115 East Main Street | Clarinda, Iowa 51632712.542.2166 | FAX 712.542.4113

e-mail: chamber@clarinda.org • www.clarinda.org

Clarinda Chamber of CommerceMISSION STATEMENT

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce is avolunteer-led, member-supported, non-profitcorporation working to strengthen the overallcommunity and economic vitality of the Clarindaarea.

Specifically, the Clarinda Chamber will devotetime and money to efforts that:• Promote the image of the community and

improve the quality of life;• Recruit and retain new and exist ing

businesses;• Encourage the growth of tourism for the area,

and• Support educational opportunities.

2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT................................................................Matt Ridge1st VICE PRESIDENT..............................................Randy Walters2nd VICE PRESIDENT .........................................Elissa BrockmanTREASURER............................................................Seth Kirchner

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORSElissa Brockman Matt RidgeMike Butt Chris StipeJake Jobe John StullJoe Lucas Jason Van VactorSeth Kirchner Randy WaltersMerideth Maranville Robyn Weinreich

2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT...........................................................Randy Walters1st VICE PRESIDENT...........................................Elissa Brockman2nd VICE PRESIDENT .............................................Seth KirchnerTREASURER ................................................................Jake Jobe

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerm 2018 Term 2019John Stull Elissa Brockman

Randy Walters Seth KirchnerRobyn Weinreich

Term 2020 Term 2021Jake Jobe Beckie FinchJoe Lucas Merideth Maranville

Jason Van Vactor Reggie St. RomainJamie Shore

CHAMBER STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.......................................... Elaine FarwellADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT .............................. Cassie McNeesPART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT .........................Melissa Whitmore

KOKENGE, GORDON & ROBERTA(ASSOCIATE)

LANTZ, DANIEL T., OD* LIMORICK MOTORS, LLCLISLE CORPORATION/EZ WAY, INC.MANUEL REALTYMCCALL CARPENTRYMCDONALD'SMEADOW RUN APARTMENTSMEDIACOM BUSINESS

* MERCI ME THRIFT BOUTIQUE* MI CASITA DINERMIDAMERICAN ENERGYMIDLAND SURVEYINGMIDWEST DATA OF IOWAMORTON BUILDINGS, INC.NAPA/JB PARTS & SUPPLYNASSEN, ROBERT (ASSOCIATE)NEGLEY, MARVIN & JEAN (ASSOCIATE)NISHNA PRODUCTIONSNODAWAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTICNODAWAY VALLEY HISTORICALMUSEUM

NORDLAND INSURANCENSK CORPORATION & AKS PRECISIONBALL CO.

ORSCHELN FARM & HOME SUPPLYOSWALD CROW AGENCYPAGE COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY

* PAGE COUNTY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH

PAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAUPAINTING BARN STUDIO, LLCPCSB BANKPEOPLESERVICEPIZZA HUT

PIZZA RANCH MARYVILLEPRICE FARMS

* PURE HEALTH SERVICES* PURE REHABILITATIONRARICK, BRIAN DPMRAYMOND JAMES FINANCIALSERVICES

REEDESIGNSRICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION, LLCRIGHT NOW HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING

RITCHIE FUNERAL HOMEROBIN’S NEST CAFE & BAKERYRUNZA RESTAURANTS & S APPLIANCESANSON, RON & ANN (ASSOCIATE)SHOPKO HOMETOWNSHORE MOTOR COMPANYSMITH VENDINGSNYDER'S AUTO BODY & PAINTSNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.SONRISERS POPCREAMSOUTHVIEW APARTMENTSSOUTHWEST IOWA FAMILIES, INC.SOUTHWEST IOWA MUTUALINSURANCE

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATERDISTRICT

SOUTHWEST SANITATIONSTANTON CARE CENTERSTEVENS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,INC.

STICKLER CONCRETE* STUDIO 19 MULTIMEDIASUBWAYSUMP FARMSSUMP INSURANCE, INC.

SUNDERMAN INSURANCESUPER 8 CLARINDASWANSON TAX & ACCOUNTINGTAYLOR PHARMACYTERRACE VIEW RESIDENTIALTHE POST/MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM

* THRIVENT FINANCIAL –LAURA SELDERS

TINELLE ENGSTRAND – LICENSEDMASSAGE THERAPIST

TOWN & COUNTRY FINANCIAL –ROSEMARY ELS

TURNER, JONES & BITTING TWIN OAKS VETERINARY CLINICUPTOWN STYLES SALON & DAY SPAVERIDIAN INSURANCEVETTER EQUIPMENTWAGONER CONSTRUCTION, LLCWALKER-MERRICK, WOLFE & EICKEMEYER FUNERAL HOMES

WALLIN PLUMBING & HEATINGWATSON & RYAN, P.L.C.WEIL'S CLOTHINGWEINREICH BBQWELLHAUSEN, CHAD & ALLIE(ASSOCIATE)

WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE & REHABWHIPP SALES & SERVICE, INC.WILD FIRE SALON & SPAWILLIAMS, BRADLEY DDSWILLIAMS LAWN SERVICEWILLSON, PECHACEK, P.L.C.WITTHOFT ELECTRICWRANGLER SALES, INC.

