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WHAT WE DO FOR YOU ? mission : Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is an economic and community development organization collaboratively advancing the prosperity of the Ottumwa region .
vision : A vibrant and thriving Ottumwa region .
3 GOPIP Benefits
4 Letter from Executive Director Marc Roe
4 Board of Directors
5 Committee Opportunities
6 Letter from Mayor Rick Johnson
6 Community Partners and Resources
8 Ottumwa ’ s Unique 5 Business Districts
9 Retail Strategies Gives Ottumwa a Seat at the Table
• Sponsor special events throughout the year , including : Wapello County Rodeo , Golf Classic , Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights and Lemonade Day — 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 .
• 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 weekly newsletter , “ Flyer Friday ,” of Investor-only content to our vast mailing list digitally .
• Provide added exposure for your business or organization with your link on the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress website .
• Take advantage of Eggs and Issues , Flyer Friday , window display areas and conference rooms at no charge .
• Business Spotlight , special radio and Facebook feature of your business .
• Video Services
10 Ottumwa Reaps Benefits of RAGBRAI
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress , Inc . For membership information , contact : Shea Greiner 641-682-3465 ext . 901 or shea @ ottumwaiowa . com
12 Top 5 Employers
14 Lean In Gives Women a Voice
16 Lemonade Day Returns to Ottumwa
18 Gene Schultz Award Winner : Holly Berg
20 Fun in Ottumwa
22 Progress Report 2024
24 Things to Do credits
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Investor Directory is a partnership with the Ottumwa Courier
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For advertising information , contact : Ottumwa Courier 213 E . Second St . | Ottumwa , IA 52501 641-684-4611 | ottumwacourier . com
Copies of the magazine are available from Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress 217 E . Main St ., Ottumwa , IA 52501 www . gopip . org
PUBLISHER Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
GENERAL MANAGER / EDITOR Kyle Ocker
OPERATIONS MANAGER Traci Counterman
ASSOCIATE / MAGAZINE EDITOR Donald A . Promnitz
ADVERTISING SALES Liz Techel , Ashley Coyne , Tylor Durbin , Cindy Roberts
GRAPHIC DESIGN Kaylee Stewart
26 Investors List
Photos are a compilation of Ottumwa Courier and Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress file photos , including photography from Ottumwa Courier staff writer Chad Drury and associate editor Donald A . Promnitz .
GOPIP Investor Directory 2024-25
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