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
Member Services
Alyssa Ritter
visit decorah
Meg storkamp
hospitality
Board of Directors
Sara Thomas
President
Decorah Bank & Trust
Lisa Lantz
Vice President
The Getup
Russell Schouweiler
Treasurer
Thrivent – Quadrant Financial Services
Cindy Goodner
Seed Savers Exchange
Diane Krentz
JB Holland Construction
Nicole Lemke
Northeast Iowa Community College
Kim Bonnet
Rubaiyat Restaurant
Laurie Bulman
Winneshiek Medical Center
Ben Krouse Gagne
Helping Services
Randy Schissel
Storey Kenworthy & City of Decorah
Dr. RObert Clay
Luther College
Tim Cronin
Decorah Community School District
Blake Courtney
Viking State Bank
Jana Olson Evelsizer
Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay, Fretheim, Gipp & Zahasky
Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay, Fretheim, Gipp & Zahasky
Al Shindelar
Stanley Engineered Fastening
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 Kupka
Thrivent Financial
Maureen Duncklee
Viking State Bank & Trust
Holly Allen
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
Chris Hicks
Heavenly Made Gifts & The Gnome Store
Tara McConnell
Serenity Fitness
Nick Wilz
Winneshiek Co. Farm Bureau
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
Mark Jensen
Viking State Bank & Trust
NIck Wilz
Bob Kane
Dave Krieger
Decorah Bank & Trust
Blake Courtney
Viking State Bank & Trust
Rachael Gannon
FreedomBank
Matt Burkey
Northeast Security Bank
Duane Tlusty
Viking State Bank & Trust
Cindy Hoyme
Kerndt Brothers Bank
Robert Lines
Kerndt Brothers Bank
Mariah Schmitt
NE Iowa Diary Foundation
Brendon Kacher
Decorah Bank & Trust