Happy Thanksgiving
Chamber Office Holiday Hours
The Chamber office will be closed November 23-24, 2017 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy time with family and friends!
Calendar of Events
Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 1 2017 Holiday Extravaganza; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 7 TruBank Holiday Open House; 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 7 H&R Block Holiday Open House; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 Peoples Bank Open House; 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 Ellis Law Offices Open House & Hat/Glove Drive; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 7 Santa House, Shopping & Carriage Rides on The Square; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 8 Holiday Tour of Homes; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dec. 9 Holiday Tour of Homes; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 14 Santa House, Shopping & Carriage Rides on The Square; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 18, 2018 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Beginning December 2017, the Chamber Newsletter will be published the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
Tips for Being Kind & Courteous During the Busy Season
Warren County Leadership Institute
Application Deadline December 1, 2017
Holiday Home Tour
December 8, 2017
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December 9, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Simpson Capstone Class Survey
Take the Online Survey - It Only Takes Minutes
The Capstone Class at Simpson College has developed a survey to gather information on how best to connect students with local businesses.
Please take a moment to complete the online survey. It will only take a few minutes and could be monumental in connecting over 1,300 customers to local businesses!
American Lung Association Offers Free Corporate Wellness Support in Iowa
Lung disease is one of the most common and costly of all health problems. By making small changes in your workplace environment such as focusing on indoor air quality, providing tobacco cessation resources for employees, educating those living with a chronic lung disease and helping employees adopt healthier lifestyles, you can create healthier and happier employees.
Get Active Wellness Toolkit
Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce want to help you get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions with the new Get Active Wellness Toolkit, aimed at helping local small businesses provide turn-key wellness programming for their employees.
6 Ways to Build Long Lasting Customer Relationships
In this age of consumerism, there's a choice for every product. You alone do not hold a monopoly on your product so you must understand that the customer is king. For a business to be sustained and stay viable, the customer must always come first. Keeping them happy and returning for more is the ultimate goal for any business.
Chamber New Address
New Chamber Address:
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.
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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Donate to the Holiday Extravaganza Children's Store
The Holiday Children's Store Needs Your Help!
The Children's Store is a favorite among children at the Holiday Extravaganza, allowing them to find that special gift for mom, dad or someone special in their lives!
Please check your inventory to see if you have items available to donate that can be used as gifts such as
Water Bottles, Coffee Mugs, Golf Tees, etc. It's good exposure for you and will brighten some young child's holidays!
If you have some items to donate, you can drop them off at the Chamber office (111 N. Buxton, Ste. 117). You can also contact Rick Wilson at (515) 480-2363 to schedule a pick-up. Donation deadline November 28, 2017.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 25, 2017 Join the Movement - Shop Local!
Don't miss Shop Local Saturday!
Stay away from the lines and shop Indianola for the holidays! Find that unique gift, enjoy hometown hospitality, and have fun, all while supporting the Indianola community!
Shifting another 20% of what you plan to spend locally means economic prosperity for all!
#THINKINDIANOLAFIRST
Don't miss the 2017 Holiday Extravaganza!
December 1, 2017 
Don't miss the 2017 Holiday Extravaganza!
Event Highlights:
Festival of Trees - cast your vote for your holiday favorite! NewPictures with Santa and some of your favorite movie characters! New
Train Rides
Live Entertainment Stage
Lighting of the Trees
Lighted Parade (8:00 p.m. start time)
Chamber Award Nominations Due December 4, 2017
Deadline Extended 
Get your nominations in for that business or individual you know that deserves a little more recognition. The nominations for the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golden Hammer, Educator, Employee, or Steve G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year are due by noon December 4, 2017.
You can mail or drop the forms off at our office at 111 N. Buxton, Suite 117, email them to sarah@indianolachamber.com, or fax them to 515-961-9753.
Show your appreciation and nominate a deserving business or individual today!
Ribbon Cutting at The Wash Barn
December 5, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Get to know Lee Evans and his partner at the ribbon cutting at The Wash Barn!
Tour this state-of-the-art laundromat and show your support for this new business!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1012 North Jefferson Way
Book Your Holiday Gathering at La Vida Loca
10% off for Chamber Members 
Planning a family or work get together?
Celebrate the Holiday's at La Vida Loca Winery!
Make it easy on yourself and call today to book your venue at La Vida Loca!
515-962-2236
Chamber members will enjoy 10% off!
www.lavidalocawinery.com
TruBank Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 7, 2017 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Deck the Halls with TruBank at their Holiday Open House!
Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1401 N. Jefferson St.
Peoples Bank Holiday Open House
December 7, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Enjoy the holidays with Peoples Bank!
Plan to relax and enjoy a holiday open house from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 7.
400 E. Iowa Ave.
Ellis Law Offices Open House and Hat & Glove Drive
December 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Please join Ellis Law Offices for food and refreshments at their 7th Annual Open House and Hat & Glove Drive.
December 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
209 N. Buxton St.
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H&R Block Holiday Open House
December 7, 2017 - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Join H&R Block for their Holiday Open House and celebrate the Holidays and their newly remodeled office space!
December 7, 2017
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
109 E Salem Ave.
Santa House & Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
December 7 & 14, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Grab Your Family & Friends!
Take photos with Santa and enjoy Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on The Square.
December 7 & 14, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Don't miss an opportunity to grab that special gift while you're there! Many shops are open late on The Square until 7:00 p.m.
2018 Annual Dinner
January 18, 2018 
Save the date and plan on joining us for the Chamber's 2018 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony!
Date: January 18, 2018 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Simpson College Kent Center Hubbell Hall
It's Time To Get Noticed
Billboard Marketing Opportunity
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!
Don't miss your opportunity to grow your business! Contact us today at 515-961-6269 or email sarah@indianolachamber.com for more information or to reserve your space.
Shop Local with the Garden Barn
  
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience as you choose from a great selection of Holiday Decorations, Wreaths, Evergreen & Berries, Unique Gifts and Vintage Treasures!
Light up your home this Holiday Season with flameless candles, lighted twig branches and mini light strings.
Check out their website for more decor amd information!
www.thegardenbarn.com
Weekly Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day
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