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Calendar of Events

September 22 - Google Workshop-Indianola Activity Center - 7:30 a.m. 
September 23 - 24 - Rotary Annual Book Sale
​September 24 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event 
​September 24-25 -  Log Cabin Days Festival 
September 27- Ribbon Cutting at Scovel Taxidermy, 9522 Pershing Street - 8:30 a.m.
September 29 - Indianola Homecoming Parade - On the Square - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
October 1 - 25th Anniversary - The Village - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
October 4 - Dementia Education-YMCA Community Room
October 6 - Legislative Forum - Indianola Country Club - 7:00 a.m.
October 8 - A band called Honalee-Indianola Concert Series - 7:00 p.m.
October 12 - Chamber Cafe "Digital Marketing" - The Village - 7:30 a.m.

October 29 - Children's Halloween Parade & Party  - 10 a.m. to Noon
October 30 - Halloween Trick or Treat around Indianola - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 31 - T.R.M. Ribbon Cutting - 901 S Jefferson Way - 2:30 p.m. 
November 26 -  Think Indianola First, Small Business Saturday 
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza 
​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event 

Scovel Taxidermy Ribbon Cutting September 27, 2016

                                                     
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at Scovel Taxidermy

September 27, 2016
8:30 a.m.
9522 Pershing Street


Come learn the art of taxidermy!

25th Anniversary Celebration at The Village

October 1, 2016 2:00 p.m.



When: October 1, 2016
Where: The Village, 1203 North E Street
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Enjoy a tour of the facility.

T.R.M. Disposal Ribbon Cutting October 31, 2016

                           
 
T.R.M. Disposal Ribbon Cutting
Monday, October 31, 2016     2:30 p.m.

901 S Jefferson Way 

SAVE THE DATE

2016 Holiday Extravaganza


 
 










DON'T MISS THIS HOLIDAY EVENT!
December 2, 2016
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact our office for sponsorship and parade participant information at 961-6269.

Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

Share Your Good News

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 30    October 5
October 14         October 19
October 28         November 2
 
Email your newsletter item to: katie@indianolachamber.com
 
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

Expand - Expose - Grow Your Business

Membership Has It's Benefits


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!
 

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 utilizing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Shop Local Event Saturday September 24

Support Our Local Businesses

                                                                         
Support our local businesses this Saturday! Grab a friend and explore the new fall merchandise in our local stores, get your car serviced, grab some lunch or a yummy treat, and visit Log Cabin Days or a local winery. Regardless, do it in Indianola and show your support!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY FOR A FREE GOOGLE WORKSHOP

USE THIS POWERFUL TOOL TO GET YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP

                                               
 
WHEN:  September 22, 2016; 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE:  Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. Second Ave.
Reserve your space by September 21, 2016

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2016 Legislative Forum

YOU’RE INVITED TO:
Educate 2Cultivate:
The Political Leadership of Tomorrow

2016 Legislative Forum

 
Indianola Country Club, 1610 Country Club Rd.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.−8:15 a.m.
Breakfast included

Chamber members and local businesses are invited.
Breakfast is sponsored by Peoples Bank.
RSVP online by October 3, 2016.
The forum will be moderated by Snyder & Associates.
 
                        

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Mark Your Calendar for the next Chamber's Morning Café!

The Village - October 12th, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

REGISTER NOW for the Digital Marketing Seminar

Featuring Trista Hageman, The Des Moines Radio Group

    Plan to attend the Chamber’s next Morning Café hosted by The Village and the City of Indianola.  
Learn about the NEW Age of Digital Marketing!

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The Garden Barn Autumn Open House September 22-25

Log Cabin Days Festival

September 24-25

Log Cabin Days Festival 2016
Celebrating Youth and Youth Organizations
Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2016
warrencountyhistory.org

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Rotary Club Annual Book Sale September 23-24

Free Dementia Education Workshop at the YMCA!

Halloween on the Square!

A Great Way to Expose Your Business to the Community

Join the fun by organizing a game or activity for our little ghosts and goblins during the Children's Costume Party on the square October 29, 2016.  

Contact Jeff Lucas at the Indianola Parks & Recreation 515-961-9420 or jlucas@cityofindianola.com to join the fun!  Connect and grow your business by participating in this fun-filled community event!

Congratulations to Peoples Company!

One of the Top 5 Iowa Small Business Workplaces

           
 
CONGRATULATIONS PEOPLES COMPANY FOR BEING NAMED ONE OF THE TOP WORK PLACES IN IOWA BY THE DES MOINES REGISTER!

Like other real estate firms, Peoples Company offers flexible schedules and a laid-back environment. But executive director Becky Rozenboom said a staff that trends on the young side has created a unique environment.  "It just adds a little something to the office," she said. "We definitely have a lot of fun, and we all get along."

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Simpson Student Discount Program

Participation is Easy


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Public Service Announcement

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.
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