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Ag./BusinessClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Feb. 17, 2016 • Page 7

Webinar planned for local
food producers Feb. 25

Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Evelsizer, Project Coordinator for
is offering the second of their Win- Healthy Harvest. “There are so many
ter Producer Workshop Series as a things to consider. Chris has a lot of
webinar on Thursday, Feb. 25, from experience with pricing for farmers
7-8:30 p.m. “How to Price Produce markets, CSA’s and wholesale. He will
for Profit” will help producers to navi- give us a lot to think about and offer
gate pricing strategies to meet their suggestions on how to set prices for
customers’ needs and their farm’s bot- different markets. ”
tom line. Please register in advance
The presenter, Chris Blanchard, for this workshop by going to
is the owner of The Purple Pitchfork, https://2016workshop2.eventbrite.
which offers consulting and education com
for farming, food, and business. You can find the link to log onto
“Figuring out how to price your the webinar by going to www.northio-
products can be tricky,” said Andrea wafood.org

Local community and business leaders were honored at the Clear Lake Area Cham- Barkley, Clear Ceek Elementary School; Deb Tesar; Chris Masters, Master Floors- Seed Treatment Course
ber of Commerce annual meeting. Those honored include (L-R): Kristy Sagdalen Carpet One; Laurie Lietz, Surf Ballroom; Mark Ebeling, Edwards-Brandt & As- scheduled for Feb. 24
King, Bergland and Cram; Deb Cash, Farmers State Bank; Denni Erickson, Ward- sociates, Inc.; Ashley and Shea Coleman, Be Wellness; Laura Tidrick, Ashley Stokke,
Van Slyke Colonial Chapel; Stephanie Burnett, Celebrations Party & Rental; Mike Andrea Evelsizer, Dan Lauters, Clear Lake Farmers Market. -Submitted photo

