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Chamber Night With The Iowa Cubs

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

 
Join us for a fun filled night at the Iowa Cubs Game!  Tickets are only $3.00 per person and includes:  pre-game tailgate party with brats, hotdogs, chips, dessert and a soda! 
Tailgate: 5:30
Game:    7:08

Register online at DSMpartnership.com/Events

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Warren County Izaak Walton League

The Izaak Walton League is a nonprofit conservation organization.  The local chapter offers many outdoor activities and educational opportunities. Members and public are invited to participate in competitive trap shooting leagues and rifle and archery competitions.  For more information visit their website 

4 Reasons You're Losing Customers

Do you track the number of sales you make along with the revenue? Of course you do. How do your numbers look? Are you increasing or remaining the same? Hopefully you’re not down this year but if you are, these may be some of the reasons why and what you can do to fix them: 

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Warren County Fair

July 26 - 31, 2017


Fun, Food, Music and More!


For over 150 years the Warren County Fair has been a summer destination.  Check out this year's fun and attractions at the Warren County Fair website

Free Medicare Seminar

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.

The State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) will be hosting a free seminar on Medicare at the Indanola Activity Center on June 27, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Covering:
Medicare Part A & B Benefits
Prescription Drug Benefits
Medicare Advantage Plan
Medicare Supplement Insurance
 

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Calendar of Events

June 23 - TruBank Appreciation Picnic 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June 23 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Standing Hampton
June 27 - Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs @ 5:30 p.m.
June 29 - Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters Ribbon Cutting 11:45 a.m.
July 12 - Chamber Golf Open; 9 a.m. 
July 14 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Final Mix
July 19 - IMU Lunch N Learn; 11:30 a.m., Indianola Country Club
July 26-31 - Warren County Fair
July 28-Aug. 5 - National Balloon Classic

Theisen's More for Your Community Grants

Register Now for Theisen's More for Your Community Grants! The Grants are available in all Theisen's store communities.

Apply online today!  Applications are also available in all Theisen's stores.  Deadline to register is August 15, 2017.

The program will make direct grants to agencies to jumpstart and/or sustain projects that most effectively and directly serve the basic needs of families and children.  This year, more than $250K in total grants will be distributed.  The maximum request per project application is $5,000.

Press Release

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
 
June 30              July  5
June 14              July  19
July  28              Aug   2

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.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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TruBank Appreciation Picnic

June 23, 2017 - 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series

Featuring Standing Hampton June 23, 2017

DON'T MISS THE NEXT 
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
JUNE 23, 2017
CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER'S FACEBOOK & ENTER TO WIN A VIP PASS
(includes 4 admission tickets, reserved seating, Food Vouchers worth $20, your own bucket of ice cold beer, and VIP Parking - must be 21 to enter)
Admission $5.00  Children 10 & under FREE
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Enjoy our Food Vendors and Refreshing Beer Garden!
Gates Open at 6 p.m.
Band Starts at 7 p.m.


Capturing the sound and magic from the glory days of classic rock, Standing Hampton performs the best musical nuggets from the 70's and 80's and beyond.  Celebrating over 15 years as a Band, this Des Moines based group delivers an entertaining and visually compelling show, unleashing a flashback of guitars, drums and synthesizers with soaring vocal melodies.

 

Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters Ribbon Cutting

Thursday June 29, 2017 11:45 a.m.

 
Come join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters, 103 West Salem Avenue Suite B.  Meet the new owner Dave Wall, enjoy delicious BBQ sandwiches and get a FREE house coffee!
 

Running Out Of Time.....Register Your Golf Team Today!

Golf Registration Ends June 30th!!


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, 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!
 

Happy 4th of July

City Council Approves Use of Fireworks in Indiaonola

At the June 19th meeting, the city council approved an ordinance that would permit the use of first and second class fireworks in Indianola on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th.  

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!

NEW MARKETING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

Looking for a way to expose, connect, and expand your business?   

The Indianola Chamber has contracted with LAMAR to lease a billboard located in Indianola north on Highway 65/69 at the Hillcrest Avenue intersection.  This billboard is ranked number one for the number of impressions averaging 52,000 per week.  This is an excellent addition to the Think Indianola First campaign strategy to expose and connect residents and guests to Indianola businesses, while telling the story of Indianola.

Details of the billboard advertising opportunity follow:
  • The cost if only one business is on the billboard is $1,300 for one month.
  • The cost if two businesses share the billboard is $650.00 per business for one month.
  • Participants must agree to work with the Chamber to ensure their marketing messages align with the Indianola story.
  • LAMAR designs the billboard advertising each month, in cooperation with each business and the Chamber.
The following opportunities are available:
July 27 to Aug. 23 - Shared opportunity - Looking for a second business 
Aug. 24 - Sept. 9                
Oct. 19 -  Nov. 15       
Dec. 12 - Jan. 10, 2018            
Feb. 8 -  Mar. 7, 2018                    
Mar. 8 - Apr. 4, 2018
                   

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269 or brenda@indianolachamber.com.

Check out whats on the Billboard now

Warren County Speedway

Start Your Engines!



 Come out and enjoy an exciting night of racing.  Fun for the whole family!
Click here for their summer schedule

Summerset Winery 20th Anniversary!

Celebrate Summerset Winery's 20th Anniversary July 28-30

   The weekend includes Free entry to Sunday tunes, wine discounts all weekend long and a Midsummer Vineyard party on Saturday July 29!!!

Check out their website for all upcoming events!  http://www.summersetwine.com/

IMU Lunch N Learn

Learn More About The Fiber Project


Join the Indianola Municipal Utilities on July 19, 2017, at the Indianola Country Club,
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Plan to learn more about the Indianola fiber project and meet the team who will make it happen!
Lunch is free but registration is required.
REGISTER NOW!
 

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/
  

Prairie Rose Senior Village

Now Leasing

Des Moines Metro Opera

Opening This Weekend!

For more information or to order tickets click here http://desmoinesmetroopera.org

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