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Calendar of Events

October 6 - IMU celebrates 125th anniversary, Simpson College Kent Center, Hubbell Hall Room North, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
October 8 - COC Karoaoke Night - St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

October 15th - PM Mixer- Warren County Habitat for Humanity - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. New
November 5 - PM Mixer - Exit Realty; 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
November 28- Small Business Saturday
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square
December 11 & 12- Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County/ Holiday Market
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Save the date for your Holiday Shopping!

Think Indianola First on Small Business Saturday!


Mark your calendars, make your list and start checking it off as you THINK INDIANOLA FIRST ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH!
 Support your community businesses as you enjoy special deals on some of your favorite products, and participate in fun activities throughout the day. 
Grab your friends and make a day of it...See you all there!
 

Buy A Raffle Ticket to Win a Vacation Voucher - You Decide Where

Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser

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 toady for a chance to win this awesome trip! 
 

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Santa's Comin' To Town...

NEW Santa House Opens December 4th, 10th & 17th

    
Santa's Comin' to Town... thanks to our great sponsors Circle B Cashways and Downing Construction for building his brand new home right here on the Indianola town square! Also, sponsoring Santa's trip from the north pole...we'd like to thank Community Bank as the Santa sponsor.

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Decorated for the Holidays...

Tour the Beautiful Homes Dec. 11th & 12th!



...Always wondered what someone else's house looks like for the holidays? Now is your chance!

Take the 
Tour of Home December 11-12, 2015. Bundle up and marvel at seven beautifully decorated homes in Indianola! 
 
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event and are available at: adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, Indianola Chamber of Commerce, JRene, Kerry's Flowers, McCoy's True Value Hardware, Peoples Bank, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Taylor Floral & Gifts, and Todd's Shoes. Make sure to get your tickets as this is an event that you won't want to miss! 

Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Simpson College Student Discount Program

It's Not Too Late to Participate

Don't miss this opportunity to find a new customer and grow your business!  Contact Kelly Webster or Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269 today to get started!

Thank you to the many businesses who responded to our Simpson College Discount Program survey.  The good news is that it's not too late to participate.  Because the program is being deployed using the Chamber's Mobile App and I'Clips section of the website, new businesses can join anytime and/or
participating businesses can change an offer at any point during the year. 

Contact our office to get involved.  There is no cost to participate, and Chamber staff can help get your offer online!  Particpation is simple.  It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
 
1.  Business loads offer into the Chamber “ICLIPS” area of our website.  It is simple and our team can help get your offer online.
2.  Chamber promotes the program to Simpson Students, utilizing student groups, student services, and other mechanisms.
3.  Student shows Simpson ID at participating business to take advantage of the offer

 

Tobacco Free Worksites

Want to know more about a tobacco-free worksite? Request a toolkit today from the American Lung Association! If you want to improve employees' health, implement a tobacco-free worksite policy. The American Lung Association can provide a comprehensive toolkit that provides step-by-step guidence for implementation, a free onsite Freedom From Smoking tobacco cessation class, and free signage for buildings and property.

If you are interested in helping your employees quit smoking, contact Beth Turner for more information at beth.turner@lung.org or call 515-309-9507

Circle It Medicare Open Enrollment

Oct 15th thru Dec 7th

Schedule your Medicare Part D Comparison NOW....

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Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club

Be a Part of It!!

The Simpson-Indianola Breadfast Club new season has begun!
Cost is $5.50 per person


Meeting dates for the year:

 

October 3, 2015
Matthew Simpson Room
November 7, 2015
Matthew Simpson Room
December 5, 2015
Hubbell Hall II
January 9, 2016
Hubbell Hall II
February 6, 2016
Hubbell Hall II
March 5, 2016
Hubbell Hall II
April 2, 2016
Hubbell Hall II
May 7, 2016
Matthew Simpson Room

Vintage Hills Cooperative has 2 Units for Sale!

Live the Life…

Tired of home maintenance responsibilities?
Thinking of downsizing?

 
Owning a home at Vintage Hills Cooperative
can simplify your life.

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Summerset Winery Events in September

Fall Fun at the Winery

Make sure to check out all of the events at Summerset Winery throughout the month. There are weekends to help harvest the grapes, upcoming wagon rides, and a costume party in October! 

Click on the image below to get more details.

PM Mixer

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend

Did you know that networking is your #1 referral source?  Are you taking the time to tell people what you do?  Did you know that sharing your business lesson's learned and contacts can benefit someone else and make you a valuable resource to others?  Take advantage of this great networking opportunities and do something great for your business, not to mention meet some really interesting leaders in this community.

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.  Ribbon Cuttings vary so be sure to check the time!

PM Mixers
October 15th - Warren County Habitat for Humanity - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

November 5 - Exit Realty - 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 17 - Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Discounted Movie Tickets at Indianola Fridley Theatre

Member2Member Program

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

Chamber Day at Papa Murphy's Pizza

Next Chamber Day October 15

Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the other upcoming Chamber Day's at Papa Murphy's Pizza.    When you are on the go, its nice to give yourself a break and have more time with your family. Enjoy a fresh pizza from Papa Murphy's and support the Chamber's "Think Indianola First" campaign.  Other upcoming dates:
  • December 17

Promote your Business in the Classifieds Area of the Chamber's Website

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

Who needs Groupon when you can post your coupons, classified ads, employment openings, or available rental properties without paying any fees!  Members only can promote their businesses by posting an ad in the newly developed classifiied section of the Chamber's website!

