Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to Randy Hockom, retired Hy-Vee store manager who joins us as our newest Senior Ambassador.  Thank you Randy for your support of the Chamber.

We also welcome Steve Riesberg and Brian Reinart, owners of B & S's 529, a restaurant and bar specializing in burgers and pizza.

The Chamber welcomes this month's new members!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to Cody Irlbeck, owner of Irlbeck Precision Surfaces.  Irlbeck Precision Surfaces provide custom designing and installation of granite, marble, quartz and tile.  Contact Cody at 712-775-2775 or email him at codyirlbeck@yahoo.com.

Welcome Chris Baack!  Chris is the owner of Christopher Lee's Catering, based at the Arcadia Legion Hall.  Christopher Lee's books catering for all events at the Hall or at the location of your choice.  Chris offers an extensive menu and competitive prices.  Email them at christopherleescatering@yahoo.com or call them at 712-830-5695.

Welcome Beth Tiefenthaler, owner of Salontief.  Salontief is a full service salon and spa. Check Beth out at http://www.salontief.com/ or call her at 712-792-0760.

The Chamber welcomes all three new Chamber members!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to Carol Thompson, consultant for Private Quarters.  Private Quarters offers quality linens for your bed and bath, numberous spa items and a line of Comfortwear.  Carol is available for one-on-one consultations as well as home "Getaway" parties.  Contact Carol today and let her help bring quality and comfort to your home.  Check Carol out at www.privatequarters.net/quality or email csharpie78@yahoo.com.

Welcome Susan Rix, owner of Finishing Touch Gallery.  Finishing Touch Gallery provides professional custom matting and framing of photographs, artwork, canvasses and needle work of all kinds for homes and businesses.  They specialize in conservation practices and custom matting designs.  See all Susan has to offer at http://www.finishingtouchframing.com/ or email her at susan.rix@mchsi.com.

Welcome Dennis Bailey, Pastor of Carroll First Untied Methodist Church.  The Church specializes in connecting people with God through worship, witness, service and sharing.  The Church's website is http://www.carrollunitedmethodist.org/ or email Pastor Bailey at carrollumc@msn.com.

The Chamber welcomes this month's new members!

Computer Concepts of Iowa hosts a Chamber coffee

Congratulations to Adam Schweers and his staff on the expansion of Computer Concepts of Iowa.  The Chamber coffee allowed everyone to see the new office.  Thanks for hosting one, Adam!




Computer Concepts of Iowa - Coffee and Ribbon/Cutting



Carroll's Retail Sales strong in FY 2009

Retail sales in Carroll showed a slight increase (2.28%) for the year ending June 30, 2009. This is according to the latest figures available from Iowa State University Department of Economics. Read the full report here. Below are charts illustrating the strength of Carroll's retail economy. Sales are much greater than expected for a town this size. Growth in number of firms reporting and Carroll compares favorably to similar towns in a "peer group" designated by ISU.

For the full report on Retail Sales in Carroll, click HERE

Watch this space for the Carroll County Retail Analysis, which will include sales of merchandise by category

Two Energizing Workshops Sponsored by the Chamber

Two great speakers from Le Mars spent time in Carroll today presenting energizing workshops to Chamber members.

Angela Watson presents Hospitality Magic Tricks

Angela Watson presented Hospitality Magic Tricks in the morning to a group that enjoyed hearing how customer service ultimately effects the bottom line. She informed how important it is for employees to have fun at work and how that directly affects how they treat the customer.  Thank you Angela for sharing your expertise with the Chamber members.

Dave Smetter presents The Three Pillars of Business Success

Dave Smetter informed the afternoon group the three pillars of success are Leadership, Communication and Employee Engagement.  He shared many examples of these pillars in his presentation.  Thanks Dave. It was a great day of learning for many Chamber members.

New Board Orientation

The Chamber's new board members for 2011 attended a board
 orientation meeting on Thursday, October 7th

Welcome to the Chamber Board

Doug Gifford - State Farm Insurance

Jair Mayhall - Greteman & Associates

Ken Payer - Champion Ford

Terry Ruchti - Carroll Cycle Center

Gina Bauck - Enchanted Gardens

Ag Representative -  Aaron Juergens

 Juergens Produce & Feed