* YORK TRUCKING

CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.

* New Members

BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

RANDY WALTERS

What a year we have had in Clarinda!2017 marked another great year for theClarinda Chamber of Commerce. I am excit-ed for this year’s and last year’s hard workfinally seeing results. Through many hours ofwork, the Chamber of Commerce and City ofClarinda have successfully recruited El PortonMexican Grille and Boulders Inn & Suites tofurther enhance our town. Our DowntownRevitalization project continues to progress to

improve the downtown façade for a number of buildings. Many individuals, Chamber staff and community volunteers are

to thank for keeping the Chamber organization moving at a fastlevel and you should be proud of all that has been accomplishedin this past year and will be in years to come. There are a numberof people who have put in countless hours into multiple projectsthroughout the year and I thank them for their efforts. Withouttheir hard work, we wouldn’t be able to have these positive oppor-tunities for the Clarinda community.

Looking forward into 2018, we have a lot of exciting things upahead. Sometime in the spring, we plan to see the DowntownRevitalization project begin work on 17 façades around theDowntown Square. The Chamber office has announced a newevent in March – Clarinda Craft & Vendor Marketplace – that willinclude commercial vendors and crafters alike. We will also becoordinating our annual events that many community membersand Chamber businesses benefit from. We typically hear wonder-ful things about these events and will continue to make them bet-ter.

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors andstaff are always looking to bring more value to your membershipand would like everyone to know that they are open to any com-ments, questions, or suggestions. We will continue to further ourrelationships with those in and around the Clarinda community. Iinvite you to get involved by becoming a member, volunteering atour annual events, or serve on various committees. Thank you foryour continued support.

97.1 THE ’VILLADVANCE SERVICESADVANCED RESTORATION SERVICES,LLC

AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC* AIM: PARTRIDGE GARCIA GROUP, INC.AKIN BUILDING CENTERALLIANT ENERGYAMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE –MYERS AGENCY & ASSOCIATES

* ANCHOR HOMES, INC.ASI AUDIOLOGYBA MARKETING & PUBLICITYBANK IOWA

* BLUGEM MARKETBODY SOLUTIONS FITNESS CENTERBOYS TOWN OF IOWABROWN’S REPAIR & AUTO PARTS,INC.

CARLSON SEED, INC.CASEY’S GENERAL STORESCATHOLIC CHARITIES PHOENIXHOUSE

CHAT MOBILITYCITY OF CLARINDACL FABRICATION, INC.CLARINDA ACADEMYCLARINDA CARNEGIE ART MUSEUMCLARINDA CO-OP COMPANYCLARINDA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

* CLARINDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITYCLARINDA COUNTRY CLUBCLARINDA FLOWER SHOPCLARINDA FOUNDATIONCLARINDA HERALD-JOURNALCLARINDA LIED CENTERCLARINDA LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY

CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC* CLARINDA LUTHERAN SCHOOLCLARINDA MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCLARINDA PRINTING & GRAPHICSCLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERCLARINDA.NETCLINTON L. ALLEN MONUMENTSCOLONIAL WHITE HOUSE BED &BREAKFAST

CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, LLCCORNERSTONE BANKCOUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENTCRAIN CONSTRUCTIONCRAWFORD & CO. REAL ESTATE &AUCTION

D & D TREASURESDEB MARLIN STATE FARM INSURANCEDEGASE HOME IMPROVEMENTDING'S HONK 'N HOLLEREAST HILLS SHOPPING CENTEREASTER'S TRUE VALUEEDWARD JONES – FINANCIAL ADVISOR: JOE LUCAS

* EL PORTON MEXICAN GRILLEEILER PLACEEYECARE ASSOCIATES OF S.W. IOWAFAMILY 1ST DENTALFAREWAY STORESFINE & SONS HOMEBUILDERSFINE SERVICESFIRST EXPRESS INSURANCE –AMY MCQUEEN

FOOTWORKS DANCE BY SHAYLENFRONTIER LANESGARRISON COFFEE HOUSEGLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE SOCIETYGOLDENROD MANOR

GRANDMA’S HOUSE DAYCARE CENTERGREAT WESTERN BANKGREEN GIANT LAWN CAREGREG BUTT – PHILLIPS STAFFORDINSURANCE GROUP

H&H TRAILERS, LLCHAWKEYE COMM. – KCSI/KOAKHENKEVILLE GREENHOUSEHERZBERG CHIROPRACTICHERZBERG TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLCHIGH TECH ELECTRONICSHOME SWEET HOME CARE, INC.HOMETOWN SEARS STORE –CLARINDA

