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Happy Holidays from the Indianola Chamber

Holiday Office Hours

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce will be closed December 24 & 25, 2015, in oberservance of the Christmas holiday. 


We also will be closed on December 31 and January 1 in oberservance of the New Year!

Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County Wrap Up

Congratulations on Another Successful Year

What a great turn out for the Tour of Homes, Taste of Warren County and the Holiday Market! The homes were all unique and absolutely a delight to visit. Thank you home owners for all of your hard work... everything was beautiful.
We would like to thank all of this years' event sponsors and committee members for another great year. Without all of you, this wouldn't have been possible!
 
2015 PRESENTING SPONSORS: 
 
 





 
 

 
Karey Bishop
  

  
 


2015 Taste of Warren County Presenting Sponsors: 
   
 
  Funaro's Deli & Bakery  





2015 Coordinating Sponsors and Home Basket Sponsors:
adorn
Community Bank
Peoples Bank
Miller Electric
Jefferson Plaza Leasing
Kerry's Flowers
Casual Rags
RCs SmKn BBQ and Catering
Fareway
Apple Tree Inn
WalMart
Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm
Country Financial
Funaro's Deli & Bakery

Committee Members:

KERRY McKASSON (Chairman), ARDENE DOWNING, BRENDA EASTER, KELLY WEBSTER, DEE MORRISON, EILEEN THOMPSON, ELODIE OPSTAD, JoANN SAYRE, KIM BRADY, NIKKI BROWN (Simpson Guild), PAM BACHOF, RHONDA SAYLER, SHARON WEEKS, AND STEPH BINTNER

Biggest Loser Fusion Fitness Style!

Back by popular demand is the Biggest Loser at Fusion Fitness. This program is perfect for a beginner who needs some help getting started or a current participant who needs a little push!

Fusion Fitness is partnering with Hy-Vee of Indianola for this 6-week program. Participants receive 30 workouts in 6 weeks! That's 5 workouts per week. Fusion Fitness offers accelerated workout opportunities in both the mornings and evenings. 

Call Fusion Fitness today at 515-961-6066 for more information about this popular training program. 

"Learn, LOSE, and transform yourself in a very comfortable, friendly, and motivating environment." 

Calendar of Events

December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 17- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
2016
January 26
- Ribbon Cutting at Bank of the West - 10 a.m. New

 

Love Your Melon

Support the Simpson College crew for Love Your Melon by buying a hat to help a child battling cancer. 

Love Your Melon's mission is to put a hat on the head of every child battling cancer in America. You can contact the Simpson crew or get more information about this great organization at loveyourmelon.com. 

Follow the Simpson participants at:
Twitter: @SimpsonLYMcrew
Instagram: @simpsonlymcrew
Facebook: Simpson College Love Your Melon Campus Crew

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Discounted Movie Tickets for 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.

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

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

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

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Last Chance to Visit Santa and to Catch a Carriage Ride

December 17, 2015



Don't miss your last chance to snap a photo with Santa, grab a horse drawn carriage ride, and pick up that last minute gift at one of the shops on the square on Thursday, December 17, 2015!   After December 17, Santa will head back to the North Pole to prepare for his special night!

Make some memories with your family that will last a lifetime!

Santa Hours:  5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors who made the Santa House and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides available to the Indianola Community this year:
Santa House:



Santa Clause:
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides:
          

 

The Brickhouse Hosts Last PM Mixer of the Year December 17

Get Your Networking in Before the Holidays

It's been a long week and you deserve to treat yourself to a little power networking!  It's not who you know, it's who they know!  Networking is your best referreral source, not to mention a great opportunity to relax!

Don't miss the last PM Mixer of the Year at the Brickhouse on December 17, 2015, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Do something now to grow your business tomorrow!  You will be glad you did!

Chamber Day at Papa Murphy's

Don't cook! When you are on the go, it's 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 on December 17, 2015!
  

Iowa Food Drive at VanWall Powersports

Give a gift this holiday season by droping off canned goods through December 19, 2015 at VanWall Powersports. The food will go to the Iowa Food Bank. If you have a large amount to donate, VanWall will pick it up if you give them a call, or you can drop it at their dealership at 301 S. Jefferson Way.

