2016 3rd QUARTER
New Businesses Pitch Ideas to
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Venture School
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting:
Banquet:
Olsson Associates
Beverage Cart:D & R Automotive Paint &
Supply
Heartland Properties Inc
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Lunch:
Echo Electric Supply
HGM Associates Inc
Goodie Bags: Delasco
Goodie Bag Items:
Ball, Mid-America Center
Koozie, State Farm Insurance
- Judd Knispel Agency
Tees & Markers, Council Bluffs
Savings Bank
Towel, Great Plains Auto Body
Water, Sponsorship available.
Call Kristine Plunkett at
(712) 325-1000.
The University of Iowa Venture School, a nationally
recognized program for entrepreneurs developed by the University
of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC), held its
closing workshop and business pitch event on May 11 in Looft Hall
at Iowa Western Community College. Three teams pitched their
business idea as part of the Launch & Grow event.
“We couldn’t make this program happen without our sponsor,
the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, our partners Iowa
Western Community College and the Small Business Development
Center, and our volunteer mentors,” said Elizabeth Hallgren, UI
JPEC faculty member and Council Bluffs based lead instructor for
Venture School.
As part of the intensive six-week program with a streamlined
curriculum developed by the National Science Foundation at
Stanford University and the University of California Berkeley,
teams were partnered with mentors who shared their experiences
in starting their own successful companies.
“I love how the teams came into Venture School full of
passion but without a clear vision of how they will turn their dream
into a real business. But by the 3rd or 4th week, all the pieces
started to fit together, and you could see the companies actually
coming together right before your eyes.” said Venture School
instructor Gregg Barcus.
The Council Bluffs Venture School cohort was sponsored by
the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and is a partnership with
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Total Resource Campaign
Small Business Awards
Youth Leadership Class XI
Workforce Development Initiatives
Chamber Recruits 117 New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
Member Spotlight
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Renewing Members
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in the communities we serve. Each year nearly 85% of
employees volunteer time, and the bank contributes 10% of pre-tax profit
back into our communities. It’s our way of saying thanks to the clients
and the communities that make what we do every day possible.
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Daniel J. Larose, MD
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Thomas M. Atteberry, MD
Roy Abraham, MD
Caliste I. Hsu, MD
Jeff Z. Zhang, MD
Inderjit S. Panesar, DPM
Theresa Gallo, PA-C
As we finished up our
successful membership event
in early May and look forward
to the Chamber Total Resource
Campaign in the fall, I began to
look at all the programs we do
and recognized the tremendous
reliance we have on volunteers.
Bob Mundt
In everything we do, from these
President/CEO of the
campaigns to Board service to
Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce
committees and task forces,
people give their time and expertise…for FREE.
Volunteer is a word used a lot in the Chamber world. But with
all due respect, I question whether it’s the right word for the work
being done. These programs and tasks are vital to the success of
the community, and it takes special people with special skills to
accomplish them. Let me explain.
When I hear the word volunteer, I think of a person selling
raffle tickets or running the register at a bake sale. Volunteers
give their time freely to swing a hammer for Habitat or feel
obligated when it’s their turn to work the booster club concessions
or chaperone a school dance. While personally enriched, they
expect no personal gain. When we ask business leaders for their
involvement, I don’t think we’re tapping their altruistic instincts.
I don’t believe business people serve on a government affairs
committee because it’s the right thing to do. I believe they serve
because they feel their knowledge and leadership skills can make a
difference and their company can benefit from their collective voice.
Every time we ask a member to spend time with us, I hope we
are appealing primarily to their company’s success, not their sense
of charity or duty.
Most business people instinctively quantify the value of a
vibrant community on the health and well-being of their company,
and indirectly, themselves. Some enjoy it so much it becomes a
passion and thus, we see many of the same people in different
capacities. They may never even think of financial gain.
I call these people leaders. To them, being a community or
Chamber partner is more valuable than being an interest group.
Going forward, when I ask a member to contribute time, I
may ask them to lead, not volunteer. To get engaged and make a
difference. Thank you for your support of the Chamber.
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Total Resource Campaign Starts September 2016!
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce will kick-off
its 8th Annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) in September 2016.
