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RESTON HAMBER OF COMMERCE Annual Report and Membership Directory

Creston Chamber Mission Statement

Arnold Motor Supply

“To promote and showcase the community, to be a leadership organization which unifies the community, and map a course for Creston’s future development.”

Prairie View Assisted Living

208 W. Taylor/Hwy. 34 • 641-782-7021 641-782-9927 (fax) chamber@crestoniowachamber.com www.crestoniowachamber.com April 23, 2014

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Creston Chamber of Commerce Annual Report CHAMBER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & DEVELOPMENT The goal of the Chamber is to continue to create, maintain and work with others on a positive image of Creston for current and future residents and businesses while maintaining and improving the business climate.

• Continued to collaborate, work with and promote partnerships with various organizations, governmental bodies and groups in Creston and the area to maintain and improve Creston’s quality of life and economics – a partial list would include the following: Creston/Union County Tourism, City of Creston, Union County Development Association, Union County, the Union County Visitors Center, Creston Community Schools, Creston High School FBLA, Creston High School FFA, Union County Conservation, Green Valley State Park, Creston Park & Recreation Board, McKinley Lake/Hurley Creek Watershed Group, Creston Historical Preservation Commission, Western Iowa Tourism Region, Central Iowa Tourism Region, Southern Exposures Tourism and Iowa Tourism Department, Creston Volunteer Fire Fighters Easter Event, Around the Town Committee, Local Foods Council, Uptown Creston Food Crawl, Creston:Arts Council, No Place Like Creston for the Holidays, Santa at the Depot, Quiet Zone Committee, High Lakes Leadership Initiative, Crestland Betterment Foundation, Friends of the Library and CARE. • Continued to work and assist in retail and commercial recruitment and expansion to strengthen and expand the economic base of Creston • Continued to assist current businesses, while at the same time continued seeking new business opportunities • Continued to assist industry members as requested • Continued to work with and support the South Central Iowa Small Business Development Center

• Continued to assist and recognize local businesses and organizations • Continued entrepreneurial initiatives • Continued the Gold Star Honor for businesses who maintain their property • Continued the Hi-Five Honor for great customer service • Continued monthly Chamber spots on radio and in the newspaper • Continued to market Creston to the area, state and beyond as a business and regional hub • Maintained various Creston Brochures to promote Creston • Continued to provided business referrals, relocation packets, student requests and prospect packets • Continued offering Newcomer Packets • Continue to include CHS students on the Chamber Board of Directors as exOfficio members • Continued speaking to service clubs and other groups about the Chamber and Creston • Continued to attend City Council meetings and work with and assist local government • Continued to remain in contact with elected representatives.

• Continued the Paint Creston Program where 8 houses were painted in 2013, bringing the total number of houses during this 4 year period painted in Creston to 19.

• Collabrated with local groups to successfully seek funding for the first phase of hard surfacing over 3.2 miles of trail on the east side of Green Valley Lake.

Becky Riley - Volunteer of the Year, Denny Abel - Citizen of the Year, Levi Eblen - Youth Award

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Iowa State Savings Bank Employee Owned

issbbank.com Member FDIC

Veteran’s Day Breakfast held at the Creston Depot

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oyd Appliance Center Inc.

220 N. Pine • Uptown Creston, IA • (641) 782-2163

Selling Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Speed Queen and Traeger Grills

Servicing most makes and models ~ Locally Owned and Operated Weekdays: 8:30-5:30 • Saturdays: 9:00-12:00

Creston News Advertiser — Wednesday, April 23, 2014 — Page 3c

Creston Chamber of Commerce

Membership Directory These Creston Chamber members stand ready to serve you with friendly, hometown service!

Ag Services

AgriVision

701 E. Taylor/Hwy 34 E ...............................................................................................782-7032 Creston Livestock Auction

201 N. Cherry Street ...................................................................................................782-7025 Crop Production Services, Inc.

