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Ladies Night Out

Get Your Bling On!

Girls Night Out on the Square- Indianola
Friday, April 22, 2016
6 - 9 p.m.

 

Grab your girlfriends & join us for one of the best nights of the year!  And judging by the pre-registrations, these ladies are EXCITED!  To pre-register, email girlsnightoutonthesquare@gmail.com. If you are one of the first 500,  you'll receive a gift bag with extra bling.                          

To see what we have in store, follow our event on Facebook at: Girls Night Out on the Square- Indianola.

2016 Drake Relays Discounted Tickets to Affiliate Chamber Members

Friday, April 29 Only


Friday, April 29

All Regional Affiliate Chamber Members are invited to the Friday night session of the 2016 Drake Relays with discounted admission. Tickets for adults are $17, and youth tickets are $10. Click here for more information and to purchase your discounted tickets.

Beautification Blowout

Help Clean-up our Parks/Trails

The 2016 Beautification Blowout is April 23, 2016, at 10 a.m.!  Pull together a team and help prepare our parks and trails for the summer! 

WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Send your team name, team contact person's name, phone number, e-mail and the number of participants to Mindi at mrobinson@cityofindianola.com or call (515) 961-9430. Registration deadline is Friday, April 15.

Enjoy the day with people you enjoy and give your time and talent to a great cause!

 

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Calendar of Events

May 21 - Ribbon Cutting at Jericho Hills Camp & Retreat Center, 900 Knotts 1st Street, Lucas, IA, 11 a.m. New!

​June 3 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. New!
​June 10 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. New!
​June 10-11 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event New!
​June 24 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. New!
July 13 -  Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Open
​September 23-24 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event New!
November 26 -  
Think Indianola First Small Business Saturday New!
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza New!
​December 8,9,10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event New!
 

Warren County Business Workshops

Learn - Grow - Succeed!

The Warren County Economic Development Corporation is offering the following workshop and development opportunities to help your business succeed.  Check out the opportunities below!

How to Get the Most out of Your Customers
Existing Business Workshop
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)


Free Small Business Development Center Appointments Offered in Indianola

Warren County Economic Development has partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to offer free one-on-one appointments with SBDC business advisors on the 2nd Thursday of each month in Indianola.  Appointments are now be scheduled for the following upcoming advisor days:  April 14 and May 12.

To schedule a time or to sign up for a business workshop contact Rachel Gocken at rgocken@wcedc.com or 515-961-1067.  For more information visit www.wcedc.com.

 

Workshop/Advisor Appointments will be held at:
Warren County Economic Development Conference Room
111 N. Buxton Street, Indianola, IA 50125

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Wear Blue April 18

Child Abuse Prevention Month celebrates the small actions each of us can take that make a big impact on the well-being of our children.  Show your support for child abuse prevention by wearing blue on Blue Out Day on Monday, April 18, 2016.   To learn more about ongoing child abuse prevention programs and activities visit us at www.cap.warren.ia.us or contact c.reisener@mchsi.com or 515-249-5130.

 

Spring Fever at Summerset Winery

Upcoming Events!

Got Spring Fever?  Check out the upcoming events at the Summerset Winery

  

 

Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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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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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.

Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series

Get Your Jam On!

It's Friday Night Live!  A summer concert series presented to you by: Community Bank, City of Indianola, Peoples Bank, Simpson College, and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce!  

Kick back on a lazy summer evening and enjoy the sounds of three amazing bands, food from local vendors, and cold beverages from your local distributor.
   
Location:  Indianola Memorial Park, West Euclid Ave. & North G Street
Time:  6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost:  $5 Adults; $3 Children 10 and under free; Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Food Available for Purchase: Pizza from Ferinheit Pizza, Hamburgers/Hot Dogs from Indianola Noon Lions Club, and Kettle Corn from M&D Sales.
Beverages Available for Purchase: Cold Beer, Wine Coolers, soda and water

Friday Night Band Line-Up:

June 3
- Joshua Sinclair and Hollywood Burnout - Genre: Pop, Alternative Rock,and Crossover Country

June 10 -  Rebyl Road - Genre: Rock 'n' Roll, Country, and Southern Rock

June 24 - Final Mix - Genre: Rock & Roll, R&B, Jazz Fusion, Blues, and Hip Hop
 

Chamber Newsletter Goes Bi-Weekly May 4th!

Yours News is Good News! New Production Schedule!

The Chamber's newsletter is going to a bi-weekly production starting May 4th, 2016! 

Plan ahead and 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 based on the bi-weekly production schedule noted below:
 
Submissions Due 4 p.m.               Newsletter Publish Date
                              
April 8, 2016                                 April 13, 2016
April 15, 2016                               April 20, 2016
April 22, 2016                               April 27, 2016
April 29, 2016
                               May 4, 2016
New Bi-weekly production schedule:
May 13, 2016                                May 18, 2016
May 27, 2016                                June 1, 2016
June 10, 2016                               June 15, 2016
June 24, 2016                               June 29, 2016
 
 

Email your newsletter item to:whatsup@indianolachamber.com.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

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

Muffins & Mammograms

Mercy Indianola Imaging



Mercy Imaging is collaborating with Bras for the Cause of Iowa to provide uninsured or under-insured qualifying patients with a screening mammogram on Saturday, April 9, 2016, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Individuals with insurance are welcome and your insurance will be billed.

Call to make an appointment to have your mammogram performed at the Indianola location by calling 515-358-8257.

 

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IMPACT Community Action Partnership

Ribbon Cutting


     Impact Community Action Program staff, left to right:  
       Martha Palmer, Rose Marie Scott, Joanna Crane
Congratulations Impact Community Action Program!  New name and new location!

April 15 Federal Tax Filing Deadline is Approaching!

H&R Block Can Help!

Don't forget!  The federal income tax filing deadline is April 15, 2016!  Get your taxes done at H & R Block and receive $25 off!  Contact the Indianola H & R Block office by calling 961-6035 today!


 

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Indianola Country Club Women's Association Salad Lucheon

April 27, 2016

Treat you administrative assistant to a special lunch!  Let the Indianola Country Club Women's Association do the work!

Date: April 27, 2016

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $9.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door


2016 Golf Outing!

July 13, 2016

2016 GOLF OPEN
We all know that business is done on the golf course, so treat your clients, friends or colleagues to a great day of golf! 
When: July 13, 2016; 9 a.m. Shotgun start
Where:  Indianola Country Club
Registration Cost:  $100/golfer
(includes a golf cart, lunch, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and more!) 

The Indianola Chamber Golf Classic is an excellent opportunity to market your business/company.  View all of the sponsorship opportunities available and register to play from the Chamber's online store!  Make sure you get the sponsorship opportunity you want by purchasing now!

 

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Vintage Hills Cooperative - Live the Life

1 Unit Available NOW!

Tired of home maintenance responsibilities? Thinking of downsizing?  Owning a home at Vintage Hills Cooperative can simplify your life.

One Unit for Sale:
1,264 sq. ft.
2 bedroom/2 bath

For more information, schedule a tour, or to be put on a waiting list, please contact Melissa at 515-962-2066.


 

City-wide Spring Cleaning

April 11 - 15th!


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Brush Facility Officially Opens April 7, 2016

Windsor Manor Open House

April 8, 2016: 1 - 4 p.m.

Windsor Manor Open House
608 S. 15th Street, Indianola
1 - 4 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Call 961-8900 for more information!


 

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