November 7 - Windsor Manor presents Living with Dementia series - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
November 8 - Voting day - Please see newsletter for voting locations - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 9 - Ribbon Cutting - Darlene's Variety Store - 104 S. Howard St. - 12:30 p.m.
November 11 - Simpson Guild Picadilly Auction - Hubbell Hall (Kent Campus Center) - 7:00 p.m. 
November 11 - 3E Wellness Bingo Night - Brickhouse Tavern - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 12 - Veterans 5K -Fusion Fitness - 9:00 a.m.
November 12 - Food, Fashion, and The Festive Home event - Annelise Winery - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
November 14 - Windsor Manor presents Living with Dementia series - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
November 15 - YMCA Swim Clinic - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
November 17 - Waukee Chamber Luncheon with Harry Stine - The Village at Legacy Pointe - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 19 - EMERGE @ Simpson's "Start Up Storm" event - Kent Center - 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
November 26 -  Think Indianola First, Small Business Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza - 5:00-8:00 p.m.
December 8 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
December 8 - Ellis Law's Annual Open House and Hat & Glove drive - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
December 15 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

VWG, LLC- Aaron Neely- October 25, 2016


Joe's Gym- Joe Laxton -October 26, 2016


Check into Cash - Teresa King - October 27, 2016


T.R.M. Disposal - Mike & Sarah Rosenberger - October 31, 2016

It was a packed house at the Downing Construction Open House on November 1, 2016, as they rolled out their new brand and gave tours of their newly remodeled facility! 
Love the new look! Congratulations!

We are excited to welcome Darlene Oliver and her husband Bruce, the owners of Darlene's Variety Store located on the Indianola downtown square!

They offer a variety of snacks such as Jack Links beef jerky, candy, cookies, and other items; Young Living Essential Oils; homemade items such as soaps, embroidered and silk screen items, and more!  Join us at the Ribbon Cutting to see all of her new merchandise!
 

 
Veterans 5K 

Saturday, November 12

Start Time: 9:00 am

The Event:
The Veterans 5K Run will begin at Fusion Fitness.

Proceeds from the run will benefit Veterans in the area.

Registration: $25.00 by October 23, 2016, $30.00 After

Register by dropping off completed registration forms and checks to Fusion Fitness, 107 West Salem, Indianola.

A volunteer group at the Indianola YMCA is seeking your feedback! They are seeking input from employers and organizations in our community that intentionally make wellness a priority for its employees. We would like to learn more about what your organization is doing. Please complete this short survey by going to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP93FLT.
 

As a Member of the Indianola Chamber, you are automatically a Member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. You can stay connected to the latest regional news and events through The Partnership’s newsletters. These emails keep you updated with regional news about economic development, educational and networking opportunities, public policy, Capital Crossroads and upcoming events. The Partnership distributes six different digital newsletters that are tailored to meet Members’ specific needs. Sign up for one or all of them to ensure that you are in the know about ways to enhance your membership, and to take advantage of the variety of programs taking place across the metro.
 
You can sign up for all of the Partnership’s newsletters here: 
https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/media_room/newsletters_and_publications

    

Do you have business shirts, golf balls, coffee cups, scarves or other giveaway items that you can donate to the Holiday Extravaganza Children's Store? The Indianola Noon Lions Club opens this special store to kids each year who can pick a special gift to put under the tree for mom and dad or other loved ones. Don't have anything left to donate? Cash donations are also being accepted. Please contact Rick Wilson at 515-480-2363 with questions. Drop off your donations to the Chamber office by December 1, 2016. 

                                                               

Questions? Please contact Sue Wilson at 3ewellness@gmail.com

 
Purchase your tickets at the Simpson College Dunn Library, The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, or Bob’s Custom Trophies.  You can also purchase tickets online through the Simpson Guild Picadilly Auction event page on Facebook.

Good luck to our two Chamber members:  Supervisor Doug Shull and Rebel Snodgrass, and all of the other candidates who are running for office this year.  
Candidates can't be elected without your vote  

Cast your vote on November 8th.  Every vote counts!

Find your polling location for the November 8th election.
 

Indianola-based Your Clear Next Step is excited to launch live one-hour webinars beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 with “How to Talk to Your Boss About Anything.” Each webinar is only $49 for one hour of valuable training. 

Your Clear Next Step has been offering workplace training for businesses in central Iowa and public training in Indianola for many years, and the launch of the live webinars is a more convenient option, allowing participants to learn and earn continuing education credit from the comfort of their office or home.

Register today at www.yourclearnextstep.com or contact Your Clear Next Step at (515) 442-0545.

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the next regional luncheon in Waukee at the Village at Legacy Point, 1650 Holiday Crest Circle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The luncheon is open to all members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Affiliate Chambers.  The guest speaker is Harry Stine of Stine Seed Company.   Reserve your seat HERE!

           
1400 E. Hillcrest Dr.
(Hwy G-36)
515-961-6979

Holiday Hours: Friday after Thanksgiving 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
                         Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                         Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
                         Weekdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Start your Christmas season with a family outing to Walnut Ridge Farm to select and harvest a fresh Christmas Tree from over 40,000 that are growing. Pick up a Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, and Blue Spruce. 

Rudolf Insurance Consultants is now offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Prescription Drug Plans.  Open enrollment is October 15^th through December 7^th, so now is the time to contact Rudolf Insurance at 515-961-5085 to schedule an appointment.