1726 Osage Street........................................................................................................782-2019 Gavilon Grain, LLC

300 Osage Street..........................................................................................................782-6411

Automotive

Arnold Motor Supply 502 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-2101 Central Plains Automotive

1206 Smith Street........................................................................................................344-3036 Charlie Brown Auto

1443 Highway 34 W .....................................................................................................782-6561 Creston Automotive 410 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-2179 Eby’s Auto

402 E. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-0112 F & M Body Shop

901 S. Division Street ..................................................................................................782-5115 Heartland Tire & Auto Center

529 S. Sumner Street...................................................................................................782-2147 Hi-Crest Auto & United Super Wash

707 S. Vine Street/Hwy 34 E .......................................................................................782-2202 Hulett & Son Auto Salvage

1708 S. Osage Street....................................................................................................782-4807 Kilgore Rental & Lease

501 E. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-5512 Kilgore’s Enterprises, Inc.

501 E. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-5512 M & M Motors

410 S. Sumner Avenue.................................................................................................782-2107

(Automotive continued) NAPA-Creston

211 N. Pine Street........................................................................................................782-2125 Pokorny BP & Automotive Service

500 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-7410 Rhine Body Repair

301 E. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-5016 Stalker Chevrolet Inc

601 S. Sumner Avenue/Hwy 25 & 34 ..........................................................................782-2181 Stalker Rentals

601 S. Sumner Avenue.................................................................................................782-2181

(Construction & Contractors continued)

Business Associate

Diversified

Al & Pat Pokorny Arlan & Carolyn Biere Bill Fastenow Bob & Betty Jungst Bob & Freida Berning Dick & Peg Anderson Elizabeth Waigand, IowaWORKS Gay Lynn Owens, Stewart Realty Jane Lowe Jo Anne Duckworth, Union Cty Emergency Management Kay Ritter Ken Hudson Roger Saxton, Stewart Realty Sharon Bennett

J&J Plumbing & Heating, LLC

211 S. Elm Street .........................................................................................................782-7852 Kawa Construction 611 N. Chestnut Street................................................................................................782-5786 Kinkade Industries

402 E. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-2290 R.E. Lewis Refrigeration

803 S. Lincoln Street ...................................................................................................782-8183 Winterstien Construction

205 S. Elm Street .........................................................................................................782-2702 City of Creston

116 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-2000 Midwest Opportunities, Inc.

724 Davis Avenue, Corning, IA ............................................................................641-322-3520 Office of Congressman Tom Latham

208 W. Taylor Street/Hwy. 34 W ..................................................................................782-2495

Education

Construction & Contractors

American Homes by Dave Long 101 N. Walnut Street ...................................................................................................782-4193 Central Plains Electric

1206 Smith Street........................................................................................................782-2414 Hahn Roofing

1015-150th Street, Clare, IA ................................................................................800-368-7833

Buena Vista University

1501 W. Townline Street ..............................................................................................782-6113 Creston Community Schools

801 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-7028 Hair Tech School of Cosmetology

402 W. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-6537 I Think I Can Child Care Center

705 S. Cherry Street ....................................................................................................782-7117 Southwestern Community College

1501 W. Townline Street ..............................................................................................782-7081 St. Malachy School

403 W. Clark Street......................................................................................................782-7125

2014 Executive Board

President MIKE McCULLOUGH Wellman Dynamics Corp

1st Vice President BARB COENEN Maple Street Memories

2nd Vice President KEN CALLAHAN Callahan Real Estate

Treasurer ADAM SNODGRASS Iowa State Savings Bank

Past President ROGER LANNING PCSB Bank

Executive Director ELLEN GERHARZ

Helping to Keep Creston Healthy!

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Hwy. 34 East • Creston • 641-782-5112 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8:30am - 2pm

641-782-6558 405 S. Sumner • Creston Jeff Longstaff, R.Ph., Wayne “Skip” Carlson, R.Ph. & Taryn Thompson, Pharm D.

It’s great to know, when you need us, we’re here.

Page 4c — Creston News Advertiser — Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Entertainment

Crestmoor Golf Club, Inc.

1801 W. Townline Street/Hwy 25 W............................................................................782-2771 Green Valley State Park

1480 130th Street ........................................................................................................782-5131 Pine Valley Golf & Bowl

1401 US Hwy 34 West .................................................................................................782-4917 Punky’s

212 N. Maple Street .....................................................................................................202-4154 Strand Theatre

309 W. Adams Street...................................................................................................782-7224

Financial & Investment

Cornerstone Financial Group

604 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-5577 Edward Jones Investments

205 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-6504 First National Bank 101 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-2195 Great Western Bank

103 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W..............................................................................................782-9300 Iowa State Savings Bank

