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Page 4 Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Investor Benefits
Page 5 Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Board , Staff and Committees
Page 6 Welcome
Page 7 From the Mayor
Page 8 Community Partners , Outreach Resources
Page 9 Diversity , Equity and Inclusion
Page 10 History
Page 11 Main Street Ottumwa , Meet Ottumwa
Page 12 District Profiles
Page 14 Industry
Page 16 Health Care
Page 18 Holiday Nights ‘ n Lights
Page 19 Ottumwa Lemonade Day
Page 20 Greater Ottumwa Rodeo
Page 21 Golf Classic
Page 22 Ottumwa Duck Races
Page 23 Education
Page 25 Performing Arts
Page 27 Family Fun
Page 29 Parks
Page 31 Business Listings
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU ?
MISSION STATEMENT : “ Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is an economic and community development organization collaboratively advancing the prosperity of the Ottumwa region .”
• Sponsor special events throughout the year , including : Wapello County 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 Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Investor Directory and Community Profile , both as a booklet and on the website . This is a great tool for business exposure and 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 .
Vision : A vibrant and thriving Ottumwa region .
• 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 Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress 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 Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress 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
213 E . Second St ., Ottumwa , Iowa 52501 641-684-4611 | news @ ottumwacourier . com
Publisher : Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
Editor : Kyle Ocker
Associate Editor : Emily Hawk
Advertising Sales : Jodi German Tyler Goodell
Writer : Chad Drury
Graphic Design : Stephen Peters Shanelle Yahn
Photos are a compilation of Ottumwa Courier and Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress file photos , including photography from Ottumwa Courier intern Maxwell Thomason .
For advertising information , contact : Ottumwa Courier | 213 E . Second St . | Ottumwa , Iowa 52501 641-684-4611 | www . ottumwacourier . com
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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