contents
Pages 3 Brenda Sieren : A treasure is lost
Page 4 GOPIP investor benefits
Page 5 GOPIP board , staff and committees
Page 6 Welcome
Page 7 From the mayor
Page 8 History
Page 9 Meet Ottumwa
Pages 10 Main Street Ottumwa
Page 12 District profiles
Pages 14 Industry
Pages 16 Health care
Pages 18 Calendar Community Connections
Pages 19 Holiday Nights ’ n Lights
Page 20 Ottumwa Lemonade Day
Pages 21 Greater Ottumwa Rodeo
Pages 22 GOPIP Golf Classic
Pages 23 Ottumwa Duck Races
Pages 24 Education
Pages 26 Performing Arts
Pages 28 Family Fun
Pages 30 Parks & Recreation
Pages 32 Associate members and member roster
Pages 34 Business listings
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU ?
MISSION STATEMENT : “ GOPIP is a collaborative group committed to promoting Greater Ottumwa through community and business partnership opportunities .”
• Sponsor special events throughout the year : Rodeo , Golf Classic , Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights , Lemonade Days , and Duck Races featuring Flock of Food Trucks – which enhances the quality of life for area residents and draws visitors from other parts of the state . These events give our members a great opportunity for business exposure and networking with prospective clients , customers , and resources .
• Provide GOPIP Gift Certificates for gifts or as employee rewards . These certificates can only be redeemed at member businesses . More than $ 57,000 in gift certificates have been purchased in the past three years . This is a significant amount of purchasing power in the community .
• Publish the GOPIP Investor Directory & Community Profile , both as a booklet and on the website . This is a great tool for business exposure & networking opportunities .
• Promote Investor Businesses by referring our investors first and foremost to new Ottumwa residents , visitors and the community . Take advantage of our business card holder in the lobby .
• Host several valuable committees . This is a great opportunity for our members to network and to give back to the community .
• Represent the business point of view at the local , state and national level through legislative forums , letter writing and lobbying .
• Recognize businesses in the community through the GOPIP Ambassadors Committee with ribbon cuttings , groundbreakings and open houses .
• Sponsor educational seminars and workshops on members ’ business needs and topics .
• Distribute monthly newsletter ,“ Greater Ottumwa Gazette ,” to each investor digitally .
• Provide added exposure for your business or organization with your link on the GOPIP website .
• Take advantage of Breakfast Bytes , Flyer Friday , window display areas , and conference rooms at no charge .
• Business Spotlight , special radio and Facebook feature of your business .
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress , Inc .
For membership information , contact : Shea Greiner 641-682-3465 ext . 901 or shea @ ottumwaiowa . com
Credits Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Investor Directory is a partnership with the Ottumwa Courier
Publisher : Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
213 E . Second St ., Ottumwa , Iowa 52501 641-684-4611 | news @ ottumwacourier . com
Editor : Tracy Goldizen
Writer : Chad Drury
Advertising Sales : Jodi German Tyler Goodell Liz Techel
Photos are a compilation of Ottumwa Courier and Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress file photos
For advertising information , contact : Ottumwa Courier | 213 E . Second St . | Ottumwa , Iowa 52501 641-684-4611 | www . ottumwacourier . com
Graphic Design : Stephen Peters Shanelle Yahn
Copies of the magazine are available from Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress 217 E . Main St ., Ottumwa , Iowa 52501 www . gopip . org
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