HOSKINS SIDING & WINDOWS, INC. HUA YUNG RESTAURANTHY-VEE FOOD & DRUG STOREICE HOUSE RESTAURANTIOWA WESTERN COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTJ'S PIZZA AND STEAK HOUSEJ. BRUNER’S RESTAURANTJOHN D. HANSON PIONEER HI-BREDPRECISION PLANTING

JOHNSON TIRE AND SERVICEJW EXCAVATION, INC.KARL L. WALTER WOODWORKING &CARPENTRY

KEANE THUMMEL TRUCKING, INC.KEN GARRETT REAL ESTATE –KAREN BEAVER

KING CONSTRUCTION, LLCKINGSOLVER, BRIAN – AFLAC AGENTKIRCHNER CUTTING HORSESKMA BROADCASTING, L.P.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LIST

2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AmbassadorsF Assisted with projects when volunteers were requested:

v Ribbon Cuttings/Open Housesv Prepared the Cruzin’ Clarinda registration packetsv Hosted the hospitality booth at Clarinda’s Craft Carnivalv Prepared Craft Carnival vendor packetsv Passed out candy at the Optimist Club Ghost Walkv Served at the Holiday Showcase & Soup Supperv Served at the Chamber Holiday Open House

F Selected two winners for the Employee Recognition AwardF Maintained the flower planters around the downtown squareF Assisted with event poster distribution

Band Jamboree CommitteeKaty Ridge, ChairF Successfully hosted the 62nd Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree:

v Parade Competition - 51 bandsv Field Competition - 21 bandsv Iowa Western Community College Reiver Marching Band from Council Bluffs,

Iowa performed an exhibition show in the morning parade and afternoon field competition. University of Nebraska Maverick Marching Band from Omaha, Nebraska performed an exhibition show in the afternoon field competition.

Clarinda Lighted Christmas ParadeDale McAllister, ChairF Co-sponsored the 25th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade with the Clarinda

Kiwanis ClubF Parade theme – “A Silver Christmas Jubilee”F Chamber of Commerce sponsored parade entryF Assisted with the marketing and promotion of the Lighted Christmas Parade

Commerce Development CommitteeMatt Ridge, ChairF Explored and pursued business prospects, responded to inquiries by businesses,

and provided information pertaining to the establishment and/or retention ofbusinesses in Clarinda

F Successfully recruited El Porton Mexican Grille and Boulders Inn & Suites with theassistance of the City of Clarinda and community leaders

F Provided small business assistance to prospective businessesF Co-sponsored the “Nuture That Lead” seminar for small business ownersF Conducted prospect meetings and tours throughout the yearF Successfully marketed Clarinda to outlying areasF Clarinda business community featured in the Iowa Farmer Today publicationF Co-sponsored the Small Business Financing forumF Attended the Community Recreational Trail meetings

Thank You!The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and theChamber staff would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who helpmake the Chamber organization thrive. Without the giving of your timeand your selfless hard work, we could not accomplish our many activities.The Chamber of Commerce is involved in numerous programs and pro-jects that make a positive difference in the Clarinda community. We wouldlike you to know that you are appreciated and that because of you,Clarinda is a better community for all of us.

2017 FINANCIAL REPORTINCOME:Membership Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,362.61Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.59Building Improvements/Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000.00Clarinda Dollar Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.00Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,613.90Community & Retail Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,752.79Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,135.33Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,037.50

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $216,186.72

EXPENSES:Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,344.41Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,068.90Clarinda Dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,451.57Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,138.84Salaries/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,934.39Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,452.26Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,122.11Building Improvements/Repairs/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 6,726.27Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.00Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988.68

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204,582.43

F Participated in the Clarinda Housing Assessment focus group for communityorganizations

F Attended the Clarinda Housing Assessment public meetingF Maintained available building information database and assisted with building

inquiriesF Updated Community Quick ReferenceF Attended the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development Workshop

Community Beautification CommitteeKarla Rubin, ChairF Planted and maintained the flower planters in the downtown area F Maintained the tree planters around the squareF Coordinated the American flags being placed around the downtown squareF Financially supported floral arrangements for the holiday season in the flower

plantersF Awarded a $2,390.00 grant from the Clarinda Foundation for downtown seating

surround benchesF Awarded a $4,750.00 grant from the Page County Community Foundation for

downtown seating surround benches

Community & Retail PromotionsJohn Stull, ChairF Coordinated the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash held at Main & 14th Streets

v Over 500 free hot dogs, potato chips and drinks were provided to all agesv Children’s activities featured bounce castles and face painting

F Sponsored a free Clarinda A’s nightF Financially contributed towards the annual Easter Egg HuntF Planned and organized the 5th Annual Glenn Miller Vendor FairF Sponsored Bowling Tournament

v 22 bowling teams registeredv 16 corporate sponsors

F Christmas promotions:v Shop Local Campaign – over $5,000 given away in gift certificates and

