1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. classical concert

Clarinda Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT
The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce is a
volunteer-led, member-supported, non-profit
corporation working to strengthen the overall
community and economic vitality of the
Clarinda area.
Specifically, the Clarinda Chamber will devote
time and money to efforts that:
•Promote the image of the community
and improve the quality of life;
•Recruit and retain new and existing
businesses;
•Encourage the growth of tourism for the
area, and
•Support educational opportunities.
115 East Main Street | Clarinda, Iowa 51632
712.542.2166 | FAX 712.542.4113
e-mail: chamber@clarinda.org • www.clarinda.org
Annual
2014
REPORT
CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.
COLONIAL WHITE HOUSE BED &
BREAKFAST
CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, LLC
CORNERSTONE BANK
COUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENT
CRAIN CONSTRUCTION
CRAWFORD & CO. REAL ESTATE
D & D TREASURES
DEB MARLIN STATE FARM INSURANCE
DING'S HONK 'N HOLLER
DIP STICKS
DOWN RIGHT DELICIOUS
* EAST HILLS SHOPPING CENTER
EASTER'S TRUE VALUE
EICKEMEYER FUNERAL CHAPEL
EILER PLACE
EL CAZADOR RESTAURANT
EYECARE ASSOCIATES OF S.W. IOWA
FAMILY 1ST DENTAL
FAREWAY STORE
FINE & SONS HOMEBUILDERS
FINE SERVICES
FITNESS 1ST
FOOTWORKS DANCE BY SHAYLEN
FRONTIER LANES
GARRISON COFFEE HOUSE
GLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE SOCIETY
GOLDENROD MANOR
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
GRAHAM, ALEXI (ASSOCIATE)
GRANDMA’S HOUSE DAYCARE CENTER
GREAT WESTERN BANK
GREEN GIANT LAWN CARE
GREG BUTT – FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL
SERVICES
H&H TRAILERS, LLC
HANDCART QUILTS
HANSON DIRECTORY
HAWKEYE COMM. – KCSI/KOAK
* HEARTLAND MOTORS INC.
HENKEVILLE GREENHOUSE
HERZBERG CHIROPRACTIC
HERZBERG TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLC
HIGH TECH ELECTRONICS
HOME SWEET HOME CARE, INC.
HOSKINS SIDING & WINDOWS, INC.
HUA YUNG RESTAURANT
HY-VEE FOOD & DRUG STORE
ICE HOUSE RESTAURANT
IOWA COUNTRY CABIN BED &
BREAKFAST
IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JB PARTS & SUPPLY/NAPA AUTO PARTS
J. BRUNER’S RESTAURANT
J'S PIZZA AND STEAK HOUSE
JENSEN, MILLIE (ASSOCIATE)
JOHN D. HANSON PIONEER HI-BRED
PRECISION PLANTING
JOHNSON TIRE AND MUFFLER
* JOE LUCAS – EDWARD JONES
INVESTMENTS
JW EXCAVATION, INC.
KARL L. WALTER WOODWORKING &
CARPENTRY
KATIE'S FLOWERS & GREENHOUSE
KEN GARRETT REAL ESTATE
* KING CONSTRUCTION, LLC
* KINGSOLVER, BRIAN – AFLAC AGENT
KIRCHNER CUTTING HORSES
KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.
KOKENGE, GORDON & ROBERTA
(ASSOCIATE)
LANTZ, DANIEL T., OD
LISLE CORPORATION/EZ WAY, INC.
* MANUEL REALTY
MANPOWER
MARCUM, KIRK, DDS
MCCALL CARPENTRY
MCDONALD'S
MEADOW RUN APARTMENTS
MEDIACOM
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
MIDLAND SURVEYING
MIDWEST INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC
MORTON BUILDINGS, INC.
MURPHY INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
DAN COMER
In the blink of an eye it seems that 2014
has come and gone and I would like to take a
few moments to go over another successful
year at the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce.
• Record year for the 59th Annual
Clarinda Band Jamboree – 61 Bands,
24 Field Bands
• Sponsorship and coordination of the successful
Clarinda Craft Fair – 430 booths
• Completion of an Iowa State University Regional
Retail Initiative study
• Coordinated efforts for participation in the
Community Development Block Grant for downtown
façade improvement
• Establishment of the Clarinda Chamber of
Commerce Committee – Advised Fund at the Clarinda
Foundation
• Facilitated and received grants for the Page County
Freedom Rock project
• Designed and developed a new Clarinda Chamber
website – www.clarinda.org
• Coordination of a number of Community and Retail
Promotions projects and events throughout the year
Many individuals (chamber staff and community volunteers included) are to thank for keeping our Chamber organization clicking at a high level and you should be proud of
what your community and its leaders have and will continue
to accomplish.
Looking to 2015 we have a lot of exciting things on the
horizon. Sometime in the spring we hope to receive good
news regarding the Community Development Block Grant
program which many of you have already committed to
being a part of. If granted, I expect a busy two-year period
for the Chamber and community business owners alike. We
also will be coordinating our “annual events and programs”
that many citizens and chamber members benefit from
directly. We typically hear good things about these events
and will continue to make them even better.
