About
The Story City GCC
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The Story City Greater Chamber Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of the Story City Chamber and Story City Main Street programs. Working as a Certified Main Street Community, the GCC is committed to civic involvement, image enhancement, historic preservation, and economic revitalization. Partners of the GCC encompass businesses, organizations and individuals and are the essential ingredient in our ability to provide service to the community.
Our 4-Point Approach
The Story City GCC follows the National Main Street Center’s 4-point approach for downtown revitalization in a community-wide effort, remembering that the heart of our community lies in the downtown. The four key committees under the GCC Board of Directors are Promotion, Organization, Economic Vitality and Design (see tabs below). In addition, the GCC manages Story City's historic Antique Carousel, owns and operates the venerable Charlson Building and collaborates on the Scandinavian Days festival.
Economic Vitality
Identifies opportunities for the commercial district, finds new uses for vacant buildings & stimulates property investment.
EV Projects
Business Networking Events
Golf Outing & Social
Fabulous Friday Merchant Coffees
Yulefest Shop Small Saturday
Promotion
Promotes Story City as a place of commerce, culture & community life for residents and visitors alike.
Promotion Events
Art in the Park
Downtown Trick or Treat with Touch-a-Truck
Easter Bunny Trail
Progressive Dinner
Yulefest Tree Lighting
Design
Shapes the image of Story City via public art, beautification, way-finding, partnership appreciation & historic preservation.
Design Opportunities
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Boulevard Signs
Public Art Projects
Way-Finding Signs
Window Design Contests
Organization
Builds strong, broad-based public and private support for the commercial district & revitalization initiative.
Org Opportunities
Duck Race & Broad Street BBQ
Partnership Drive & Directory
GCC Board of Directors
Marian Olive (Norsemen Realty Team): President
Veronica Moore (Story City Municipal Electric): Vice President
Denise Froehlich (Wolfe Family Vision Center): Secretary
John Koppes (Crucial I.T. Solutions): Treasurer
Paula Brown (First Interstate Bank): Organization Chair
Connie Phillips (the Tin Chandelier): Design Chair
Rick Schreier (Reliance State Bank): Economic Vitality Chair
Sherri Keigan (Cyclone Awards & Engraving): At-Large Member
Austin Mortvedt (Bethany Life): At-Large Member
Al Holm (Retired Key Co-Op): Historical Society Representative
Emma Schnurstein (Roland-Story Senior): High School Representative
Lucas Wuebker (Roland-Story Junior): High School Representative
Tristan Peterson (Roland-Story Sophomore): High School Representative
Mission
The mission of the Story City Greater Chamber Connection is to serve as a catalyst for plans, strategies, programs, and services that promote growth in our historic downtown district and surrounding businesses resulting in the best community in which to live, work, and do business.
Vision
As a volunteer organization, the Story City Greater Chamber Connection offers quality events that highlight the assets of the community and enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors. Distinguishing characteristics include Story City’s historic downtown district, the 1913 antique carousel and the 1936 swinging bridge. These unique features are incorporated into special gatherings and traditions to give families and friends of all ages an opportunity to enjoy the best of small town life.
With a strong economy and preservation ethic, Story City continues to be a progressive and vibrant community drawing on the resources available as an accredited Main Street Iowa Community. The Story City GCC promotes and encourages – with the aid of its partners – a quality mix of retailers, restaurants, service businesses and industry to provide for the community and complement the exceptional school system, welcoming churches, dynamic employment market, beautiful surroundings, and diverse recreational opportunities.
The Story City GCC assists with the management of growth and opportunity while serving as the communications hub for area activities. The entire community will continue to share in a sense of accomplishment and well-being knowing that Story City is a better place to live, work, and do business. The Story City GCC invites everyone to come see what we’re all about.
Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Present, Embracing our Future.
