Square Dance Prairie

Success In Rural America - One Man's Journey

Centerville has opportunity and there are some that can see it better than others. Bill Burch, an entrepreneur with a string of businesses located in southern Iowa, has purchased yet another property in Centerville, Iowa. Bill Burch Holdings, LLC acquired the building in Centerville’s historic downtown square district. Burch commented that the acquired building was, “not on my list” of target properties, but anticipates the purchase of the building will be mutually beneficial for him and for the community. There is no exact plan for the premises yet. Thanks to a business relationship with Morgan Cline spanning over 12 years and heavy community involvement for over 20 Burch has played a significant role in pioneering many significant projects in and around the Centerville area. Locals estimate total investment in the area is in excess of $20,000,000.

A driven businessman as well as a husband and father demands what he calls “an interesting dance”. When asked how he can work so much and still have a great relationship with his family he stated, “I traded watching TV, reading the newspaper, and other non-productive activity for family time. Usually, I would much rather have fun with my family than watch a TV show. I said “usually” because I have a weakness for a few shows on Discovery. My daughter laughs at me when I turn them on.”.

It was interesting to find that Burch’s business roots go beyond the last 20 years. He worked with a business partner to open a branch office of what was then American Capital Equities. “Worst timing of my life. We opened that office on September 1, 1987, about 6 weeks before the market crash. That knocked the wind out of my sails.” He obviously recovered. As for his “sails”, they seem to be quite full.

Operations that Burch owns, partners with Morgan Cline, or manages include:
•The Continental Hotel - a well-elderly and independent living hotel with fine dining restaurant (www.thecontinental.info)
•The Continental at St. Joseph’s – a 48 unit assisted and memory care living community (www.thecontinentalatstjosephs.info)
•The Continental Care Center at Seymour – a 45 bed skilled nursing and rehab community (www.seymourcare.com)
•The Exline Old Country Store and Antique Exchange – a 4000 square foot country store with antiques from all over the region and some from around the world (www.exlinecountrystore.info)
•The Shoppes at Bradley Hall – a 10,000 square foot mansion filled with gifts and home décor items (www.bradleyhall.info)
•The Columns – another restored property filled with affordable gifts and antiques. (www.thecolumns.info)
•Ponds and Prairies – a private housing development set in the historic Exline area on the home place that Morgan Cline grew up in. (www.pondsandprairies.com)
•Continental Annex Corporation – a property holding and management company
•BCD Holdngs, Inc. – property holding corporation
•Appliance Discount Depot – DBA Your Square Deal Maytag Home Appliance Center (www.maytagsquaredeal.com)
•A Catered Affair at the Beck Mansion – historic mansion/estate used for special events
•Bill Burch Holdings, LLC – property holding company
•Coal Miners Commons – a senior living community developed to replicate the historic coal mining roots of the Exline Community.
•Exline Hose Company No. 1 – Developed by Cline and operated by Exline Community Betterment to serves as a historic museum capturing and preserving artifacts and data related to Exline, Iowa.
•Commercial Resources, Inc. – a business to business solutions provider concentrating on areas that make small business more effective and profitable. (www.commercialresources.info)

In addition to his business activities, Burch is also active in different organizations such as the Legacies Foundation Board, Mercy Medical Advisory Board, Indian Hills Community College Business Advisory Board, SCORE, Boy Scouts of America, where he volunteers as an Eagle coach, and the Appanoose County Board of Adjustment Chair. He has also served as a past Chamber of Commerce President, Appanoose County Compensation Board member, Appanoose Economic Development Corporation Board member, a member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organization, the Employers Council of Iowa, the Association of Business and Industry, and others.

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Written by: Trent McMahon
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