Business Property Tax Credit Applications
Due Mid-March

Commercial property tax owners should apply for the state’s Business Property Tax Credit by March 15.  Property owners who have previously qualified for the credit and have not had a change of ownership or legal description of the property do not need to reapply for the credit.

Owners of property classified as commercial or industrial can apply for the credit.  The total statewide credit will total $125 million for this fiscal year, an increase of $25 million in credits from last year.

Applications for the credit are available from the local property assessor.  Information on each local assessor can be found at http://www.iowa-assessors.org/htdocs/Assessors_of_Iowa/default.htm.

DART is updating the region’s master plan for public transit, DART Forward 2035, and everyone from the Greater Des Moines area is invited to help. Adopted in 2011, the long-range plan is being updated at this five-year mark to ensure it meets the needs of the community’s growing and changing population.
 
The community is invited to give input on public transit:

•    Complete a survey at ridedart.com/dartforward
•    Attend a public meeting.  DART will be hosting a series of public meetings the week of Feb. 29. Details are at www.ridedart.com/dartforward-events
•    Provide direct feedback by calling 515-283-8100, emailing dartforward2035@ridedart.com or mailing DART Forward 2035 Update, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Come join the Regional members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership at the Iowa Energy game against the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants!

• $6 Tickets
• First 50 tickets purchased eligible for pre-game Locker Room Tour led by General Manager of Iowa Energy
• Happy Hour: 2-for-1 Drink Specials
• Buffalo Wild Wings wing party giveaway

Register online at DesMoinesMetro.com/Events

Please find attached a copy of the flier for Chamber Night with the Iowa Energy.  This is scheduled for March 24.  
 
Chamber Night with the Iowa Energy

Thank you for voting!  Your vote "Yes" made a difference!

The Indianola First Assembly of God is once again bringing a unique Easter experience to the Indianola Community - The Egg Drop - on Saturday, March 26th at the National Balloon Classic Balloon Field.
 
This year, volunteers will drop 50,000 eggs from hot air balloons (weather permitting) for children from toddler up to fifth-grade to gather. Other entertainment will include live music, bounce houses and games, a petting zoo, face painting and local food vendors.
 
Last year the event drew thousands of people and with the excitement it created, the event is expected to draw thousands of people again this year. It's a great opportunity for your business to get its name in front of young families in the community. First Assembly of God is offering partnership opportunities for local businesses (see the flyer for sponsorship levels). All monetary donations and partnerships with The Egg Drop are tax-deductible. For more information or to secure your partnership involvement, contact the church at (515) 961-8488.

Single tickets for the 2016 Summer Festival Season are now on sale!

Choose from one of four new productions including:  Verdi's comedic romp Falstaff, Massenet's opulent French love story Manon or the noble simplicity of our first foray into early music with Gluck's gorgeous Orphee et Eurydice.  In addition, a limited number of tickets are on sale now for our 2nd Stages Series production of Glass' Galileo Galilei to be performed July 7th and 10th at the Science Center of Iowa.  Popular dates are selling out quickly, so you won't want to wait!

Tickets will be available online at 8:00 a.m. on March 1 online at desmoinesmetroopera.org, or by phone at 515-961-6221 or in person at our box office.

 

The Greater Des Moines Partnership returns home to a new, innovative work environment after a tragic fire displaced their office.  At a ribbon cutting last week, Partnership staff shared the challenges of surving the disaster and how their recovery plan made a big difference!

Consider joining forces with the Chamber Network to promote your business through a variety of advertising opportunities. Nobody has an unlimited marketing budget and the opportunity to collaboratively promote and market the Indianola economy is a win, win for everyone. Leverage your marketing dollars with other members and get more for your dollar! Be part of the Think Indianola First Advisory Group and be part of the team that develops and deploys a marketing strategy to drive more commerce into our community. This campaign will focus on the benefits of a unified, intentional plan that utilizes print, radio, and perhaps television advertising for the good of our local businesses and community.

Investors will receive recognition on the Chamber website, newsletter, and on various advertisements throughout the year. Investors will be identified using, “This ad is powered by YOUR BUSINESS NAME”. At the $250 investment level, you will receive recognition two times, $500 investment level 4 times; $750 investment level 6 times.

TOURISM BROCHURE

Consider advertising in the Indianola Chamber tourism brochure. This brochure will be handed out at local events throughout the year and provided to every visiting family at Simpson College, visitors and guests, and to individuals relocating to Indianola.

• Front Cover Ad: $600 – 1 available Ad size 3.5917 x 1.75
• Back Cover Ad: $500 – 1 available Ad size 3.5917 x 1.75
• Inside Brochure Map Area: $450 – 1 available Ad size 3.2694 x 1.93
• Inside Brochure Attractions Area: $450 – 1 available Ad size 3.5917 x 1.75
• Inside Brochure Attractions Area: $250 – 1 available Ad size 1.68 x 2.21 Sold
• Inside Brochure Restaurant Area: $225 – 1 available Ad size 1.68 x 2.1978

To find out more about these opportunities, please contact our office at 515-961-6269.  To purchase either advertising opportunity, go to the Chamber online store at:
http://www.indianolachamber.com/sponsorship-online-store.htm