May 21-Morning Mingle at National Balloon Museum; 8:30 a.m., 1601 N. Jefferson Way

May 27- Riverwalk Rendezvous at the Brenton Skating Plaza; 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

May 28 - Morning Mingle at Indianola Aquatic Center; 8:30 a.m. (Outdoor Pool)

August 27 - Morning Mingle at Christian Opportunity Center; 8:30 a.m., 1602 N. 14th Street

June 3- Chamber Golf Open; Indianola Golf & Country Club
$100/pp; Register online Now! 

June 18- PM Mixer at the Sports Page Bar & Grill; 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

June 25- Morning Mingle at Des Moines Metro Opera; 8:30 a.m.

July 25- Open Air Market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors must register by June 1. Late registrations will be accepted until June 15 for an extra fee.

July 29-Morning Mingle at Balloon Fields; TBD

December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Pre-game tailgate party in the southwest corner of Principal Park parking lot with brats, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and soda on a first come first serve basis.  Tailgate starts at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:05 p.m.

Take advantage of all of your member benefits by joining the Greater Des Moines Partnership and other affiliate chamber members for this fun networking opportunity!
 

Through the Indianola Community Greetings program, new residents are welcomed into our community by a courteous and professionally trained representative who enthusiastically shares all of the wonderful assets of Indianola.  And when you are new to a community, isn't it nice to have someone help you navigate through everything that is new!

The Community Greetings program offers businesses an an opportunity to reach new customers in a unique, personal way.  Let a well-trained professional deliver your sales message customized to your specifications. Through direct advertising they convert the true personality of your business and explain what you have to offer. Community Greetings can answer questions on the spot and create interest in your business. Please contact Meg Jacobson at 515-897-9960 to find out how your business can get involved with the Community Greetings program.

Catch the Summerset Winery at www.summersetwine.com to learn about all their new upcoming events!  

 

Posting your ad is easy!  Learn more about utilzing this resource by contacting the Chamber at 515-961-6269.
 

The Community Guide is distributed to around 9,500 Indianola and surrounding area families, as well as to our visitors and guests.  Chamber member businesses are specifically recognized in this publication, but only if you have paid your membership dues by April 1, 2015.  This benefit alone is worth the cost of your membership.  Don't miss your opportunity to maximize your Chamber benefits by increasing awareness about your business and getting special recogition in this very popular publication!

Renew your Chamber membership today at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=INDI.  

The Chamber partners with the Record Herald to update this popular publication annually.  Someone from either organization will be contacting you to verify your information.  Help us make sure your information is accurate by responding timely. 

When you are on the go, its nice to give yourself a break and have more time with your family. Enjoy a fresh, made-to-order Papa Murphy's pizza and support the Chamber's "Think Indianola First" campaign

Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the upcoming Chamber Day's at Papa Murphy's Pizza. 

• June 18
• August 20
• October 15
• December 17

Join the Friends of the Indianola Public Library and Friends of the Warren County Conservation on June 4, 2015, at the Annette Nature Center Pavililion to learn about animals who are creepy & crawly, slithery & scaly, and all around hairy! The Grout Museum will be bringing their live animals for an education and hands-on presentation. Guest animals may include the Burmese python, hissing cockroaches, a bearded dragon, a tarantula, and a surprise animal. This is a free family gathering, though registration is preferred. Hotdogs will be served at 5:15 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

For questions or to register for this event, please call 515-961-6169 or go to www.warrencccb.org/slitherandcrawl.

Stop by the Chamber to pick up your discounted movie tickets! As a member, you can enjoy this benefit any time! Each ticket is $6

 

Ski in the Alps! Swim in the Tropics! YOU DECIDE!

Enter to win a travel voucher of $1,500!  Stop by the office today to purchase your raffle tickets today.  Tickets are $10 each.  Purchase your raffle tickets by June 3, 2015, the close of the Chamber's Golf Open for a chance to win this awesome trip! 
 

Plan to attend the Morning Mingle hosted by the National Balloon Classic and National Balloon Museum on May 21, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. which will be held at the National Balloon Museum, 1601 North Jefferson Way.
 
The National Balloon Classic is the largest tourist attraction in Indianola drawing thousands of people to our community each year.  Plan to learn more about the National Balloon Classic and Museum and how you can get more involved.  Take a tour of the Museum and learn about all of the fascinating history of ballooning!
 
Each person attending this event will receive one free admission ticket to the 2015 National Balloon Classic. Great networking, interesting information, and a free ticket to the National Balloon Classic!  Definitely an event not to miss! 

Indianola Chamber members are invited to join members of the Des Moines East & South, West Side, and Downtown Chambers of Commerce, at a regional business after hours party at the Riverwalk Rendezvous.
                  
Eat, drink, and play along the beautiful Riverwalk downtown beneath the summer comfort of the canopy at the Brenton Skating Plaza on May 27, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy food & ambience provided by Christiani’s VIP Catering, experience the Riverwalk among the vibrancy of a chic Downtown area, have a few drinks, and network among hundreds of metro-area attendees! 

