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Membership Has It's Benefits
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer members a new resource that will be delivered right to your email! Members will receive a bi-weekly newsletter filled with business articles that offer tips, tricks, and information that can help you personally and professionally!
Starting in September, members will receive their regular bi-weekly What's Up Wednesday newsletter the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month filled with your good news. On the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, you will receive an Expand and Grow Your Business newsletter containing articles that can help you move your business or professional career to the next level!
We know it's hard to get out of your office or business, even for one hour! Take advantage of this tool and give yourself the knowledge you need to grow!
Kiwanis 50th Annual Pancake Day
September 10, 2016 Get your tickets now for the Kiwanis 50th Annual Pancake Day!
When: September 10, 2016
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion Hall, one block south of the square east of the Post Office
Cost: $6 for Adults; $3 for children 10 and under
This is the Indianola Kiwanis's signature fundraiser to support the many projects benefiting children and youth in our community. In recognition of their 50th Anniversary, they are offering 10 adult tickets for $50.
Tickets are available from Kiwanis members, Chumbley's Auto, Indianola Chamber of Commerce or at the door.
Plan to attend!
Calendar of Events
August 28 - Warren County Farm Tour 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
September 8 - Buxton Park Garden Party 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. New
September 8 - Warren County Economic Development Impact Business Awards Event
September 13 - Chamber Cafe - Windsor Manor 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. New
September 14 & 15 - 2016 Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit
September 15 - Unconscious Bias Seminar New
September 16 - Bike Night - Cold Filter
September 20 - Ribbon Cutting at Fusion Fitness; 5 p.m
September 22 - Google Workshop; Indianola Activity Center - 7:30 a.m.
September 24 - Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event
September 24-25 - Log Cabin Days Festival
November 26 - Think Indianola First Small Business Saturday
December 2 - Holiday Extravaganza
December 10 - Think Indianola First Shop Local Event
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Utilize this 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 are due by 4 p.m.
Submissions Publish Date
September 2 September 7
September 16 September 21
September 20 October 5
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!
Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
Unconscious Bias Seminar
September 15 Unconscious Bias Seminar
September 15
Hardman Consulting and Pokorny Consulting are excited again to offer
Unconscious Bias: Moving from Diversity to Acceptance in the Workplace
This is a seminar focused on the following objectives:
·To understand what is unconscious bias and how it manifests itself into micro aggressions toward others
·To learn several tools to minimize the potentially negative influence of unconscious bias, so we can be more inclusive and accepting of each other
·To develop personal accountability to embrace a more inclusive lifestyle and approach to those you work with
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
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FARM TOUR - I STEPPED IN IT
Vote Now for Our Indianola Businesses
Warren County Excellence in Business Ballot Open
We have a number of Indianola businesses in the running in several of the award categories of the Warren County Excellence in Business Awards competition. Make your vote count! VOTE NOW for our Indianola finalists.
Don't forget to register for the Warren County Economic Development Impact Business Awards Event and celebrate with all of the nominees:
Where: Great Hall at Simpson College
When: Thursday, Sept. 8th from 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and show your support for our outstanding businesses! Attendance is free but reservations are required. RSVP to rgocken@wcedc.com or 515-961-1067.
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Buxton Park's 110th Birthday Garden Party-See You There!
September 8th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Buxton Park Garden Party!
A Benefit for Indianola Parks
It's Buxton Park's 110th Birthday
Buy advance tickets at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce,
Studio Fusco or Indianola Parks and Recreation
Cost: $12.00/person for advance tickets
$15.00/person when purchased on the day of the event
Mark Your Calendar for the Chamber's Morning Café!
Windsor Manor - September 13th, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Plan to attend the Chamber’s next Morning Café hosted by Windsor Manor. A brief presentation will be provided on “Dementia,” a growing trend that many of us will deal with at some point in our lives with aging parents, grandparents and symptoms attached to particular diseases. A definite tool to put in the chest for now or later in life.
When: September 13th, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Windsor Manor
This is a great opportunity to expose your business to new contacts and others interested in growing personally and professionally!
Save the Date! Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit
September 14th & 15th Save the Date!
2016 Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit
When: September 14th
What: Dinner & Auction
Where: Kent campus Center
When:September 15th
What: Storm Golf Classic
Where: Echo Valley Country Club
Sponsorship opportunities available
More information
RIBBON CUTTING - DON'T MISS IT
FUSION FITNESS
Join Molly Bean, Stephanie Becker and loyal members as they celebrate FUSION FITNESS'S 11th year in business in their new location on the square.
RIBBON CUTTING
WHEN: September 20, 2016; 5 PM
WHERE: 107 W. Salem
FREE GOOGLE WORKSHOP
USE THIS POWERFUL TOOL TO GET YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP Register for this free Google Workshop and use this powerful tool to get more exposure for your business! Bring your laptop or electronic device for this hands-on training as the instructor helps you set-up and create a strong business presence on Google. There is no cost to attend but reservations are required!
WHEN: September 22, 2016; 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. Second Ave.
IT'S HARVEST TIME
Summerset Winery 
Every summer Summerset Winery invites the most fun loving, hard working, and enthusiastic people to join their harvest team for a morning of grape picking & stomping! Reservations are required and non refundable. Reserve Now at www.summersetwine.com/harvest .
Harvest Dates:
Saturday, August 27
Saturday, September 3
Saturday, September 24
Saturday, October 1
Pick. Drink. Stomp.
Simpson Student Discount Program
Participation is Easy
Contact our office today to participate in the Simpson Discount Program! Introduce your business to over 1,500 students - potential customers - for the next 9 months!
Because the program is being deployed through the Chamber's mobile app, businesses can join and update an offer at any point in the year.
Don't miss out on an opportunity to find a new customer. Call us today to expose, connect and grow your business at 515-961-6269.
Get connected! Download the Chamber's free mobile app from your app store today!
Home-Base Iowa (HBI) Initiative
Warren County Receives Home-Base Iowa Designation Both the county and city of Indianola have approved first-time home-buyer benefits to veterans and individuals transitioning out of the military in an effort to attract these highly trained individuals to Indianola. In addition, local businesses can add more benefits to the program to help sweeten the deal!
WE NEED YOU!
If your business would like to offer a special incentive, discount or service as part of the county-wide welcome package to enhance the benefits available to these individuals, please contact Rachel Gocken, Warren County Economic Development Corporation 515-961-1156 or rgocken@wcedc.com.
About Home-Base Iowa:
The Home Base Iowa (HBI) program is an initiative put forward by Governor Terry Branstad and Major General Tim Orr, the Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. They recognized an opportunity to honor all veterans and help bridge Iowa’s current skills gap. Home Base Iowa was developed as a non-profit, private-public partnership to recruit veterans and transitioning service members and help them find private-sector careers in Iowa. Bob Meyers, CEO of Casey’s, and Congressmen Leonard Boswell are co-chairs of the initiative.
In addition to incentives offered by communities, the State of Iowa provides: income tax exemption on military pensions, $5000 military homeowner assistance, permissive veteran preference in employment, streamlined occupational licensure processes, and automatic in-state tuition for veterans, spouses and their dependents.
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