The TRC format was adopted to organize the Chamber’s wide array
of sponsorship opportunities into a
“catalog” that will help Chamber
members plan their marketing in an
organized eight-week, all-volunteer
campaign.
The campaign also helps the
Chamber to complete its fundraising
for the upcoming year. Money
raised will help fund the Chamber’s
numerous programs, events, and
publications throughout the year.
The campaign will officially
Kristine Plunkett
end on October 28, 2016. When the
Vice President of Operations,
campaign ends, so does fundraising Membership & Small Business
Development
for the Chamber’s 2017 year.
Neither volunteers nor staff will be calling on members who have
committed during the campaign for sponsorship support until the
next TRC in summer/fall of 2017.
bring it!
The Chamber is currently recruiting volunteers to help market
the campaign. Do you want to learn more about the Chamber? Do
you want to meet new people? Call Kristine Plunkett (712) 3251000 or email [email protected]. In-depth training
is provided.
Interested in promoting your business in a creative, low-cost
manner? Want to help promote and sustain the local business
community? Chamber members can select the sponsorship
opportunities from $100 to $5,000 to best suit to their needs. If
you do not hear from someone and want to participate, please call
Kristine Plunkett at (712) 325-1000.
“The TRC is a great way for volunteers to meet our areas top
community leaders and business owners while working directly
with some of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership,” says
Kristine Plunkett, Vice President of Operations, Membership &
Small Business Development.
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2014 according to the US
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Small Business of the
Year Awards
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
They represent more than 95% of all employers, create 75%
of new jobs, and account for more than 50% of the nation’s
gross domestic product.
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce
recognizes the importance and impact of our small
businesses. The Chamber will honor exceptional small
businesses for their tireless work, contribution to the
community, and embodiment of the spirit of enterprise.
Small Business of the Year nominations were accepted
through June 2016, and winners will be announced at
the Chamber’s Mid-Year Update on July 13, 2016, at the
Mid-America Center. The Chamber will recognize Small
Businesses under four categories:
• MicroBusiness of the Year (0-9 EE’s)
• Small Business of the Year (9-25 EE’s)
• Small Business of the Year (25+ EE’s)
• Entrepreneur of the Year
For additional information or questions, please contact
Kristine Plunkett, Vice President of Operations, Membership
& Small Business Development, at (712) 325-1000 or
[email protected].
Youth Leadership Council
Bluffs Announces Class XI
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
announce the Class XI participants of Youth Leadership Council
Bluffs (YLCB). The YLCB program is designed to introduce 11th
grade students to different aspects of the community as well as
build basic communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
The participants of the 2016-17 YLCB class are:
Hayley Hartman, Abraham Lincoln High School
Claire Wilder, Abraham Lincoln High School
Kayleana Cox, Abraham Lincoln High School
Connor Garside, Abraham Lincoln High School
Claire Jones, Abraham Lincoln High School
Kelsey Bayer, Heartland Christian School
Sydney Conaway, Lewis Central High School
Lauren Bilek, Lewis Central High School
Gabe Kjeldgaard, Lewis Central High School
Brianna Iverson, Lewis Central High School
Jackson Dunning, Saint Albert High School
Lorna Puhl, Saint Albert High School
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Workforce Development
Initiatives – Home Base Iowa
The Home Base Iowa (HBI) Communities initiative
designates communities as centers of opportunity for military
veterans and further highlights
Iowa’s statewide
commitment to
welcoming and
employing veterans. The Chamber is
serving on a committee to lead the
efforts to become a certified Home
Base Iowa community. Through
the work of the committee, we
have accomplished the first steps
towards this designation.
Lori Shields
We are currently working on
Senior Director
recruiting
businesses to register
of Marketing,
as HBI partners. To register as a
Communications &
Workforce Solutions
business partner is simple. Log
on to www.homebaseiowa.gov. In top right corner, click on
“Become a Partner”. Then complete the form to become a
Business Partner. Make sure you designate Pottawattamie
County and Council Bluffs as your service area. If you have
any questions about the program, please contact Lori at
[email protected] or (712) 256-5647.
