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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Mike Cross of Crossroads Logistics & Land Development based in Camanche, Iowa. Mike serves as the company's manager, ensuring that timelines are met, new customers are identified, and the brand continues to grow through enhanced marketing efforts.

Crossroads Logistics provides railcar and bulk liquid storage while serving local employers like LyondellBasell. The company offers convenient track access to the Union Pacific mainline and features a spacious railcar storage yard.

Nestled along 44th Ave in Camanche, the operation occupies the former Hawkeye Chemical Plant.

Contact Mike at mike@crossroadsland.com.

Grow Clinton appreciates Mike and his team's ongoing support and looks forward to contributing to the company's future growth and development.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, foster community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Jenny and Andy sit down with Matt Rebro, a longtime friend and investor in Grow Clinton, along with Nicole Kreeger from Russell Commercial Construction & Real Estate Services.

Key topics of this episode's discussion include:

• The Boomerang Effect: How we attract individuals returning to Iowa and the opportunities that bring them back.
• Elevating the Trades: Construction is becoming increasingly important, and there is an urgent need to invest in skilled trades.
• Value-Driven Culture: This section explains why people seek out purpose-led companies and highlights the critical role of a strong safety culture.
• Beyond Construction: At our core, we focus on building partnerships and investing in people.
• Demystifying Delivery Methods: A clear breakdown of the various approaches to project delivery.
• Construction as Storytelling: The intersection of the built environment with art, culture, and the human experience.

For more information on Russell Commercial Construction, visit www.Russellco.com or email mrebro@russellco.com.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, don't hesitate to contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny interview Luke Duenser from the Hausmann Group Insurance Agency and Brokerage.

More information is available at www.myhaus.com.

The Hausmann Group is a full-service independent insurance agency with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Serving local clients in Wisconsin and large companies nationwide, the agency provides a wide range of insurance and business services to support clients now and in the future.

The Hausmann Group is dedicated to helping clients anticipate and navigate life’s unforeseen challenges. They realize their collective strength through the agency's core values.

We will discuss the importance of communication, education, and compliance. Additionally, Luke will address the increasing costs of insurance and the efficiencies that can be achieved.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Karen Friis, the office coordinator at Grow Clinton. Karen will celebrate 30 years of service in 2025, and we want to learn about her three decades of serving members, businesses, and individuals throughout the Greater Clinton Region.

As the office coordinator, Karen provides the first impression for existing and prospective members when they enter the Grow Clinton offices at 721 S 2nd Street. As the longest-tenured team member, Karen has witnessed it with her institutional knowledge and stories. From fielding calls about the community garbage collection schedule to sharing information about the benefits of Grow Clinton membership, she has become the office's subject matter expert on various topics.

We thank Karen Friis for her 30 years of service to Grow Clinton and the former Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

If you need anything, never hesitate to contact Karen directly at karen.friis@growclinton.com or call 563-242-5702.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Matt Parbs, Grow Clinton's Vice President of Community and Economic Development.

Matt will share information about Grow Clinton's mission, how its members support the organization, current and future projects, and the entrepreneurial-focused EntreFuel Program, which helps aspiring business owners succeed in a complex world.

Matt will also highlight Grow Clinton's tourism initiatives and announce the recent hiring of Sarah Smith, the Director of Placemaking & Tourism. One of the exciting programs offered by Grow Clinton is the FAB program, designed to beautify the riverfront and downtown districts by leveraging volunteers and supporters of Grow Clinton to plant and maintain flower displays.

Want to connect with Matt? Email him at mparbs@growclinton.com.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Letha and Barb of The Alverno, a long-term care facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Listeners will learn about The Alverno's history, rules and regulations, upcoming growth opportunities, and its future.

At The Alverno, the dedicated staff takes pride in caring for residents. They offer a variety of care plans and services for older adults, each tailored to individual needs and desires. The objective is to meet each resident's medical and spiritual needs by providing exceptional round-the-clock nursing care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation services.

Quality is at the heart of everything they do. They are the only senior community in the State of Iowa to have received the American Health Care Association's Gold Quality Award.

For more information, please visit https://www.trinityhealthseniorcommunities.org/.../the....

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, don't hesitate to contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, foster community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

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In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny interview Regan Michaelsen of Information, Referral & Assistance (IRAS) Services in Clinton, Iowa.

The mission of IRAS is to connect people in need with appropriate services, identify and respond to unmet community needs, and provide emergency assistance to individuals who fall through the cracks in the human service network.

IRAS is a clearinghouse for a network of more than 200 local human service agencies, churches, and civic organizations. In this capacity, the office can identify and help eliminate duplication of aid. It can also pinpoint families not eligible for aid elsewhere and coordinate assistance throughout the network. Additionally, the agency identifies unmet needs and helps organize responses to those needs.

IRAS offers many services in the greater Clinton, Iowa, community, including:

- Holiday food boxes

- Backpack Buddy Program

- Mobile food pantries

- Emergency assistance

- Pantrie United

- Helping Hands Resource Guide

- Prescription medication assistance

For more information on how you can get involved and support the mission of IRAS, please visit https://www.irasclinton.com/.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, don't hesitate to contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, foster community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

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On this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy is again joined by Dr. Charlie Minnick to discuss the May session of the ongoing Leadership Unlocked series.

The no-cost leadership training is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st, at 2 PM in the Grow Clinton office at 721 S 2nd Street in Clinton, Iowa.

With a focus on emotional intelligence, we'll embark on a transformative experience designed for aspiring and current leaders who seek to turn their vision into impactful action. This training program, Leadership Unlocked: Empowering Your Potential, will equip participants with the essential skills, tools, and mindset needed to lead teams and organizations effectively in today's dynamic environment.

Session 5: Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Contemporary Leadership Practices for High-Performance Teams

Presenter: Kevin Allen

Contemporary organizations have evolved away from the command-and-control practices of the past supply economy. In its place, leadership practices have rightfully changed to consider the emotional states of the organization, enabling leaders to connect with people and inspire them effectively through self-awareness.

The evidence is clear: emotionally intelligent leaders are more effective than those who lack this quality. The key, however, is to transform the principles of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and emotional motivation into concrete daily leadership practices. In short, the objective of the course is to encourage, equip, and inspire emerging leaders to apply the principles and practices of emotionally intelligent leadership effectively.

For more information on the Leadership Unlocked professional development series, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/16FuSAoWpb/.

This series is FREE to attend; space is limited. Reservations are required.

To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, don't hesitate to contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.

Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, foster community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.