As with many years, 2014 had many success stories and
a few challenges mixed in. The Chamber Board of
Directors and staff are always looking for ways to bring
more value to your membership and that will continue. If
you have any comments, questions, or suggestions I challenge you to get on a committee and let your voice be
heard. Thank you for your support and time and I am looking forward to another great year at the Clarinda Chamber
of Commerce.
2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.
PRESIDENT..............................................Dan Comer
1st VICE PRESIDENT..................................Matt Ridge
2nd VICE PRESIDENT............................Randy Walters
TREASURER .......................................Jennifer McCall
NALLY PLUMBING & HEATING
SOUTHWEST SANITATION
NASSEN, ROBERT, DDS
* SPA SERENITY
NEGLEY, MARVIN & JEAN (ASSOCIATE)
STEVENS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.
* NEW ERA HEALTH COACHING
STICKLER
CONCRETE
NISHNA PRODUCTIONS
STYLES UNLIMITED & MORE
NODAWAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
NODAWAY VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM SUBWAY
SUMP FARMS
NORDLAND INSURANCE
SUMP INSURANCE, INC.
NSK CORPORATION & AKS PRECISION
BALL COMPANY
SUNDERMAN INSURANCE
NURSES ON CALL, INC.
SUPER 8 MOTEL
ORSCHELN FARM & HOME SUPPLY
SW IA ECI/IOWA WORKS LOESS HILLS
PAGE COUNTY ABSTRACT
SWANSON TAX & ACCOUNTING
PAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
TAYLOR PHARMACY
* PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
TERRACE VIEW RESIDENTIAL
PAINTING BARN STUDIOS, LLC
THE POST/MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM
PCSB BANK
TOWN & COUNTRY FINANCIAL –
ROSEMARY ELS
PEOPLESERVICE
TURNER,
JONES & BITTING
PIZZA HUT
TWIN OAKS VETERINARY CLINIC
PRICE FARMS
* UNITED COUNTRY TROPHY PROPERTIES
RANDOLPH EXCAVATION & ELECTRIC
& AUCTION
RANDY’S LOCK SHOP
UPTOWN
STYLES SALON & DAY SPA
RARICK, BRIAN, DPM
VAUGHN'S
CAFE
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES
VETTER
EQUIPMENT
REEDESIGNS
WALLIN PLUMBING & HEATING
RENTAL CAR MOMMA
WATSON
& RYAN, P.L.C.
* RICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
WEIL'S
CLOTHING
RIGHT NOW HEATING & AIR
WELLHAUSEN, CHAD & ALLIE
CONDITIONING
(ASSOCIATE)
RITCHIE FUNERAL HOME
WESTRIDGE
QUALITY CARE & REHAB
RUNZA RESTAURANT
WHIPP SALES & SERVICE, INC.
S & S APPLIANCE
WILLSON, PECHACEK, P.L.C.
SANSON, RON & ANN (ASSOCIATE)
WINDSOR MANOR
SHAY ELIZABETH SALON
WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS
SHORE MOTOR COMPANY
WITTHOFT ELECTRIC
SMITH VENDING
WRANGLER SALES, INC.
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
YORK TRUCKING
SNYDER'S AUTO BODY & PAINT
SONKSEN & PETERSON, P.C.
SOUTHVIEW APARTMENTS
SOUTHWEST IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
2014 BOARD
OF
Mike Butt
Dan Comer
Steve Guthrie
Sandy Hookham
Seth Kirchner
Merideth Maranville
DIRECTORS
Jennifer McCall
Elissa Reed
Matt Ridge
John Stull
Jason Van Vactor
Randy Walters
2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT..............................................Dan Comer
1st VICE PRESIDENT...........................Jennifer McCall
2nd VICE PRESIDENT ................................Matt Ridge
TREASURER ..............................................Elissa Reed
2015 BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Term 2015
Dan Comer
Jennifer McCall
Elissa Reed
Term 2016
Steve Guthrie
Seth Kirchner
Jason Van Vactor
Term 2017
Mike Butt
Merideth Maranville
Matt Ridge
Term 2018
Randy Walters
John Stull
Chris Stipe
CHAMBER STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................... Elaine Farwell
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ................. Nicky Jacobs
PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT.........Melissa Whitmore
* New Members
Revised 1/21/15
2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ambassadors
F Assisted with projects when volunteers were requested:
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F
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v
v
v
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Ribbon Cuttings/Open Houses
Hosted the Hospitality Booth at Clarinda’s Craft Carnival
Served at the Holiday Showcase
Prepared tourism packets
Served at the Chamber Holiday Open House
Selected two winners for the Employee Recognition Award
Maintained the flower planters around the downtown square
Assisted with event poster distribution
Participated in the Clarinda Homecoming Parade
Judged the Glenn Miller Window Decorating Contest
Band Jamboree Committee
Randy Walters, Chair
F Successfully hosted the 59th Annual Southwest Iowa Band
Jamboree:
v Parade Competition - 61 bands
v Field Competition - 24 bands
v Parade Exhibition Band:
• Iowa Western Comm. College Reiver Marching Band
v Field Exhibition Bands:
• Clarinda High School Marching Band
• University of Nebraska Omaha Marching Mavericks
Commerce Development Committee
Dan Comer, Chair
F Explored and pursued business prospects, responded to
inquiries by businesses, and provided information pertaining
to the establishment and/or retention of businesses in
Clarinda
F Provided small business assistance to prospective businesses
F Conducted prospect meetings and tours throughout the year
F Clarinda achieved the Skilled Iowa Community designation
F Coordinated efforts for participation in the Iowa State
University (ISU) Retail Initiative study
F Held ISU Retail Design workshops and presentations in all