Clarinda dollarsv Co-sponsored Santa’s House with the Clarinda Lions Clubv Holiday Showcase & Soup Supper successfully held at Wibholm Hall

featuring a group of elementary vocalists under the direction of Katy Ridge, and Footworks Dance by Shaylen

v Taste of Clarinda event – over 350 individuals attended the event sponsored by 32 businesses featuring 45 recipes

Craft Carnival CommitteeJan Moses, ChairF Sponsored the 58th Annual Craft CarnivalF Craft Carnival event featured in the Adventures magazineF Over 4,000 individuals attended this annual event

v Mi Casitav Chat Mobilityv American Family Insurance – Tara Myers Agencyv Pretty Thingsv BluGem Marketv Garrison Coffee Housev Pure Health Servicesv Merci Me Thrift Boutique

F Provided business referrals, relocation packets and student requestsF Chamber Executive Director currently serving on the Clarinda Community

Schools’ Strategic Planning teamF Traveled to the State Legislature to promote Clarinda interestsF Sponsored the Clarinda marketing display booth at area events and regional

meetingsF Co-sponsored a series of legislative briefingsF Presented Chamber program at local clubs and service organizationsF Promoted, maintained and updated chamber Facebook pageF Sponsored 4-H week – Clarinda Classics & Nebraska Top Notchers decorated

front window of Chamber officeF Participated in the Middle School Chamber Chums as part of their clubs &

organizations activitiesF Chamber staff assisted with judging the Marsville event held at the Page County

FairgroundsF Donated prizes and gift items for various community eventsF Held an appreciation Holiday Open House for Chamber and community

membersF KCSI Radio “Chamber Connection” monthly featureF Conducted and scheduled interviews with KMA Broadcasting on special eventsF Assisted with the coordination of promotional items for various tour groups, busi-

ness conferences and community eventsF Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class sponsorship between the Clarinda schools and

Chamber member businesses

Membership AffiliationsF Glenn Miller Birthplace SocietyF Iowa Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesF Iowa Group Travel AssociationF MINK River Corridor GroupF Nodaway Valley Historical MuseumF United States Chamber of CommerceF Western Iowa Tourism Region

F Co-sponsored a Customer Service & Hospitality Training seminarF Clarinda representatives attended the Power of Travel seminar in Des MoinesF Clarinda itinerary selected for the Iowa Bankers Association Explore Iowa

publicationF Awarded a $210 grant from Western Iowa Tourism Region for the Chamber

Administrative Assistant to attend the Iowa Tourism Conference in Sioux CityF Designed and published a new Clarinda Tourism map projectF Participated in the Tourism Legislative Showcase in Des MoinesF Promoted and provided 42nd Annual Glenn Miller Festival information:

v Festival event schedulev Membership informationv Lodging and general tourism requestsv Assisted in securing volunteer staffing at Glenn Miller Birthplace Home &

MuseumF Coordinated and hosted area motorcoach tour groupsF Selected to showcase the Clarinda community in hosting the 2017 National

Group Travel Planner Familiarization Tour entitled, “Iowa Without a Passport”F Active member in the Iowa Group Travel Association (State motorcoach

organiziation)F Promoted Clarinda at the IGTA Motorcoach Travel Show in PellaF Designed and developed regional group tour itineraries featured on the IGTA

websiteF Chamber staff successfully designed two new tourism marketing flyers:

v Day Tour – Home of Great Beginningsv Welcome to Clarinda profile sheet

F Secured advertising in the Western Iowa Tourism Cooperative Omaha World-Herald insert featuring the Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda Carnegie Art Museumand the Craft Carnival event

F Designed Clarinda tourism baskets for area and regional eventsF Clarinda representatives attended the state tourism conference in Sioux CityF Provided information concerning community events/attractions for State Visitor’s

Guide, Iowa Group Tour Manual, Western Iowa Tourism publications and StateWelcome Centers

Chamber ActivitiesF Clarinda Dollar campaign – Over $100,000 purchased annually (record setting)F Coordinated the Annual BanquetF Welcomed 16 new members to the Chamber organizationF Held 8 open houses at various Clarinda businessesF Conducted 2 groundbreaking ceremonies:

v El Porton Mexican Grillev Boulders Inn & Suites

F Conducted 13 ribbon-cutting ceremoniesv Tinelle Engstrand – Licensed Massage Therapistv Pure Rehabilitationv Body Solutionsv Weil’s Clothingv Iowa Western Community College’s Center of Excellence for Advanced

Manufacturing

F More than 480 craft booths on display at the following locations:v Clarinda Academy Activities Buildingv Clarinda Lied Recreational Centerv Clarinda Pavilionv Page County Fairgrounds – Wibholm Hall & Cow Palace

Cruzin’ Clarinda CommitteeMike Williams, ChairF Successfully held the 3rd Annual Cruzin’ Clarinda event attracting more than

1,000 people and featuring over 190 “motorized” entries in both the Show &Shine event and the parade

