October 30 Chamber newsletter

Nevada
Chamber
Newsletter
October 30, 2013
Nevada Chamber of Commerce, 1015 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa 50201
www.NevadaIowa.org chamber@midiowa.net 515.382.6538
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Chocolaterie Stam
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Upcoming Event Flyers
12 Contact Information
Chocolaterie Stam
Congratulations to Anne and Terry Stark on the 100th anniversary of
Chocolaterie Stam. Join them for a ribbon cutting at their Ames
store on Thursday, October 31 at 5 pm celebrating the store’s
continued success.
Upcoming Nevada Events
You can now find the
Chamber on Facebook!
“Like” the Nevada
Chamber of Commerce
Community Trick or Treat – October 31
Nevada will hold its annual community trick or treat on Thursday,
October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Spooktacular After Halloween Movie Night – November 1
The Talent Factory will be presenting a Spooktacular After Halloween
Movie Night on Friday, November 1 beginning at 6:30 pm. This night is
not for the weak of heart! Surprise scares throughout the evening! $10
admission includes all the popcorn you can eat and all the soda you can
drink during this event. Movies are Van Helsing and World War Z – rated
PG-13.
Honky-Tonk Halloween Bash – November 1
Quirks Grill and Bar will be hosting a Honky-Tonk Halloween Bash on
Friday, November 1 at 9 pm. There will be a country concert by Danny
Grause followed by an all-request dance party with DJ Will. No cover
charge and prizes for best costume and best dancer.
24th Annual Breakfast Scholarship Fundraiser – November 3
The Nevada Masonic Lodge will be holding their 24th Annual Breakfast
Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, November 3 from 7 am to 1 pm at
Gates Hall. The cost is $6 per plate and it is all you can eat. Proceeds
will be used for scholarships at Nevada, Colo-Nesco, and Collins Maxwell.
ABWA Craft Show – November 9 and 10
The hours for the show are: Saturday, November 9 from 9 am to 5 pm
and Sunday, November 10 from 10 am to 3 pm. There is a $2 donation at
the door. The show will be at Gates Hall and Nevada High School.
Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast Open House – November 12
Come and tour Nevada’s newest bed and breakfast – the Queen Anne Bed
and Breakfast at 1110 9th Street – from 5 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday,
November 12.
Mix and Mingle at Priority Envelope – November 14
Stop at Priority Envelope on Thursday, November 14 between 5 pm and 7
pm and enjoy a tour of their facility – 857 West 18th Street.
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For Immediate Release
September 16, 2013
Contact:
Marcia Kent
Public Relations Coordinator
McFarland Clinic PC
(515) 239-4705 (office)
(515) 239-4743 (fax)
mkent@mcfarlandclinic.com
Flu Vaccine Available in Nevada
NEVADA, Iowa – McFarland Clinic now has seasonal flu vaccinations available for patients. This year’s vaccination
will protect people from two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.
Flu season can be very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early
as October and can continue as late as May. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
that can cause serious harm to children and older adults. Symptoms which include fever, cough, sore throat,
muscle or body aches and fatigue, can range from mild to severe.
Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting vaccinated early is the best way
to decrease the chance of catching influenza.
Everyone ages six months and older should receive a flu vaccination. Getting a vaccination is very important for
certain people at high risk, including:
 Children younger than five but especially younger than two
 Adults 65 years of age or older
 Pregnant women
 People with chronic medical conditions
Flu clinics will be held in the Nevada Family Medicine Office on:
 Tuesday, October 1 - 1:00-4:30pm
 Thursday, October 3, 1:00-4:30pm
 Tuesday, October 8, 1:00-4:30pm
 Thursday, October 10, 1:00-4:30pm
 Tuesday, October 22, 1:00-4:30pm
 Thursday, October 24, 1:00-4:30pm
 Tuesday, October 29, 1:00-4:30pm
 Thursday, October 31, 1:00-4:30pm
McFarland Clinic staff will submit insurance claims for flu vaccinations. Patients can call 515-382-5471 to schedule
an appointment. For more information, please visit www.mcfarlandclinic.com.