three participating communities of Clarinda, Red Oak and
Shenandoah
F Iowa State University Regional Retail Initiative final report
completed
F Successfully marketed Clarinda to outlying areas
F Established the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce
Committee – Advised Fund with the Clarinda Foundation
F Attended the Community Recreational Trail meetings
F Served on the Southwest Iowa Planning Council
Comprehensive Development Strategy Committee
F Attended the Citizens Advisory Board meetings
F Member of the Southwest Iowa Coalition
F Served on the Southwest Iowa Regional Marketing
Committee
2014 FINANCIAL REPORT
INCOME:
Membership Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,900.91
Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.10
Building Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,176.12
Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,133.14
Community & Retail Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,317.25
Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,267.51
Iowa Tourism Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,000.00
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____________
. . . 3,600.00
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184,471.03
EXPENSES:
Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,104.18
Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,694.52
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,569.92
Salaries/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,149.26
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,126.16
Building Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,759.03
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,022.00
Repairs/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,455.58
Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.00
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____________
. . . . 988.68
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $188,224.33
CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP LIST
1ST CONSTRUCTION
97.1 THE ’VILL
ADVANCED RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCE SERVICES
AGRIVISION
AKIN BUILDING CENTER
ALCO DISCOUNT STORE
ALLIANT UTILITIES, INC.
AMY MCQUEEN – FARM BUREAU
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ANTIQUE JOHN’S AUCTION
ASI AUDIOLOGY
BANK IOWA
* BATES TACK & SADDLE SALES
BOYS TOWN OF IOWA
BROCKSHUS ACCOUNTING
CARLSON SEED, INC.
CASEY’S GENERAL STORES
CHAT MOBILITY
CITY OF CLARINDA
CL FABRICATION, INC.
CLARINDA ACADEMY – FIRST STRING
* CLARINDA CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM
CLARINDA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CLARINDA CO-OP COMPANY
CLARINDA COUNTRY CLUB
CLARINDA FLOWER SHOP &
GREENHOUSE
CLARINDA FOUNDATION
CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL
CLARINDA HOMETOWN SEARS
CLARINDA LIED CENTER
CLARINDA LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY
CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC
CLARINDA.NET
CLARINDA PRINTING & GRAPHICS
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
CLINTON ALLEN MONUMENTS
F Coordinated and hosted the Iowa Supreme Court Justices
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reception
Chamber office building façade improvements – new energyefficient windows, entry door, exterior window framing and
new air conditioning unit
Sponsored the Clarinda marketing display booth at area
events and regional meetings
Co-sponsored a series of legislative briefings
Attended the welcome reception for the Sister City Tamana
Japan delegation visit
Presented Chamber program at local clubs and service organizations
Promoted, maintained and updated chamber Facebook
page
Sponsored 4-H week – Clarinda Classics decorated front
windows of Chamber office
Participated in the Middle School Chamber Chums as part of
their clubs & organizations activities
Attended the State Early Childhood Iowa Technical
Assistance Team Levels of Excellence meeting
Designed Clarinda gift baskets for Clarinda visitors and area
events
Held an appreciation Holiday Open House for Chamber and
community members
KCSI Radio “Chamber Connection” monthly feature
Conducted and scheduled interviews with KMA Broadcasting
on special events
Special feature interviews conducted on KYFR Radio
Assisted with the coordination of promotional items for various tour groups, business conferences and community events
Attended the Clarinda Volunteer Recognition event
Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class sponsorship between the
Clarinda schools and Chamber member businesses
Membership Affiliations
F Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
F Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives
F Iowa Group Travel Association
F MINK River Corridor Group
F Nodaway Valley Historical Museum
F Southwest Iowa Coalition
F United States Chamber of Commerce
F Western Iowa Tourism Region
Thank You!
The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, all
of the Committee Chairs and the Chamber staff would like to
thank our dedicated volunteers who actually make the
Chamber organization operate. Without the giving of your
time and your selfless hard work, we could not accomplish
our many activities. The Chamber of Commerce is involved
in numerous programs and projects that make a positive difference in the Clarinda community. We would like you to
know that you are appreciated and that because of you,
Clarinda is a better community for all of us.
