DES MOINES METRO OPERA - CHECK IT OUT
45th Festival Season is Underway
For more information & tickets: visit desmoinesmetroopera.org or call 515-961-6221
Calendar of Events
May 29 - Memorial Day Parade 10:00 a.m.
June 2 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Monday Mourners
June 5 - City Council Public Hearing
June 10 - Warren County Park Tour & Wine Tasting; 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
June 23 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Standing Hampton
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
2017 Human Capital Survey
We Need You to Participate Please take the Human Capital Survey. This survey is important for attraction and retention of employees as Indianola continues to recruit new businesses to the area. It's important for you and your employees to take this survey so that we have Indianola specific information that our community and business leaders can utilize in determining how to improve the quality of life in Indianola.
The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete. Your response is important. Take the survey now! 2017 Human Capital Survey read more...
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.
Forum Focuses on Revitalizing Downtown and Commercial Districts
Register Today for the June 20 Forum Don't forget to sign up for the Indianola Downtown Forum!!! The Forum is June 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. at Exit Realty, 222 W. Salem Indianola. The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center will be hosting this FREE event, but registration is required!
CLICK HERE to regsiter!
If you have questions about the Forum please contact: Jim Engle, Director - Iowa Downtown Resource Center at james.engle@iowaeda.com.
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
June 2 June 7
June 16 June 21
June 30 July 5
Email your newsletter item to: intern@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
May 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
The American Legion Post 165 Warren County VA organizes a Memorial Day Parade that begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017. Parade participants line-up at the Warren County Administration Building and will end at the IOOF Cemetery. The Memorial Day program begins immediately following the parade to honor military members who have died while serving our Country.
The American Legion Post 165 Warren County VA and Indianola Boy Scouts will put up over 300 American flags at the IOOF Cemetery, Sunday May 28, 2016, at 6 a.m.
Thank you for honoring the men and women who have served this country!
Parade Route
Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series
Featuring Monday Mourners - June 2, 2017 LIVE FROM INDIANOLA
IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
JUNE 2, 2017
CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER'S FACEBOOK & ENTER TO WIN A VIP PASS
(includes 4 admission tickets, reserved seating, 4 complimentary meals & your own bucket of ice cold beer - must be 21 to enter)
Monday Mourners is a local band you don't want to miss! Their songs have a little more soul than the average pop country song. Don't miss the opportunity to see this outstanding Iowa band while spending time with family and friends!
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Music: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost $5/adult children 10 & under free
Beer Garden & Food Available!
New Fireworks Law
City Council is Busy Putting Together the Indianola Plan The State of Iowa recently enacted legislation that made the sale and use of all fireworks legal throughout the State. The legislation, which becomes effective June 1, allows cities to determine what types of fireworks (first and/or second class) can be used within their boundaries and where they can be sold. This week, the Indianola City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss the fireworks issue.
The Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) reviewed current ordinances that would need updated to accommodate the new state law, allowing the sale of fireworks in Iowa. It's the Commission's responsibility to recommend who and where fireworks may be sold within the city limits. The Commission will present a recommendation to the City Council during a public hearing on June 5, 2017. Businesses interested in this issue, should plan to attend this meeting.
During the City Council meeting, the Council:
1. set a public hearing for June 5th to consider recommendation(s) from the Planning and Zoning Commission on where fireworks can be sold;
2. established a moratorium on the sale of first class fireworks until such time as the Council can complete its review of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation; and
3. adopted an ordinance that allows for the use of second class fireworks and prohibits the use of first class fireworks.
See What is Permitted
All You Want to Do Is Golf
Register Today for the July 12 Chamber Golf Open
Who wants a chance to win a Sports Package at Glen Oaks Country Club?
That's right, the Chamber is auctioning off a one-year Sports Membership at Glen Oaks Country Club worth over $6,000!
Whether you are new to the sport, nearly a pro, or just want to network with other community and business leaders the Chamber Golf Open is the right fit for you!
Did I say one-year Sports Membership at Glen Oaks? Yes, plus we have other great raffle prizes you aren't going to want to miss!
Cost is $100 per golfer and includes a golf cart, breakfast, Hy-Vee lunch, Casey's pizza, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and more! Have some fun at the Chamber's Golf Open! You don't want to miss this one!
Register Now
Register Today for the Warren County Conservation Parks and Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 10, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Iowa State University 100 Years in Warren County
UP, UP & amaze
National Balloon Classic July 28 - August 5, 2017
Come join us for the largest event in Indianola! Great family fun and awesome entertainment. Nearly 100 balloons paint the sky with radiant colors! For a complete list of events visit http://www.nationalballoonclassic.com/
10 Social Media Things to Stop Doing
Social media is about building relationships and allowing your customers, and potential customers, to get to know you better as you get to know them (and their preferences) better as well. But if you’re doing these 10 things, chances are you’re not only chipping away at any relationship-building potential but you’re also hurting your own efficiency.
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