F Vehicle enthusiasts traveled from across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansasfor the event

F Cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles and tractors were encouraged to participateF Vendors and children’s activities held on the south side of the downtown squareF Awarded a $1,000 grant from the Bossingham Foundation in support of

marketing the Cruzin’ Clarinda event

Downtown Revitalization CommitteePam Herzberg, ChairF Promoted the continuation of the Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Officially awarded the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown

Façade Improvement grant in the amount of $500,000 to the City of ClarindaF Hosted informational meetings with prospective building owners regarding the

Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Researched future community projects

Golf Tournament CommitteeMike Butt & Jake Jobe, Co-chairpersonsF Sponsored the 22nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Fundraiser

v 21 teams registeredv 61 business sponsors

F Door prize giveaways

Tourism CommitteeMerideth Maranville, ChairThe mission of the Clarinda Tourism Committee is to externally promote Clarinda’skey tourism attractions/events at the local, regional, national and international levelsand to internally educate the community on the importance of hospitality and theeconomic benefit of tourism.F Active member in the Western Iowa Tourism Region (WITR)F Travel Federation of Iowa District LeaderF Hosted LuAnn Reinders, Iowa Tourism office staff member, showcasing Clarinda

tourism attractions in recognition of Iowa Tourism monthF Participated in statewide meetings with Iowa tourism officialsF Page County Tourism Representative for the Western Iowa Tourism RegionF Hosted the Western Iowa Tourism Region membership meeting at the Nodaway

Valley Historical Museum

F Co-sponsored a Customer Service & Hospitality Training seminarF Clarinda representatives attended the Power of Travel seminar in Des MoinesF Clarinda itinerary selected for the Iowa Bankers Association Explore Iowa

publicationF Awarded a $210 grant from Western Iowa Tourism Region for the Chamber

Administrative Assistant to attend the Iowa Tourism Conference in Sioux CityF Designed and published a new Clarinda Tourism map projectF Participated in the Tourism Legislative Showcase in Des MoinesF Promoted and provided 42nd Annual Glenn Miller Festival information:

v Festival event schedulev Membership informationv Lodging and general tourism requestsv Assisted in securing volunteer staffing at Glenn Miller Birthplace Home &

MuseumF Coordinated and hosted area motorcoach tour groupsF Selected to showcase the Clarinda community in hosting the 2017 National

Group Travel Planner Familiarization Tour entitled, “Iowa Without a Passport”F Active member in the Iowa Group Travel Association (State motorcoach

organiziation)F Promoted Clarinda at the IGTA Motorcoach Travel Show in PellaF Designed and developed regional group tour itineraries featured on the IGTA

websiteF Chamber staff successfully designed two new tourism marketing flyers:

v Day Tour – Home of Great Beginningsv Welcome to Clarinda profile sheet

F Secured advertising in the Western Iowa Tourism Cooperative Omaha World-Herald insert featuring the Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda Carnegie Art Museumand the Craft Carnival event

F Designed Clarinda tourism baskets for area and regional eventsF Clarinda representatives attended the state tourism conference in Sioux CityF Provided information concerning community events/attractions for State Visitor’s

Guide, Iowa Group Tour Manual, Western Iowa Tourism publications and StateWelcome Centers

Chamber ActivitiesF Clarinda Dollar campaign – Over $100,000 purchased annually (record setting)F Coordinated the Annual BanquetF Welcomed 16 new members to the Chamber organizationF Held 8 open houses at various Clarinda businessesF Conducted 2 groundbreaking ceremonies:

v El Porton Mexican Grillev Boulders Inn & Suites

F Conducted 13 ribbon-cutting ceremoniesv Tinelle Engstrand – Licensed Massage Therapistv Pure Rehabilitationv Body Solutionsv Weil’s Clothingv Iowa Western Community College’s Center of Excellence for Advanced

Manufacturing

F More than 480 craft booths on display at the following locations:v Clarinda Academy Activities Buildingv Clarinda Lied Recreational Centerv Clarinda Pavilionv Page County Fairgrounds – Wibholm Hall & Cow Palace

Cruzin’ Clarinda CommitteeMike Williams, ChairF Successfully held the 3rd Annual Cruzin’ Clarinda event attracting more than

1,000 people and featuring over 190 “motorized” entries in both the Show &Shine event and the parade

F Vehicle enthusiasts traveled from across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansasfor the event

F Cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles and tractors were encouraged to participateF Vendors and children’s activities held on the south side of the downtown squareF Awarded a $1,000 grant from the Bossingham Foundation in support of

marketing the Cruzin’ Clarinda event

Downtown Revitalization CommitteePam Herzberg, ChairF Promoted the continuation of the Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Officially awarded the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown

Façade Improvement grant in the amount of $500,000 to the City of ClarindaF Hosted informational meetings with prospective building owners regarding the