F Maintained available building information database and
F Updated Community Quick Reference
F Attended the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development
assisted with building inquiries
Workshop
Community Beautification Committee
Karla Rubin, Chair
F Planted and maintained the flower planters in the downtown
area
F Maintained the tree planters around the square
F New American flags were placed around the downtown
square
F Replaced three trees on the square
F CHS Horticulture class is assisting with wintering over the floral plants
Community & Retail Promotions
John Stull, Chair
F Sponsored a free Clarinda A’s night
F Financially contributed towards the annual Easter Egg Hunt
F Planned and organized the 1st Annual Glenn Miller Vendor
Fair
F Christmas promotions:
v Co-sponsored Lighted Christmas Parade with Clarinda
Kiwanis Club
v Shop Local campaign – over $6,500 given away in gift
certificates and Clarinda dollars
v Clarinda Dollar Campaign – over $32,500 purchased
annually
v Co-sponsored Santa’s House with the Clarinda Lions
Club
v Holiday Showcase & Soup Supper
v Taste of Clarinda event
F Sponsored Bowling Tournament
v 19 bowling teams registered
v 16 corporate sponsors
F Clarinda Street Dance featuring “Taxi Driver”
Craft Carnival Committee
Jan Moses, Chair
F Sponsored the 55th Annual Craft Carnival
F Over 3,500 individuals attended this annual event
F More than 430 craft booths on display at five building locations
Downtown Revitalization Committee
Pam Herzberg, Chair
F Promoted the continuation of the Downtown Revitalization
Program
F Coordinated efforts for participation in the Community
Development Block Grant Downtown Façade Improvement
grant application
F Hosted an informational meeting regarding the Downtown
F
Revitalization Program
Facilitated the purchase of two derelict buildings on the
square by the City of Clarinda with the intent to sell the rehabilitated buildings
Golf Tournament Committee
Dan Comer & Tim Blank, Co-chairpersons
F Sponsored the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
v 27 teams registered
v 53 business sponsors
v National Anthem Girl performed the “Star Spangled
Banner” at the event
Women in Business Committee
Deb McCalla, Chair
F Organized the 25th annual appreciation luncheon event with
over 325 individuals in attendance. Featured keynote speaker – Candy Whirley
F Theme – “Celebrating Silver...Going for Gold”
Tourism Committee
Merideth Maranville, Chair
The mission of the Clarinda Tourism Committee is to externally
promote Clarinda’s key tourism attractions/events at the local,
regional, national and international levels and to internally educate the community on the importance of hospitality and the economic benefit of tourism.
F Active member in the Western Iowa Tourism Region (WITR)
F Chamber Executive Director currently serves on the Western
Iowa Tourism Region Board of Directors
F Chairperson of the Western Iowa Tourism Region Education
Committee
F Travel Federation of Iowa District Leader
F Participated in statewide meetings with state tourism officials
F Page County Tourism Representative for the Western Iowa
Tourism Region
F Page County Freedom Rock project completed in Clarinda
F Coordinated the Page County Freedom Rock dedication ceremony
F Advertised in the WITR Regional insert
F Awarded a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Economic
Development Authority in support of a summer tourism
internship program
F Awarded a $210 grant from Western Iowa Tourism Region
for the Chamber’s Tourism Chairperson to attend the Iowa
Tourism Conference in Council Bluffs
F Participated in the Tourism Legislative Showcase in Des
Moines
F Promoted and provided 39th Annual Glenn Miller Festival
information:
v Festival event schedule
v Membership information
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Lodging and general tourism requests
Assisted in securing volunteer staffing at Glenn Miller
Birthplace Home & Museum
Coordinated and hosted area motorcoach tour groups
Active member in the Iowa Group Travel Association (State
motorcoach organiziation)
Promoted Clarinda at the IGTA Motorcoach Travel Show
Designed and developed regional group tour itineraries featured on the IGTA website
Attended the Clarinda A’s Hall of Fame Banquet
New Clarinda tourism directional signage provided by the
Iowa Department of Transportation
Clarinda Motorcoach itinerary featured in the “Tour Iowa”
segment selected by Iowa Tourism officials
Participated in the Southwest Iowa Regional Tourism group
and served on the Marketing Committee
Served on the planning committee for the 60th Anniversary
event of the Glenn Miller Story Movie Premiere
Coordinated photography and filming locations for Produce
Iowa officials
Attended the Iowa Tourism Unity Day in Des Moines
Clarinda representatives attended the state tourism conference in Council Bluffs
Provided information concerning community events/attractions for State Visitor’s Guide, Iowa Group Tour Manual,
Western Iowa Tourism publications and State Welcome
Centers
Chamber Activities
F Welcomed 14 new members to the Chamber organization
F Coordinated the Annual Banquet
F Held 16 open houses at various Clarinda businesses
F Conducted 8 ribbon-cutting ceremonies
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New Era Health Coaching
Eiler Place
Heartland Motors
Footworks Dance by Shaylen
Penny Pinching Pony
CL Fabrication
Glenna’s Used Books/Logan Studio
Bates Tack & Saddle Sales
Chamber Business After Hours Events sponsored by
Chamber Members
v Sump Insurance
v Clarinda Regional Health Center
Designed and implemented a new Clarinda Chamber website at www.clarinda.org
Awarded a $1,100 Clarinda Foundation grant for the new
Chamber website project
Provided business referrals, relocation packets and student
requests
Traveled to the State Legislature to promote Clarinda interests
F Hosted an informational meeting regarding the Downtown
F
Revitalization Program
Facilitated the purchase of two derelict buildings on the
square by the City of Clarinda with the intent to sell the rehabilitated buildings
Golf Tournament Committee
Dan Comer & Tim Blank, Co-chairpersons
F Sponsored the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
v 27 teams registered
v 53 business sponsors
v National Anthem Girl performed the “Star Spangled
Banner” at the event
Women in Business Committee
Deb McCalla, Chair
F Organized the 25th annual appreciation luncheon event with
over 325 individuals in attendance. Featured keynote speaker – Candy Whirley
F Theme – “Celebrating Silver...Going for Gold”
Tourism Committee
Merideth Maranville, Chair
The mission of the Clarinda Tourism Committee is to externally
promote Clarinda’s key tourism attractions/events at the local,
regional, national and international levels and to internally educate the community on the importance of hospitality and the economic benefit of tourism.