(Registration is through the DSM East & South Chamber website – select “Not a Member” to register.) Register Now

It's time to celebrate! Indianola's Greater Iowa Credit Union has been part of the community for one year! Join them for food, prizes, and lots of fun on Saturday May 30, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Prizes include VISA gift cards, tickets to a Taylor Swift concert and Principal Charity Classic tickets!

NASH FM will be broadcasting live. An event not to miss! 

 The Chamber Golf Open is June 3, 2015, at the Indianola Country Club. T-time is 9 a.m.! Register now to take advantage of the early bird price! 

Cost is $100/per golfer and includes a golf cart, lunch, games, prizes, pizza, beverages, and much more. Early bird registration has been extended through May 22, 2015. Make sure to get your registration done today! It's an event not to miss

We need gift cards in sets of 4 valuing $10, $25, or $50!  Please contact us if you can help us out!  We also have a few $100 sponsorship opportunities available.  Contact the Chamber at 515-961-6269 with questions!

We want to thank all of the Golf Classic Sponsors!  
Presenting Sponsor:



Gold Sponsors: 

                                           
                
                                                              
 

                                             
                                      

Greens Sponsor:

  

Lunch Sponsor:




Pizza Sponsor:
Pizza Hut

Beverage Cart Sponsors:
Peoples Company
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

Golf Cart Sponsors:
City State Bank

Koozie Sponsor:
Indy 66/Yo Yogurt

Golf Ball Prize Co-Sponsors:
Simpson College
Indianola Chamber of Commerce

Refreshers on the 9's Sponsors:
Jolena Irving - Principal Financial Group
Ellis Law

The 19th Hole Sponsor:
Beauty is...AVEDA

Hole in One Sponsors:
Iowa Realty
Downey Tire
South Town Dodge Chrysler and Jeep
Route 65 Harley Shop

Award Sponsor:
Bob's Custom Trophies

Signs Sponsor:
Parker Signs

Pin Prize Sponsor:
Chumbley's Auto Care

Premium Hole Sponsors:
Warren County Abstract
People's Bank
Brangers Golf Cars Sales and Service
Great Western Bank
Downing Construction
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Jimmy John's 

Photo Sponsor:
MRogalla Photography

Pink Ball Sponsor:
ClearPath Financial

Raffle Prize Sponsors:
adorn
Country Financial
People's Bank
Imaging Technology
Re/Max Precision-Justin Chew

Hole Sponsors:
Jolena Irving - Principal Financial Group
Jrene' Women's Wear
West View Care Center
Miller Electric
Iowa Realty
T.R.M. Disposal, L.L.C.
Drees Family and Sports Chiropractic
Shull & Co. P.C.
Pat Meyer Construction
Vintage Hills Retirement Community/Vintage Hills Cooperative
RE/Max Precision-Justin Chew
Miller Pest and Termite (Miller the Killer) 
Bussanmas Heating & Cooling
DHL Grfx
Custom Solutions Investigations






 

Warren County Extension will be hosting a class on June 4, 11, and 18, 2015 called "Women Marketing Grain". The class will take place at DMACC on the West Campus from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Participants will learn about grain marketing from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists and local ag business experts. They will engage in hands-on activities, learn through web-based training, and discuss how to develop a grain marketing strategy and plan. 

*No prior marketing experience is necessary.

The registration fee is $50 and can be completed at www.aep.iastate.edu/annie/
*The deadline to register is June 1, 2015.

For questions about the class and to learn more about what the objectives are, please contact Kathryn Pierson at 515-961-6237 or email at kpierson@iastate.edu. 

CrossFit 65/69 will be having an all new Kids Academy beginning this Summer! This is a week long class from 9:30am - Noon.

There will be two sessions:
    June 8 - 12, 2015, for ages 8-12.
    June 15 - 19, 2015, for ages 13 and up 
 
Kids will learn about fitness and healthy lifestyles, as well as work on their general physical preparedness. Both age groups will work on coordination, balance, speed, stamina, flexibility, agility, accuracy, and cardio endurance by way of games, drills, and exercises. The 13+ age group will also learn safety in weighted movements to increase power and strength.

Whether your kids want to work on skills that will transfer to other sports or just burn some energy, this is a great class for all levels.
 
Kids Academy Pricing
Members Price - $125
Non-members - $150
(additional kids receive $25 off)
 
(Members must currently have an Unlimited Monthly Membership or signed up for May 18th Academy session to receive member pricing.)

Morning mingles are an excellent way to network and showcase your business!  Show your support for fellow business owners and plan to attend the following Morning Mingles and PM Mixers.  The Morning Mingles start at 8:30 a.m. and the PM Mixers start at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Morning Mingles.
May 21-National Balloon Classic and Balloon Museum; 8:30 a.m., 1601 N. Jefferson Way
May 28 - Indianola Aquatic Center; 8:30 a.m. (Outdoor Pool)
June 25 - Des Moines Metro Opera: 8:30 a.m.
July 29 - Warren County Economic Development and National Balloon Classic: TBD
August 27 - Christian Opportunity Center: 8:30 a.m., 1602 N. 14th Street

PM Mixers
June 18 - Sports Page Bar & Grill - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 17 - Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.