Clear Lake Chamber recognizes local leaders Cerro Gordo County Extension by phoning 641-423-0844.
The Clear Lake Area Chamber recognized local business and community Meyer, First Citizens National Bank & Trust; Tim Molencamp, Cornerstone and Outreach will host a Seed Treat- The course will provide continu-
leaders at its 73rd annual meeting recently held at the Surf Ballroom. Physical Therapy, a service of Mason City Clinic; Marc Neuman, Titan Pro; ment Continuing Instruction Course ing instruction credit for commercial
The local recognition for 2015 included: Business of the Year – Be Well- Dan Nichols, CL Tel; Gary Peterson, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Board Vice (CIC) for commercial pesticide appli- pesticide applicators certified in cat-
ness; Education Partner of the Year – Mike Barkley, Clear Creek Elementary President for Government Relations; Mark Steenhard, Auto Edge, Inc.; Diana cators, Wednesday, Feb. 24. The pro- egories 4 and 10. Topics to be covered
School Principal; North Iowa Service Award – Clear Lake Farmers Market; and Symonds, McQuaid Agency. gram will be shown at locations across include neonics in groundwater, seed
the Larry Luker Volunteer of the Year – Deb Tesar. The Chamber also recognized the following volunteers who have served Iowa through the Iowa State Univer- treatments and pollinators, evaluation
The Chamber Board and officers for 2016 were introduced: Jay Allen, Al- the Chamber in various key capacities: Mark Ebeling, retiring Chamber Board sity Extension and Outreach Pesticide of seed applied nematicides on soy-
len Travel Agency and Board Vice President for Tourism; Stephanie Burnett, member, past Board President and Co-Chair of the Clear Lake IGNITE Cam- Safety Education Program (PSEP). beans, seed treatment IPM, seed treat-
Celebrations Party & Rental; Deb Cash, Farmers State Bank; Denni Sue Er- paign; Todd Luker, retiring chair of the Chamber Fireworks Committee; and The local attendance site is Cerro ment stewardship, and seed treatment
ickson, Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel & Crematory, Board Treasurer; Lori retiring trolley driver, Dale Eppens. Gordo County Extension, 2023 S. labels.
Faught, Best Western Holiday Lodge; Alan Gouchanour, Larson’s Mercantile; The mission of the Clear Lake Area Chamber is to serve our membership Federal Ave., Mason City. Registra- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)
Jay Lefevre, First Gabrielson Agency; Kristy Sagdalen King, Bergland and Cram and provide value through opportunities in networking, advocacy and business tion begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
and Board President-Elect; Laurie Lietz, Surf Ballroom and 2016 Board Presi- resources. The Clear Lake Area Chamber has 453 members. If you would like course runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The will be offered. Interested participants
dent; Chris Masters, Master Floors-Carpet One, Board Past President; Kevin information about the Chamber, contact the Chamber office, 641-357-2159. registration fee is $35 on or before should bring their CCA number to
Feb. 17 and $45 after Feb. 17. To reg- the program.
Iowa Speciality Destination Travel inducted ister or to obtain additional informa- Additional information and
Hospital receives into 500 Club for 2016 tion about the CIC, contact Becky or registration forms for this and other
designation JoAnn at the ISU Extension and Out- courses offered by the PSEP team can
reach office in Cerro Gordo County be accessed at www.extension.iastate.
Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® has edu/PSEP/.
recognized Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond,
Iowa to receive a Blue Distinction® Center+ desig- The Mark Travel Corporation perience. Entrepreneurs’ Exchange to
nation in the area of bariatric surgery by the Blue is pleased and honored to announce “Travel agents are vacation ex- be held at NIACC
Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. the induction of Destination Travel perts. They have experienced the des-
Blue Distinction® Centers are nationally desig- Services, of Clear Lake, as a mem- tinations and resorts and will give you There are many questions con- be Betsy Armstrong, Regional Devel-
nated health care facilities shown to deliver quality ber to the 500 Club for 2016. This the best advice in the industry. The cerning effective marketing. That’s opment Director, Constant Contact.
specialty care based on objective measures, which STEVE SIMONIN elite program, established over 30 500 Club is comprised of travel pro- why North Iowa Area Commu- Armstrong began her career
were developed with input from the medical com- years ago, recognizes travel agencies fessionals who are experts in booking nity College’s John Pappajohn En- working in marketing and sales for
munity, for patient safety and better health outcomes. that are top supporters and produc- our products and should be your first trepreneurial Center (JPEC) and several Fortune 500 companies. She
“We are incredibly proud of our bariatric surgery program,” commented ers of TMTC’s five brands — Fun- call when planning a vacation,” said Small Business Development Center left the corporate world after graduate
Iowa Specialty Hospital President and CEO Steve Simonin. “Our program, led jet Vacations, TNT Vacations, Blue Mike Going, President of Funjet Va- (SBDC) bring entrepreneurs together school, getting a degree in Counsel-
by Dr. Todd Eibes, draws patients from all over Central and Northern Iowa, Sky Tours, Southwest Vacations and cations. to learn from experts and fellow mem- ing, which led her to “hang out a shin-
and beyond. The over 350 patients we have served credit Dr. Eibes and his United Vacations. “I am proud to receive this pres- bers in the business community. En- gle” and start her own private practice,
team with giving them a fresh start on life and, in many cases, likely saving their The 500 Club is a program tigious award from The Mark Travel trepreneurs’ Exchanges feature outside earning a reputation for helping chal-
lives.” based on relationships, recognition Corporation. As a member of the local experts presenting practical tips for lenged organizations re-brand, pivot
To receive a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery designation, a and rewards for travel agents who business community, I offer unique immediate use to improve business and advance toward new levels of suc-
healthcare facility must demonstrate success in meeting patient safety, as well as have had outstanding sales and ser- products and expertise that separates success. cess. Armstrong’s trademark is dream-
bariatric-specific quality measures, including complications and readmissions, vice achievements in the last year. us from other Travel Agencies,” said The next E-Exchange, which is ing up the next “big thing” and taking
for gastric stapling and/or gastric banding procedures. A health care facility 500 Club agents have shown an ex- Carol Behne. free of charge, will be held on Tues- it from concept to reality.
must also have earned national accreditations at both the facility level and the pertise in working with brands and Destination Travel Services is day, Feb. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m., at NI- To register call 641-422-4111 or
specific bariatric care level, as well as demonstrate better cost efficiency relative the products offered to consumers to located at 5273 Lakeview Dr., Clear ACC - McAllister Hall, Room 104G. 1-888-466-4222, ext. 4111 or email
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