F Active member in the Western Iowa Tourism Region (WITR)
F Chamber Executive Director currently serves on the Western
Iowa Tourism Region Board of Directors
F Chairperson of the Western Iowa Tourism Region Education
Committee
F Travel Federation of Iowa District Leader
F Participated in statewide meetings with state tourism officials
F Page County Tourism Representative for the Western Iowa
Tourism Region
F Page County Freedom Rock project completed in Clarinda
F Coordinated the Page County Freedom Rock dedication ceremony
F Advertised in the WITR Regional insert
F Awarded a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Economic
Development Authority in support of a summer tourism
internship program
F Awarded a $210 grant from Western Iowa Tourism Region
for the Chamber’s Tourism Chairperson to attend the Iowa
Tourism Conference in Council Bluffs
F Participated in the Tourism Legislative Showcase in Des
Moines
F Promoted and provided 39th Annual Glenn Miller Festival
information:
v Festival event schedule
v Membership information
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F
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F
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F
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v
Lodging and general tourism requests
Assisted in securing volunteer staffing at Glenn Miller
Birthplace Home & Museum
Coordinated and hosted area motorcoach tour groups
Active member in the Iowa Group Travel Association (State
motorcoach organiziation)
Promoted Clarinda at the IGTA Motorcoach Travel Show
Designed and developed regional group tour itineraries featured on the IGTA website
Attended the Clarinda A’s Hall of Fame Banquet
New Clarinda tourism directional signage provided by the
Iowa Department of Transportation
Clarinda Motorcoach itinerary featured in the “Tour Iowa”
segment selected by Iowa Tourism officials
Participated in the Southwest Iowa Regional Tourism group
and served on the Marketing Committee
Served on the planning committee for the 60th Anniversary
event of the Glenn Miller Story Movie Premiere
Coordinated photography and filming locations for Produce
Iowa officials
Attended the Iowa Tourism Unity Day in Des Moines
Clarinda representatives attended the state tourism conference in Council Bluffs
Provided information concerning community events/attractions for State Visitor’s Guide, Iowa Group Tour Manual,
Western Iowa Tourism publications and State Welcome
Centers
Chamber Activities
F Welcomed 14 new members to the Chamber organization
F Coordinated the Annual Banquet
F Held 16 open houses at various Clarinda businesses
F Conducted 8 ribbon-cutting ceremonies
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F
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v
v
v
v
v
v
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New Era Health Coaching
Eiler Place
Heartland Motors
Footworks Dance by Shaylen
Penny Pinching Pony
CL Fabrication
Glenna’s Used Books/Logan Studio
Bates Tack & Saddle Sales
Chamber Business After Hours Events sponsored by
Chamber Members
v Sump Insurance
v Clarinda Regional Health Center
Designed and implemented a new Clarinda Chamber website at www.clarinda.org
Awarded a $1,100 Clarinda Foundation grant for the new
Chamber website project
Provided business referrals, relocation packets and student
requests
Traveled to the State Legislature to promote Clarinda interests
F Coordinated and hosted the Iowa Supreme Court Justices
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
reception
Chamber office building façade improvements – new energyefficient windows, entry door, exterior window framing and
new air conditioning unit
Sponsored the Clarinda marketing display booth at area
events and regional meetings
Co-sponsored a series of legislative briefings
Attended the welcome reception for the Sister City Tamana
Japan delegation visit
Presented Chamber program at local clubs and service organizations
Promoted, maintained and updated chamber Facebook
page
Sponsored 4-H week – Clarinda Classics decorated front
windows of Chamber office
Participated in the Middle School Chamber Chums as part of
their clubs & organizations activities
Attended the State Early Childhood Iowa Technical
Assistance Team Levels of Excellence meeting
Designed Clarinda gift baskets for Clarinda visitors and area
events
Held an appreciation Holiday Open House for Chamber and
community members
KCSI Radio “Chamber Connection” monthly feature
Conducted and scheduled interviews with KMA Broadcasting
on special events
Special feature interviews conducted on KYFR Radio
Assisted with the coordination of promotional items for various tour groups, business conferences and community events
Attended the Clarinda Volunteer Recognition event
Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class sponsorship between the
Clarinda schools and Chamber member businesses
Membership Affiliations
F Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
F Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives
F Iowa Group Travel Association
F MINK River Corridor Group
F Nodaway Valley Historical Museum
F Southwest Iowa Coalition
F United States Chamber of Commerce
F Western Iowa Tourism Region
Thank You!