401 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-1000 Nishna Valley Credit Union 205 E. Taylor/Hwy 34 East..........................................................................................782-6080 PCSB Bank

501 W. Taylor Street/Hwy. 34 W ..................................................................................782-8482 State Savings Bank

602 Sheldon Avenue, Ste. A .........................................................................................782-7820 Taylor Financial 501 E. Taylor/Hwy 34 W ..............................................................................................782-4848

Funeral Homes & Monuments

Fredricksen Memorials

902 N. Sumner Street ..................................................................................................782-8578 Pearson Family Funeral Service

809 W. Montgomery Street .........................................................................................782-6555 Powers Funeral Home

601 New York Avenue..................................................................................................782-7036

Hotel/Motel

Adams Street Country Lodge Bed & Breakfast

1412 170th Street ........................................................................................................344-5478 Holiday Motel 800 S. Walnut/ Hwy 34 E............................................................................................782-1644 Hotel Greenfield

110 East Iowa Street, Greenfield, IA. ..................................................................641-343-7323

(Hotel/Motel continued) Moonlite Motel

704 New York Avenue/ Hwy 34 W...............................................................................782-4422 Super 8 Motel of Creston

804 W. Taylor St/Hwy 34 W .........................................................................................782-6541 Supertel Inn & Conference Center

800 Laurel Street/Hwy 34 W. ......................................................................................782-7873 Timberview Bed & Breakfast

211 Ringgold-Union Street, Shannon City, IA ....................................................877-339-2431

(Manufacturers & Processors continued) Precast Concrete

622 1/2 New York Avenue/Hwy 34 W..........................................................................782-4515 Precision Optical Group

701 S. Oak Street .........................................................................................................782-6685 Vanmark Equipment LLC

300 Industrial Parkway...............................................................................................782-6575 Wellman Dynamics Corporation

1746 Commerce Road ..................................................................................................782-8521

Insurance and Real Estate

Media

American Family Insurance/Turner Agency

800 S. Birch/Hwy 34 E.................................................................................................782-7471 American Republic Insurance Services

110 Dutcher Street, Afton ...........................................................................................278-6206 Ben Adamson, State Farm Insurance

300 Russell Street........................................................................................................782-8549 Callahan Real Estate 105 S. Sumner Street...................................................................................................782-2332 Carter Agency, Inc

208 N. Maple Street .....................................................................................................782-8516 Green Valley Realty

1016 W. Montgomery Street .......................................................................................782-5134 Hometown Insurance & Realty 501 E. Taylor, Suite B/Hwy 34 E .................................................................................782-4626 Moberg/Iowa Realty

311 N. Cherry Street ...................................................................................................782-8438 R Realty

114 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-9408 Stewart Realty

701 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-7197 Tyler Insurance Services, Inc.

111 W. Mills Street.......................................................................................................782-5503

Manufacturers & Processors

Bunn-O-Matic Corporation

900 E. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-8407 Ferrara Candy Company 500 Industrial Parkway...............................................................................................782-5380 Green Valley Chemical

1284 Cherry Street Road............................................................................................782-7041 Innovative Industries, Inc. 215 N. Walnut Street ...................................................................................................782-8495 Iowa Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.

1420 US Hwy 34 West .................................................................................................782-9669 Midwest Carbonic Inc.

1284 Cherry Street Road.............................................................................................782-6076

Creston Publishing Company

503 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-2141 KSIB Radio

1409 Hwy 34 West .......................................................................................................782-2155

Non-profit

ISU Union County Extension & Outreach

811 N. Sumner Street .................................................................................................782-8426 SCICF/Union County

222 N. Maple Street ..............................................................................................641-217-9105 Southern Iowa Resources for Families

203 W. Monroe Street ..................................................................................................782-4170 Southern Prairie YMCA

1201 W. Townline Street ..............................................................................................782-9622 St. Malachy Foundation

403 W. Clark Street......................................................................................................782-7125

Printers

Petznick Printing Co.

204 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-2023

Professionals

Carroll Family Chiropractic

224 N. Pine Street........................................................................................................782-3199 Creston Audiology & Hearing Aid Center

319 W. Adams Street...................................................................................................782-2494 Creston Chiropractic PC

905 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-6226 Creston Medical Clinic P.C.

1610 W. Townline St. Ste. 200 ....................................................................................782-2131 Creston Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

509 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-2224 Creston Vision Clinic, P.C.

