

Want your business to participate?? Ask Jenny how, jholm@clintonia.com
Member Plus
Candlelight Inn, Leslie Electric Services Inc., Remington's, United Rentals.....

Want to know the benefits of being Member Plus member? Ask Karen, chamber@clintonia.com
Time to Give Thanks!
November brings elections, Veterans Day, and giving thanks with family & friends!

At the Chamber, we're gearing up for the Father-Daughter Dance. Details in a flyer below.
NEWS FROM YOUR CHAMBER
Message from Rich Phelan


As I write this, we are four weeks from Thanksgiving. Not to panic you, but yes, it's coming fast. And like all years..........
Membership Corner by Jenny Holm
Hello! Are you ready for cooler weather? We are inching closer and closer to the end of the year, which means business and schedules are about to become very busy.

The atmosphere is our area,.........



CVB News by Lesley Webster

Welcome to November and the official kick-off, in my world anyway, of the holiday season! Here in the CVB that means looking forward to holiday events and planning for next spring. For the end of this year.........
November 2021 Calendar

2 - ELECTION DAY - VOTE!!
Leadership Institute, 8:00 a.m., Clinton Schools Admin Bldg.
KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM.
Father-Daughter Dance Planning Meeting, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Staff Meeting, 3:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

4 - Leadership Committee, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.

5 - KROS Radio Show, 9:00 a.m., 1340 AM/105.9 FM.
Clinton Hometown Pride Committee, 10:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

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

9 - KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM

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

14 - Father-Daughter Dance, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m, Vista Grande. Reservations Required.

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

16 - KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM.94.7 FM.

17 - Clinton County Development Association, 7:30 a.m., Wild Rose Casino.

18 - CVB Board, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.

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

22 - Medical Associates Health Plans, 10:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Staff Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

23- KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390 AM/94.7 FM

24- CRDC Board of Directors, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce.

25 - Thanksgiving Day - Chamber office CLOSED.

26 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Chamber office CLOSED.

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

30 - KCLN/MAC Radio Show, 8:30 a.m., 1390AM/94.7 FM.

**Meetings are subject to change**
Ribbon Cuttings!
Synergy
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors conducted a Ribbon Cutting for Clinton High School's Synergy Group.

Synergy now has a new location at 215 6th Avenue South, so that they can better interact with the public. Synergy is a S.T.E.M initiative- based program, designed to give students the mobility to work and help create initiatives for Clinton area businesses. The three pillars of Synergy are Imagine, Involve and Impact. 
CP Train Depot
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand to conduct a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new Canadian Pacific Railroad Depot, located at South 3rd Street between 15th & 16th Avenues South.

This new location will help with the implementation of the quiet zone in the downtown area.
Hightower Place
The Chamber Ambassadors were in attendance for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the remodel and upgrade of the Area Substance Abuse Council's Hightower Place.

Located at 2727 So. 19th Street, Hightower Place is a transitional housing facility for women and their children for substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling.
AmericInn
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the remodel of the AmericInn, 1301 17th Street in Fulton.

The property has been remodeled from top to bottom, and they strive to provide great customer service. Think of them when you have out-of-town visitors!
SERVPRO of Clinton
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the Chamber Membership of SERVPRO of Clinton.

SERVPRO of Clinton joined the Chamber last year during the pandemic, and was unable to host a ribbon cutting at that time.

Located at 1631 Main Avenue, SERVPRO can handle all of your residential and commercial restoration and cleaning needs.
Membership Anniversaries!
Member Spotlight
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Click for Chamber Member Job Openings

Forklift Operator at Colony Brands.....

Many positions available at Wild Rose Casino & Resort.....

Administrative Coordinator at Skyline Center.....

In-Home Caregiver for Good Samaritan Society Services@Home......
Business Bits

MercyOne Launches Mobile Medical Unit.....

Additional Manufacturing 4.0 Funding for Iowa Companies......

Big Jump in Home Values in the Past Year.....

First Central State Bank Team Member Honored for 50 years as Banker.......




Did You Know?
River City Gold!
COMING SOON....A NEW LOOK FOR RIVER CITY GOLD! STAY TUNED!

Would you like to advertise your business logo with each sale of River City Gold?

Contact Jenny Holm to find out more about this very cost-effective advertising opportunity!

Call or email Jenny with any questions, 563-559-2199 or jholm@clintonia.com.
Would YOU like to host a Biz After 5?

We are now taking reservations for the rest of 2021 and all of 2022. 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.
Cody Clausen, Clausen Companies
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, Executive Director | 563-559-2194 | rphelan@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]