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Vol. 21 No. 12 PO Box 118, Sioux City, Iowa 51102

April 2011

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McGowan named to lead Siouxland Chamber BY DAVE DREESZEN Business Journal editor

After a months-long, nationwide search for a new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President, an in-house candidate emerged as the top choice. At a March 21 news conference, Chris McGowan was introduced as the successor to Debi Durham, who served as president of the Chamber and its economic development division, The Siouxland Initiative, for 15 years before stepping down last fall to become the Iowa economic development director. Since 2003, McGowan had served under Durham as executive vice president of The Initiative. “As a veteran of this organization, I know I have very big shoes to fill and challenges lie ahead,� McGowan, 44, told an audience of more than three dozen people who gathered in the basement conference room of the Chamber’s offices. “This is my hometown. I’m

committed to doing all that I can to see our Siouxland communities grow, our tri-state economy thrive and our region prosper,� the 1985 graduate of Bishop Heelan High School added. Local business leaders and government leaders praised the selection of McGowan, who has played a key role in a number of local jobcreation projects over the years. “Chris has a great professional mannerism about him,� said Lance Hedquist, veteran city administrator in South Sioux City. “He is extremely supportive of the Siouxland community.� McGowan has a “proven track record of working well with the city of Sioux City to attract economic development,� city manager Paul Ecker said. Sioux City businesswoman Charese Yanney noted McGowan over the years has forged relationships Journal photo by Tim Hynds with a number of national site se- Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president Chris McGowan, addresses the Chamber Ambassadors during a March 24 meeting at Palmer’s Pub in Sioux City’s Stoney Creek Inn. It was his first meeting with the lectors. An eight-member search Ambassadors after being named to head the Chamber and The Siouxland Initiative.

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committee, headed by Mike Bennett, former president and CEO of Terra Industries, reviewed dozens of applications nationwide for the job. “There were a lot of very capable people wanting this position,” committee member Garry Smith, who chairs the Initiative board of director, said. “I think that reflects well on our community.” After narrowing the field, the committee, which solicted input from a various constituencies in the community, brought the finalists to town for a series of interviews in February and March. Smith said McGowan impressed the committee in the interviews. “He clearly showed a vision for the organization and what he wants to accomplish to advance Siouxland,” said Smith, president of American Pop Corn Co., makers of the Jolly Time brand. Greg Grupp, chairman of the Chamber board of directors, said McGowan has the skills to build strong coalitions among the three states and multiple local jurisdictions that make up the region. “I see the Chamber’s role as bringing people together,” Grupp said. “At the end of the day, this tri-state community is far stronger united than divided.” In his initial meetings with the Chamber and Initiative board of directors last month,

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Chris McGowan AGE: 44 HOMETOWN: Sioux City TITLE: President, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, The Siouxland Initiative PREVIOUS POSTITIONS: Siouxland Initiative, 2003-2011; Honeywell International, 19952000; 185th Fighter Wing/U.S. Air Force, 1990-95; MidAmerican Energy Co., 1990-92. EDUCATION: Bishop Heelan High School, diploma, 1985; St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn., bachelor’s degree in government and business management, 1989; Ave Maria School of Law, Ann Arbor, Mich., law degree, 2003. FAMILY: Wife, Cathleen, five children.

McGowan laid out his vision for moving the community forward and growing the local economy. “We talked about the need to focus more intensively than ever on our job creation efforts, recognizing there are people in this community who are hurting and looking for work,” he said. The biggest challenge, he said, is “going to be adequately addressing all of the issues that confront our community to make sure we don’t get channel focused on one matter

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Chris McGowan, seated bottom right, the new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president, at home with his family, wife Cathleen, bottom left, daughter Brigid seated between them. Children from left are Jacob, Sam, Maria and Nick.

and neglect others.” One of his initial tasks is to restructure the Chamber office. “We have an extremely talented staff, with a lot of institutional knowledge,” he said.

“We want to realign people to make sure they are challenged and fulfilled professionally, while being tasked with responsibilities that impact both the Chamber and the Initiative.”