Downtown Revitalization ProgramF Researched future community projects

Golf Tournament CommitteeMike Butt & Jake Jobe, Co-chairpersonsF Sponsored the 22nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Fundraiser

v 21 teams registeredv 61 business sponsors

F Door prize giveaways

Tourism CommitteeMerideth Maranville, ChairThe mission of the Clarinda Tourism Committee is to externally promote Clarinda’skey tourism attractions/events at the local, regional, national and international levelsand to internally educate the community on the importance of hospitality and theeconomic benefit of tourism.F Active member in the Western Iowa Tourism Region (WITR)F Travel Federation of Iowa District LeaderF Hosted LuAnn Reinders, Iowa Tourism office staff member, showcasing Clarinda

tourism attractions in recognition of Iowa Tourism monthF Participated in statewide meetings with Iowa tourism officialsF Page County Tourism Representative for the Western Iowa Tourism RegionF Hosted the Western Iowa Tourism Region membership meeting at the Nodaway

Valley Historical Museum

F Participated in the Clarinda Housing Assessment focus group for communityorganizations

F Attended the Clarinda Housing Assessment public meetingF Maintained available building information database and assisted with building

inquiriesF Updated Community Quick ReferenceF Attended the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development Workshop

Community Beautification CommitteeKarla Rubin, ChairF Planted and maintained the flower planters in the downtown area F Maintained the tree planters around the squareF Coordinated the American flags being placed around the downtown squareF Financially supported floral arrangements for the holiday season in the flower

plantersF Awarded a $2,390.00 grant from the Clarinda Foundation for downtown seating

surround benchesF Awarded a $4,750.00 grant from the Page County Community Foundation for

downtown seating surround benches

Community & Retail PromotionsJohn Stull, ChairF Coordinated the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash held at Main & 14th Streets

v Over 500 free hot dogs, potato chips and drinks were provided to all agesv Children’s activities featured bounce castles and face painting

F Sponsored a free Clarinda A’s nightF Financially contributed towards the annual Easter Egg HuntF Planned and organized the 5th Annual Glenn Miller Vendor FairF Sponsored Bowling Tournament

v 22 bowling teams registeredv 16 corporate sponsors

F Christmas promotions:v Shop Local Campaign – over $5,000 given away in gift certificates and

Clarinda dollarsv Co-sponsored Santa’s House with the Clarinda Lions Clubv Holiday Showcase & Soup Supper successfully held at Wibholm Hall

featuring a group of elementary vocalists under the direction of Katy Ridge, and Footworks Dance by Shaylen

v Taste of Clarinda event – over 350 individuals attended the event sponsored by 32 businesses featuring 45 recipes

Craft Carnival CommitteeJan Moses, ChairF Sponsored the 58th Annual Craft CarnivalF Craft Carnival event featured in the Adventures magazineF Over 4,000 individuals attended this annual event

v Mi Casitav Chat Mobilityv American Family Insurance – Tara Myers Agencyv Pretty Thingsv BluGem Marketv Garrison Coffee Housev Pure Health Servicesv Merci Me Thrift Boutique

F Provided business referrals, relocation packets and student requestsF Chamber Executive Director currently serving on the Clarinda Community

Schools’ Strategic Planning teamF Traveled to the State Legislature to promote Clarinda interestsF Sponsored the Clarinda marketing display booth at area events and regional

meetingsF Co-sponsored a series of legislative briefingsF Presented Chamber program at local clubs and service organizationsF Promoted, maintained and updated chamber Facebook pageF Sponsored 4-H week – Clarinda Classics & Nebraska Top Notchers decorated

front window of Chamber officeF Participated in the Middle School Chamber Chums as part of their clubs &

organizations activitiesF Chamber staff assisted with judging the Marsville event held at the Page County

FairgroundsF Donated prizes and gift items for various community eventsF Held an appreciation Holiday Open House for Chamber and community

membersF KCSI Radio “Chamber Connection” monthly featureF Conducted and scheduled interviews with KMA Broadcasting on special eventsF Assisted with the coordination of promotional items for various tour groups, busi-

ness conferences and community eventsF Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class sponsorship between the Clarinda schools and

Chamber member businesses

Membership AffiliationsF Glenn Miller Birthplace SocietyF Iowa Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesF Iowa Group Travel AssociationF MINK River Corridor GroupF Nodaway Valley Historical MuseumF United States Chamber of CommerceF Western Iowa Tourism Region

2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AmbassadorsF Assisted with projects when volunteers were requested:

v Ribbon Cuttings/Open Housesv Prepared the Cruzin’ Clarinda registration packetsv Hosted the hospitality booth at Clarinda’s Craft Carnivalv Prepared Craft Carnival vendor packetsv Passed out candy at the Optimist Club Ghost Walkv Served at the Holiday Showcase & Soup Supperv Served at the Chamber Holiday Open House

F Selected two winners for the Employee Recognition AwardF Maintained the flower planters around the downtown squareF Assisted with event poster distribution

Band Jamboree CommitteeKaty Ridge, ChairF Successfully hosted the 62nd Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree:

v Parade Competition - 51 bandsv Field Competition - 21 bandsv Iowa Western Community College Reiver Marching Band from Council Bluffs,

Iowa performed an exhibition show in the morning parade and afternoon field competition. University of Nebraska Maverick Marching Band from Omaha, Nebraska performed an exhibition show in the afternoon field competition.

