National Balloon Classic Into The Blue Prepare for Your Business to Soar, too!
It will certainly be a busy time in Indianola when visitors from the metro, the state, the United States and the world arrive to view the nearly 100 hot air balloons paint the Iowa sky with brilliant colors and playful Special Shapes!
Of course, there is a rich schedule of ballooning and spectator events. View Schedule
Calendar of Events
June 5 Chamber Night at the Iowa Cubs; 5:30 Tailgate and 7:05 Game
June 7 Warren County Small Business Grant Competition; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 9 Warren Lodge #53 Pancake Breakfast; 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
June 14 Warren County Health and Safety Fair; 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 19 Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Edencrest at the Legacy Assisted Living; 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 20 Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 22 Friday Night Live Concert; Monday Mourners. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 22 - July 17 Des Moines Metro Opera
June 26 Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Peterson Funeral Home, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 26 Medicare Free Seminar; 5:30 p.m.
July 11 Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
July 12 Medicap Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate 35 Years, 1:00 p.m.
July 13 Friday Night Live Concert; Hi-Fi Hangover, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
July 25 - 30 Warren County Fair.
July 27 - August 4 National Balloon Classic
July 28 National Balloon Classic Parade
September 29 & 30 Warren County Log Cabin Days
Partnership Perk – DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub is a statistical dashboard filled with rich information within the region. As a member of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, you are automatically a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. We collaborate with the Partnership to provide you with tools and resources to make your business more successful.
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IowaWORKS Resources to Help With Your Hiring Needs
IowaWORKS knows that hiring good employees can be challenging, and they have resources to make it easier!
IowaWorks also offers a winning solution for job seekers and employers that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction.
Contact the Business Services Team, 200 Army Post Road, in Des Moines at 515-281-9619 ext. 3 with any questions.
Learn more at: https://www.earnandlearniowa.gov/
Des Moines Metro Opera Single Tickets On Sale Now!
Helping Hand Food Pantry Expansion
ICYF Helps Provide a Hand Up Not a Hand Out The Indianola Community Foundation is leading efforts to expand the Helping Hand!
The goal is to raise $485,000 to build the best facility to reach the most families in
Warren County!
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Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Chamber Newsletter production timeline: 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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
City-wide Garage Sales
Below are the dates for the Indianola city-wide garage sales!
If you are planning to host a garage sale, please contact the Record Herald at 515-284-8141 to register and get your location on the city-wide map before 2:00 p.m. on the notice deadline dates listed below.
June 15-16
Notice deadline: June 6
July 20-21
Notice deadline July 11
August 17-18
deadline August 8
September 14-15
deadline September 5
Spread the Word on Your Upcoming Event
Don't forget to share your good news with us! You can post your upcoming events to the Chamber Community Calendar from the Chamber's homepage www.indianolachamber.com or send your submission to us via email at alerts@indianolachamber.com.
Posting to the Community Calendar is EASY! Follow these steps:
1. Click the blue "Submit an Event" button on the right hand side of the home page. Fill in the information. Upload your logo or photos and Hit save.
To have your event or news listed in the Indianola Chamber newsletter, which is sent out on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, send an email with the details of your news to newsletter@indianolachamber.com.
Questions? Call Barb Rasko at 515-961-6269.
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
Be in the Know! Like the Indianola Chamber on Facebook.
"Like" the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Facebook page every few weeks to make sure you receive all of our posts. Since Facebook has changed its algorithms again, so if you haven't clicked on a post from the Indianola Chamber for a while, you will no longer see our posts. We don't want you to miss out ... so go to Facebook right now, and "Like" the Indianola Chamber. |
Chamber Billboard Advertisement Opportunity
This Could Be You
Expose your business to more customers! Consider advertising on the Chamber's billboard. Get over 50,000 exposures everyday. The following date is available:
August 26 - September 19
Contact the Chamber for details at 515-961-6269.
Indianola Chamber Golf Open
Registration Deadline - June 22 
REGISTER TODAY!
Need a break from your regular routine? Gather your foursome and register today to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Chamber's annual Golf Open! Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this popular community event!
Cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, beverages, raffle prizes, and more! Registration ends June 22, 2018.
Don't miss The Chamber's biggest event of the year.
Where: Indianola Country Club
When: July 11, 2018; 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start!
Live from Indianola - It's Friday Night Live
June 22 with the Monday Mourners 
Enjoy an evening with family and friends at the Friday Night Live concert
featuring Monday Mourners
Friday, June 22, 2018
Memorial Park - 602 N. G Street (near Aquatic Center)
Gates Open 6 pm
Live Music 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$5 Adults; Children 10 and Under Free
Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older
Beer Garden & Food Available for Purchase
No outside food or drink allowed
Enjoy the music of the Monday Mourners!
AND...... Mark your calendars for all the FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERTS!
Purchase FNL Admission Tickets Early
Share the Fun With Your Employees or Best Customers
How about giving your employees or best customers some summer fun? Purchase FNL advance tickets and show your appreciation to those who matter! Or, hold a fun contest on your Facebook page giving your customers a chance to win free tickets, compliment of your business of course! This is a great way to connect with your customers.
