Events for March 2015
Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mar 4    GMCCI Ribbon Cutting
Join GMCCI for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate new business Fighting Chance Solutions and their newly renovated downtown location! We will cut the ribbon at approximately 4:00 p.m., and there will be a public reception to follow.
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://fightingchancesolutions.com/
Location: 215 E. Second Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 5    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: March 5, 2015
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.
Mar 9    GMCCI Ribbon Cutting
Join GMCCI for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new UnityPoint Clinic at North Port Drive.
Date: March 9, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 3426 North Port Drive (near the Hampton Inn, across from Menards)
Muscatine, IA 52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 9, 2015
Ribbon Cutting & VIP Celebration: 4:00-5:00 PM
Public Open House: 5:00-7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 12    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: March 12, 2015
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.
Mar 12    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! Bring a friend or coworker, and enjoy an evening of networking!
Date: March 12, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
Muscatine, IA 52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 12, 2015
5:00 to 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE to ALL Chamber Members!
Mar 19    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: March 19, 2015
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.
Mar 24    GMCCI Ribbon Cutting
Goodwill of the Heartland Helms Career Center Ribbon Cutting. Join GMCCI for a Ribbon Cutting, and learn about this new free public resource available for job seekers in the Muscatine area.    
Date: March 24, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Helms Career Center (located inside Muscatine Goodwill Store)
2001 Cedar Plaza Drive, Muscatine

There will also be an Open House for the Employment Services Office
427 Lake Park Boulevard, Muscatine
(light appetizers & refreshments provided)
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Helms Career Center (2001 Cedar Plaza Drive)

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Employment Services Office Open House (427 Lake Park Blvd.)
Fees/Admission: Everything is FREE
Mar 26    GMCCI Annual Meeting and Recognition Night
Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Meeting and Recognition Night
Date: March 26, 2015
Time: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hotel Muscatine
2915 Highway 61
Muscatine, IA  52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 26, 2015
5:15 - 7:00 pm Cash Bar Cocktail Reception & Dinner
7:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Keynote Speaker Jim Olson
Fees/Admission: Platinum Sponsor Level $1,200.
Gold Sponsor Level $900.
Silver Sponsor Level $600.
Cocktail Reception Sponsor Level $500.
Dessert Sponsor Level $300.
Guest Tickets $50.
Mar 31    Employer's Council- Work Related Immigration Issues
Employer's Council of Iowa
Topic: Work Related Immigration Issues and Updates
Presenter: Rosa Mendoza, Executive Director, Diversity Service Center of Iowa
Date: March 31, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: ISU Extension Office
1514 Isett Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
EMail: kloos@muscatine.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Noon to 1:00 PM
Lunch provided
Fees/Admission: FREE to all GMCCI members! $5 suggested lunch donation.