| E Bulletin January 2010 -Vol.
6, Issue 1 Articles featured in this issue of the Development Association bulletin include:
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS 1960-2010
The Longest Serving Development Organization in the Region. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Development Association. The original purpose of the Association, as stated in its articles of incoporation filed by Toby Marcovich and John Chisholm on December 20, 1960, was: exclusively for the civic betterment and development of the City of Superior and Douglas County; for the development of natural resources within the County; the fostering and expansion of existing industries and commercial enterprises; and in cooperation with state and federal agencies, the continuing expansion of resort and recreational possibilities of the County; the establishment of a civic and economic climate that will encourage and attract new industries; and to do all things necessary to participate actively and aggressively in all matters pertaining to the social, economic and industrial welfare of the City of Superior and Douglas County. The initial board of directors of the Association consisted of: George Jarvis, John Lynch, Lawrence Hagen, Lawrence Sinclair, Howard Underhill, Richard Nelson, Thomas Moran, L.A. Nichols, Paul Akers, Holger Modeen, James Susens and Frank Christopherson, Jr. With the support of the City of Superior, Douglas County and its approximately 150 private sector members, the Development Association has become one of the most respected economic development organizations in the region and the longest serving economic development organization in the Northland and the state of Wisconsin. Throughout 2010, the Association will be highlighting major events that have occurred during its first half-century of service.
Across the street, across the state or around the world, A1 Movers of Superior is helping residents and businesses with all the challenges and hard work of moving to a new location. A1 Movers began operations in 1984 and worked out of its East End location until 1997. A1 is now located at 704 Banks Ave. John Nye, President, and Terry Bishop, Vice President, work with 23 full-time and part-time employees to move all types of furniture and equipment over 500,000 miles a year. About 75 percent of A1’s work is moving households to new locations. They also move offices and factories. A growing part of A1’s business comes from online retailers selling large furniture, appliances and equipment – items like gun safes and pianos. A1 operates two storage warehouses, one with 17,000 square feet and the other with 10,000 square feet. Some of that storage space is used by military families called to active duty or in transition to new assignments. A1’s fleet of trucks includes five tractors, eight household goods trailers, six freight trailers, four straight trucks, two lift gate trucks and two pack vans. Both Nye and Bishop are strong supporters of the Development Association. “The Development Association has a finger on the pulse of the community,” said Nye. “The Development Association does a good job of representing and marketing Superior."
“Superior has the ability to become an upscale community, with a growing retail community of stores and boutiques,” said Harrison. “A lot of potential exists in this community.” The bank was originally called Workers Savings Bank when it was founded in 1918. Today, Citizens Bank is part of the Citizens Republic Bancorp network of 216 Citizens Banks in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio and F&M Banks in Iowa. Citizens Republic Bancorp is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871. Citizens Republic is one of the 50 larger bank holding companies headquartered in the United States with over $13 billion in assets. “What sets us apart from other banks offering similar services is the people who provide those services,” said Harrison. “The people working at Citizens Bank in Superior go above and beyond to provide service to our customers and anyone who walks in the doors of our bank.” Good customer service starts with convenient hours. Drive thru banking hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. ATM service is available 24 hours a day in the bank’s entryway, and the bank lobby is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Citizens Bank also provides free online banking services. Citizens Bank is an active and supporting member of the Development Association.
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Joe
Harrison, Branch Manager of Citizens Bank in Superior, sees a lot of
potential in Superior.
