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Ag./BusinessPage 8 • March 2, 2016 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Lake Time Boat Club CL Chamber to host new
to offer alternative Business Expo event
boating experience The Clear Lake Chamber of this opportunity to make connections
Commerce is presenting a Business and learn how new products, services
Lake Time Boat Club is Iowa’s first boat club serving Clear Expo on Thursday, March 24, at the and technology can help their busi-
Lake, where members are given an alternative opportunity to Surf Ballroom. Businesses of all types nesses grow.
experience the lake without any worries or hassle. Lake Time are invited to have booths. “We think this will be an exciting,
Boat Club takes care of boat and hoist ownership, slip space, The expo is open to the public, powerful event filled with high energy.
insurance, storage, winterization, dock fees, maintenance, title beginning at 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A Business Expo 2016 will feature a wide
and registration. special one-hour networking event will variety of exhibitors. It gives people a
“We felt there was a niche in Clear Lake for a new type be held prior to the expo opening, just means to network, to increase busi-
of boating experience. Boat club membership offers a variety for the exhibitors, from 3-4 p.m. at the ness opportunities and to obtain ideas
of watercraft and is ideal for people new to boating, as well as Surf. on ways to increase business,” said
experienced boaters who would rather not own a boat,” said The purpose of the Expo is to Tim Coffey, CEO of Clear Lake Area
Lake Time Boat Club owner, Jake Kopriva. “My goal is to allow meet the business people who have Chamber of Commerce. “The public
members to just show up, relax and have fun. I’ll take care of the products and services in the communi- can see the variety of businesses and
rest.” ty and region. Admission to the Expo is organizations we have in the commu-
Boat clubs are not a new concept, they were introduced to free. Some of the businesses in the expo nity. In short, we see many successful
the marine industry about 20 years ago. In recent years, boat may also be accepting or distributing connections made at the Business Expo
clubs have really started to take off because of the shift to a shar- employment applications. 2016.”
ing economy. The Business Expo is the only For more information on the
“Many people love to boat but have had to trailer and Jake Kopriva, owner of Lake Time Boat Club, wants his customers to experience the joys of boating business show of its size and scope in Expo and to register businesses call the
launch boats because finding a slip space on Clear Lake can be without all the hassles that comes with ownership. -Reporter photo. the area and will feature 40 exhibitors. Chamber office at 357-2159, or email
difficult,” said Kopriva. “Our mission is for members to create
lasting memories of their time spent on the lake with family, and kayaks. street on the P.M. Park dock. Memberships The Expo presents exhibiting business- Patsy at [email protected].
friends, clients and co-workers.” Kopriva, a Clear Lake native, is a gradu- are limited and are now available by contact- es with a unique opportunity to stand “This is the first Expo that the
Members pay a one-time joining fee, plus a monthly mem- ate of the University of Northern Iowa with ing Kopriva at 641-231-1414 or jake@lake- out in today’s competitive business Clear Lake Area Chamber of Com-
bership fee. Membership benefits include: access to five water a bachelor’s degree in business management timeboatclub.com. world. It is expected that attendance merce has produced. We expect it to be
crafts including two pontoons, one ski boat, one fishing boat, and a certificate in entrepreneurship. “I am blessed to have been able to will top several hundred, as people take a major success this year,” Coffey said.
one runabout, and two personal water crafts; unlimited boat us- Lake Time Boat Club will be open spend countless hours on the lake making
age; advanced reservations online, by telephone, or with mobile May-October. Boats will be available for use wonderful memories boating. It is a great Dr. Jeff Anderson
app.; boat safety and training; complimentary use of ski vests, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. until sunset. feeling to have this opportunity to fulfill my
skis, tubes and water toys; complimentary use of paddle boards The office is located at 4859 South Shore dream of owning my own business and the • Safe, effective care.
Drive, Clear Lake, next to Bob’s Marine Ser- chance to share my passion for boating with • Experienced in treatment of children.
vice. The water crafts are located across the others.” • Serving Clear Lake for 18 years.

NIACC receives grant for
Growing Beef Program

North Iowa Area Community College “We are offering a program that NIKKI OLSON CASEY PURCELL Palmer Graduate
Receives a $2,000 grant for Growing is not widely available in our region,”
the Beef Program for Young Farmers said Jana Barracks, from the NIACC Olson and Purcell receive (641) 357-8659
North Iowa Area Commu- Foundation. “We are positioned per- promotions at CLB&T
nity College (NIACC) received a fectly to grow this program to include Clear Lake Chiropractic
$2,000 Working Here Fund grant more advanced labs and hand-on ex-
for the Growing the Beef Program perience for students.” Buying or Selling a Home in
for Young Farmers. The grant is pro- “At Farm Credit Services of the Clear Lake Area?
vided through Farm Credit Services America, we understand that by edu-
of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working cating tomorrow’s farmers, today, we Trust one of these Real Estate Professionals
Here Fund. are supporting our rural communi-
NIACC will be purchasing a ties with programs like the Growing Clear Lake Bank & Trust Com- ed to mortgage lending officer. She 2800 4th St. SW #3, Mason City
bred heifer for the on-campus Farm the Beef Program for Young Farm- pany is pleased to announce the pro- joined Clear Lake Bank & Trust in
Lab. This will help to rebuild the cow ers,” said Julie Hoodjer, regional vice motions of several employees. 2014. She brings nearly 10 years of 641.424.9400 • 1.877.243.8221
herd to better serve students that at- president of retail operations at FCS Nikki Olson has been promoted banking experience to her new role as www.Century21PreferredTeam.com
tend North Iowa Area Community America’s Mason City office. to lead teller in the Mason City West well as three years of real estate experi-
College. The Farm Lab provides ad- NIACC is one of 53 organiza- office. Olson joined Clear Lake Bank ence. Purcell is a graduate of Kaplan
vanced education for young regional tions to receive a Working Here Fund & Trust in 2007 and brings nearly University and is an active member of
farmers who want to study beef pro- grant in the fourth quarter of 2015. 16 years of banking experience to her the Clear Lake Jaycees. She and her
duction and offers opportunities to FCSAmerica awarded $93,190 during role. She is a graduate of the Universi- husband, Mike, have one daughter.
agriculture students from other areas the latest grant cycle ending Decem- ty of Northern Iowa. She and her hus- Clear Lake Bank and Trust Com-
to gain hands-on experience. ber 31, 2015. band, Matt, and two children, reside pany is a locally owned, full service
in Clear Lake. bank with offices in Clear Lake, Gar-
Casey Purcell has been promot- ner, and Mason City. 307 Orchard Lane, Clear Lake

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• 7 Stars Family Restaurant • Clear Lake Chamber • Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Open 6:30 a.m. Mon-Sat. • 7 a.m. on Sunday • CLTel • Farmers State Bank • Fareway
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