Greetings, Members!
Coming Up
Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday. Please let us know if you offer special deals or if you want to have a bucket at your business for customers to enter a drawing to win Chamber Bucks if they make a purchase on that day.
Window Walk 2024 will be held Sunday, December 8, 5-8 pm. The theme this year is Whoville, and the Wilton Public Library will be organizing a Story Walk with the children’s books I Am Cindy-Lou Who and I Am Max. We thank our amazing library & staff for this fun activity! This year, children will be able to visit Santa inside the newly heated City Garage! There will be a beautiful train for children as well as adults to ride.
Don’t miss the Wilton Alumni’s play, “’Twas the Opening Night before Christmas,” on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 pm. For admission, a freewill offering is collected and given to the Wilton-Durant Ministerial Association to help local families in need.
Career Expo WCDA is partnering with EICC and the Durant Chamber of Commerce to host a Career Expo at the Durant Community Center on Feb. 25, 2025. It will include many local businesses and industries and will be attended by Wilton and Durant students in grades 8-12. If you are interested and haven’t contacted us, please contact Erica Ewert directly at eewert@eicc.edu ASAP.
2025 Membership
Dues/Sponsorship Donation: Check your mail for the 2025 membership letter, which will be mailed soon. In it, Becky recaps the incredible, full year we have had. It’s hard to believe 2024 is coming to a close! Our members and sponsors are the ones who make our events so successful, and we and the community appreciate you immensely.
A Busy October
Century Fence Groundbreaking The newest business in Wilton’s Industrial Park, a branch of Wisconsin-based company Century Fence, was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 23, with a groundbreaking at the work site and a luncheon reception at the Wilton Community Center. At the reception, WCDA Director Becky Allgood, Branch Manager Jason Calvert, and CEO Matthew Powell each addressed the group. Powell said he has worked with many communities, and “the City of Wilton has been such a pleasure to work with.” Becky made it clear how thrilled Wilton is to welcome this new industry, and she highlighted WCDA’s collaboration with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in bringing Century Fence to Wilton.
Trunk or Treat: The Trunk or Treat Halloween Party on October 31 was a windy, spooky success, thanks to all the WCDA members, police and fire departments, and community members who handed out candy and free hot dogs to the kids and volunteered their time and effort. Special thanks to Young Life for their amazing Haunted House!
Other News
Muscatine County Freedom Rock Plaza For what will probably be the last time, the Freedom Rock committee is offering the chance to purchase a paver to honor your veteran. It’s a meaningful opportunity to honor someone special or give a gift to a loved one. Go to www.muscatinecountyfreedomrock.com/paver-order-form or stop by the WCDA office to order one.
Wilton Public Library Art & Wine Show On Saturday, November 16, 5-7 pm (see flyer below), the Friends of the Wilton Public Library will hold a fundraiser at the Community Center with art, wine, live music, food, and a silent auction! There will also be painting classes for kids and adults (3-5 pm). You can even enter your art! The flyer and registration form are below.
Congratulations to Brenda Ochiltree, who was honored as a 2024 Iowa Restaurant Association 40 Women to Watch!
EICC Career Services Coordinator Shawna Shields encourages businesses to post job openings on EICC’s online platform, participate in recruitment tables and job/internship fairs. Please see the flyer below or contact her at 563-441-4089 or smshields@eicc.edu.
United Way of Muscatine Hygiene Supply Drive Nov. 10-15: If you would like to host a Community Hygiene Supply Drive or make a donation, please contact Hilary at 563-249-4237 or hilary@unitedwaymuscatine.org with any questions. All supplies will stay local.
