PHOTO EXHIBIT
At THE VILLAGE
January 23-April 8, 2016
Program & Coffee with the photogrpher
2:00-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 25
(Program at 2:00 p.m.)

In the Exhibit Hall in MapleCrest & the Skywalk
BY Dennis D. Nicholson

The 2016 lineup is full of tools and techniques to make your business better in any role, with any level of authority.  With a meaningful mix of hard & soft skills, the YCNS staff is there to help you get things done!  Classes starting as early as February 23, 2016!  The class lineup follows:

Making Business Better (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)  

• Making Change Stick - 2/23/16
• Creating an Effective Business Case - 4/26/15
• Giving and Receiving Feedback - 4/26/15
• Speaking and Presenting to Others - 6/28/16
• Working Well with Vendors - 8/23/16
• Building Effective Relationships - 10/25/16
• Navigating through Difficult Conversations - 10/25/16

 Leadership (5-Part Leadership Series) Classes begin 9/13/16
The YCNS Essentials Suite  (New)
    Classes scheduled from 2/25/16 through 10/27/16
Project-Focused (PM/BA/QA)
    Classes scheduled for 8/23/16 and 8/25/16

Learn more and register at www.yourclearnextstep.com, or call 515-442-0545.

National Balloon Classic's 29th Annual Fundraiser. A highly anticipated, elegant evening featuring dinner, entertainment, Live/Silent auction, and lots of surprises tucked in.
Tickets: $65 | Attire: Evening (Roaring 20s optional).

PURCHASE TICKETS by contacting the National Balloon Classic at (515) 961-8415 or becky@nationalballoonclassic.com

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is Presented by:

We also want to thank our table, speaker, awards, bar and entertainment sponsors:

Whether it's your first time or seasoned caucus goer, take the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Iowa Caucus.  It's easy.  Here is what you need to do:

WHERE / HOW DO I CAUCUS?

Find your caucus location. At 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 1, Republicans and Democrats gather in schools, churches, and other local venues by party. To find YOUR caucus location, follow this TWO-STEP process:

1. Find your precinct number at the Iowa secretary of state website by clicking here and entering your street address (Note: Your “polling place” is usually NOT your caucus location).

2. Use your precinct number to find your caucus location on your party’s website.
- For Democrats, click here.
- For Republicans, click here.

Check in at your site. Anyone old enough to vote on Election Day (Nov. 8, 2016) can caucus, even if they haven’t yet turned 18. You may need to bring a photo ID. You will need to be registered to vote as a party member, but if you aren’t, you can register on the spot.

Listen to your neighbors. Both parties create opportunities for your friends and neighbors to speak on behalf of their favorite candidate. YOU don’t have to speak, but others likely will.

Cast your vote. For Republicans this is easy; it’s a secret ballot. Democrats have a system where you vote by standing with a group of people who support a candidate, before the smaller groups are reshuffled until only “viable” candidates who meet a minimum number of voters remain.

That’s it! Both parties conduct other pieces of important business on Caucus Night that you can stay for, or leave if you like, but the vote is done. It really is that simple.

Get informed.  We all will be making a big decision this fall!

Come and learn how to cook like a true chef with our very own Chef Nick.  This event promises to be an extraordinarily fun experience!

Thursday, February 11, 2016 (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Gourmet Cooking Class with Chef Nick
Indianola Country Club
1610 Country Club Road
Indianola, IA 50125

Just in time for Valentines day, Chef Nick, of the Indianola Country Club will teach participants to prepare a gourmet meal.  Each person will prepare and eat their own meal.  Due to the cost of food, there will be a $5.00 charge for each person.   We have had a great response to this event, encourage other YP's to join us, and make it our largest event to date!

Please RSVP by Friday, February 5. 

Drinks will be available for purchase( happy hour specials)  non-alcohol beverages will be provided. 

Sponsored by:

Join or renew your membership now!  Cost is $20 if your employer is an Indianola Chamber member or $40 if a non-member.  Your membership includes:

• Coordinated networking opportunities

• Discounted social events

• Business contacts

• Professional development opportunities

• Added value social calendar

Join other Indianola Young Professionals for an evening of fun!

JOIN NOW!
www.indianolachamber.com / 515-961-6269
iypchair@indianolachamber.com

Register for the Think Spring! Garden Seminar on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kent Campus Center at Simpson College, Indianola.

 

This event is a partnership between the ISU Extension Master Gardeners in Warren County and Indianola Parks and Recreation. Learn about: Success with Houseplants, Inspirational Garden Art & Pinterest Gardening, Gymnoclaudus dioicus (the Kentucky Coffeetree) and Birds, Butterflies and Pollinators.  Register for the Think Spring! Garden Seminar now!

 

Do you know someone who fits the description below and could benefit from a cooking and nutrition program: eligible for food stamps or WIC and is expecting and/or has children 10 years or younger? 

If so, please let them know they qualify for the FREE nutrition and cooking classes in Indianola on Tuesdays, March 1-May 3 (skip March 15 and April 5) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Participants will learn to save money and time at the grocery store and in the kitchen, help picky eaters try new foods, learn to make easy, low-cost meals and also strengthen family relationships. Contact Sara Tessmer for more information