Alan Powers-Wettestad, Saint Albert High School
Timothy Ginn, Thomas Jefferson High School
Angel Humphrey, Thomas Jefferson High School
Genesis Obando, Thomas Jefferson High School
Jenna Dieatrick, Thomas Jefferson High School
Rosa Valle-Lopez, Thomas Jefferson High School
Jesus Gonzalez, Thomas Jefferson High School
Bradley Krug, Thomas Jefferson High School
Angela Larson, Thomas Jefferson High School
Mitchell Griffin, Treynor High School
Kyla Mittan, Treynor High School
Madison Weber, Treynor High School
Luke Pearson, Underwood High School
Alexis Adkins, Underwood High School
Liam Campin, Underwood High School
Jarett Joldersma, Underwood High School
Lauren Shapcott, Underwood High School
Rachel Teten, Underwood High
Thank you to our
2016-17 program sponsor!
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CB Chamber Recruits 117
New Members!
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2016
Membership Event on May 3-5, 2016. For two-and-a-half days,
90 volunteers worked against the clock and against each other
to sign up new Chamber members and create greater community
awareness of the important role and impact of the Chamber.
“We are so fortunate to
have such a wonderful group
of volunteers. With their help
and support, this event was
a huge success!” Kim Buthe,
Membership & Engagement
Specialist for the Chamber.
The Chamber organized
this volunteer-driven event
that took place at The Venue in
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. The
Godfather John Jerkovich
Chamber worked with Jimmy
Cusano and a group called Your
Chamber Connection, an organization that specializes in highenergy membership campaigns that allow volunteers to build the
Chamber’s membership base, and have fun while doing it.
Chairs for the 2016 event teams were:
Deb Petersen- Petersen Law
Terry Oldenburg- Beacon Vacations
Tom Schmitt- The Daily Nonpareil
Doug Goodman- Clear Title & Abstract
Barry Cleaveland- SilverStone Group
Ric Killion- American National Bank
Greg Jacobs- Computer Systems, Inc.
Chris Blum- TS Bank
Judd Knispel- State Farm Insurance - Judd Knispel Agency
Each chair recruited five team captains, who then recruited at
least five team members to recruit new Chamber members.
Doug Goodman, chair of the Royal Blue group, led the charge
with 37 sales totaling $12.450.00. Goodman’s top team captain,
Don Kohler, led his team #18 to 14 sales totaling $4,745.00.
And we all bow down to the Godfather of the 2016
Membership Event: John Jerkovich. Jerkovich was the top
individual seller with 7 sales totaling $2,345.00.
Overall, 90 volunteers recruited 117 new members during
the 2016 Membership Event and promoted the Chamber and the
Council Bluffs community in a dynamic way.
The Membership Event for the Council Bluffs Area Chamber
of Commerce concluded on May 5, 2016, with a celebration event
party at The Venue inside Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. The event
sponsor was Caesars Entertainment in conjunction with Harrah’s
Casino & Hotel and the Horseshoe Casino. The celebration sponsor
was Springhill Suites.
Photos of the 2016 Membership Event are posted on the
Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page with
the hashtag #MayTheChamberBeWithYou.
FREE SPOTLIGHT
SNAPSHOT REPORTS
Shine a light on your online presence
Right Idea Media & Creative and the Chamber are
teaming up to provide FREE Membership Spotlight Snapshot
Reports to the Chamber’s new and renewing members! A
Snapshot report is a wrap-up report card for your business’s
online health. By comparing your online presence, accuracy,
and performance to others in the industry, Snapshot reports
provide you with intel on how your business is performing,
where it is lacking, and most importantly, how you can fix it!
This FREE Snapshot Report offers insight into your
organization’s listings, reviews, social media, and website.
The Chamber and Right Idea Media & Creative are very
excited to provide this new, valuable, and free service to the
Chamber’s new and renewing members!
North 6th St & Ave E
Council Bluffs, IA 51502-3008
(712) 322-3700
www.childrenssquare.org
Come learn about our rich history and services:
 Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of our campus
 View our “founding event” by internationally
known artist, John Lajba!
 Visit the Friends Garden featuring a labyrinth,
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the sculpture “Convergence” created by
Littleton Alston
View the “Jason” sculpture by heartland artist,
Tom Palmerton
Historical memorabilia on display in the Lemen
Visitor Center
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-4
Call today to schedule an informational session
or tour
Children’s Square U.S.A. services include: early
childhood education, children’s emergency
shelter/services, residential treatment, integrated health
services, grades 1-12 special education school, family
foster care, supportive services for youth aging
out of foster care, community outreach ,
pediatric & counseling programs.