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Sen. Tom Harkin, left is shown with City Councilman John Fitch at a April 13 meeting in Washington attended by more than 50 Siouxland leaders. Harkin told the group the Economic Development Administration had given preliminary approval to Sioux City’s request for a $2 million grant to demolish and redevelop the former John Morrell site. Courtesy photo

Sioux City secures federal funds for Morrell demolition BY DAVE DREESZEN Business Journal editor

During their annual lobbying trip to Washington earlier this month, a delegation of Siouxland leaders received some welcome news. During a April 13 meeting on Capitol Hill, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, told Sioux City officials their application for an Economic Development Administration grant had been approved. The local delegates in the room immediately burst into applause. “It was a dramatic, and exciting moment for Siouxland,” city manager

Paul Eckert said. “We cannot recall a previous D.C. trip that included such a significant announcement.” Councilman John Fitch, who presented the city’s case for the EDA funding during a series of meetings with members of the tri-state congressional delegation, called the announcement a highlight of the three-day lobbying blitz. City officials had been cautiously optimistic about securing the EDA grant, aimed at helping the community recover from last year’s loss of the Morrell plant and its more than 1,400 jobs.

On March 7, the city acquired the 23-acre site along Interstate 29 from Morrell’s owner, Smithfield Foods, for $12. City officials also unveiled plans to redevelop the land positioned on downtown’s front door as a heavily landscaped business park. At the same time, the city said it had landed the park’s first tenant – Sioux Citybased Global Foods Processing, which plans to build a $10 million pork processing plant that would employ up to 175 people. Harkin said Global’s jobcreation commitment was a

Deficit reduction focus of annual steak dinner Cutting the record federal deficit topped the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s agenda during its annual lobbying trip to Washington. Greg Grupp, chairman of the Chamber board, said the organization this year asked its members to drop requests for earmarks, a controversial practice of individual members of Congress directing spending for a project in their districts or states. The federal spending local leaders requested during this year’s trip was limited primarily to ongoing projects that would help grow the local economy or improve the regional transportation system. For instance, tri-state leaders asked federal policy-makers to reauthorize a 10-year transportation spending bill set to expire. Local officials said a number of ongoing projects could qualify for funding under an extension, including the massive reconstruction and expansion of Interstate 29 through Sioux City, the four-laning of U.S.Highway 20 in western Iowa and Highway 35 in northeast Nebraska, as well as the completion of the master development plan for developing Hoeven Valley, which got a boost from the recent opening of the Outer Drive connector. In a bit of a coup, the Chamber landed a face-to-face meeting Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood while in Washington. As usual, the 57th annual lobbying trip

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culminated with the traditional steak dinner. Siouxland’s congressional delegation and members of their staffs joined 56 public and private-sector leaders for the April 13 dinner. In a change from previous years, this year’s social took place in the U.S. Capitol, rather than a House or Senate dining hall. The steaks were donated by Tyson Foods, whose flagship beef plant is located in Dakota City, Neb. – Dave Dreeszen

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Local delegate Arlene Curry, left, visits with U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., during the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s annual lobbying trip to Washington earlier this month. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, above addresses Siouxland leaders during their annual lobbying trip to Washington D.C. earlier this month.

FROM PAGE 5 key component in the city receiving a “non-binding letter� of approval from the EDA. “I am very pleased that Sioux City has received a letter of commitment to help redevelop the former John Morrell plant, which will bring badly needed jobs to the area,� Harkin said in a statement. Fitch said he was told by an EDA

staff member that more than 6,000 projects nationwide competed for the most recent quarterly round of funds. While some legal and environmental review steps are still to come, the remaining portion of the application process is expected to go smoothly, with final EDA approval expected in June, according to Harkin’s office.

With the federal funding falling into place, the city expects to move forward with razing the antiquated slaughterhouse as early as this summer. Demolition costs are estimated at between $1 million and $1.5 million, below original projections. That means there will be grant funds leftover for new infrastructure, including the relocation and

reconstruction of the main road, Lafayette Street, that runs through the site. That project carries an estimated price tag of $1.3 million, according to city officials. The recent completion of the second phase of an environmental report confirmed the site is free of any serious contamination issues. Construction on Global Foods’ 67,000-square-foot plant could

begin as early as late this fall, or early next spring. The company, which specializes in exports, would take up about 10 acres in the Yards 1-29 Business Park, leaving room for at least two other business prospects.

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BusinessPeople Long Lines CEO honored at tourney Long Lines co-chairman and CEO Jon Winkel was awarded the Sportsmanship Award during a presentation prior to the Sergeant Bluff-Luton girls basket- Jon Winkel ball team’s quarterfinal game at the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena last month. The award is given to one community member from each team participating in the state tournament who exemplifies good sportsmanship, proper decorum and overall support of the school. Winkel was chosen by SB-L High School for his support of the girls basketball team. On behalf of the high school, Winkel accepted a $250 scholarship check to be awarded to a SB-L senior at a later date.

