Holiday Extravaganza!
$250 Sponsorships Available Holiday Extravaganza
November 30, 2018, 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Halloween Activities in Indianola
Fun for kids of all ages Trunk or Treat
When: October 30, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Indianola Public Library lawn and parking lot, C Street and Boston
The Indianola Public Library will host a Trunk or Treat event with the City of Indianola Departments and Indianola Municipal Utilities.
The " trunks" will be decorated and treats will be distributed to Trunk or Treaters.
Beggars' Night
When: October 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Calendar of Events
August 8 - October 3 Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
September 8 - Peoples Bank Shred Day
September 8 Necessity Pantry Carnival Fundraiser
September 10 Indianola Noon Lions Draw for 6-Night Vacation Drawing
September 13 17th Annual Storm Golf Outing
September 15 Relay for Life
September 15 52nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
September 15 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening of George Washginton Carver Museum
September 15 & 16 RustiqueIowa
September 17 CITYVIEW space deadline for Indianola page
September 20 Vintage Hills Cooperative Annual Fall Fest
September 21 Rusalla on Iowa Public Television
September 22 -- Vintage Hills Retirement Pancake Breakfast
September 24 - November 17 Medicap Pharmacy Donates to local food pantry for each flu shot
September 26 Knowledge is the New Money, Central Iowa Business Conference
September 29 & 30 Warren County Log Cabin Days
October 27 2nd Annual Indianola Rotary Club Art Festival
Planning for 2019?
Your Chamber Investment Insures Growth of Your Business
Are numbers flying through your head as you figure your 2019 business budget?
Your investment in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your own business that helps you build business-to-business relationships, gain visibility as a supporter of our community and its fine quality of life. Your chamber membership also let’s put your best foot forward on-line to attract new business.
You are on the inside track and in the know with timely communication and easy opportunities to get involved with city and regional issues.
Leadership skills and business-building training, support and opportunities are available throughout the year, and getting to know your peers across industries and across town, pays big dividends.
You will receive even more value for your dollars, AND your business will be front and center on the Investor Circle banner, if you take advantage of the savings, ease and convenience of the Investor Circle pricing. The sponsorships, registrations, and additional advertising you select throughout the year and can be selected now.
Call Brenda today to learn more about the Investor Circle advantages.
Des Moines Metro Opera's Rusalka on Iowa Public Television
Rusalka on Iowa Public Television
When: Friday, September 21 at 8:30 p.m.
Tune in to Iowa Public Television on Friday, September 21 at 8:30 p.m. (CDT) to catch Des Moines Metro Opera's "ravishing" production of Antonín Dvořák's Rusalka!
Based on a familiar fairy tale tinged with seductive pastoral beauty and evocations of the supernatural, Dvořák's Rusalka features a beautiful water nymph who falls in love with a human prince and will do anything to escape her enchanted moonlit world to become human...but her wish comes at a very high price. Dvořák juxtaposes the mortal and the mythical with beautiful folk melodies and luminous arias, including Rusalka's familiar and radiant "Song to the Moon."
This special performance is only available for viewing on IPTV stations and will not be available for online streaming.
Business Skills Workshops in Des Moines and Indianola
Faciliated by Sinikka Waugh
- Convince Them – Lunch & Learn
- Tuesday, September 25, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Indianola
- Influence and persuasion go hand in hand. Are you using them to their fullest potential?
Register Here
DOES YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PASS THE 'HIT-BY-A-BUS' TEST?
Succession Planning
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. This holds true for Greater Des Moines (DSM).
There are more than 265,000 small businesses in Iowa making up 99.3 percent of all businesses. Together, they employ 641,000 people, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Added to that, 78 percent of all new jobs are created by family businesses. Small businesses add jobs at the quickest rate.
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5 Selfies You Need to Take for Your Business
Selfies are no longer the domain of duck-faced teenaged girls. (That’s not an insult. It’s a description. Google it.) They’re gaining in popularity among adults and businesses too. Selfies are a way of showing customers and potential customers a “behind the scenes” look at your business. They also are an effective way of telling your business story.
In addition to selfies, photo bombs can be lots of fun as they are extremely shareable content. Photo bombs start off as portraits, similar to selfies, but the person in the foreground is upstaged by what’s going on behind him/her.
Here are 5 types of selfies/photo bombs you should take for your business and post to your social streams:
Selfie Ideas for Your Blogs
Shop Local and Think Indianola First!
That's the message this holiday season Shop Local Saturday
November 24
Details are coming!
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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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.
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
Last City-wide Garage Sale of the Year is September 14 & 15
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.