The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, all
of the Committee Chairs and the Chamber staff would like to
thank our dedicated volunteers who actually make the
Chamber organization operate. Without the giving of your
time and your selfless hard work, we could not accomplish
our many activities. The Chamber of Commerce is involved
in numerous programs and projects that make a positive difference in the Clarinda community. We would like you to
know that you are appreciated and that because of you,
Clarinda is a better community for all of us.
F Maintained available building information database and
F Updated Community Quick Reference
F Attended the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development
assisted with building inquiries
Workshop
Community Beautification Committee
Karla Rubin, Chair
F Planted and maintained the flower planters in the downtown
area
F Maintained the tree planters around the square
F New American flags were placed around the downtown
square
F Replaced three trees on the square
F CHS Horticulture class is assisting with wintering over the floral plants
Community & Retail Promotions
John Stull, Chair
F Sponsored a free Clarinda A’s night
F Financially contributed towards the annual Easter Egg Hunt
F Planned and organized the 1st Annual Glenn Miller Vendor
Fair
F Christmas promotions:
v Co-sponsored Lighted Christmas Parade with Clarinda
Kiwanis Club
v Shop Local campaign – over $6,500 given away in gift
certificates and Clarinda dollars
v Clarinda Dollar Campaign – over $32,500 purchased
annually
v Co-sponsored Santa’s House with the Clarinda Lions
Club
v Holiday Showcase & Soup Supper
v Taste of Clarinda event
F Sponsored Bowling Tournament
v 19 bowling teams registered
v 16 corporate sponsors
F Clarinda Street Dance featuring “Taxi Driver”
Craft Carnival Committee
Jan Moses, Chair
F Sponsored the 55th Annual Craft Carnival
F Over 3,500 individuals attended this annual event
F More than 430 craft booths on display at five building locations
Downtown Revitalization Committee
Pam Herzberg, Chair
F Promoted the continuation of the Downtown Revitalization
Program
F Coordinated efforts for participation in the Community
Development Block Grant Downtown Façade Improvement
grant application
2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ambassadors
F Assisted with projects when volunteers were requested:
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Ribbon Cuttings/Open Houses
Hosted the Hospitality Booth at Clarinda’s Craft Carnival
Served at the Holiday Showcase
Prepared tourism packets
Served at the Chamber Holiday Open House
Selected two winners for the Employee Recognition Award
Maintained the flower planters around the downtown square
Assisted with event poster distribution
Participated in the Clarinda Homecoming Parade
Judged the Glenn Miller Window Decorating Contest
Band Jamboree Committee
Randy Walters, Chair
F Successfully hosted the 59th Annual Southwest Iowa Band
Jamboree:
v Parade Competition - 61 bands
v Field Competition - 24 bands
v Parade Exhibition Band:
• Iowa Western Comm. College Reiver Marching Band
v Field Exhibition Bands:
• Clarinda High School Marching Band
• University of Nebraska Omaha Marching Mavericks
Commerce Development Committee
Dan Comer, Chair
F Explored and pursued business prospects, responded to
inquiries by businesses, and provided information pertaining
to the establishment and/or retention of businesses in
Clarinda
F Provided small business assistance to prospective businesses
F Conducted prospect meetings and tours throughout the year
F Clarinda achieved the Skilled Iowa Community designation
F Coordinated efforts for participation in the Iowa State
University (ISU) Retail Initiative study
F Held ISU Retail Design workshops and presentations in all
three participating communities of Clarinda, Red Oak and
Shenandoah
F Iowa State University Regional Retail Initiative final report
completed
F Successfully marketed Clarinda to outlying areas
F Established the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce
Committee – Advised Fund with the Clarinda Foundation
F Attended the Community Recreational Trail meetings
F Served on the Southwest Iowa Planning Council
Comprehensive Development Strategy Committee
F Attended the Citizens Advisory Board meetings
F Member of the Southwest Iowa Coalition
F Served on the Southwest Iowa Regional Marketing
Committee
2014 FINANCIAL REPORT
INCOME:
Membership Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,900.91
Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.10
Building Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,176.12
Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,133.14
Community & Retail Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,317.25
Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,267.51
Iowa Tourism Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,000.00
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____________
. . . 3,600.00
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184,471.03
EXPENSES:
Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,104.18
Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,694.52
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,569.92
Salaries/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,149.26
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,126.16
Building Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,759.03
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,022.00
Repairs/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,455.58
Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.00
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____________
. . . . 988.68
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $188,224.33
CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP LIST
1ST CONSTRUCTION
97.1 THE ’VILL
ADVANCED RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCE SERVICES
AGRIVISION
AKIN BUILDING CENTER
ALCO DISCOUNT STORE
ALLIANT UTILITIES, INC.
AMY MCQUEEN – FARM BUREAU
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ANTIQUE JOHN’S AUCTION
ASI AUDIOLOGY
BANK IOWA
* BATES TACK & SADDLE SALES
BOYS TOWN OF IOWA
BROCKSHUS ACCOUNTING
CARLSON SEED, INC.
