Major expansion planned for Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce | Cerro Gordo County [Video]

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce is planning a major expansion.

Chamber President and CEO Stacy Doughan says they want to double their current location’s size, provide a new welcome center, modern meeting spaces, and a dedicated event preparation area.  Fundraising for the project has already begun and Doughan says they’re received “significant support” from the following community partners:

–          Legacy ($120,000+): Hanson Family Foundation ($250,000), First Citizens Charitable Foundation ($125,000)

–          Visionary ($60,000-119,999): Clear Lake Bank & Trust ($60,000), CL Tel ($60,000)

–          Cornerstone ($25,000-59,999): Clear Lake Chamber Board ($46,300), Atura Architecture (In Kind $34,000), Pritchard Family Auto Stores ($25,000)

–          Champion ($15,000-24,999): Brad & Angie Barber, Robert Barber, Cabin Coffee Company ($15,000)

–          Advocate ($5,000-14,999): George & Jane Jessen, Heartland Asphalt ($10,000), Clear Lake Chamber Team ($7,000)

–          Supporter ($1,000-2,499): ABCM Corporation ($1,000)

Doughan spoke to the Clear Lake City Council about the project during its Monday meeting and she …