1610 W. Townline Street, Ste. 115...............................................................................782-7619 DaVita Dialysis of Creston

1700 W. Townline Street, Suite 2-B ............................................................................782-5202 Dr. Brian Kinkade, O.D

806 Laurel Street.........................................................................................................782-5455

Board of Directors

TRACY DAVIS Southwestern Community College

CHUCK IRELAN Hy-Vee

Find your better place @ !

Fall Classes Begin

August 27

www.swcciowa.edu

BILL MESSEROLE Creston Community Schools

Katey Freshman, Arts & Science Transfer Program

RON BERNARD Creston Super 8

Buy/Shop Creston First

RHONDA MILLER Bunn-O-Matic

MELISSA DRISKELL Winterstien Construction

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center 1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

641-782-8511

Creston News Advertiser — Wednesday, April 23, 2014— Page 5c (Professionals continued) Dr. Dan Coen 110 W. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-8014 Dr. Dave Buck

304 W. Lucas Street .....................................................................................................782-2817 Dr. Michael Buck

304 W. Lucas Street .....................................................................................................782-2817 Dr. William Todd Scott 304 W. Lucas Street .....................................................................................................782-7587 Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co.

309 E. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-8421 Edward T. Harvey, Jr.

109 W. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-7051 Family Vision Center

807 N. Sumner Avenue/Hwy 25 ..................................................................................782-2111 Garden & Associates, LTD

500 E.Taylor, Ste. C/ Hwy 34 E. ..................................................................................782-4005 Greater Regional Medical Center

1700 W. Townline Street/Hwy 25 ................................................................................782-7091 Green Acct & Tax DBA Eblen Acct & Tax

623 New York Avenue/Hwy. 34 W ...............................................................................782-2264 Internal Medicine Consultants

1700 W. Townline Street/Hwy 25 ................................................................................782-6440 James Law Office, P.C.

205 1/2 N. Elm Street ..................................................................................................782-6000 Kenyon & Nielsen P.C.

211 N. Maple Street .....................................................................................................782-7007 Loretta Harvey

109 W. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-7051 Medicap Pharmacy

405 S. Sumner Avenue.................................................................................................782-6558 Morning Star Internal Medicine Clinic

1610 W. Townline Street, Suite 110 ............................................................................782-3641 New Life Family Medicine P.C.

1610 W. Townline Street, Ste. 100...............................................................................782-3877 Southern Hills Veterinary Clinic

1701 Cromwell Road/Hwy 34 W .................................................................................782-7056 Southwestern IA Chapter of SHRM ......................................................................................344-2303

Public Utilities

Alliant Energy

208 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W.......................................................................................800-255-4268 Central Iowa Power Cooperative

1632 REA Road ............................................................................................................782-2158 Windstream Communications Highway 34 East ..................................................................................................877-901-4692

Restaurants/Taverns

A & G Pizza & Steakhouse

211 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-7871 Back Forty BBQ ......................................................................................................................202-2732 Dairy Queen of Creston

201 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W..............................................................................................782-2826 DURANG0 Mexican Restaurant

211 N. Pine Street........................................................................................................278-1019 Elm’s Club

108 N. Elm Street .......................................................................................................782-2615 McDonald’s

608 Wyoming Avenue/Hwy 34 W ................................................................................782-7775 Pizza Ranch

520 Livingston Avenue ................................................................................................782-7337 Subway - Hwy 34 West

602 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W ............................................................................................782-6688 Subway - Walmart

806 Laurel Street.........................................................................................................782-5710 Taco John’s

708 S. Walnut/Hwy 34 E..............................................................................................782-4731 The Lobby

301 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................278-1035 Upper Crust

201 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................278-1043 Windrow Restaurant & Sports Bar

102 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W..............................................................................................782-5014

(Retail continued)

Retail

Akin Building Center

604 Sheldon Avenue ....................................................................................................782-3310 American Home Design Center

101 N. Walnut Street ...................................................................................................782-4193 B.M. Sales ................................................................................................................................782-2414 Big Boyz Toyz

900 S. Divison Street ...................................................................................................782-6104 Boyd Appliance Center

220 N. Pine Street........................................................................................................782-2163 Casey Wireless LLC/iWireless

200 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-8971 Casey’s General Store - Hwy. 25

903 N. Sumner Avenue ................................................................................................782-4267 Casey’s General Store - Hwy. 34

301 W. Taylor Street/Hwy. 34 W ..................................................................................782-5529 Casey’s General Store - East

800 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W..............................................................................................782-0109 Casey’s General Store - North

403 E. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-9191

Casey’s General Store - South

200 S. Elm Street .........................................................................................................782-5045 Casey’s General Store - West

621 New York Avenue/Hwy 34 W................................................................................782-2145 Chat Mobility/Radio Shack

600 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W., Ste. A .................................................................................782-6409 Coen’s Furniture Inc.

