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WELCOME ABOARD!!
ACED welcomes Val Reinke as our new Executive Director. She will be starting her new duties on May 1st. Val is not totally new to ACED as she has served as Secretary for the ACED Board of Directors for several terms. Val brings with her many years of leadership experience from her previous position as Marketing Officer/New Accounts Manager of New Albin Savings Bank.
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In the interim Ardie Kuhse, rose to the occasion not only as WEDC’s Executive Director, but also as Acting Executive Director for ACED. ACED’s staff and Board of Directors would like to thank Ardie for all of her hard work and dedication to both organizations. You're a GEM.
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GOVERNOR BRANSTAD MAKES A STOP IN ALLAMAKEE COUNTY
On one of Governor Branstad’s business tours of Iowa, he made a stop in Allamakee County on Thursday, April 16th. Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) had the pleasure of working with the Governor’s office on the business site he would visit. Hall Roberts’ Son, LLC of Postville was chosen. Hall Roberts’ Son has been in business for over 150 years and the Governor noted that this business is the second oldest family owned business in Iowa. The Governor toured the facility and had the pleasure of meeting Hall Roberts, who at 89 still maintains a desk and daily hours at the company. A gathering of city officials, Postville business leaders and two government classes from the Postville School District were on hand to hear the Governor’s remarks, ask questions and had time to personally visit with the Governor. ACED would like to thank Chris Hoffert, General Manager and all of the staff of Hall Roberts’ for their wonderful hospitality and refreshments on that afternoon. The governor makes an effort to visit all 99 counties at least once a year. Hall Roberts’ Son has been a long standing member and supporter of ACED.
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May is ACED Membership Drive Kick-off
We appreciate all the community and business support received through your membership commitment and look forward to serving you again in the new year.
Our goal here at ACED is always to promote and support our members first through marketing, advertising and business support.
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MAY IS TOURISM MONTH
We invite you to start making your summer plans now. There is so much to see and do in Allamakee County. Stop by the ACED office and look over our many brochures and let us help you with ideas of what to see and do here. Be sure to stop by and pick up our new Allamakee County Visitor Guide. There's no better time than May to start exploring Allamakee County!
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OUR NEW ALLAMAKEE COUNTY MAP
The new Allamakee County Map is now available at the ACED office. Not only is it a road map of all county roads, but it shows cemeteries and parks. It has been designed to include a detailed map of each Allamakee County community as well as highlighting points of interest for each community.
A Big Thank You to the Allamakee County Assessor's Office, the Allamakee County Engineer's Office and the Iowa Tourism Office for making this project possible.
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Concerned About The School Start Bill
On April 10, Governor Branstad signed Senate File 227 into law. The bill states "the school calendar shall begin no sooner than August 23." Students from Indianola and many tourism industry representatives were on hand for the signing.
From E-Traveler 4.14.15
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ABD trucks start rolling
The first of 10 Iowa Alcoholic Beverages (ABD) trucks wrapped with a tourism message rolls out this month. The other trucks will be wrapped and released regularly over the next few weeks. Messaging will stay on the trucks for 18 months from roll-out.
The trucks were offered as a partnership opportunity in December. Participating industry members are the Cedar Rapids CVB, Waterloo CVB, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Fireside Winery, Dubuque CVB, Living History Farms, Marshalltown CVB, Okoboji Tourism Committee, Greater Des Moines CVB and the Loess Hills Alliance. A great cross country promotion so be sure to watch for them over the roadways.
From E-Traveler 4.14.15
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QUICKBOOKS OPPORTUNITY OFFERED
NICC is offering the opportunity for you to learn or enhance your bookkeeping skills through a Quickbooks Level 1 series of workshops. The following courses will be covered:
Session 1: Basic Wednesday, May 20th
Session 2: Vendors Wednesday, May 27th
Session 3: Customers Wednesday, June 3rd and
Session 4: Payroll Tuesday, June 9th
The series consists of four sessions, which can be attended individually or as a series, depending on the needs of the participant.
All classes meet from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the NICC, Calmar campus, Wilder Business Center, , 1625 Highway 150 South. To register visit www.nicc.edu/solutions.
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To be added to their current list of Job Seekers, please email name, city and contact info to director@mainstreetlansing.com. Your info will then be provided to employers requesting their 'Current List.'
What a Great community resource.
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May Calendar of Events
9th Bird Walk Effigy Mounds
12th Potato Bake Fundraiser Good Samaritan Society
13th Family Wellness Fair Veterans Memorial Hospital
13th Postville City Wide Garage Sale Postville
13th Harper Ferry's Fish Fry Harpers Ferry
13th Amish School Auction Allamakee County Fairgrounds
13th Master Gardeners Plant Sale Allamakee County Fairgrounds
24th EMT Pancake breakfast Harpers Ferry Fire Dept
25th Shooky Fink Tournamennt New Albin
25th Memorial Observance New Albin
25th Memorial Day Parades Waukon/Lansing/Harpers Ferry
25th American Legion Pork Dinner Harpers Ferry Legion
25th Memorial Observance Postville - Lutheran Church
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