Three join Sunrise Retirement board Peter Thoreen, Barbara Condon and Mary Kovarna have joined the Sunrise Retirement Community board of directors. The appointments were announced by Sunrise executive director Bev Zenor. Current Sunrise board members are: Howard Logan, Larry Book, Dr. William Ziebell, Don Kelsey, Richard Keith, John Anderson, Tom Grimsley, Michael Gunsch, Dr. Carolyn Leman, Tom Padgett and Corey Wrenn.W Thoreen joined St. Luke’s Health System in April 2002 as chief operating officer and assumed duties as CEO in 2003. He has over 25 years of experience leading hospitals and healthcare organizations in the Midwest, including long term care facilities. Condon is an associate

professor of nursing at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on mental health, research and theories. She is currently active in researching human lived experiences and serves as a reviewer for two international nursing journals. Kovarna is a professor of nursing at Morningside College, where she chairs the Department of Nursing and the Curriculum and Policies Committee. Her areas of teaching expertise include nursing leadership and management, gerontology, and health assessment. Kovarna also currently serves as district vice president of the Iowa Nurses Association and is a member of Iowa Association of Colleges of Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International. Sunrise is Siouxland’s largest community-based, not-for-profit retirement community.

Officers elected for Foundation The Siouxland Community Foundation has elected officers and committee chairs for 2011. Patrick J. Corey, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., was elected president of the Board of Directors. Other elected officers and members of the executive committee for 2011 include vice president and grant review chair Karen B. Clark, Thorpe & Co. Jewelers; secretary Robert F. Meis, Berenstein Law Firm; treasurer Paul A. Bergmann, Long Lines; investment/finance committee chair Leon D. Rozeboom, Liberty National Bank; and marketing committee chair, Lesley Bartholomew, Wells Dairy Inc. Other board members include: Matthew J. Basye, FEH Associates Inc.; Kenneth A. Beekley, Siouxland Economic Development Corp.; Richard J. Dehner, Northwestern Mutual;

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Lance D. Ehmcke, Heidman Law Firm; Marilyn J. Hagberg, Security National Bank Trust Department; Robert W. Houlihan, Houlihan & Associates; Charles A. Knoepfler, Knoepfler Chevrolet; Roma A. Kroll, First American Bank; Matthew J. Lawler, Dakota County State Bank; Robert F. Meis, Berenstein Law Firm; Barbara F. Orzechowski, Klass Law Firm; Michael H. Prosser, King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co.; Laura A. Schiltz, Clear Channel Radio; and Dr. Richard G. Wagner, retired, Wagner, Johnson & Rasmus PC. The Siouxland Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Siouxland by receiving and administering tax-deductible contributions from charitably- minded donors to build endowments for the long-term benefit of the tristate region. Income generated by the endowments provides grants to nonprofit organizations that serve within a roughly 50-mile radius of Sioux City.

from radiation and chemotherapy treatment, reviews vitamin and herbal supplements, assists patients in making healthier food choices to prevent cancer recurrence, and educates patients and families on cancer prevention. Her clinical background as a dietitian for more than 20 years and a Master Gardner, combined with her newly acquired wellness coaching skills; helps patients manage health conditions such as cancer, improve their lifestyle and truly thrive not just survive. In her role as the patient navigator the past five years, Winkler assists cancer patients and their families in navigating the challenges that surround cancer treatment. Her position is funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Siouxland Affiliate and the Carrie Mach Golf Outing. Winkler has been a social worker for more than 10 years and has experience in mental health, medical social work and social work education. She recently completed the certification process which promotes excellence in psychosocial care to onCancer employees cology patients, families, earn certifications caregivers and their comCindy Gates, registered munities. oncology Her clinical background as dietitian and a social worker and patient navigator, combined with herbalist at her oncology counseling the June E. Nylen Canskills, helps patients manage cer Center, the social and emotional side has become of cancer while helping them a Certified improve their quality of life. W e l l n e s s Cindy Gates Coach from Nurse selected for Wellcoaches state exam board Corporation in Wellesley, Melanie Batien, an asMass. Brensistant professor at St. Luke’s da Winkler, College, was selected as an licensed and item writer for the National master deCouncil of State Boards of g re e p re - Brenda Nursing Licensure Examipared social Winkler nation. worker and Batien was approved by patient navigator at the the Iowa Board of Nursing Cancer Center, has become and selected by NCSBN to board certified as an Oncol- participate on the NCLEX’s ogy Social Worker. item development panel In her role as the oncology of subject matter experts, dietitian, Gates helps pa- which was held in Chicago tients cope with side effects in mid-January. She was just

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Attorney joins state ag, taxation board Attorney Jeana Goosmann of Goosmann Law Firm, PLC is now a member of the Center for Agricult u ra l L aw and Taxation Jeana Goosmann Board. Goosmann is one of nine board members from across the state of Iowa; she is the only representative from the western side of the state. The Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University was created by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2006. It is a primary source of professional educational training in agricultural law and taxation.