121 N. Maple Street .....................................................................................................782-2121 Cook Video & Appliance 706 E. Taylor/ Hwy 34 E ..............................................................................................782-5112 Creston Farm & Home Supply

408 S. Sumner Street...................................................................................................782-2317 Creston Farmers Market McKinley Park ......................................................................................................641-247-1663 Creston True Value 801 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-2882 Family Shoe Store

219 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-7621 Fareway Stores Inc. 105 E. Adams Street ....................................................................................................782-5612 Graphic Displays

101 W. Taylor, Ste A, Hwy 34 W ..................................................................................782-4135 Hy-Vee Food Store

600 Sheldon Avenue ....................................................................................................782-7023 J & A Flooring 804 S. Mulberry Street ................................................................................................278-1044 Java J’s

801 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-2882 Kilgore’s RV Sales & Service

601 Sheldon Avenue ....................................................................................................782-5513 Leilani’s Antiques Collectibles & Second Hand

113 W. Mongtomery Street ...................................................................................641-203-2061 Maple Street Memories

222 N. Maple Street .....................................................................................................782-4560 Maurice’s

808 Laurel Street.........................................................................................................782-7639 Office Machines Co. Inc.

110 N. Elm Street ........................................................................................................782-8464 Quality Glass Company

601 E. Taylor/Hwy 34 E ...............................................................................................782-5155 Quilts & Other Notions

209 W. Montgomery Street ..........................................................................................782-8874 Rieman Music

701 W. Townline Street ................................................................................................782-5121

Board of Directors

MARY SAXTON First National Bank

TERESA CHEERS Teresa’s Fine Floral

MATT HIGGINS Alliant Energy

DEVON LEITH Tyler Insurance

TONY STUART Hi-Crest Auto/United Super Wash

JESSICA DUNCAN Greater Regional Medical Center

Commitment is expertise. www.crestonnews.com 503 W. Adams • P. O. Box 126 • Creston, IA 50801

641-782-2141

Commitment you can bank on.

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Consumer Bank 801 West Taylor ◆ Highways 34 & 25 Creston, IA 50801 phone: 641.782.5599

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Afton Bank 100 East Railroad ◆ PO Box 127 Afton, IA 50830 phone: 641.347.8423

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Savta’s Greenhouse

1433 Hwy 34 West.................................................................................................641-340-7003 She-Nae’s Rescued & Renewed

311 W. Montgomery Street...........................................................................................782-2252 Small Spaces, LLC

107 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................278-1008 Teresa’s Fine Floral, LLC

615 S. Chestnut Street................................................................................................782-4082 The Old Market Primitivies, Antiques, & Gifts

104 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................278-1164 Trophy Shop

222 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................782-6011 U S Cellular

1101 S. Sumner Street.................................................................................................782-9777 Van Gelder Clothing

110 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................782-4657 Vernie’s Drapery Shop

701 W. Townline Street.................................................................................................782-7771 Walmart Super Center

806 Laurel Street..........................................................................................................782-6954 Wimmer Farms

110 Dutcher Street, Afton............................................................................................278-0735 Wishing Well

206 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................782-2253

Services

Advance Services, Inc

302 E. Taylor, Suite A/Hwy 34 E..................................................................................782-3300 Advanced Restoration Services

507 Central Avenue, Bedford, IA..........................................................................712-523-2057 BuiltNetworks by Dennis LaMasters

805 Wyoming Avenue/Hwy 34 W.................................................................................782-4765 Connections Agency on Aging

109 N. Elm Street.........................................................................................................782-4040 Country Court RV Park

1804 Virginia Lane.......................................................................................................782-4018 Crest Haven Care Centre

1000 E. Howard Street.................................................................................................782-5012 Creston Apartments