The Drive will run through December 19th, and VanWall will have hot chocolate, cider and cookies that day as well as discounts on all Victory motorcyle clothing and more! Stop in to see them today, and drop off some food along the way. Help a family put food on their table this season.

 

Indianola Chamber Annual Business Dinner

Come Together in 2016!

Mark your calendars today for the 2016 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Dinner!!
When: January 28, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(but plan to stick around after the meeting for some networking)
Where: Hubbell Hall, Kent Campus Center, Simpson College
Cost: $45/ per ticket
Begin your night with a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the company of other community leaders. The business meeting and dinner will promptly begin at 6:30 p.m. and last until about 8:30 p.m., but stick around for some additional networking after the program!  Online registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

Chamber Newsletter Production Deadline

Yours News is Good News!

Share your good news, articles and updates with fellow Chamber members.  Utilize a powerful network to get your news out! 

Please submit your articles, updates, or news by close of business the Friday before the What's Up Wednesday newsletter you want your news to be distributed.  The upcoming production schedule looks like this:
 
Submissions Due 4 p.m.                                    Newsletter Publish Date
December 18, 2015                                                December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015                                                December 30, 2015
January 1, 2016                                                      January 6, 2016
Email your newsletter items to whatsup@indianolachamer.com.  Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject Line.  Images submitted should be in a jpg format. 

Share your news with a network of businesses and individuals who care!

Pick Up a Unique Gift at Bob's Custom Trophies!

Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Today

Bob's Custom Trophies is a great place to shop for unique, personalized gifts! 

Skip the mall and choose one of these fun ideas:
  • Put your favorite family recipe on a cutting board in the original handwriting.
  • Personalize a table top cornhole game.
  • Add a name or logo to a thermal coffee cup.
  • Design a shooting sleeve for your favorite basketball player.
  • Bring us a picture your child made and turn it into a collector's ornament.
  • Choose a keychain with the logo from your favorite school.
  • Print your favorite photo on wood or tile.
  • Etch a wine glass with your favorite Pinterest saying.
  • Put a monogram or company logo on a padfolio.
  • Make a mancave sign that fits him to a T.
  • Ramp up their firepit with the perfect sign.
  • Discover something extraordinary.
Contact Bob's Custom Trophies today at 515-961-7342. 
 

Save the Date: A Gatsby Hot Air Affair


Adorn your sumptuous satins, voluptuous velvets, or fabulous fedoras and join us for our 29th annual fundraiser, A Gatsby Hot Air Affair! You’ll be dazzled and delighted throughout the evening as you enjoy an elegant dinner, live/silent auction, and not-to-miss entertainment in the “Speakeasy Lounge” featuring live jazz music and the show-stopping performance of Pianopalooza withTony Bohnenkamp.  Don't miss the National Balloon Classic's fundraiser on February 13, 2016, at the Simpson College Kent Campus Center!
 

Go LED and Save

 
Update your light bulbs to LED lighting (they use less electricity and with Mid American rebates pay for themselves!)
 
Purchase your LED ballest compatible light bulbs or LED retrofit light bulbs that bypass the ballasts from Indoff Office Supplies.  Competitive prices of course.
 
Contact LORETTA BURK at 515-953-7401loretta.burk@indoff.com, for a demo.

INDOFF OFFICE SOLUTIONS
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS.... YOUR LED BULB PROVIDER
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE/SCHOOL FURNITURE
JANITORIAL/BREAKROOM PRODUCTS
PRINTING
 
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS: 
http://www.zoomcatalog.com/catalogsearch/customproductsfromloretta 
  

loretta.burk@indoff.com

The Garden Barn Holiday Hours

Wishing you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
Just a note to let you know that we will be closing for the season on Saturday, Dec. 19th.
Many thanks to all of you for your faithful patronage this past year. May you have a blessed and healthy New Year ahead!

We will be open this week Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm
Many items on sale for your final week of the season.

With Heartfelt Appreciation from:
THE GARDEN BARN
 www.thegardenbarn.com

The UPS Store

It's Official!....


Ribbon Cutting
Welcome Larry Disney and crew, for bringing UPS convenience to Indianola!! The new UPS Store is located at 1214 N. Jefferson Way. Stop in and see all they have to offer today! 
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