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Call or visit us online to become a member
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Council Bluffs' Leader in Women's Services
A woman's care starts with Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Services.
Call (712) 396-7880 or go online to schedule an appointment. bestcare.org/appointment
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Coffee & Contacts
7:30-9:00 am
Make some great business connections
over coffee. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. We’ll make the coffee, you make
the contacts!
Thank you to our sponsor!
Series Sponsor:
July 12: Hayes Mechanical
August 9: Beacon
Vacations
September 13: Hayes and
Associates
Stop by and make some
great business connections.
Free for members; $10 for
non-members.
Upcoming After Hours
July 26 – Frontier Savings Bank
August 23 – SilverStone Group
September 27 – Edwards Classic
Chevrolet-Cadillac
Heartland Family Service
(March)
Small Business
Showcase (May)
Hilton Garden Inn at
Horseshoe Casino (April)
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You read our printed publication at your own home at
your own speed, you can zip around our website with no
limits, and you can even zoom through our content on
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Potential from the very first day.
Maybe it was the idea. The day you saw the empty space. Or maybe
when you knew you could do what the big guys were doing, only
better. However you get your start, you need a partner to support you
from startup to expansion, and every step in between.
How did your business get its start?
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Member FDIC • First National Bank is a Preferred SBA Lender
535 W. Broadway • Suite 300
712-325-5676
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Meet Our Member:
Kyle McGinn
What is your current job title and how
long have you been in this position?
I am an Associate Attorney at the
McGinn Law Firm, which is a general practice
firm my great-grandfather founded in Council Bluffs in 1914. I’m the
fourth generation of my family to work at the firm, and I have been
there since April 2015.
What is your favorite local restaurant?
It’s a close competition, but I have to side with Dixie Quicks.
I find myself there regularly, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A few
favorites include the Dixie Scramble and the chiliquillas.
What is your favorite thing about your neighborhood?
I am astounded by the strong sense of community and history
in my neighborhood. I am fortunate to live in Gibraltar, one of the
city’s many historic neighborhoods, where the residents take great
pride in preserving and enhancing their beautiful older homes. In
addition, I have the best neighbors I could ask for.
What activities or places do you recommend to out-oftowners?
I love bringing my friends and family to Council Bluffs. I always
show them around the 100 Block, grab pastries from Mad Ox
Bakery, and swing through Bayliss Park.
What do you like to do in the spring/summer in Council
Bluffs?
Riding my bicycle has long been a favorite hobby of mine. If
it is a nice day, there is a great chance I’m taking my bicycle out
to enjoy the many recreational trails within the city or the nearby
Wabash Trace.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• June 14: Taco Ride on the Wabash Trail, 5:30 pm at the
Trail Head. Rain date is June 15. Sponsored by Heartland
Properties.
• July 15: Concert with the local band Taxi Driver at
Amerisports Bar. Sponsored by State Farm InsuranceJudd Knispel Agency.
• July 29: Women’s Build at Habitat for Humanity Omaha.
RSVP to Abby Jares at (712) 325-1000.
• August 14: Free Jazzercise Class at Council Bluffs
Jazzercise, 8:30 am. Sponsored by Bluffs Family Dentistry.
• September 27: Eggs & Issues at Holiday Inn at Ameristar,
7:00 am-8:30 am. Sponsored by American National Bank.
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Celebrating 60 years
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Tax Preparation • Auditing
Accounting • Compliance
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
Outsourced CFO Services
20 Pearl Street • Council Bluffs
12335 Gold Street • Omaha
712-322-0277 402-333-0393
hamiltonassociatescpa.com
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BLK Squirrel
154 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 256-5427
FEBRUARY 2016 - APRIL 2016
Farm Bureau Financial Services
126 E. Broadway #1
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-0251
ABS Tree Care
Club Meow, Inc.
Heartland Personal Chef
2606 Railroard Hwy
1751 Madison Ave
2512 5th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 256-4840
(712) 242-8689
(402) 599-3077
Centro Latino of Iowa
Overhead Door Company of Council
Mark Guilliatt Financial
604 S Main Street
Bluffs
149 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
120 E Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 256-9590
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 317-7147
(712)
256-6675
Lion’s Paw Delivery, LLC
New Baths R Us, Inc.