CASEY’S GENERAL STORES
CHAT MOBILITY
CITY OF CLARINDA
CL FABRICATION, INC.
CLARINDA ACADEMY – FIRST STRING
* CLARINDA CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM
CLARINDA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CLARINDA CO-OP COMPANY
CLARINDA COUNTRY CLUB
CLARINDA FLOWER SHOP &
GREENHOUSE
CLARINDA FOUNDATION
CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL
CLARINDA HOMETOWN SEARS
CLARINDA LIED CENTER
CLARINDA LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY
CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC
CLARINDA.NET
CLARINDA PRINTING & GRAPHICS
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
CLINTON ALLEN MONUMENTS
CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.
COLONIAL WHITE HOUSE BED &
BREAKFAST
CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, LLC
CORNERSTONE BANK
COUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENT
CRAIN CONSTRUCTION
CRAWFORD & CO. REAL ESTATE
D & D TREASURES
DEB MARLIN STATE FARM INSURANCE
DING'S HONK 'N HOLLER
DIP STICKS
DOWN RIGHT DELICIOUS
* EAST HILLS SHOPPING CENTER
EASTER'S TRUE VALUE
EICKEMEYER FUNERAL CHAPEL
EILER PLACE
EL CAZADOR RESTAURANT
EYECARE ASSOCIATES OF S.W. IOWA
FAMILY 1ST DENTAL
FAREWAY STORE
FINE & SONS HOMEBUILDERS
FINE SERVICES
FITNESS 1ST
FOOTWORKS DANCE BY SHAYLEN
FRONTIER LANES
GARRISON COFFEE HOUSE
GLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE SOCIETY
GOLDENROD MANOR
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
GRAHAM, ALEXI (ASSOCIATE)
GRANDMA’S HOUSE DAYCARE CENTER
GREAT WESTERN BANK
GREEN GIANT LAWN CARE
GREG BUTT – FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL
SERVICES
H&H TRAILERS, LLC
HANDCART QUILTS
HANSON DIRECTORY
HAWKEYE COMM. – KCSI/KOAK
* HEARTLAND MOTORS INC.
HENKEVILLE GREENHOUSE
HERZBERG CHIROPRACTIC
HERZBERG TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLC
HIGH TECH ELECTRONICS
HOME SWEET HOME CARE, INC.
HOSKINS SIDING & WINDOWS, INC.
HUA YUNG RESTAURANT
HY-VEE FOOD & DRUG STORE
ICE HOUSE RESTAURANT
IOWA COUNTRY CABIN BED &
BREAKFAST
IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JB PARTS & SUPPLY/NAPA AUTO PARTS
J. BRUNER’S RESTAURANT
J'S PIZZA AND STEAK HOUSE
JENSEN, MILLIE (ASSOCIATE)
JOHN D. HANSON PIONEER HI-BRED
PRECISION PLANTING
JOHNSON TIRE AND MUFFLER
* JOE LUCAS – EDWARD JONES
INVESTMENTS
JW EXCAVATION, INC.
KARL L. WALTER WOODWORKING &
CARPENTRY
KATIE'S FLOWERS & GREENHOUSE
KEN GARRETT REAL ESTATE
* KING CONSTRUCTION, LLC
* KINGSOLVER, BRIAN – AFLAC AGENT
KIRCHNER CUTTING HORSES
KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.
KOKENGE, GORDON & ROBERTA
(ASSOCIATE)
LANTZ, DANIEL T., OD
LISLE CORPORATION/EZ WAY, INC.
* MANUEL REALTY
MANPOWER
MARCUM, KIRK, DDS
MCCALL CARPENTRY
MCDONALD'S
MEADOW RUN APARTMENTS
MEDIACOM
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
MIDLAND SURVEYING
MIDWEST INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC
MORTON BUILDINGS, INC.
MURPHY INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
DAN COMER
In the blink of an eye it seems that 2014
has come and gone and I would like to take a
few moments to go over another successful
year at the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce.
• Record year for the 59th Annual
Clarinda Band Jamboree – 61 Bands,
24 Field Bands
• Sponsorship and coordination of the successful
Clarinda Craft Fair – 430 booths
• Completion of an Iowa State University Regional
Retail Initiative study
• Coordinated efforts for participation in the
Community Development Block Grant for downtown
façade improvement
• Establishment of the Clarinda Chamber of
Commerce Committee – Advised Fund at the Clarinda
Foundation
• Facilitated and received grants for the Page County
Freedom Rock project
• Designed and developed a new Clarinda Chamber
website – www.clarinda.org
• Coordination of a number of Community and Retail
Promotions projects and events throughout the year
Many individuals (chamber staff and community volunteers included) are to thank for keeping our Chamber organization clicking at a high level and you should be proud of
what your community and its leaders have and will continue
to accomplish.