Clarinda Lighted Christmas ParadeDale McAllister, ChairF Co-sponsored the 25th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade with the Clarinda

Kiwanis ClubF Parade theme – “A Silver Christmas Jubilee”F Chamber of Commerce sponsored parade entryF Assisted with the marketing and promotion of the Lighted Christmas Parade

Commerce Development CommitteeMatt Ridge, ChairF Explored and pursued business prospects, responded to inquiries by businesses,

and provided information pertaining to the establishment and/or retention ofbusinesses in Clarinda

F Successfully recruited El Porton Mexican Grille and Boulders Inn & Suites with theassistance of the City of Clarinda and community leaders

F Provided small business assistance to prospective businessesF Co-sponsored the “Nuture That Lead” seminar for small business ownersF Conducted prospect meetings and tours throughout the yearF Successfully marketed Clarinda to outlying areasF Clarinda business community featured in the Iowa Farmer Today publicationF Co-sponsored the Small Business Financing forumF Attended the Community Recreational Trail meetings

Thank You!The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and theChamber staff would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who helpmake the Chamber organization thrive. Without the giving of your timeand your selfless hard work, we could not accomplish our many activities.The Chamber of Commerce is involved in numerous programs and pro-jects that make a positive difference in the Clarinda community. We wouldlike you to know that you are appreciated and that because of you,Clarinda is a better community for all of us.

2017 FINANCIAL REPORTINCOME:Membership Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,362.61Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.59Building Improvements/Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000.00Clarinda Dollar Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.00Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,613.90Community & Retail Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,752.79Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,135.33Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,037.50

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $216,186.72

EXPENSES:Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,344.41Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,068.90Clarinda Dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,451.57Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,138.84Salaries/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,934.39Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,452.26Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,122.11Building Improvements/Repairs/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 6,726.27Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.00Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988.68

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204,582.43

BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

RANDY WALTERS

What a year we have had in Clarinda!2017 marked another great year for theClarinda Chamber of Commerce. I am excit-ed for this year’s and last year’s hard workfinally seeing results. Through many hours ofwork, the Chamber of Commerce and City ofClarinda have successfully recruited El PortonMexican Grille and Boulders Inn & Suites tofurther enhance our town. Our DowntownRevitalization project continues to progress to

improve the downtown façade for a number of buildings. Many individuals, Chamber staff and community volunteers are

to thank for keeping the Chamber organization moving at a fastlevel and you should be proud of all that has been accomplishedin this past year and will be in years to come. There are a numberof people who have put in countless hours into multiple projectsthroughout the year and I thank them for their efforts. Withouttheir hard work, we wouldn’t be able to have these positive oppor-tunities for the Clarinda community.

Looking forward into 2018, we have a lot of exciting things upahead. Sometime in the spring, we plan to see the DowntownRevitalization project begin work on 17 façades around theDowntown Square. The Chamber office has announced a newevent in March – Clarinda Craft & Vendor Marketplace – that willinclude commercial vendors and crafters alike. We will also becoordinating our annual events that many community membersand Chamber businesses benefit from. We typically hear wonder-ful things about these events and will continue to make them bet-ter.

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors andstaff are always looking to bring more value to your membershipand would like everyone to know that they are open to any com-ments, questions, or suggestions. We will continue to further ourrelationships with those in and around the Clarinda community. Iinvite you to get involved by becoming a member, volunteering atour annual events, or serve on various committees. Thank you foryour continued support.

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CARLSON SEED, INC.CASEY’S GENERAL STORESCATHOLIC CHARITIES PHOENIXHOUSE

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* CLARINDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITYCLARINDA COUNTRY CLUBCLARINDA FLOWER SHOPCLARINDA FOUNDATIONCLARINDA HERALD-JOURNALCLARINDA LIED CENTERCLARINDA LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY

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H&H TRAILERS, LLCHAWKEYE COMM. – KCSI/KOAKHENKEVILLE GREENHOUSEHERZBERG CHIROPRACTICHERZBERG TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLCHIGH TECH ELECTRONICSHOME SWEET HOME CARE, INC.HOMETOWN SEARS STORE –CLARINDA

HOSKINS SIDING & WINDOWS, INC. HUA YUNG RESTAURANTHY-VEE FOOD & DRUG STOREICE HOUSE RESTAURANTIOWA WESTERN COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTJ'S PIZZA AND STEAK HOUSEJ. BRUNER’S RESTAURANTJOHN D. HANSON PIONEER HI-BREDPRECISION PLANTING