2406 Ave C
Pink & Green Kids Shop
347 W Glenmore Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
40 Power Dr. # 6
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 281-3313
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(402) 500-0228
(712)
366-8123
Mid-States Performance Films, Inc.
Renegade Boot Camp & Boxing
8003 So. 91st Street
Urge Technologies LLC
1851 Madison Ave Ste 716
La Vista, NE 68128
806 N 43rd Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 612-9172
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 680-4782
(712)
314-8993
Toxicology Labs, Inc.
Sakura SUSHI & HIBACHI
11726 West Dodge Road
AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa
3520 Metro Drive
Omaha, NE 68154
601 Locust Street, 8th Floor
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(402) 935-0401
Des Moines, IA 50309
(712) 366-9888
(515) 330-3803
New Members
Chamber Connect
Every 3rd Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30 am
Seefus Riding Stable
14679 230th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 290-9245
Simply Nola LLC
1751 Madison Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 256-2723
Sonesta ES Suites Omaha
6990 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 553-8898
Civil Process Servers
20983 Hawk Lane
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 689-8558
Iowa Western Food Service
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3310
Omaha Performing Arts
1200 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0202
Title Core National
13915 Gold Cir
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8100
Hometown Service
from Hometown People
Hometown Banking ...
The Way It Used To Be!
Great Networking Opportunity!
Chamber Connect, a networking group, is looking for Chamber
members interested in participating in this great organization.
Todd Lehan
Dave Zimmerman
Matt Gronstal
If you are…
• Developing new clientele for your company
• Looking for new leads
• Wanting to develop a business-to-business rapport with other
types of businesses that will help your business grow
• Wanting to share information about your clients with other
businesses not in direct competition with your company
…Then Chamber Connect is for you!
Please contact Kim Buthe at (712) 325-1000 for more details.
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THE BLK SQUIRREL
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
CENTRO LATINO
PINK N GREEN KIDS SHOP
BOB NIELSEN TRACK AT GALE
WICKERSHAM STADIUM
THE CENTER
SAKURA SUSHI & HIBACHI
THE VENUE
HANSON HOUSE
2016 CELEBRATE CB WEEK
R.W. ENGINEERING & SURVEYING
PASSPORT OFFICE IN THE
COUNTY RECORDER’S
OFFICE
OLSSON ASSOCIATES
MAKE-A-WISH IOWA
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Fairgrounds & Amphitheater
WESTFAIR is a FREE County Fair from July 26-August
1, 2016, with FREE parking. Located 2 miles east of Council
Bluffs on Highway 6 (22984 Hwy 6), WESTFAIR is an indoor/
outdoor event located on 80 acres. WESTFAIR relies on the
support of surrounding community partners to offer family
fun entertainment. Please visit www.westfairevents.com or
call (712) 322-3400 for a complete list of events.
Join us for the following FREE daily events: 4-H exhibits
and livestock shows, LEGO Bricks 4 Kidz, Marvelous Mutts,
Kidbucks Game Show, Pony Rides, Runaway Chain Saw
Carving, Jim DeBoer the Deere Carver, Meyers Pedal Tractor
Pull, commercial exhibits, and Open Class.
On July 31, there is a new Barnyard 5k Run/Walk and
Little Farmer Run at 8 am. Sign up at www.westfairevents.
com.
Join us in the evening for the following FREE events:
Queen Coronation, Bill Riley Talent Show, Girls Just Wanna
Have Fun, 1st Annual Southwest Shootout, District Champion
Show, and Merriam’s Midways.
WESTFAIR also offers nightly automotive events in
Rod Graalfs arena: Wednesday -- ATV & Motorcycle 180
Horseshoe Drag Racing; Thursday -- Lucas Oil Pro Pulling
League Truck & Tractor pull; Friday -- Figure 8 Races;
Saturday --2 pm prelims and 7 pm finals for the MotorCross
on the Bluffs; Sunday -- Demo Derby.