Looking to 2015 we have a lot of exciting things on the
horizon. Sometime in the spring we hope to receive good
news regarding the Community Development Block Grant
program which many of you have already committed to
being a part of. If granted, I expect a busy two-year period
for the Chamber and community business owners alike. We
also will be coordinating our “annual events and programs”
that many citizens and chamber members benefit from
directly. We typically hear good things about these events
and will continue to make them even better.
As with many years, 2014 had many success stories and
a few challenges mixed in. The Chamber Board of
Directors and staff are always looking for ways to bring
more value to your membership and that will continue. If
you have any comments, questions, or suggestions I challenge you to get on a committee and let your voice be
heard. Thank you for your support and time and I am looking forward to another great year at the Clarinda Chamber
of Commerce.
2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.
PRESIDENT..............................................Dan Comer
1st VICE PRESIDENT..................................Matt Ridge
2nd VICE PRESIDENT............................Randy Walters
TREASURER .......................................Jennifer McCall
NALLY PLUMBING & HEATING
SOUTHWEST SANITATION
NASSEN, ROBERT, DDS
* SPA SERENITY
NEGLEY, MARVIN & JEAN (ASSOCIATE)
STEVENS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.
* NEW ERA HEALTH COACHING
STICKLER
CONCRETE
NISHNA PRODUCTIONS
STYLES UNLIMITED & MORE
NODAWAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
NODAWAY VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM SUBWAY
SUMP FARMS
NORDLAND INSURANCE
SUMP INSURANCE, INC.
NSK CORPORATION & AKS PRECISION
BALL COMPANY
SUNDERMAN INSURANCE
NURSES ON CALL, INC.
SUPER 8 MOTEL
ORSCHELN FARM & HOME SUPPLY
SW IA ECI/IOWA WORKS LOESS HILLS
PAGE COUNTY ABSTRACT
SWANSON TAX & ACCOUNTING
PAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
TAYLOR PHARMACY
* PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
TERRACE VIEW RESIDENTIAL
PAINTING BARN STUDIOS, LLC
THE POST/MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM
PCSB BANK
TOWN & COUNTRY FINANCIAL –
ROSEMARY ELS
PEOPLESERVICE
TURNER,
JONES & BITTING
PIZZA HUT
TWIN OAKS VETERINARY CLINIC
PRICE FARMS
* UNITED COUNTRY TROPHY PROPERTIES
RANDOLPH EXCAVATION & ELECTRIC
& AUCTION
RANDY’S LOCK SHOP
UPTOWN
STYLES SALON & DAY SPA
RARICK, BRIAN, DPM
VAUGHN'S
CAFE
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES
VETTER
EQUIPMENT
REEDESIGNS
WALLIN PLUMBING & HEATING
RENTAL CAR MOMMA
WATSON
& RYAN, P.L.C.
* RICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
WEIL'S
CLOTHING
RIGHT NOW HEATING & AIR
WELLHAUSEN, CHAD & ALLIE
CONDITIONING
(ASSOCIATE)
RITCHIE FUNERAL HOME
WESTRIDGE
QUALITY CARE & REHAB
RUNZA RESTAURANT
WHIPP SALES & SERVICE, INC.
S & S APPLIANCE
WILLSON, PECHACEK, P.L.C.
SANSON, RON & ANN (ASSOCIATE)
WINDSOR MANOR
SHAY ELIZABETH SALON
WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS
SHORE MOTOR COMPANY
WITTHOFT ELECTRIC
SMITH VENDING
WRANGLER SALES, INC.
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
YORK TRUCKING
SNYDER'S AUTO BODY & PAINT
SONKSEN & PETERSON, P.C.
SOUTHVIEW APARTMENTS
SOUTHWEST IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
2014 BOARD
OF
Mike Butt
Dan Comer
Steve Guthrie
Sandy Hookham
Seth Kirchner
Merideth Maranville
DIRECTORS
Jennifer McCall
Elissa Reed
Matt Ridge
John Stull
Jason Van Vactor
Randy Walters
2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT..............................................Dan Comer
1st VICE PRESIDENT...........................Jennifer McCall
2nd VICE PRESIDENT ................................Matt Ridge
TREASURER ..............................................Elissa Reed
2015 BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Term 2015
Dan Comer
Jennifer McCall
Elissa Reed
Term 2016
Steve Guthrie
Seth Kirchner
Jason Van Vactor
Term 2017
Mike Butt
Merideth Maranville
Matt Ridge
Term 2018
Randy Walters
John Stull
Chris Stipe
CHAMBER STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................... Elaine Farwell
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ................. Nicky Jacobs
PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT.........Melissa Whitmore
* New Members
Revised 1/21/15
Clarinda Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT
The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce is a
volunteer-led, member-supported, non-profit
corporation working to strengthen the overall
community and economic vitality of the
Clarinda area.
Specifically, the Clarinda Chamber will devote
time and money to efforts that:
•Promote the image of the community
and improve the quality of life;
•Recruit and retain new and existing
businesses;
•Encourage the growth of tourism for the
area, and
•Support educational opportunities.
115 East Main Street | Clarinda, Iowa 51632
712.542.2166 | FAX 712.542.4113
e-mail: chamber@clarinda.org • www.clarinda.org
Annual
2014
REPORT