News and Awards:
This is a reminder that the
chamber will be convening a strategic planning session during the
morning of Monday, March 8th at 8AM in the lower level of
Blackhawk Bank & Trust, in LeClaire, IA.
Particularly important for the upcoming year, attendees will
identify the strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities
faced by the Chamber as it determines priorities.
For meeting site preparation purposes we encourage you to confirm
your attendance, by return email, if possible. However, should you
not "rsvp" but later realize you would like to attend.... please
do!! We welcome your input!!
From April - October 2010, I-80 over the
Mississippi River will be under construction.
Visit this website for the latest detours and information.
www.keepcomingourway.com
The LeClaire Park Board seeks community input regarding
Huckleberry Park development plans.
Please consider sharing your
thoughts and suggestions via a survey available on the LeClaire
website
www.leclaireiowa.gov
and click on the “Huckleberry Park
Development Survey.” Your participation is greatly appreciated.
LeClaire Police Chief James Pfeiffer recently
shared a press release from the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau and the Iowa Department of Public Safety announcing that
the motor vehicle fatality total for 2009 has fallen to a 60 year
low, saying much of the success is due to efforts of local, county
and state law enforcement.
The City of LeClaire receives an annual grant from Governor’s
Highway Traffic Safety Bureau to pay for overtime to conduct
special traffic enforcement projects and equipment to be installed
into replacement police vehicles.
The officer’s efforts and dedication have reduced fatality
accidents significantly. The saving of one life alone makes the
project worth our participation. Thanks to Chief Pfeiffer and his
department!
To View the entire Press Release in Adobe PDF
format, click
here.
American Pickers on the History Channel!
Le Claire's own, Mike Wolfe, will
be one the hosts of American Pickers, an antique
treasure hunt adventure show.
Tell your friends to watch! Click
here for more information:
http://www.history.com/american-pickers
The program will feature the owner of LeClaire’s
Antique Archaeology, Mike Wolfe, along with Frank Fritz as they
search the countryside for antique treasures in garages, barns,
junkyards, and any place else their intuition takes them!
News and Stories from the
Mississippi River by Twilight Riverboat Captain Kevin Stier.
2009 provided many wonderful memories and photographs, some of
which are recorded on our blog.
Click Here to Read the Blog
Chamber to support research about the recent
successes in LeClaire. It notes that “Doctoral candidate and
former Chamber President, Rick Reed, will be conducting a study of
LeClaire throughout the next two years. The case study will assess
the (growth and development of) LeClaire over the past few years,
how the community came together in the process, and perhaps the
trials and tribulations experienced along the way. This will
provide the community (with) guidance for the future direction of
strategic planning efforts and will become a model for other
communities to follow for many decades to come."
"You can become a part of this exciting study and help determine
the future direction of LeClaire by answering a few short
questionnaires and surveys in the upcoming months. This
information will provide the statistical data for LeClaire
strategic planning and for the dissertation that will become a
part of the permanent collection available globally through Olivet
Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.” Please look for
information on how you can participate in this effort, via these
announcements, and the Chamber’s website at
www.leclairechamber.com
Faithful Pilot Restaurant is under new
ownership. The Chamber extends its
best wishes to Steve and Nancy Rosetti, prior owners of the
Faithful Pilot, who made the restaurant the Quad City landmark
that it is today, and contributed so much to the growth of the
greater LeClaire community. We wish them every success in their
new ventures.
The new owners have long been involved in the LeClaire community,
and appreciate the opportunity to increase their commitment to the
area. The restaurant is now owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs.
Rich (Kelene) Henning, the owners of Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Parlor in LeClaire; and Mr. Robert Cook (chef of the restaurant)
and his fiancée Moria Truesdall. We share in their excitement!
www.faithfulpilot.com
Crane & Pelican Café expands hours. The
new hours are 11:00am – 9:00pm, Mon – Friday; and until 10:00pm on
Saturdays and closed Sundays. The
expanded afternoon hours allow for late lunch or early dinner
reservations, as well as visits for “coffee and dessert” from
their awesome dessert menu (an editorial comment).
www.craneandpelican.com
Adesign, Inc. President Rick Reed has been
inducted into the Ashford University Hall of Fame.
On November 7th, Rick Reed was
recognized for his extensive accomplishments in the areas of
business and university level education. It includes the
establishment of Adesign, Inc., a $20 million advertising and
marketing communications firm located in LeClaire and serving the
needs of clients from all over the world. He is also a member of
the faculty of Ashford University, and is pursuing his Doctor of
Education in Ethical Leadership. He expects to complete the degree
program in May 2012. A full copy of the press release can be
requested from
LeClaireChamber@yahoo.com
. We congratulate Rick on this well-deserved recognition!
