About
Mission, Vision, Values
100 Years of Service
The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) celebrates 100 years in 2024.
With the increasing population and employment opportunities through 1900, Decorah became an attractive cultural and entertainment center. The community and the businesses always worked hard to grow and expand the opportunities in the area.
 Since 1924, the DACC’s focus has been clear—continue to keep the Decorah area business community strong. Today, we represent more than 300 area businesses. Our membership spans every sector including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, restaurants, wellness, service, and visitor attractions.
Advocacy
- COVID-19 Recovery and Business Resilency
- Marketplace Fairness Act (internet sales tax)
- Road Use Tax Fund
- Section 179 (tax deduction state/federal match)
Collaboration
- Manage the Decorah Area Visitor Center and the Visit Decorah Brand (100+ Businesses and Area Attractions)
- Chamber Dollars Program with 100+ Area Business to Encourage Local Spending
- Lead and Support Downtown Retail Events
- Partners with NE IA Regional Chamber Group and Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives
- Provide technical assistance, project management, and administration for Downtown Decorah Betterment Association, Nordic Fest, and Decorah Farmers Market
Education
- Empower Decorah Leadership Course (Six Class Series)
- Education and Professional Development Events
- Networking Breakfasts, Young Professionals, Learn from Locals Programs
- Together w/ Winneshiek Co. Development: Work-Based Learning, Small Business Counseling , Small Business Support
Our team
Jessica Rilling
Executive Director
Amanda Streeper
Director of operations
Hannah Tulgren
Marketing and Membership Associate
Meg storkamp
hospitality
Partners
The Decorah Chamber collaborates closely with Visit Decorah and Winneshiek County Development & Tourism. Their offices are located within our building.
Board of Directors
Blake Courtney
president
Viking State Bank & Trust
Jana Evelsizer olson
VICE PRESIDENT
 Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Fretheim, Evelsizer Olson, Noble, Lynch & Zahasky
Diane Krentz
Past President
JB Holland Construction
Russell Schouweiler
Treasurer
Thrivent – Quadrant Financial Services
Lisa Lantz
The Getup
Dallas steffen
Decorah Bank & Trust
Al Shindelar
Stanley Engineered Fastening
Kim Bonnet
Rubaiyat Restaurant
Steve Slessor
WinnMed
Dr. Robert Clay
Luther College
Jenny Harman
Downtown Decorah Betterment
Tim Cronin
Decorah Community School District
Drew Schwartz
Oneota Valley Family Eye Care
cODY wHITTLE
City of Decorah
kYRA bELLRICHARD
Northeast Iowa Community College
Chamber Ambassadors
Ambassador Vision
Foster active and productive membership in the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce through visible support at Chamber events, mentoring of new members, and retention of current membership.
Amanda McIntosh
Thrivent Financial
Maureen Duncklee
Viking State Bank & Trust
Heather Benzing
Decorah Bank & Trust
Joe Hammel
Hammel Jewelrs
Joanie Rollins
Adam Baker
Marcia Madrigal
Lashelle Evans
Viking State Bank & Trust
Cindy Hoyme
Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank
Tade Kerndt
Viking Realtors
Laura Gronna
Exit Realty Driftless Group
Ray RInkol
Miller Law Office, P.L.C
Dallas Steffen
Decorah Bank & Trust
David Robinson
Assured Partners
Tara McConnell
Serenity Fitness
Nick Wilz
Chris Hicks
Heavenly Made Gifts & The Gnome Store
Ag Committee
Farming in Northeast Iowa
The Decorah area was founded on fertile farmlands by early settlers. Although the agricultural industry has changed dramatically since those early days, our connection to the land and its importance to our economic vitality has not. Because topography has dictated the necessity for smaller farms, the Decorah area has 2,650 active family farms and 137 dairy farms. In addition to traditional farming, the locally grown industry is growing rapidly with a push for sustainable living. It’s all happening right here!
Jess Rediske
Red-Roxy Quilt Co.
Nate Gebel
Farm Credit Services of America
Cole Phillips
Decorah Bank & Trust
NIck Wilz
Bob Kane
Dave Krieger
Decorah Bank & Trust
Tyler Hemry
Kerndt Brothers Bank
Matt Burkey
Northeast Security Bank
Mike Jaconbson
Northeast Security Bank
Cindy Hoyme
Kerndt Brothers Bank
Allie McIntyre
ISU Extension – Winneshiek
Isaac Luzmun
Viking State Bank
Viking State Bank