Bank of the West Offers New Business Checking Account Bonus
Calendar of Events
February 17 - Ribbon Cutting at Gray Financial Solutions d/b/a Gary B. Coleman, CPA; 8:30 a.m. (210 W 2nd Ave)
February 17 - Des Moines Metro Opera Host's Wine and Food Showcase; 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 23 - After Hours with Exit Realty; 5:30 p.m.
February 24 - Ribbon Cutting at Bussanmas Heating & Cooling, 8:30 a.m. (410 E Euclid Ave.)
February 28 - Deadline for the Small Business Grant application
March 9 - Gravitate Pop-Up Group; Exit Realty, 222 W. Salem
April 18 - Sustainability Fair; 10:00 a.m.
April 22 - Beautification Blowout; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 3 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Monday Mourners
June 23 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Standing Hamptons
July 12 - Chamber Golf Open; 9 a.m.
July 14 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Final Mix
July 26-31 - Warren County Fair
July 28-Aug. 5 - National Balloon Classic
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.
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Please submit your articles, updates, or news for the What's Up Newsletter by close of business the Friday before the newsletter you want your news to be published in. Below is the bi-weekly production schedule. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Submissions Publish Date
2017
February 24 March 1
March 10 March 15
March 24 March 29
April 7 April 12
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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 utilizing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.
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WCED Small Business Grant Competition
Applications due February 28, 2017 Entries are currently being accepted for the Warren County Small Business Grant Contest that will award $6,000 to an existing small business and $4,000 to a start-up business. All Warren County small businesses (less than 10 employees) and entrepreneurs are encouraged to enter. To enter your business complete the application by Midnight on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017.
Two Ribbon Cuttings Not to Miss
Support Our Local Businesses
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 - Join us in welcoming Scott Gray, Gray Financial Solutions, d/b/a Gary B. Coleman, (210 W 2nd Ave.) for a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m! Get to know Scott and his team and learn more about the services they provide. For more information about Gray Financial Solutions, visit their website and “like” them on Facebook.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 - Join us as we celebrate Bussanmas Heating & Cooling's new location, 410 E Euclid Ave, Suite, A, at a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m.! Congratulate this growing business on a job well done!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Des Moines Metro Opera Food and Wine Showcase
February 17 The Des Moines Metro Opera is hosting its annual Wine & Food Showcase, where 40 of the finest restaurants, caterers, wineries, and breweries from the metro area come together and allow everyone to sample their products. This exciting event is Friday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m., and takes place at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines. The night will be filled with great food, a lively atmosphere, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support Des Moines Metro Opera’s award-winning education and outreach programs.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.
After Hours with Exit Realty
February 23 Exit Realty is offering an informative event explaining how you can grow your business, develop a career in real estate, and address concerns about retirement from real estate.
When: Thursday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Either Indianola OR Norwalk offices
222 W. Salem Ave., Indianola - 962-5686
1039 Sunset Dr., Norwalk - 981-5131
Day on the Hill
Past-Chair of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Justin Brown of Downing Construction and Indianola City Manager Ryan Waller, went to the 2017 Greater Des Moines Partnership Day on the Hill. Attendees had the chance to visit with elected officials about mutually beneficial legislative goals and objectives for the economic betterment of Iowa.
Gravitate Pop-Up Group
March 9, 2017 Co-working is becoming the new norm for startup companies, home-based businesses, remote-teams and telecommuters.
A group of Indianola-based individuals are organizing a Gravitate pop-up co-working afternoon that will provide a space to work and and opportunity to collaborate with others.
Put March 9 th on your calendar and focus on the day's goals:
- “Lunch-and-Learn” – speaker TBD
- A co-working afternoon at EXIT Realty North Star-ITown office at 222 W Salem
- Networking and learning about new business opportunities in our area beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Follow “Gravitate Pop-Up Co-working Event” on Facebook to learn more!
For more information contact Terri Pauling, EXIT Realty North Star, at (515) 962-5686 or check out the event on Meetup.
2017 Sustainability Fair
April 18 at 10 a.m. The Indianola Sustainability Committee is seeking vendors to participate in the 2017 Sustainability Fair to be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in the Blake Field House, located at 403 South 15 th Street. Booth space is free and electricity and tables will be provided upon request. Complete your Registration Form today!
The Sustainability Fair is free and open to the public to provide information on a variety of topics including sustainable living practices, renewable energy, green building options, alternative fuel vehicles and organic gardening, just to name a few. Sustainable topic presentations will be offered to the public during the event as well.
Please contact Chris Longer at 962-5302/chris@i-m-u.com or Mindi Robinson at
962-5277/mrobinson@cityofindianola.com with questions.
Warren County Fair Announces Grandstand Events
July 26 - 31 On Wednesday, July 26, the Wright Rodeo Company will put on an action-packed IRCA/UCA sanctioned rodeo, following the this thrilling event will be season 6 Runner-Up of NBC’s The Voice, Jake Worthington and his debut single “Just Keep Falling in Love,” on the Free Stage.
On Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, the Iowa Missouri Truck and Tractor Pullers present the Southern Iowa Ployboy Nationals pull.
Tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event at the grandstand box office. More information will be available at the Warren County Fair's new website.
Sponsorship opportunities for these events, and others, during the 2017 Fair are currently available. Please call Jo Reynolds at 515-961-6687 for more information.
Beautification Blowout
April 22nd The City Beautification Blowout is a great opportunity for the the community to show appreciation for the Indianola recreational areas. The City is seeking groups interested in participating in this city-wide event. Individuals, businesses/organizations, civic groups, or family and friends are welcome to participate.
Your group will be assigned an area to beautify. Tasks will include removing litter, debris and dead limbs from the trails and parks. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, but we strongly recommend that you bring any other tools that might make the tasks easier such as rakes, wheel barrows, wagons, push brooms, etc.
Registration is due by Monday, April 10, 2017. Send your team name, team contact’s name, phone number, e-mail and number of participants to Mindi Robinson at mrobinson@cityofindianola.com.
Event Sponsors: TRM Disposal and Indianola Parks and Recreation |
