Ambassador Visits September 2023

posted in Chamber of Commerce on September 21, 2023

Waverly, IA – The Waverly Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently presented two local businesses with Progress Awards and held a ribbon cutting for one new business in Waverly, presenting them with a First Dollar Award.

The Ambassadors presented Seth & Tricia Engelbrecht, owners of the Engelbrecht Farms at 1167 240th St., with a First Dollar Award and held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their flower farm. Their beautiful flower farm offers seasonal flowers to florists and consumers as well as special events throughout the year. You can find more information about Engelbrecht Farms on their Facebook page.

The Ambassadors presented Pastor Dave Efflandt of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School at 301 1st St. NW with a Progress Award for his position as the new lead pastor of the congregation as well as the remodel of the church and school facility that took place this year. St. Paul’s is a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to worship, learn, and grow together in their faith, and St. Paul’s Lutheran School educates students preschool through sixth grade.  For more information, please visit their website.

The Ambassadors presented Gary and Ruthie Davis, owners of Garry’s Tire and Ruthie’s Sparkle and Shine at 2003 E. Bremer Ave. with a Progress Award for the celebration of the businesses’ 50th year in business as well as their 50th year as members of the Waverly Chamber of Commerce. Garry’s Tire Car Care Center offers a wide range of general automotive repair services as well as serving as a professional tire dealer. For more information, please visit their website.

The Waverly Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Program serves as a public relations arm of the Waverly Chamber by welcoming new businesses, recognizing business expansion efforts, and recruiting new members to the organization.

For more information, please contact the Waverly Chamber of Commerce at (319) 352-4526 or waverly@waverlychamber.com.