Contact Barb Rasko at the the Chamber at Barb@indianolachamber.com or call 515/ 961-6269 to place your ticket order. You will receive the tickets the next business day!
Finalists Present Ideas at The Warren County Small Business Grant Contest
You are invited to attend the Warren County Small Business Grant Contest where finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of judges.
Thursday, June 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Simpson College - McNeill Hall
Pioneer Conference Room #111
These EXISTING BUSINESSES are competing for a $6,000 Grant:
Funaro’s Deli & Bakery, Indianola
T.R.M. Disposal LLC, Indianola
Vice Construction, Indianola
These START-UP BUSINESSES are competing for a $4,000 Grant:
CrossFit 50211 Norwalk
Curtis Architecture & Design P.C. Indianola
Embark Ink, LLC Indianola
Refreshments will be served. It is free to attend, but reservations are appreciated.
RSVP to bginder@wcedc.com or call 515/ 961-1067
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Warren County Masonic Lodge #53 Pancake Breakfast
Who doesn't like breakfast? Plan to attend the Warren County Masonic Lodge breakfast where you can enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, biscuits and gravy and juice or coffee. All proceeds go to the Warren Lodge #53 scholarship fund.
When: Saturday, June 9, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Where: Warren Lodge, 1606 W. 2nd Avenue
(Highway 92 West, next to the Fairgrounds)
Matching Funds Campaign for Inclusive Indianola City Park Play Equipment
Indianola Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club have launched a $25,000 Pledge Campaign to establish a play area in the City of Indianola park system where children who face physical or mental difficulties can play and interact with children from various age groups..
The Indianola Kiwanis Club and the Indianola Rotary Club are seeking pledge donations. The first $10,000 will be matched by various partners within the community. Pledge Form
Warren County Health and Safety Fair
Visit the booths at the FREE Warren County Health and Safety Fair.
Thursday, June 14th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Warren County Courthouse Lawn, Indianola, IA
Talk to health care professionals, pick up educational literature, participate in various activities, try healthy snacks, and view demonstrations. This is a fun event for people of all ages.
If you are interested in hosting a booth, contact Veronica McVay at 515- 961- 1074.
Bike Down to I-Town
June 15, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m 
Friday, June 15
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Downtown Indianola
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the following Bike Nights!
June 15 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
July 20 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
August 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
September 21 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Learn More About the Indianola Bike Nights!
Enjoy Beer and Brats on Father's Day at Vintage Hills of Indianola
June 22, 2018 Noon to 2 pm
Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate Father's Day at Vintage Hills. Enjoy a cold beverage and brats right off the grill! Enjoy beer from Back Road Brewery courtesy of The Zoo, wine from Annelise Winery, and live music by Jenna Huston. .
When: June 16, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola
Edencrest at The Legacy Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Don't miss the ribbon cutting and open house for Edencrest at the Legacy! Take a tour of this new senior living facility and get to know their staff!
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 pm
Open House 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: 2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, Iowa
Are You Ready to Expand Your Digital Footprint?
Learn How on June 20 Noon to 1:00 p.m. 
Register Now
Maximize your Chamber benefits by attending one of our workshops focused on helping businesses expand their digital footprint in the global marketplace. During the workshop you will learn about a new member benefit that will expose and connect you to customers where they are - online!
All current Chamber members should attend one of the workshops. Feel free to bring a friend who also could use these resources to help their business grow as well! Get the return on investment you are looking for by taking advantage of all of your member benefits!
Several dates and times are available, but space is limited for each workshop (limited to 10). Attendees can bring a laptop or tablet to test-drive some of the new resources during the workshop!
Peterson Funeral Home Open House and Ribbon Cutting
You are invited to attend an open house at Peterson Funeral Home. They have updated their facility and have added new services to go with their new look.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Open House 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Great food and drinks
Where: 602 E. Salem, Indianola
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
Free Workshop - June 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm Mark your calendars and plan to attend this free seminar offered by the State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) hosted by the Indianola Activity Center.
When: June 26, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
Registration required by June 18, 2018 by calling 515-962-5375
Your Clear Next Step Workshops
Tools to Help You Grow Personally and Professionally
Need better tools in your toolbox for the really interesting meetings?
Advanced Facilitation Skills Workshop
June 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Where: The Iowa Center for Higher Education, 2500 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Learn more
Would increasing ownership and accountability improve your work? Gain tips for instilling ownership with this quick, easy and affordable training.
Live Webinar: July 6, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Learn more and register here
Advertise in the 2nd Edition of Windows on Warren County
Picture History Book has over 250 historic photos 
Feature Your Ad In a Classic WCHS Publication
The Warren County Historical Society is republishing the 1993 picture history book, Windows on Warren County’s Past. The 123 page book contains over 250 black and white photos of Warren County’s heritage, including the famous cover photo, “Cadence on the Plow”, which was taken by Don Berry, former publisher of the Record Herald and Indianola
Tribune.
Warren County Fair Is July 25 - 30
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