All arena events start at 7 pm. Admission is $10
for adults, $5 for children (ages 6-12), and FREE with a
WESTFAIR membership of $30 / $15 that can be purchased
at Bomgaars (by Kmart) or American National Bank (333
Broadway) or week of fair in the office.
Monday, August 1 concludes WESTFAIR with the 4-H
Livestock sale at 12:30 pm. Gather some partners and come
purchase cattle, sheep, hogs or poultry and support our
4-Hers. Come early and enjoy a ribeye sandwich!
Chamber
Restaurant
of the Month
July: Sponsorship Available.
Call Kristine Plunkett at (712) 325-1000.
August: Sponsorship Available.
Call Kristine Plunkett at (712) 325-1000.
September: Mark’s Smok’n BBQ
Enjoy special food & drink offers by the
Restaurant of the Month!
July – Sponsorship Available. Call Kristine
Plunkett at (712) 325-1000.
August – Maher-Livingston Funeral Home
September – HGM Associates Inc
EDGE
Member’s
WESTFAIR
The Council Bluffs Venture School cohort was sponsored by
the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and is a partnership with
Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) and the IWCC Small
Business Development Center (SBDC).
Visit http://www.iowajpec.org/entrepreneur-support/ventureschool/ for UI Venture School information.
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of
Commerce presents Member’s Edge, a member
discount program. Chamber members may
participate by offering a special promotion or
a discount to other Chamber members and
community members. Your company name and
special offer will be distributed to the Chamber
membership monthly and displayed on the
Chamber website.
If you are interested in participating,
contact Kim Buthe at (712) 325-1000 or
[email protected].
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Chamber Mid-Year Meeting and Leadership
Council Bluffs Class XXVIII Graduation
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
11:30 am-1:00 pm • Mid-America Center
$40 per person
RSVP to Vicki Corbin at [email protected]
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting:
Keynote:
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Gold:
Black Hills Energy
HDR
J Development Company
US Bank
Audio/Visual:
Bunge North America
Registration:
Valley View Village, LLC
LCB Graduation: Bellevue University
Sponsorships still available:
• Folder
• Program
• Table
Call Kristine Plunkett at (712) 325-1000.
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neighbors who care.
That’s what our town is made of.
Building relationships
that build your business…
it’s the American Way.
Throughout the history of America, business success
has been built on hard work, determination and
innovation. We use these same traits to build lasting
business relationships. It’s the American Way.
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1860 Madison Ave
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103 North Avenue
Bus: 712-325-1916
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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER YEARS
Renewing
Feb 2016 –
April 2016
Members
AA Windows ‘N’ Doors
ABC Electric, Inc.
ABC Seamless of Omaha
Access Bank
Adult & Pediatric Urology &
Urogynecology
Advanced Dermatology of the
Midlands
Advanced Machine
Advocare
AFLAC
AgriVision
Aldi Foods
All Remodeling, Inc.
Allan Hughes Homes
Alter Metal Recycling
American Family Insurance Travis Castle Agency
AmericInn
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Amped Electric
Andersen Roofing & Gutters
Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant
Arrow Towing, Inc
Automotive Warehouse
Distributors
AXA Advisors, LLC - Dan McGrain
Ayars & Ayars, Inc.
Bailey Lauerman
Ballenger Farms, LLC
Barton Solvents, Inc.
Bayliss Park Pediatric Dentistry
Bellevue University
Bixler Marketing Group, Inc.
Bluffs Downtown
Bluffs Family Chiropractic
Bluffs Family Dentistry
Bluffs Homes
Bluffs Sewing & Vacuum
Bodega Victoriana Winery, LLC
Broadway Family and Cosmetic
Dentistry
Brocker, Karns, & Karns Inc
Buena Vista University, Council
Bluffs
C.J. Futures, Inc.
Capital Express, Inc.
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. #2096
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. - #
2284
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. #3050
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. #3201
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. #3203
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. #3205
Catholic Charities
Celebrate CB
CH Inc., Community Sanction
Center
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Christian Home Association Children’s Square, U.S.A.
Clear Title and Abstract LLC
Commonwealth Electric
Company
Community Education
Foundation, Inc., Dba: Kids
& Co.
Computer Systems, Inc.
Connections Area Agency on
Aging
Constellation Energy Gas
Division
Council Bluffs Airport Authority
Council Bluffs Country Club, LLC
Council Bluffs Public Library
Council Bluffs WorkStaffing
Council Hitch, Inc.
