Events for October 2014
Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Oct 2    Lutheran Services in Iowa Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

GMCCI is hosting a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Lutheran Services in Iowa for an anniversary milestone. LSI is celebrating 150 years of providing services to Iowa children and families. LSI provides services to the tens of thousands of vulnerable children, families and individuals each year. 

 

Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Lutheran Services in Iowa
Muscatine Site
315 Iowa Avenue
Suite C.
Muscatine, IA 52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 2, 2014
1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE and open to ALL Chamber members!
Oct 2    SCORE

SCORE is mentoring group of retired business men and women who provide free counseling services for clients wishing to gain business advice.  Members of the Muscatine community may use this resource if they are planning to start, grow or maintain their business. 

SCORE consultations are held Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine.  Appointments may be made by calling the Chamber at (563) 263-8895. 
 

Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102 Walnut Street
Muscatine, Iowa  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday afternoons.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Oct 9    SCORE


SCORE is mentoring group of retired business men and women who provide free counseling services for clients wishing to gain business advice.  Members of the Muscatine community may use this resource if they are planning to start, grow or maintain their business. 

SCORE consultations are held Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine.  Appointments may be made by calling the Chamber at (563) 263-8895. 
 

Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102 Walnut Street
Muscatine, Iowa  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday afternoons.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Oct 10    4th Annual Shred It Day
Join us for the 4th Annual Shred It Day!

GMCCI has once again partnered with the Better Business Bureau and Cintas to bring a shredding truck to Muscatine.  Join us in the Calvary Church parking lot from 3 to 6 PM (rain or shine) with your no longer needed or used documents.

This is the perfect opportunity to clean out files, basements, and offices!  There is no limit on the amount you can bring- we encourage you to bring it all!  Watch the Cintas truck properly destroy your unwanted documents in a professional manner.

Papers can still have staples and paper clips attached, but need to be removed from any binding.
Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Calvary Baptist Church Parking Lot
501 W. Bypass 61
Muscatine, IA 52761
Contact: Katy Loos
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 10
3:00 to 6:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE TO ALL!
Oct 16    SCORE


SCORE is mentoring group of retired business men and women who provide free counseling services for clients wishing to gain business advice.  Members of the Muscatine community may use this resource if they are planning to start, grow or maintain their business. 

SCORE consultations are held Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine.  Appointments may be made by calling the Chamber at (563) 263-8895. 
 

Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102 Walnut Street
Muscatine, Iowa  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday afternoons.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Oct 16    Business After-Hours
Do you ever sit back and ponder having a room full of people who you could talk to about business, and who could become new clients, customers or contacts, all in a no-pressure, relaxed atmosphere?  That's what the Chamber's Business After Hours is all about!

This month's Business After Hours will be hosted by Krieger Auto Group.  This NASCAR-themed party is sure to be a good time!
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Krieger Auto Group
501 West Bypass 61
Muscatine, IA 52761
 
Contact: Katy Loos
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16, 2014
5 to 7 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission: FREE to ALL Chamber Members!
Oct 16    YPN October 2014 Third Thursday
The next YPN Third Thursday will be at Home Run Hitters, Muscatine's newest indoor baseball and softball batting cage facility!  Join your fellow YPN members for an evening of fun, food, and friends.  Don't miss out!
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.ypnmuscatine.org
Location: Home Run Hitters
1115 Musser Street
Muscatine, IA
EMail: stephanie.little@centralstate.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16, 2014
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE to all paid YPN members, and $5 for non-members. 
Click HERE to RSVP.
Oct 21    Employer's Council October 2014
The next Employer's Council meeting will be about Health Care Reform and the next steps.  Key things that will be discussed are employee and employer options, compliance and reporting requirements, and Cadillac Tax.  This luncheon will be presented by Tom Schuetz, Co-President of Group Services.
Date: October 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Iowa State University Extension Office
1514 Isett Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
Contact: Contact Katy Loos to RSVP
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Noon to 1 PM
Lunch will be provided
Fees/Admission: FREE to all GMCCI members.  Suggested donation for lunch is $5.
Oct 23    YPN Professional Development Event
The next Professional Development Event will be panel discussion on how a Young Professional's lifestyle fits in the various industries in Muscatine. 
The panelists are:
  • Tom Green: Director of Operations at HJ Heinz Co.
  • Jim Hayes: President and CEO of UnityPoint Health- Trinity Muscatine
  • Dr. Jerry Riibe: Superintendent of Muscatine Community School District
  • Officer Jeff Jirak: Police Officer with the Muscatine Police Department
  • Anna Mack: Realtor with Pearl City Real Estate
YPN members are invited to learn how the Muscatine community is growing and how young professionals fit into the picture. 
 
 
Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Discussion Luncheon held at Muscatine Community YMCA
1823 Logan Street
563-263-9996
EMail: stephanie.little@centralstate.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Noon to 1 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE to all paid YPN members, $5 for non-members.
Click HERE to RSVP
Oct 23    SCORE


SCORE is mentoring group of retired business men and women who provide free counseling services for clients wishing to gain business advice.  Members of the Muscatine community may use this resource if they are planning to start, grow or maintain their business. 

SCORE consultations are held Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine.  Appointments may be made by calling the Chamber at (563) 263-8895. 
 

Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102 Walnut Street
Muscatine, Iowa  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday afternoons.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Oct 24    GMCCI Executive Commitee Meeting
GMCCI Executive Committee Meeting 
Date: October 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber of Commerce Office
102 Walut Street
Muscatine, IA  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: October 24, 2014
Noon - 1:00 P.M.
Oct 30    SCORE


SCORE is mentoring group of retired business men and women who provide free counseling services for clients wishing to gain business advice.  Members of the Muscatine community may use this resource if they are planning to start, grow or maintain their business. 

SCORE consultations are held Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 102 Walnut Street, Muscatine.  Appointments may be made by calling the Chamber at (563) 263-8895. 
 

Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102 Walnut Street
Muscatine, Iowa  52761
Contact: Susan Fulton
EMail: sfulton@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday afternoons.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are required.