(Atlantic) Camblin Mechanical, Inc. has pledged a generous donation of $250,000 to Vision Atlantic’s transformative project, which will bring a housing development, a new childcare center, and a YMCA expansion to Atlantic.
“Camblin Mechanical has been serving our community for decades. Bob Camblin worked tirelessly to create positive economic changes for Atlantic throughout his lifetime. Randy Watts and Andy Elings have continued to grow Camblin Mechanical’s forward-thinking vision and mission to better Atlantic and the surrounding areas. Vision Atlantic appreciates their generous support of our once-in-a-lifetime project. Camblin Mechanical’s gift will positively impact our community for generations!” Christina Bateman, Vision Atlantic President, stated. “Camblin Mechanical has been instrumental in getting Vision Atlantic’s project off the ground, volunteering a substantial amount of time and expertise to make this once-in-a-lifetime project a reality.”
“For years, Bob Camblin, Andy Elings, and I have been working on the housing, jobs, and childcare crisis in Atlantic. Vision Atlantic’s creation resulted from all of Bob’s hard work. Camblin Mechanical is proud to get behind this comprehensive project that addresses all three issues. We encourage all to join us in this exciting adventure!” Randy Watts, Owner & President of Camblin Mechanical, Inc., stated.
Through extensive research and surveying of the community and surrounding region, Vision Atlantic identified three areas that will help increase Atlantic’s population: expanded childcare, housing, and quality of life amenities. Bid letting for land infrastructure will begin this fall, with construction of all three projects slated to start in late spring of 2025. With substantial monetary support from the Charles E. Lakin Foundation and local donors, $17.4 million has been raised in the past ten months, over 57% of a $30 million goal. Vision Atlantic’s Project Committee is actively working to secure the remaining $13 million needed to meet the fundraising goal.
If you are interested in helping transform Atlantic through monetary donations or volunteerism, please contact Vision Atlantic at visionatlanticiowa@gmail.com. You can also follow Vision Atlantic on Facebook for behind-the-scenes access to project updates or visit www.visionatlantic.org.
Vision Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to empower growth, enhance lives, and build a thriving community together through the economic development of Atlantic, Iowa.
Pictured: Debbie Waterbury, Vision Atlantic Treasurer; Christina Bateman, Vision Atlantic President; Randy Watts, Camblin Mechanical, Inc. Owner/President; Andy Elings, Camblin Mechanical, Inc. Owner/Vice-President.
