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Calendar of Events

Jan. 18  2018 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 21-27 National School Choice Week in Iowa
Jan. 20 The Wines of Warren County 7th Annual Chili Cook Off; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 Tax Cuts Lunch and Learn; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 Wreath Making & Wine Night with Summerset Winery 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Jan. 30 Can You Hear Me Now? Business Development Workshop; 7:30 a.m. 
Jan. 30 This Is Iowa Legislative Showcase; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Feb 2. Breakfast of Champions; 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Feb. 3 National Balloon Classic Gala; 5:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Feb. 4 Bob Darrah Book Signing at Windsor Manor, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

Share Your Good News

Beginning January 2018, 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.
Submissions        Publish Date                                    
2018    
Feb. 2               Feb. 7
Feb. 16             Feb. 21

Email your newsletter item to: newsletter@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

Your Clear Next Step February BOGO



With Valentine's day approaching, Your Clear Next step is sharing the love with half price webinars!

Monday, January 15th, through Friday, February 9th, when you purchase the February Webinar, How To Tame A Bully, either LIVE or On-Demand, for $49, get any one the On-Demand Webinars for only $24.50.
 

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Register Now: Iowa Legislative Showcase

January 30, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.



A committee of industry members met over the past several months to revamp this important legislative event, and your participation is vital to sharing with legislators the impact tourism makes on the state of Iowa and your local area.   

Where: Animal Learning Center - Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. 

Registration materials available here for you and your colleagues to get signed up for the showcase. 

 

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Partnership Perk – DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub


The Partnership’s DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub is a statistical dashboard filled with rich information within the region. Users will find leading indicators along with research and data trends needed to make strategic business decisions. The site offers current economic, demographic and workforce information sourced from official government data on the five-county Des Moines MSA and six nearby counties.
 
All of the research is accessible free of charge, and is presented in an easy-to-use format. Charts and data can be captured and used in other presentations

Check out www.datadsmusa.com for additional resources!

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.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Thank You to Our 2018 Chamber Annual Dinner Sponsors!


Tax Cuts Lunch and Learn

January 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.




Bring your lunch and attend this free Lunch and Learn, presented by Sandy Vos, H&R Block, to learn how the new tax laws will impact individuals and businesses. 

Seating is limited.  REGISTER NOW

Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room
111 N. Buxton St
When: January 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bring Your Own Lunch!

Can You Hear Me Now? Business Development Workshop

January 30, 2018 - 7:30 a.m.



Frustrated by communications with customers or colleagues within your office?  Attend this workshop to improve your communication skills and learn how to communicate more effectively.

Join the Indianola Chamber of Commerce at The Village, January 30th at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and a presentation from Sinikka Waugh, Your Clear Next Step.  

Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m. to 9 am.
Cost: $5 for members; $10 for non-members 

REGISTER TODAY
Registration Deadline January 25

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National Balloon Classic Gala

February 3, 2018 5:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.



Don't miss the National Balloon Classic Bright Lights Big City Gala on February 3, 2018 at the luxurious Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel.

Tickets and a special hotel rate can be purchased HERE or by calling (515) 961-8415.
Special Hotel Rate available until January 13!


A spectacular evening of elegant dining, amazing live and silent auction items, and dancing the night away to the fabulous Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!
 

The Wines of Warren County 7th Annual Chili Cook Off

January 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Warm up with some chili and wine! Join the Wines of Warren County for the 7th annual chili cook off! January 20, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit all three wineries (Annelise, La Vida Loca and Two Saints) and try some tasty chili and vote for your favorite recipe.

Tickets are available for purchase at any of the three participating wineries for $10 each.

Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Indianola Food Bank.

Wrestling Fans Across Iowa Invited to Honor Coach Bob Darrah at Windsor Manor

February 4, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 
Join Windsor Manor and Bob Darrah for a book signing!

Coach Darrah’s book will be available during the book signing from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018. The event is open to the public.

Coach will be available to sign his book and meet, greet and reminisce with all those who have been touched by his talents and zest for life and wrestling.

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Breakfast of Champions

February 2, 2018 - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

 
 
Grab some yummy breakfast and join the Indianola YMCA for the Breakfast of Champions event to kick off their campaign for 2018!
A light breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m. followed by a short program at 7:20 a.m.

Questions? Contact Scott Kruthoff: 514-777-7746
Where: Indianola YMCA
When: February 2, 2018 - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

National School Choice Week in Iowa

January 21-27, 2018



Governor Kim Reynolds has officially proclaimed
January 21-27, 2018 as Iowa School Choice Week!

National School Choice Week is bigger and better than ever in Iowa this year! For Iowa news, event details, and more, click here to visit the Iowa page. For a detailed, parent-friendly guide to school choice in the Hawkeye State, click here.

However you choose to celebrate during National School Choice Week is up to you. Want to share how your family, school, or organization is celebrating this year? We encourage you to send your photos and videos from your celebration to photos@schoolchoiceweek.com

County-Wide Gift Certificate Program Launched

Warren County Economic Development Corp.



In an effort to help keep spending local, Warren County Economic Development Corp. (WCEDC) is excited to announce the launch of a County-Wide Gift Certificate program that will promote and support local businesses throughout Warren County. The way it works is simple; the gift certificates are spent like cash at any Warren County business, and then deposited by the business like a standard check. All Warren County businesses are able to, and encouraged to accept the certificates as payment for goods and services.

Check Out How it Works!

Wreath Making & Wine Night at Summerset Winery

January 25, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  

Join Summerset Winery for a night of wreath making and wine!

This class will be using silk flowers to create a long lasting floral hoop wreath.

Reservations are required for this event. Purchase your ticket today before they are gone!
Ticket includes one glass of wine, wreath making supplies and wreath to take home.

PURCHASE TICKETS

New Year, New Change

Your Clear Next Step




The new year is officially upon us, and as we return back to work there is a good chance something about your day or your work will change. Maybe you are surprised to find out that your work or your team will be changing in the near future. Or, alternatively, maybe you have known about a change, and now have tell your team, and help them through these next few stages.

 

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National Balloon Museum Closed for Remodeling and Cleaning

Will Re-Open March 1, 2018



The National Balloon Museum will be closed for remodeling and cleaning through the months of January and February, and will re-open March 1, 2018!
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