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

A BIG Thank You to Chamber Members!

Your support is invaluable!


Simpson Athletics is sending out a big thank you to all of the Chamber members who gave support at the 2015 Wayne Carse Storm Athlethic Benefit. All proceeds have been designated for the benefit of the Simpson College Athletic Department involving 19 sports teams and 500+ students-athletes. Simpson Athletics continues to be appreciative of the Chamber of Commerce and its members' interest, participation, and sponsorship support.

Holiday Market...for the special things

Friday Dec. 11th & Saturday Dec 12th!!


 
Are you needing to find some great last-minute Christmas gifts? Do you want new decorations for your home? Make sure to stop by the Holiday Market and see all the vendors! The Holiday Market will be held December 11-12, 2015 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center.

The Market will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 11th and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 12th. With the purchase of a Holiday Tour of Homes ticket, you also receive admission to the Holiday Market for both Friday and Saturday! There will be a light breakfast and lunch served on Saturday for a small addtional cost.

The Holiday Market will be filled with local vendors who want to help you create a better holiday for you and your family. Don't miss out on this great event!

Pay ATTENTION Small Businesses ....

This Verizon Deal ENDS TODAY!


for more information:
Jake Steinberg at 515.961.5123  |  jake.steinberg@cellonly.com or
Click here http://www.verizonwireless.com/business/.

IMU - Serving Indianola for 125 Years

Help them Celebrate Tuesday, October 6th!


 

IMU celebrates providing electric public power in Indianola for 125 years. This event is a "Meet & Greet" reception planned for October 6th at Simpson College Hubbell Hall North. There will be cake and refreshments. As a public owned utility this is a celebration not only for our employees and Board but also for the public who has made us who we are today and supported us through the years. We want to talk with and thank all of our customers! 

Let's have some BBQ!

First Annual iYP Fall BBQ Oct 8th!

   
It is just over a week out from the next iYP event...
1st Annual IYP Fall BBQ!
October 8th  |  5pm -7pm  |  Pickard Park Shelter House
Bring your family and your beverage of choice, we will have some BBQ, wiffle ball, and horse shoes. This is a great opportunity to meet everyone's family's, and not have to find a last minute sitter!! 

For questions contact Seth Lampman 515.442.9293
 
See everyone next week!

Christian Opportunity Center Karoaoke Night

It's almost here....October 8th!

TUNE IN to IPTV!

DMMO production airs this Friday, Oct 2

TUNE IN: Join Des Moines Metro Opera on IPTV Friday, Oct. 2, at 8:30 p.m. for the production of Jenůfa and more behind-the-scenes delights.

For more details click here: http://us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=472f0b1d3e927b7818082ae82&id=c4d8b968f6&fb_action_ids=10205080884683587&fb_action_types=og.likes

Scovel Taxidermy-A Family-Run Business Since 2001

Member Window Spotlight

                           
Scovel Taxidermy was born when a crazy idea turned into realty!  Rocky and Tiffany Scovel own and operate the taxidermy business located just outside of Indianola. Tiffany was looking for an opportunity to work from home doing something she enjoyed and Rocky is an avid deer hunter and deer lover.
 
Hunters work hard to get their kill, and the Scovels work hard to recreate your animal into a piece of natural looking art.  It takes true appreciation for an animal’s natural beauty to capture your one-of-a-kind artwork, and that’s where the Scovels’ experience comes in. Rocky spends a lot of time studying deer noticing their natural movements, facial features and coloration.
 
“We take great pride in our work,” said the Scovels. They take the time to get to know you and understand your wants and concerns.  They love connecting with the hunter and their families to create that perfect mount and enjoy hearing the story that goes with the animal.  Rocky usually shares a few stories of his own.  Their motto is “come as a customer and leave as a friend.”
 
The Scovels started with deer mounts and have added fish and all game heads to their growing repotoire, including European skull mounts. When you get that perfect animal and want to capture its natural beauty for life, contact Tiffany and Rocky.  They can provide you with the expertise needed to create your life-like piece of art and memory that lasts a lifetime. 
 
View the professional work of the Scovels in the Chamber’s Member Spotlight window on the square.  The eye-catching display gives every viewer a spectacular show. Contact the Scovels at 515-961-1341 or email at thescovels@netzero.com

Drum Roll Please....And the Finalist' Are.......