JOHNSON TIRE AND SERVICEJW EXCAVATION, INC.KARL L. WALTER WOODWORKING &CARPENTRY

KEANE THUMMEL TRUCKING, INC.KEN GARRETT REAL ESTATE –KAREN BEAVER

KING CONSTRUCTION, LLCKINGSOLVER, BRIAN – AFLAC AGENTKIRCHNER CUTTING HORSESKMA BROADCASTING, L.P.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LIST

2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT................................................................Matt Ridge1st VICE PRESIDENT..............................................Randy Walters2nd VICE PRESIDENT .........................................Elissa BrockmanTREASURER............................................................Seth Kirchner

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORSElissa Brockman Matt RidgeMike Butt Chris StipeJake Jobe John StullJoe Lucas Jason Van VactorSeth Kirchner Randy WaltersMerideth Maranville Robyn Weinreich

2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT...........................................................Randy Walters1st VICE PRESIDENT...........................................Elissa Brockman2nd VICE PRESIDENT .............................................Seth KirchnerTREASURER ................................................................Jake Jobe

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerm 2018 Term 2019John Stull Elissa Brockman

Randy Walters Seth KirchnerRobyn Weinreich

Term 2020 Term 2021Jake Jobe Beckie FinchJoe Lucas Merideth Maranville

Jason Van Vactor Reggie St. RomainJamie Shore

CHAMBER STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.......................................... Elaine FarwellADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT .............................. Cassie McNeesPART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT .........................Melissa Whitmore

KOKENGE, GORDON & ROBERTA(ASSOCIATE)

LANTZ, DANIEL T., OD* LIMORICK MOTORS, LLCLISLE CORPORATION/EZ WAY, INC.MANUEL REALTYMCCALL CARPENTRYMCDONALD'SMEADOW RUN APARTMENTSMEDIACOM BUSINESS

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NORDLAND INSURANCENSK CORPORATION & AKS PRECISIONBALL CO.

ORSCHELN FARM & HOME SUPPLYOSWALD CROW AGENCYPAGE COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY

* PAGE COUNTY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH

PAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAUPAINTING BARN STUDIO, LLCPCSB BANKPEOPLESERVICEPIZZA HUT

PIZZA RANCH MARYVILLEPRICE FARMS

* PURE HEALTH SERVICES* PURE REHABILITATIONRARICK, BRIAN DPMRAYMOND JAMES FINANCIALSERVICES

REEDESIGNSRICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION, LLCRIGHT NOW HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING

RITCHIE FUNERAL HOMEROBIN’S NEST CAFE & BAKERYRUNZA RESTAURANTS & S APPLIANCESANSON, RON & ANN (ASSOCIATE)SHOPKO HOMETOWNSHORE MOTOR COMPANYSMITH VENDINGSNYDER'S AUTO BODY & PAINTSNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.SONRISERS POPCREAMSOUTHVIEW APARTMENTSSOUTHWEST IOWA FAMILIES, INC.SOUTHWEST IOWA MUTUALINSURANCE

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATERDISTRICT

SOUTHWEST SANITATIONSTANTON CARE CENTERSTEVENS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,INC.

STICKLER CONCRETE* STUDIO 19 MULTIMEDIASUBWAYSUMP FARMSSUMP INSURANCE, INC.

SUNDERMAN INSURANCESUPER 8 CLARINDASWANSON TAX & ACCOUNTINGTAYLOR PHARMACYTERRACE VIEW RESIDENTIALTHE POST/MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM

* THRIVENT FINANCIAL –LAURA SELDERS

TINELLE ENGSTRAND – LICENSEDMASSAGE THERAPIST

TOWN & COUNTRY FINANCIAL –ROSEMARY ELS

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WALLIN PLUMBING & HEATINGWATSON & RYAN, P.L.C.WEIL'S CLOTHINGWEINREICH BBQWELLHAUSEN, CHAD & ALLIE(ASSOCIATE)

WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE & REHABWHIPP SALES & SERVICE, INC.WILD FIRE SALON & SPAWILLIAMS, BRADLEY DDSWILLIAMS LAWN SERVICEWILLSON, PECHACEK, P.L.C.WITTHOFT ELECTRICWRANGLER SALES, INC.

* YORK TRUCKING

CHAMBER MEMBERS, CONT.

* New Members

115 East Main Street | Clarinda, Iowa 51632712.542.2166 | FAX 712.542.4113

e-mail: chamber@clarinda.org • www.clarinda.org

Clarinda Chamber of CommerceMISSION STATEMENT

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce is avolunteer-led, member-supported, non-profitcorporation working to strengthen the overallcommunity and economic vitality of the Clarindaarea.

Specifically, the Clarinda Chamber will devotetime and money to efforts that:• Promote the image of the community and

improve the quality of life;• Recruit and retain new and exist ing

businesses;• Encourage the growth of tourism for the area,

and• Support educational opportunities.