The LeClaire Library Endowment: Phase Two will
soon be underway. Consider library bequests as you plan your
estate, and that donations to the Library Endowment through the
Community Foundation during 2009 may be eligible for an Iowa 20%
Tax Credit. For more information, contact the library by
visiting:
www.leclairelibrary.org.
Support your Local
LeClaire Economy with the "3/50 Project".
Learn More...
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
for anyone who is interested in
starting their own COFFEEHOUSE within the Quad City area! This
opportunity is complete with consultation, training, equipment,
inventory, branding, website, and reputation! This is a very low
start-up cost! If you have an interest in learning more and want
to discuss the options, contact Tonya at 563-320-0405 or
email: tonya.todd@mchsi.com Serious Inquiries only.
Congratulations! LeClaire
businesses receive regional recognition in River Cities Readers’
Poll! www.rcreader.com
"Best of Quad Cities"
Congratulations....
--- to Mike Clingingsmith,
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Pleasant Valley
School District, a finalist for the 2009 Iowa Central Office
Administrator of the Year! School Administrators of Iowa, a
statewide organization founded in 1987, represents more than
2,000 Iowa educational administrators. Mike is among the elite
of his peers in the state!
--- to Alexis Dohmen, a fifth
grade student at Cody Elementary School, awarded Second Place in
the America Legion’s Second Districts’ Flag Essay Contest, held
in Marion IA! See yesterday’s Bettendorf News (p.3) for excerpts
from her prize-winning essay. What a talented writer!
MILITARY DISCOUNT CARD
available to local military and
their families, provides discounts from Quad City businesses and
organizations. The program is implemented by the Rock Island
Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. To
receive a card, or to participate as a business, contact AUSU RIA
at Chapter5102@ausaria.og or visit www.ausaria.org
Introducing CHAMBER BUCKS!
LeClaire Chamber Bucks is a certificate program that
promotes spending at participating local LeClaire Chamber
businesses who support our communitysimilar to gift cards.
Learn More about the
Chamber Bucks Program
Welcome to the Black Watch Room - the new
restaurant at Pebble Creek Golf Course....
LeClaire Chamber Awards
Community Grants: The LeClaire
Chamber of Commerce General Membership awarded community grants
to two (2) LeClaire area organizations.
The LeClaire 175th Anniversary Coordinating Committee was
awarded a $250 grant towards LeClaire's June 13th celebration of
its founding in 1834. Visitors will experience a community
celebration typical of a river town in that era, complete with
famous LeClaire ancestors strolling the streets and sharing
their stories.
The Buffalo Bill Museum, located on the LeClaire waterfront, is
the recipient of the second $250 community grant. It plays an
important role in preserving the history of the surrounding
community and its residents.
We're pleased to have been able to offer the grants, selected by
the general membership from among a number of worthwhile
organizations. LeClaire is fortunate to have strong community
groups, dedicated volunteers, and businesses committed to its
continued growth.
NEW!
Legislation Update Sources - Legislator Links
The LeClaire Chamber of
Commerce encourages its members, and the community, to be current
on proposed legislation that may affect our local economy and
businesses. Towards that end, we are providing a number of
websites , as well as email contact information for our
legislators.
Welcome Packets: Once
a month, the Chamber distributes “Welcome Packets” to new
residents in the community (15-25 per month). Consider taking
advantage of this Chamber service, and provide 50+ copies of your
business brochure or business card for inclusion! We will contact
you when the supply needs replenishing; and remember,
seasonal/holiday inserts are welcome!
LeClaire Chamber Member Receives Statewide
Award: Gallagher, Millage & Gallagher, PLC
According to
the Bettendorf News, Gallagher, Millage & Gallagher, P.L.C.
recently was named the Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. Legal
Service Provider of the Year for Iowa.
Gallagher, Millage & Gallagher
was selected to be a referral source for Pre-Paid Legal in part
because of the firms highest-possible peer rating from
Martindale-Hubbel, an attorney peer- rating service. The firm’s
offices are in the American Bank Building, 4301 E. 53rd St.,
Suite 300, Davenport.
Have an announcement for our
weekly email? - - - Chamber members can include announcements in
this email, at no charge! Simply send your announcement to the
Chamber’s email address (LeClaireChamber@yahoo.com) by the
Thursday of that week. Another benefit of membership in the
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce!
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