Warren County Small Business Grant Contest


Please join us for the second annual
Warren County Small Business Grant Contest

Finalist’ Presentations
& Grant Event

Friday, October 9th, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Simpson College - McNeil Hall, Room #107


Existing Business Finalists
Iowa Distilling Company  |  Cumming
O’Leary Funeral & Cremation Services Celebration of Life Center  |  Norwalk
The Outside Scoop  |  Indianola

Start-Up Business Finalists
Family Tree Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic  |  Cumming
O’Brien Law, PLC  |  Indianola
Promark Glass, LLC  |  Indianola

Please join us as the Small Business Grant Finalists present their businesses/ideas to a panel of Judges. Be among the first to know as the winners are determined. At the event, the existing business category winner will receive $6,000 and the start-up business category winner will receive $3,000.

Refreshments will be served.
There is no cost to attend, but reservations are appreciated.
RSVP to Rachel Gocken at :
Warren County Economic Development Corp.
rgocken@wcedc.com or 515-961-1067

Wander Warren County by Beth Voltmer

A First Year Success!


"The day was picture perfect.  Actually, the days and weeks leading up to the final event went as smooth as silk and we, as participating “farmers” could not have been more pleased about the outcome of this event.  I am speaking of the Warren County Farm Tour 2015.
I first heard about the tour from Beth McGeough, with Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm, when I was helping her with her Facebook marketing.  She wondered if I would be interested in helping with the planning.  Of course…this kind of thing is right up my alley.  But, it had not occurred to me that we could be one of the host farms, until the request for farms/farmers was in the Record-Herald.  I didn’t even have to think about it, I put our name into the hat right away and was excited when we were selected right away, too!
It was a success in every meaning of the word.  Our best guess, as a group, is that there were somewhere in the range of 2200-2500 people that toured all or some of the farms.  Each farm was diverse and offered something a little different from the other.  It is in the planning and prepping that much of the details get ironed out.  It seemed effortless to most of us.  Beth McGeough and the planning, promotion and administering team did a fantastic job.  Things like road closures, mapping, flow of  traffic, marketing, permits and permissions, the financing side of things…it always comes back to money, doesn’t it."

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Get to know Warren County Habitat for Humanity...

PM Mixer Time!


Warren County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) was first organized 20 years ago and since that time has been building homes, communities and hope in Indianola and throughout Warren County.

Come join current WCHFH Board members and volunteers for a
Chamber P.M. Mixer 
October 15, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Sports Page

Learn more about the work of WCHFH, opportunities for involvement and plans for the future.

Check out our Window of the Month....

T.R.M. Disposal


T.R.M. Disposal L.L.C.-Your Hometown Choice for Garbage Disposal
 
T.R.M. Disposal L.L.C. began four years ago when Sarah and Mike Rosenberger realized the community needed a local trash service as an alternative to larger trash haulers in the area. Mike had worked for McCoy Sanitation and really enjoyed what he did. After McCoy closed, there wasn’t a local sanitation company for the residents of Warren County. The couple realized that they just needed a truck and someone to run it. Mike all ready knew how to operate the truck, and Sarah has a background in accounting and office management, so they worked together to create a thriving business.

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Get Your Treasures Before They are Gone!

Painted Pony Liquidation Sale


Stop over to the Painted Pony on Saturdays for their liquidation sale. The sale is open to the community, so make sure to get in and purchase all that catches your eye. For questions or more information, please call 515-371-1187

Greater Des Moines Partnership Presents Caucus Series

Jeb Bush Oct 8th!

Caucus Candidate Forum Series with Jeb Bush
Thursday, October 8
8 - 9:30 a.m.
The time of this event has been updated from the previous newsletter. As part of the 2016 Iowa Caucus Consortium, the Partnership has partnered with the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, Iowa Economic Development Authority, The Des Moines Register, Drake University and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to host a series of candidate forums. Join us in welcoming Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush for an event in the Caucus Candidate Forum Series. AARP, DMACC, and Microsoft are sponsors of the series. Click here to register.

You Are Appreciated!!....

The Village Sponsors Free Coffee for Nurses & CNA's!

Warren Counties OOOOH YUUUMMM!

iHeart Square sponsored by Rob Keller


Local businesses are at the heart of our town. Join us as we celebrate the people who make our town thrive!
Come and sample the flavors and finds of our town square!

October 15th  |  5pm - 7pm
The Studio  |  104 1/2 W 1st Ave
RSVP by October 9th to 515.975.7325


I care about the community because it is my community too.
Support your local businesses and keep Indianola growing strong!

Sponsored by Rob Keller of Country Financial  |  Financial Representative
209 W. Salem  |  Indianola, IA
rob.keller@countryfinancial.com  |  515.961.2351

Bundle Up...

CellOnly has the deal for you!

Children's Costume Party and Parade

October 31, 2015-Don't Miss Out!

Enjoy fall games and activities on the courthouse lawn, trick-or-treat at participating businesses around the Square, and get a professional picture taken in your costumes courtesy of Susanna Paeper. Meet Baxter, the miniature horse from Ridgetop Horse Ranch, ride the hayrack around the Square, pet some animals brought by Warren County Conservations and meet new friends from the Iowa League of Heroes! 

A dog costume contest and pooch parade will be held beginning at 10 a.m. with judging at 10:15 a.m. 

This event is hosted by Indianola Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Record Herald and Indianola Tribune. Grab some candy and enjoy the morning festivities!
 
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