Long Lines’ Wolf passes exam Jackie Wolf, human resources coordinator at Long Lines, recently passed the Professional in Human R e s o u rc e s exam. Jackie Wolf The exam, administered by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Wolf possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the field. The institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource

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Braunger Foods honors saleman Braunger Foods of Sioux City has named Mike McGlauflin as its 2010 Salesp e rso n o f the Year. The award was presented at the company’s annual awards banquet. The award Mike is based on McGlauflin sales growth over the previous year, growth over budget and results compared to other members of the sales staff. The award includes a new company car, a cash bonus and a permanent position on the Wall of Fame at Braunger Foods’ Sioux City headquarters.

Attorney inducted in Iowa academy Local attorney William Kevin Stoos was inducted into the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers at its Feb. 25 meeting in Des Moines. The academy’s membership is limited to 250 attorneys who have displayed: “exceptional skills, the highest integrity and have dedicated their professional lives to trial practice.” Membership is by invitation only, based on recommendation from peers, judges and unanimous approval by the board of governors. Stoos, a trial lawyer who has practiced 36 years, is president of William Kevin Stoos, P.C. Law Firm, whose new offices are located at 335 Wycoff Drive in North Sioux City. His wife, Jean, manages the law firm. His daughter, Catherine, will receive her M.D. from the University of South Dakota in May, and his son, David, is working on his master’s at USD and will attend law school this fall.

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Marina Inn renovation nearly complete Project includes upgrade of guest rooms, fitness area, business center BY MOLLY MONTAG Business Journal staff writer

SOUTH SIOUX CITY – New electronics, lighted mirrors and bigger rooms are the hallmarks of the latest facelift to the Marina Inn Conference Center in South Sioux City. Crews are expanding 47 guest rooms by six feet and renovating the 181-room hotel’s fitness room, business center and guest laundry facility. General Manager Carlos Duarte said the renovation is the latest

signs of the Marina Inn’s effort to maintain its position at the top of the local market. He said the project, which began in November, is expected to be complete in May. Officials are not releasing the cost of the renovation, he said. When the renovation is finished, the 384-square-foot rooms will now have electronic mirrors in the bathrooms, which add light and reflection, and 42-inch flat screen televisions.

Electronic upgrades include plug-in technology allowing guests to hook their laptop computers to the television screen or use their own gaming systems free of charge. Upgrades to the fitness center include installation of anti-microbial and anti-fatigue flooring. Crews will fill the center with high-quality exercise equipment. Sioux City contractor W.A. Klinger, L.L.C., is general contractor for the project. John Gleeson, owner of the hotel, said the ideas for the renovation came from visiting other hotels while traveling.

It’s important to be competitive and keep up with guests’ expectations, Gleeson said, which in this case meant tripling the size of the hotel room bathrooms and adding new technology to the rooms. “As the long-term owner of the property my goal is to always have the superior product and make sure our hotel is, in service and in product, the top hotel in the tri-state area,” he said. Gleeson, who is also president of Klinger Companies, spends much of his time in the construction business, but said he is passionate about the hospitality and tourism industry and the Marina Inn

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Hotel-motel revenues spike in Sioux City Official credits RAGBRAI, other major events BY LYNN ZERSCHLING Business Journal staff writer

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Hotel-motel revenues in Sioux City spiked over the past two quarters, reflecting a 20 percent increase in revenues over the same period last year, according to city officials. Aran Rush, executive director of the events facilities department, said the figures come from the Iowa Department of Revenue. “We expected increases with the new hotels in 2008 and 2009 and then, wow, a 20 percent increase now,” Rush said during a Feb. 11 news con- Aran Rush ference. “We are now starting to build the demand to fill the larger capacity that we have now. We are also seeing a strong recovery from the economic issues of 2008.” Rush attributed the increase in hotel-motel use to several factors, including the thousands of people who were in Sioux City last July for RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. “RAGBRAI sold out everything in town 100 percent for three days,” he said. “Their normal occupancy rate is 50 percent. It’s an event we don’t have every year.” Rush also attributed the growth to hotel properties’ sales people who are

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RAGBRAI riders ride along the Missouri River Front after setting up camp in Sioux City in this July 2010 file photo.