301 W. Adams Street.....................................................................................................202-1911 Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

1001 Cottonwood Road.................................................................................................782-8511 Curves

217 W. Adams Street....................................................................................................782-8796

(Services continued)

Di Miller at 3’s Company

912 N. Sumner Avenue.................................................................................................782-4078 Grapevine Staffing

100 E. Taylor/Hwy 34 E................................................................................................782-2225 Green Valley Pest and Lawn Care

1430 150th Street.........................................................................................................782-4540 H&R Block

801 W. Wyoming/Hwy. 34 W.........................................................................................782-5978 Hair House

110 N. Oak Street.........................................................................................................782-8551 Hammer Medical Supply

609 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 W...............................................................................................782-7995 HCI Hospice Care Services..............................................................................................641-464-2009 Iowa Focus

105 W. Adams St...........................................................................................................782-4478 Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

215 N. Elm Street..............................................................................................782-2119 ext 36 Jane’s Headquarters

1311 N. Cherry Street..................................................................................................782-6044 Ken’s Barber Shop

307 W. Adams Street.....................................................................................................782-0830 Kiki’s Graphics..................................................................................................................641-431-0703 Leslie’s Dance Emporium

218 N. Pine Street........................................................................................................782-7617 MATURA Action Corporation

209 N. Elm Street.........................................................................................................782-8431 Mediacom

310 Commerce Drive, Red Oak , IA......................................................................800-332-0245 Mid-State Surveying & Consulting

500 E. Taylor, Suite C/Hwy 34 E..................................................................................782-4004 Perspective Counseling

813 N. Lincoln Street, #3..............................................................................................782-6832 Piper Sign Art

2070 255th St, Greenfield, IA...............................................................................641-743-8255 Prairie Solid Waste Agency

1774 Lark Avenue..................................................................................................641-347-5022 Prairie View Assisted Living & Memory Care

1709 W. Prairie Street..................................................................................................782-3131 Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center

201 N. Elm Street.........................................................................................................782-8874 Sister Chicks Catering......................................................................................................515-321-2346 Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority

219 N. Pine Street.........................................................................................................782-8585 Southern Iowa Rural Water Association

1391 190th Street.........................................................................................................782-5744

Board of Directors

SANDY JENNETT Green Valley Pest and Lawn Care

SHAWN PHELPS Walmart Super Center

JACKI STEFFEN Southern Prairie YMCA

Spotlight School of Dance

701 W. Townline Street, Ste F......................................................................................782-4882 Stalker Car Wash

Townline Car Wash & 1712 Hwy. 34 E. Summit House(Newbury Management)

509 N. Maple Street......................................................................................................782-1621 Sumner Lesson Studios

904 Sumner Avenue, Suite B................................................................................515-979-1532 Supreme Cleaners

408 W. Montgomery Street...........................................................................................782-2421 three C design

700 N. Elm Street.........................................................................................................202-3301 Union County Abstract

107 E. Montgomery Street...........................................................................................782-4610 Vicker Programming & Service

1333 Hwy 25.................................................................................................................782-8746 Waste Management of Creston

710 E. Monroe Street....................................................................................................782-7777

Transportation

BNSF Railway Company

E. Adams Street

Wholesalers & Distributors

Echo Electric Co.

302 W.Taylor/Hwy 34 W...............................................................................................782-9444

Creston City Council Liaisons

MARSHA WILSON

Proud to be a Chamber Member!

FREE BG Protection Plan

(Services continued)

GARY LYBARGER

Ex Officios

LEVI EBLEN Creston High School

BREE DAGGETT Creston High School

Our Family Serving Yours - Since 1866

Qualifying Mileage 75,000 ...ask for details!

CASTROL SER VICE CENTER • UNITED SUPER WASH

CASTROL SERVICE CENTER • UNITED SUPER WASH

Proudly serving Southwest Iowa with quality sales and service for over 40 years!

www.pcsbbank.com

Creston • 782-7023

501 W. Taylor St, Creston · (641) 782-8482 Clarinda · Corning · Lenox · Mt Ayr · Member FDIC · Equal Housing Lender

Creston News Advertiser —Wednesday, April 23, 2014 — Page 7c

Creston Chamber of Commerce Annual Report Continued CHAMBER COMMITTEES Ambassador Committee: Retail Promotion & Showcase Committee: The mission of the Creston Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors shall be The goal of the Promotions Committee is to market, promote, retain and to promote the civic, commercial, and industrial development of the City highlight businesses and industries in Creston through various activities of Creston by acting and participating as official representatives in all and promotions. promotions and welcoming new people and businesses in Creston.

