Free Cybersecurity Workshop
September 18, 2017 - 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. CyberSecure Your Business!
Register today for the free Cybersecurity Workshop where businesses of all sizes can learn to be safer and more secure online.
Location:
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 S Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny IA 50023
Parking Lot "M" -Bldg 5- Student Activity Center
Trail Point Entrance
Mark Your Calendars!
Log Cabin Days September 23 & 24
The Garden Barn Autumn Open House
Iowa Skilled Trades Event
September 28, 2017 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Guest speakers Mike Rowe and Governor Kim Reynolds.
First 200 EDUCATORS are FREE!
To RSVP or for more information please contact
Melisa Cox at melisac@dsmhba.com.
Calendar of Events
Sept. 14 Wayne Carse Storm Golf Open
Sept. 14 Free Medicare Seminar; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15-17 Taylor Floral & Gifts Autumn Open House
Sept. 19 Indianola Midday Connection
Sept. 20 How to Sell Online; 7:30 a.m. at the Village
Sept. 21 Sodexo Ribbon Cutting; 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 23 & 24 Log Cabin Days; Parade September 23 10 a.m.
Sept. 27 Indianola Career Fair 11:00 a.m.
Sept. 29 Pro Image Ribbon Cutting; 11:30 a.m.
Understanding Personal Injury Law
In The Know With Ellis Law
Although the main goal of personal injury law is simple—compensate individuals for damages they incurred at the hands of another—the actual proceedings are often complicated. read more...
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
Sep. 22 Sep. 27
Oct. 6 Oct. 11
Oct. 13 Oct. 18
Email your newsletter item to: intern@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
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.
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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We Have Moved!!
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce has officially moved to 111 North Buxton, Suite 117.
Open to the public 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Appointments available 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
How To Sell Online-Why It's Important to All Businesses
September 20, 2017 - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration for "Selling Online" Closes September 15
Selling Online – Why It’s Important to All Businesses
80% of Americans made an online purchase last month?
Get your fair share of this ever-increasing market of online sales!
Join Christina Moffatt, Director of Small Business Resources for the Greater Des Moines Partnership as she presents “Selling Online – Why it’s important to all Businesses”.
Where: The Village - 1203 North E Street
When: September 20, 2017
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Program
Cost: Chamber Members: $5; Non-members $15
Blue Zone Breakfast included
REGISTER NOW
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It's Time To Get Noticed!
Billboard Marketing Opportunity Check out the Indianola Mercy Imaging billboard that will be up September 21 - October 18, 2017. You could be next!
Expose, connect, and expand your business by leasing the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Billboard. This billboard is ranked number one for the number of impressions averaging 52,000 per week!
The following advertising opportunities are available:
October 19, 2017 - November 15, 2017
December 12, 2017 - January 10, 2018
Don't miss your opportunity to grow your business! Contact us today at 515-961-6269 to reserve your space.
Don't Miss the Last Indianola Bike Night of the Year
Indianola Midday Connection
September 19, 2017 
For Reservations: Call Fran at 961-6507 or email: abildp@yahoo.com
Reservation by September 13, 2017. Cancellations essential.
Indianola High School Career Fair
September 27, 2017 Would you like to connect with high school students to learn more about your business or industry? Are you currently hiring those under 18? Please join us for the Indianola High School Career Fair:
When: September 27, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Indianola High School North Gym
Cost: Free
Business partners are encouraged to attend to showcase their organization, and the types of positions available while students are currently in high school and beyond. If you do have current openings, please have those available in addition to information about your organization. This is the opportunity to share what you do with students and get them interested in your industry!
Additional details will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Contact Emily Willett, ehwillett@dmacc.edu for additional information. This event is sponsored by DMACC, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Indianola High School. Thank you for supporting our students and introducing them to careers in and around Warren County!
Upcoming Hospice Volunteer Orientation
Sodexo Ribbing Cutting
September 21, 2017 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Don't miss the ribbon cutting event for Sodexo!!!
Join us September 21, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in Hubbell Hall 1, Kent Hall, on the Simpson College Campus. Meet Paul Clark the new manager, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about the catering services offered by Sodexo for your next get together.
Pro Image Ribbon Cutting
September 29, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. 
Join us for a ribbon cutting at Pro Image, 810 W 2nd Ave, at 11:30 a.m. followed by a BBQ. Get to know Travis and his wife Stacy, the owners of this growing business!
McDonald's Ribbon Cutting
Welcome McDonald's!!For the month of September McDonald's wil be collecting non-perishable food items and donating $.25 for every extra value meal sold to Backpacks for Hunger. Also use their new self ordering kiosk or McDonald's App in the month of September and they will donate a dollar to the Pride of Indianola Marching Band up to $1,000.00.
3 Tips for Better Communication
Lula Belle Ribbon Cutting
Taylor Floral & Gifts Autumn Open House
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Ribbon Cutting
September 26, 2017 - 4:00 p.m. 
Join us for the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Ribbon Cutting on September 26,2017 at 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference room, 111 N. Buxton.
The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living is a community based, non-profit, non-residential program serving persons with disabilities. CICIL serves people with disabilities and their families in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties. CICIL is dedicated to assisting persons of all ages, regardless of disability in making choices about their own lives and in experiencing success as active participants in society.
CICIL also works with public officials, service providers and businesses that require technical assistance in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities. Services to individuals and families are provided free of charge or at a reduced rate.
3 Leadership Principles from the Revolutionary War That Still Apply Today
At times, leaders use brute force in attempting to inspire their teams by declaring, “We must do this now, so let’s get moving.” This brute force approach does not tap into a team member’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivating stimuli, which causes them to enthusiastically join the effort.
2017 Holiday Extravaganza Is Right Around the Corner
Parade Entry Registration Due November 10, 2017
Thinking about the holidays? Register to participate in the Indianola 2017 Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade! It's fun and a great way to get more exposure for your business during the holidays. Participation in the parade is FREE but registration is required. Sponsorships for this event are still available, please contact our office for more information 515-961-6269.
Registration Form
Hardee's Ribbon Cutting
Welcome Hardee's!
Thank you for your $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army.
Congratulations to the first 50 customers who received free biscuits and gravy once a week for a year!
2017 Small Business Success Summit - Smashing the Barriers
November 10, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Small Business Success Summit is to inform, educate and inspire business owners in Greater Des Moines. This event will be the premier business conference of 2017. The summit will host keynote speakers, workshops and breakout sessions on a variety of timely topics that affect business owners and managers. Attendees will also have time to network and establish strategic partnerships.
For more info on Keynotes, Breakout Speakers, Sponsors visit: www.DSMPartnership.com/summit |