RAGBRAI rocked Sioux City The city of Sioux City teamed up with local business and hundreds of volunteers to throw the party of the summer last year. An estimated 25,000 people arrived in Sioux City the weekend of July 24 to kick off the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI XXXVIII generated an estimated economic impact of $2.6 million for the Sioux City region. The number of people in attendance for the kick-off activities on Historic Fourth Street exceeded organizers’ expectations, giving RAGBRAI XXXVIII one of the largest send-offs in its history. “The people of Sioux City did a tremendous job of hosting riders from all over the world,” said RAGBRAI director TJ Juskiewicz. “I have heard from so many riders that they really enjoyed the sights, sounds and most of all, the hospitality during their stay in Sioux City. “Historic Fourth Street was the ideal location to showcase Sioux City at its finest. RAGBRAI will definitely be back for more down the road.”

attracting a number of smaller conventions to book rooms in Sioux City, as well as two large new hotels, Stoney Creek Inn and the Hilton Garden. Other annual events continue to draw out-of-town visitors to the community, including Saturday in the Park, Artsplash and the NAIA women’s volleyball and basketball championships.

For the six months from April 1 to Sept. 30, 2010, Rush said hotel/motel revenues amounted to $9,972,317. That compares to $8,088,905 for the same period in 2009. Overall, state figures show that hotel/motel revenues for 2005-2006 totaled $12.4 million, compared to $17.5 million for 2009-2010.

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Marketing expert to speak at tourism luncheon Nationally known marketing expert Bill Geist will be the featured speaker at a business luncheon May 9 to kickoff Na t i o n a l To u r i s m Week. The lunBill Geist cheon will be held at the Sioux City Convention Center. Geist, a renowned as a destination marketing expert, also will present workshops starting at 9 a.m. that morning, according to Kristi St. Pierre, convention center sales manager.

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OnTheMove FROM PAGE 13 business intelligence and performance management through using analytics and statistical methodologies. Grimberg earned his B.S. degree in economics and marketing from Morningside College, and held previous roles at Revival Animal Health, Gateway and MCI/ Verizon. Jean Graham has accepted the position of senior manager compliance and productivity. Jean joined Alorica in February 2011 and is responsible for Jean Graham

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Big nights mean big money BY TIM GALLAGHER Business Journal staff writer

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Jan. 23. It’s an example of how entertainment dollars impact metro Sioux City. Gerald Pallesen of Marcus, Iowa, came to Sioux City on Jan. 15 for the Jeff Dunham show at the Tyson Events Center. Like many in the crowd of 6,700 fans, Pallesen spent money in the city beyond his $41.50 Dunham ticket. “I was going to stop at Texas Roadhouse,” said Pallesen. “I got in the parking lot, but couldn’t get out. I didn’t eat there because it was packed.” He tried three other restaurants at Lakeport Commons and found the same: Waiting lines. Pallensen headed north and found one of the last seats at Perkins Family Restaurant on the east end of Gordon Drive. “Sioux City has some excellent eating places,” Pallesen said. “But on a night like that – a Saturday night with thousands in town for a show – I don’t think anyone stayed home to cook.” On big concert nights like Jan. 15, Lakeport Commons and downtown Sioux City can take on a big-city shine. It forces consumers to take into account a couple of issues they wrestle with infrequently: Dining waits and traffic. “I couldn’t make a left turn out of a restaurant out at the mall,” Pallesen said. “It was a mess.” A “mess” like that is music to Aran Rush’s ears. The executive director of the Tyson Events Center said parking ramps were full. Lots around The Tyson filled early, forcing Dunham fans to park a few blocks from the arena and walk. In addition, the Night Storm Dance Party at the nearby Sioux City Convention Center attracted 1,100 teens, who paid up to $16 to dance in a secure environment. Rough estimate? Some 10,000 fun-seekers converged on downtown Sioux City on a cold night in January. All of them with money to spend. “It’s all a good problem,” said Rush. “Our issue is: How do we do this more?”