Image Enhancement Committee: Women in Business: The mission of the Chamber Image Enhancement Committee is to work with This group meets the third Thursday of every month in an informal setting. other individuals and organizations to create and maintain a positive image of Creston through beautification, restoration and enhancement activities.

It is open to any woman in business.

Summer Golf Outing Committee: Tourism Development Committee: Sponsored the 16th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament at both Crestmoor The goal of the Tourism Development Committee is to continually promote and and Pine Valley Golf Courses in Creston.This is a successful fundraiser for develop tourism at the local, regional, and national levels. the Chamber and networking opportunity for those who participate.

2014 STRATEGIC GOALS Strategic Goal I - Business Activity Continue to increase, develop existing businesses, industries and organizations in the Creston Area while working to expand our business climate.

Strategic Goal II – Quality of Life Continue working to enhance and develop the positive aspects of our community for those living here and visitors

Strategic Goal III - Positive Leadership Continue to inspire the community and continue collaborating with others Strategic Goal IV – Chamber Investments Continue to maintain and increase the Chamber Membership while continuing to offer a variety of benefits and services

Uptown Creston

Vernie’s

Window fashion is our passion...

Draperies • Blinds • Window Fashions 701 W. Townline • Creston

641-782-7771 & 641-202-0890

Proud to be a Member of the Creston Chamber

Di Miller at 3’s Company —Full Service Salon—

912 N. Sumner • Creston • 641-782-4078 Appointments Available - Mon 8am-8pm • Wed & Fri 8am-3pm

The Bank That Service Built

Scott Coen

Vice President/Branch Manager

602 Sheldon • Suite A • Creston • 641-782-7820 M-F 9am-3pm Lobby • M-F 8am-5pm Drive-Up SAT 8:30am-12pm Drive-Up

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2013/14 Creston Chamber of Commerce Happenings 23 Chamber Coffees, Ribbon Cuttings, & Open Houses

40 Hi-Five Chamber Honors for great customer service

18 new Chamber members were welcomed

Buy/Shop Creston 1st Campaign Continues Buy/Shop Creston First

15 Gold Star Business Honors

Continued to promote the use of Creston Bucks, which were spent only at Creston Chamber businesses.

Chamber Promoting the Community • Sending Creston Map Brochures, Lakes of Union County • Offering Relocation Packets, Visitor Packets and Brochures, Southern Iowa Tourism Tabloids and Explore Newcomer Program Creston & Union County Brochures to Welcome Centers and attractions across the State.

• Maintaining Organizations & Clubs List along with an Apartment Guide • Maintaining the Chamber Web Site

www.crestoniowachamber.com and Creston/Union County Tourism Website – www.unioncountyiowatourism.com

• Maintaining the Community Calendar – web based

•Maintaining the Visitors Center • Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter

Chamber Events and On-Going Activities

• 10,000 Crestonians 4th of July Celebration • Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days • Lighted Christmas Parade • “No Place Like Creston for the Holidays” • Christmas Castle • Sponsored WHO RV TV visit • Chamber member and employees Omelet Appreciation Breakfast • Small Business Week • Serve Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast • Sponsor Salute to Industry Week • Ongoing beautification of Creston • Sponsor Paint Creston Program (19 homes painted and counting) • Sponsor Yards & Neighborhoods of the Month • Community Partner with Creston Park & Rec on Hurley Creek/McKinley Park Watershed Project • Sponsored the Around the Town Group

• Sponsor the Community meeting of the many Civic, Service & Volunteer Groups • Community Partner on the Freedom Rock • Partner with Creston: Arts on the Chalk the Town • Partner with the Local Food Council • Partner on the Local Food Crawl • Partner on Money Smart Week • Sponsored the Legislative Coffees • Co-sponsored with Creston News Advertiser Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Youth Award • Annual Chamber Summer Golf Outing • Moonlight Madness Promotion • Citywide Garage Sales • Crazy Summer Sales • Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Promotion • “Creston’s Taste of the Town” • Holiday GiveAway Promotion