Covington Investments, LLC
Credit Advisors Foundation
Credit Information Systems
Culligan Water Conditioning
Culver’s
Daily Nonpareil, The
Dickinson & Clark, CPAs, P.C.
Doll Distributing, Inc.
Dr. Richard Warner
Duke Aerial Equipment
Durham Museum
Echo Electric Supply
Edward Jones
Excel Physical Therapy
Family Heritage Insurance Jacquie Dierks
Fareway
Fast Trac Freight Services
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Fikes-Metro, Inc.
Firespring
First Christian Church
Flex Physical Therapy
Forget Your Knots
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Future Foam, Inc.
Gade Insurance Services Inc.
GEM Financial
Genereux Investment
Management, Inc.
Genie Pest Control, Inc.
Getzschman Heating, LLC
Gibbs Rental and Sales, Ltd.
Glass Services, Inc.
Godfather’s Pizza # 2
Godfather’s Pizza #3
Great Wall Express, The
Green Hills AEA
Hansen House LLC
Hanusa, Mary Ann
Harrison Financial Service /
Northwestern Mutual
HDR
Heartland Photos and Design,
Inc.
Heartland Technology Solutions
Highclere Apartments
Hilton Garden Inn at Horseshoe
Casino
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at
Ameristar
Hooters
Hospice of Southwest Iowa
Hospice with Heart
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Ideal Eye Care
Investment Centers of America,
Inc.
Iowa Waste Systems, Inc.
Iowa West Foundation
iRetire Financial
JEO Consulting Group, Inc
Jim Hughes Real Estate, LLC
KANEKO
Kountze Painting, Inc.
KPMG, LLP
Lamp, Rynearson & Associates,
Inc.
Lewis Central Community
Schools
Liberty Tax Service
Live Well Council Bluffs
Lone Mountain Truck Leasing,
LLC
Lutheran Family Services of
Nebraska, Inc
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Lyle’s Discount Tires
Mad Ox Bakery
Madison Avenue Dairy Queen,
Inc.
Matheson Linweld
McMullen Ford
Craig D. Korkow, CFP
Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley
Construction
MICAH House
Microtel Inn and Suites
MidAmerican Energy
Midlands Business Journal
Miller Electric Company
Mood Media
Morrissey Engineering
Municipal Housing Agency of
Council Bluffs
Mutual of Omaha
Myers Electrical Service
NP Dodge Real Estate
Oard-Ross Drug Inc.
Octapharma Plasma
Omaha Children’s Museum
Omaha Creative Group
Omaha World-Herald, The
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and
Aquarium
Orsi’s Bakery
Outdoor Recreation Center
Papa John’s Pizza
Paychex
Pay-LESS Office Products
Peoples True Value Hardware
Peters Law Firm, P.C.
Pinnacle Construction
Pizza King
Pizza Ranch
Prairie Mechanical Corporation
Premier-Midwest Beverage Co.
Prosurance Financial, Inc.
Pyles Photography Studio,Ltd.
Quinn Insurance, Inc.
Real Value Auto
Richardson Sales & Services
Rick Guill Insurance Agency
Ridge Family Practice, P.C.
Right Idea Media & Creative
Risney Photo and Design
Sandau Bros. Sign Co. Inc.
Sapp Bros. Travel Centers
Sawin Customized Management
SCOLA
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
Seldin Co.
Shelter Insurance
Signworks Inc.
Smith Davis Insurance
Smith Peterson Law Firm, LLP
SMV Industries
Sommerville Resources, Inc.
Southwest Iowa Regents
Resource Center
Southwest Iowa Renewable
Energy (SIRE)
State Farm Insurance - Judd
Knispel Insurance Agency
Inc.
Struyk Turf Maintenance, Inc.
Super Saver
Tekippe, Ron & Joanie
Telpner, Peterson, Smith, Ruesch,
Thomas & Simpson, LLP
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
The Center
The Heritage at Fox Run
Assisted Living
Thiele Geotech, Inc.
Thien Farm Management, Inc.
Thomas D. Whitson
Tish’s Restaurant & Bar
Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak
House
Todd Archer Hyundai
Tooth Emporium, Inc.