WHO GETS WHAT Jeff Dunham last played Sioux City in 2008, performing twice in the 2,500-seat Orpheum Theatre. When Dunham’s promoter sought a larger venue for a 2011 show, Rush hesitated. It set up an internal debate. City officials weren’t sure a ventriloquist could fill the Tyson Events Center. Rush allowed the promoter the larger

From where? Aran Rush, executive director of The Tyson Events Center reports spectators for the Jeff Dunham performance on Jan. 15 generally came from an area around Sioux City that stretches east to Ft. Dodge, Iowa, west to O’Neill, Neb., north to Estherville, Iowa, and south to Omaha. Jeff Dunham There were groups who came from these areas: Fulda, Minn.; Mitchell, S.D.; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “Eighty-percent of the tickets sold for Jeff Dunham were to people who live from Norfolk, Neb., to Storm Lake, Iowa,” Rush said. – Tim Gallagher

venue. He knew as soon as tickets went on sale this was the proper call. Tickets went quickly. The show was essentially sold out three weeks in advance. At $41.50 per ticket, that means area residents spent nearly $280,000 to see the show. Generally, Rush said, ticket revenue goes to the artist and his/her production company and tour group. Sioux City gains revenue through concession sales at the venue, and through the restaurants, bars, hotel/motels and service stations that serve concertgoers. Those businesses, after all, employ thousands of people. And they all pay taxes. “On Saturday night, we had 140 rooms occupied,” said Alice Womack, manager at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Sioux City. “On a normal Saturday night in January, we’d have 50 rooms occupied.” Three-quarters of the 161 rooms at Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center were booked Saturday evening. Most of those who stayed, according to front desk manager Maggie Dunagan, were in town to see Dunham. “The previous Saturday we were at 30 percent occupancy,” she said. While the Clarion and Stoney Creek are mere blocks from The Tyson, those weren’t the only hotel/motel operations enjoying a performance bump. Lindsay Hacker of Hampton Inn & Suites on Southern Hills Drive was at 60 percent occupancy on Saturday. “Sure, we see spikes with concerts and celebrities in Sioux City,” Hacker said. “Business had slowed recently. This was great to see.”

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FROM PAGE 10 Conference Center. “I like design and in the hospitality business you’re able to have an influence in design where it meets the needs of the customer, or the hotel guests, and there’s a lot of satisfaction in making sure the property has a great look and a great feel and a very first-class service,� Gleeson said. The latest renovation is just one of many the hotel has gone through since it was built about 40 years ago. In 2006, crews refurbished the Marina Inn’s 11,000-square-foot ballroom. The hotel completed a multi-million renovation to 60 guest rooms overlooking

the Missouri River in 2008, throughout the facility. doubling the size of the The Marina Inn Conferbathrooms and adding gran- ence Center has about 150 ite countertops, high-quality employees. tiling, spacious bathtubs and walk-in showers in the standard guest rooms in the hotel’s “West Wing.� Other recent projects include renovations of the adjacent Marina Center, which Gleeson acquired from longtime owners Ted and Jo Carlson in 2003, and construction of a covered walkway between the hotel and convention center. In addition to the renovation, Duarte said the hotel is also making use of electronic signage, allowing it to provide information for guests on televisions and screens

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2803 Correctionville Road Mission of the Messiah, a new bargain center, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In partnership with local congregations, Mission of the Messiah offers outreach services and home goods to those in need. The thrift store, open to the public, also carries new products such as fair-trade chocolate, coffee and fair-trade merchandise from all over the world.

521 Fourth St. What Women Want, a new women’s boutique, celebrated their grand opening downtown Sioux City with a Siouxland Chamber Ribbon Cutting. The store is a joint effort by several women and features jewelry, clothing, purses, books and more. Also held in the same location are evening social events and shopping parties. The store at 712-560-3541.

415 Fourth St. HOM Furniture recently celebrated the opening of its Gabberts Fine Furniture & Decorating in downtown Sioux City. Kristin Dirks, designer, Kyle Chance, sales manager, and Jeff Lyle, manager, cut the ribbon for the Gabberts showroom, located next to the existing HOM store in the former Towne Square building.

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4301 Sergeant Road, Suite 214 Travis and Jennifer Lang cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their children’s boutique. All About Me, which offers designer boys’ and girls’ clothing. The store is located on Sergeant Road across from Southern Hills Mall in the “Shoppes at the Center.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

203 Sergeant Square, Sergeant Bluff Quality and Triview Communications recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, thanking its many Siouxland area customers. The family-owned company, which provides telephone systems to area businesses, is operated by Diane and Rich Zanter and their three children, Darcy, Ryan and Lee.

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