September 2014
104 N. Howard Street

New Members

Miller Pest & Termite
Joel Miller
joel22miller@yahoo.com
Join Date: 08/10/2014

Marilyn Morris Independent Sales Consultant
Marilyn Morris
Website
mgmia@msn.com
Join Date: 08/12/2014

3E Wellness
Sue Wilson
Website
3EWellness@gmail.com
Join Date: 08/14/2014

Indianola True Value Celebrates 129th Anniversary

An Anchor to the Community Celebrates Long-term Success

Congratulations to Steve Pfeifer and family as they celebrate True Value Hardware's 129th Anniversary.  What other business can acclaim this most prestigious accomplishment? 

No one can argue that being in business for 129 years is an easy task.  As a small business in a relatively rural community, True Value Hardware, has weathered the challenges of natural disasters, slow economy, and competition.  Hard work, dedication and commitment are the virtues that can only be attributed to Steve and his family's success.  This community has truly benefited from this family's leadership and strong conviction to make it work. 

Help True Value celebrate its 129th Anniversary and say thank you to Steve and his family for their long-term support of this community on October 4, 2014, Noon to 4 p.m.  The celebration will include cake and ice cream, bounce house for the kids, and specials featuring 29% off or items marked down to $.29, $1.29 and $29.  As a special thank you to chamber members, they are giving away 4 Gallons of paint!

Plan on joining this very special event!

Morning Mingles, Ribbon Cuttings & PM Mixers Matter

Morning Mingles, P.M. Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses are great opportunities to welcome new businesses to our community and network with other leaders and business owners. Please contact me if you are interested in hosting an event at chamber@indianolachamber.com or 961-6269!

 

 

 

Providing Economic Value to Members One Opportunity at a Time - Member Spotlight

Chamber Spotlight Provides Members Marketing Opportunity on

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce has created a unique marketing opportunity for members. The "Member Spotlight" at the Chamber office will offer premium window space on the square for you to showcase your business. The two store-front windows are approximately 3' x 7' and can be rented for $600 each a month.  A bargain when you compare this 24/7 advertisement opportunity to a full-color, full-page ad that runs once a week for 1 month that will cost you more than $3,600!  This gives members not located on the Indianola square a chance to "spotlight" your business.  Space is going fast!  Please contact me at 515-961-6269 to further discuss this opportunity today. 
 

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Providing Value to our Members One Opportunity at a Time - Video Production Opportunity

Chamber partners with the City and CGI Communications

The Indianola Chamber, in collaboration with the city, is partnering with CGI Communications, Inc. (CGI), to help promote your business, expand public awareness about the community, and promote tourism.  Imagine the possibilities of making Indianola a destination for unique shopping, weekend get-aways, tourist attractions, and the opportunity to get people to "Think Indianola First". 

CGI will produce a series of online videos that highlight everything our community has to offer residents, business owners, and visitors.  The city and the chamber will have videos produced to promote the economic value of Indianola, including highlights of the treasures located within our community.  Chamber members will also have the opportunity to utilize this resource for a cost ranging between $1,000 - $5,500 depending on your video.  The videos will be available 24/7 on your website, will be available on the chamber's website, and showcase your business with grace and style!  And, not to leave anyone out, CGI Communications is offering up to $250 to businesses that aren't chamber members to be used towards chamber membership so they too can participate in this valuable opportunity.  I hope you will consider this great marketing opportunity for your business.

 


 

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Hy-Vee Legacy Customer Service Award

Congratulations to Ron Fridley

Ron Fridley, Field Manager at the Indianola Hy-Vee, was awarded the Legendary Customer Service Award on August 27, 2014.  Ron was 1 of only 6 employees to receive this award for his outstanding service and commitment to Hy-Vee and its customers. This award is quite an honor when you think about the competition - 50,000 other Hy-Vee employees.   Thanks all chamber members who attended this this event. 
                                                                                                                                                                                     

Upcoming Chamber Events

Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Attend
  
August 29, 2014 - Friday
Ribbon Cutting Rustic Home Furnishings and Mattress Wholesale Center 10 a.m.

September 5, 2014
Simpson College Wayne Carse Golf Classic and Campus Fest
Golf Indianola Country Club @ 11:30 a.m.;  Campus Fest community event following starting at 4 p.m.
Still need 1volunteer for the 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and 7 – 9:30 p.m. shifts

September 18, 2014
Board Meeting; New Location for September:  Heartland AEA, 115 W. Salem, on the Square;  Noon – 1 p.m.

October 4, 2014
True Value Hardware 129th Anniversary Celebration - Noon to 4 p.m.

October 10, 2014
Bras for the Cause for Warren County
On the Square – more information to come

October 9, 2014
Morning Mingle Indianola Municipal Utilities; 8:30 a.m.

October 25, 2014
Taste & Tour Fashion Show
St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center; 2 - 4 p.m.

November 21, 2014
Holiday Traditions Extravaganza; On the Square; 5:30 p.m.

December 12 & 13
Holiday Taste of Warren County & Tour of Homes
St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center – Cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Fri. 4 p.m. – 10 .p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  
 
 
Happy New Year - September 2014