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McFarland Clinic PC is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. The McFarland Clinic PC network of health care
providers serves residents in 10 Iowa communities with an additional 12 communities served by physician outreach clinics. We strive to be the
trusted choice for coordinated healthcare delivered by caring professionals dedicated to individual well-being. For more information, please
contact (515) 239-4400 or visit our website at www.mcfarlandclinic.com.
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For more information, contact:
Terry Stark, owner
terry@stamchocolate.com
515-232-0656
CHOCOLATERIE STAM CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Ames location in Historic Main Street Cultural District opened in 2006
October 4, 2013 (Ames, Iowa) – Back in 1913, a family in Holland opened a store serving
the finest chocolate found throughout the Netherlands. That family, the Stams, operated
their business in Holland for decades, with different generations of Stams leading the
family-run company. Nearly 80 years later, in 1997, founder Jacobus Stam’s grandson, Ton
Stam, brought those original European chocolate recipes developed by his family to the
United States and opened the first Chocolaterie Stam store In West Des Moines, IA. Today,
that same family is operating the same company on “both sides of the pond” with familyowned stores in Des Moines, IA and Middleton, WI along with supporting their “family
shops” in four other states, totaling nine stores throughout the Midwest - including one of
them in Ames.
Chocolaterie Stam formed after the family gained a reputation for quality pastries and
chocolates in Holland in the early 1900’s. All of the family’s famous chocolate bonbons
distributed in the United States are prepared by Dutch Master Chocolatier, Erik Stam, at
the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Des Moines. The family-perfected, rich chocolate
originates from Belgium, and is the top-secret, original family recipe created by its founder
in 1913.
Decades later, on November 17, 2006, Terry and Anne Stark opened the first non-family
owned Chocolaterie Stam at 230 Main Street in Ames, IA. Now a staple in the Ames
community, customers can find the shop located on the historic downtown Main Street.
Orders come in from all over the world, as well right down the street. “We have made this
our primary business and we can’t think of doing anything else or anywhere else. We have
great clients from all over Iowa, the US and other countries” said Terry Stark.
This year, the entire Stam family, as well as their extended family (including the Starks), are
celebrating 100 years in business with a series of events both in the communities they
serve as well as in each of their stores. You are invited to Chocolaterie Stam Ames for an
Ames Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on October 31, 2013 at 5 p.m., celebrating the
stores continued successes. Guests can sample chocolate and gelato. There will be wine
tasting and musical entertainment during the evening. Customers can follow Chocolaterie
Stam Ames on Facebook and Twitter.
The company and Stam family are also planning the first annual Stam Chocolate Charity
Run in Des Moines on Saturday, November 16, 2013 with all net proceeds going to the
John Stoddard Cancer Center, an organization close to the Stam family. For more
information about this community event and fundraiser, visit www.stamchocolate.com.
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American Business
Women’s Association
Nevada Bicentennial Chapter
Presents…
2013 ABWA Craft Fair
Saturday, November 9
9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 10
10 am to 3 pm
$2.00 Donation at the door
Nevada High School & Gates Hall
825 15th Street, Nevada
Concessions available
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Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the Nevada Chamber of
Commerce, please contact any Chamber board member.
Lisa McCoy, President – Lisa.McCoy@BankSBT.com
Janeen Driscoll, President Elect - janeen@friedrich-realty.com
Kyle Hansen, Treasurer – kyleh@hertz.ag
Shawn Cole, Past President – citypz@midiowa.net
Lynn Scarlett, Executive Director – chamber@midiowa.net
Jon Augustus – Allen Kockler Co.
Nikki Ball – Midwest Insurance Corporation
Alison Boelman – ISU Extension Story County
Michelle Cassabaum – 21st Century Rehab
Steve Gray – Ex-Officio – Nevada Community Schools
Jason Grimm – Nevada Family Chiropractic
Elizabeth Hansen – Ex-Officio – City of Nevada
Casey Johnson, Nevada Automotive Sales and Service
Andrea Robertson – Rolling Green Village
James Stevens – Burke Corporation
Almeda Warner – Ben Franklin
Tiffany Wingert – Story County Medical Center