Total Care Chiropractic, LTD
TransFirst
Tweedt Engineering &
Construction Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc.
U.P. Connection Federal Credit
Union
Uncle Buck’s Grill
Union Pacific Railroad Co.
United Way of the Midlands
Uptown Staffing, Inc.
US Bank
Vacations by Kaylene
Veridian Credit Union
Victory Grill Sports & Tap
Village Inn Restaurant
Visiting Nurse Association
Wahl Optical
Watson & Ryan, P.L.C.
Weitz Co., The
West Broadway Clinic
Westfair Association
Willson & Pechacek, P.L.C.
WoodmenLife
Gary Woods
Leadership Council Bluffs
July
Mondays – Business Exchange (TIPS), 7:30 am
11 City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
12 Coffee & Contacts, 7:30-9:00 am
13 Mid-Year Update & Leadership CB Graduation,
11:30-1:00 pm
15 Impact CB Mid-Year Celebration Concert, 7:00 pm
20 Lunch & Learn: Community Technology Resources, 11:30-1:00 pm
21 Chamber Connect, 7:30 am
25 City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
26 Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 pm
29 Impact CB Women’s Build, TBD
Leadership Council Bluffs Class XXVIII will graduate on Wednesday,
July 13, 2016 at the Chamber Mid-Year Luncheon. Bob Mundt, President/CEO
of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce will present each graduate
with a plaque acknowledging the completion of the leadership program.
“We are proud of the future leaders of our community,” said Bob Mundt.
The Chamber Mid-Year luncheon begins at 11:30 am at the Mid-America
Center. The cost to attend is $40/person. Contact Vicki Corbin at
[email protected] to register.
Congratulations to Leadership Council Bluffs Class XXVIII!
August
Mondays – Business Exchange (TIPS), 7:30 am
8
City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
9 Coffee & Contacts, 7:30-9:00 am
9
Lunch & Learn: Steps to Website Success,
11:30-1:00 pm
14 Impact CB Jazzercise Class, 8:30 am
18 Chamber Connect, 7:30 am
22 City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
23 Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 pm
31 Briefcase Open Golf Tournament, 11:00 am
Left to Right (sitting): Kasha Wilson, Alicia Kreikemeier, Brandy Wallar, Jennifer McCord, Erin
Stopak 2nd Row: Clint Sargent, Cindy Schmader, Andy Ryba, Shane Hoss, Jill Killion, Jon
Finnegan, Terry Oldenburg. Back Row: Mark Otto, Kerry Preble, Mark Eckman, Scott Tricker,
Tim Hamilton, Matthew Henkes, Sandra Mass, John Dresher. Not Pictured: Leria Bray. Photo
credit: Risney Photo & Design.
September
Mondays – Business Exchange (TIPS), 7:30 am
7
Lunch & Learn: Social Media Strategy, 11:30-1:00 pm
7 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) Kick-Off, 5:00 pm
8 City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
13 Coffee & Contacts, 7:30-9:00 am
15 Chamber Connect, 7:30 am
15-16 LCB Opening Retreat
21 YLCB Opening Retreat
22 City Council Meeting, 3:30 pm
27 Impact CB Eggs & Issues, 7:00-8:30 am
27 Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 pm
For additional Chamber and Council Bluffs community events,
visit www.councilbluffsiowa.com.
In August, the Chamber will announce the participants for Leadership
Council Bluffs Class XXIX. The 2016-17 program will begin in September.
“With the assistance of the Leadership Council Bluffs Alumni and the
Curriculum Committee, the Leadership Council Bluffs program continues to
improve, attracting a talented participation pool and developing high quality
community leaders,” said Lori Shields, Leadership CB Program Director.
LCB Presenting Sponsor:
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Leadership Council Bluffs
149 W Broadway • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 • (712) 325-1000 • www.councilbluffsiowa.com
Bob Mundt•President and CEO
Kristine Plunkett•Vice President of Operations, Membership & Small Business Development
Lori Shields•Senior Director of Marketing, Communications & Workforce Solutions
Kim Buthe•Membership Sales & Engagement Specialist
Abby Jares•Manager of Marketing & Special Projects
Vicki Corbin•Office Manager
Rita Lausen•Administrative Assistant