September 14-15
deadline September 5
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 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. |
Welcome New Member Amanda Krenz
New Indianola Chamber of Commerce Individual Professional Me Amanda Krenz
Mortgage Originator
(641) 814-7962
Community 1st Credit Union
300 S. Jefferson Way, Indianola
Welcome New Member Amy Duncan
Amy Duncan
akduncan@me.com
Welcome New Member Cindy Nelson
Cindy Nelson
cindynelson007@gmail.com
Welcome New Member Cyber Solutions
Lynn Schattner
infor@getcybersolutions.com
1210 Blue Bonnet Drive, Carlisle
(515) 989-2788
http://www.getcybersolutions.com
Why their customers love them: Cyber Solutions is a full-service provider of business and information technology solutions that will help your organization succeed in this fast-paced and high-tech world.
Cyber Solutions offers a variety of business solutions including continuity and disaster recovery planning, crises management, business process analysis, security auditing and analysis, ethical hacking, help desk, and training.
Cyber Solution offers a variety of technology services include website design, website and e-mail hosting, shopping carts, application hosting, internet service, network design and implementation, disaster recovery and much more. We also provide custom application design, development and repair.
Welcome New Member Johnson Controls
Josh Currie
(515) 344-7069
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com
Why their customers love them: They are a one-stop contractor for commercial mechanical and HVAC controls, fire and security, and building automation.
Welcome New Member Two Rivers Martial Arts
Roger Netsch, Lead Instruction
rsgnetsch@gmail.com
1801 W. 2nd Avenue, Suite 1
Indianola
(515) 442-0603
Why their customers love them: Families and children as young as 4 earn respect, gain strength, coordination, concentration, self-confidence, and increase attention span. Two Rivers Martial Arts is a non-profit organization.
Community Shred Day
Sponsored by Peoples Bank
When: September 8, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Peoples Bank Parking Lot, 400 East Iowa Avenue, Indianola
Shred up to 200 pounds of sensitive documents and paperwork to reduce your risk of identity theft.
Indianola Downtown Assessment
We Need Your INPUT
The Assessment is an intense, on-site study of the downtown area, which is scheduled for September 25-27. BUT, the assessment starts before the revitalization team shows up.
We would like community input, and the more the better! Please take this short, online survey!
Take the online survey here
The results are used by the revitalization team to prepare for the onsite visit!
Downtown Assessment Lunch Registration
The City of Indianola, Warren County Economic Development, and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce are working together to develop next-generation plans for the Indianola downtown square.
When: September 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Where: Indianola Country Club, 1610 Country Club Road
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Chamber members and other community organizations are invited to meet with the assessment team, who will be gathering input regarding this project from attendees.
Register Here
Put Your Best Foot Forward to Attract Prospects in the Digital World
Help Prospects Get to Know You
The Indianola Chamber gets thousands of visitors on its website each month - over 275,000 last month. We want you to help you market your business and connect you to more customers!
The Chamber has added more value to your membership by providing you with the opportunity to advance their digital footprint and build relationships with customers, even when you aren't with them!
Attend one of the FREE one hour Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits workshops to learn how you can take advantage of this benefit, which is included in your membership! The best news of all, a Chamber assistant is available to help you get it done! Why not greet people looking for you with a beautiful digital display that showcases your business.
Check out how Downing Construction and Downey Tire are telling their digital story! Then register for a Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits workshop. Several dates and times are available, but seating is limited to 10 for each workshop. Attendees can bring a laptop or tablet to test-drive some of the new resources during the workshop!
Register today! You won't regret it!
Chamber Billboard Advertisement Opportunity
Raise Your Visibility to Thousands
Expose your business to more customers! Consider advertising on the Chamber's billboard. Get over 50,000 exposures everyday. The following dates are available:
October 18 - November 14
December 13 - January 10
Contact the Chamber for details at 515-961-6269.
Necessity Pantry Carnival Fundraiser
Proceeds help families with day to day necessities
When: September 8, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: On the Indianola Square, 115 N. Howard Street
The Warren County Necessity Pantry is hosting a Carnival and Flea Market, Food, Bounce Houses, and carnival games, as a Fundraising event. Shop the vendors, too.
The proceeds help the Necessity Pantry provide for families the day to day necessities that are not available through food assistance programs.
Purchase $5.00 Armbands for Unlimited Games and Bounce Houses.
Win a 6-Night Stay from the Indianola Noon Lions Club
And Support Local Causes
The Indianola Noon Lions Club is sponsoring a raffle prize for a -6 Night Stay (2 bedroom suite) at the location of your choice, subject to availability. Lodging provided through Royal Aloha. The drawing will be held on September 10th.
All proceeds support their local causes, including: Kidsight, Warren County Fair, Camp Hertko Hollow, Indianola Parks & Recreation, The Indianola Fire Department, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Dollars for Scholars, and many more.
Purchase tickets from Greg Avitt, Avitt Automotive, 215 N. Howard Street, Indianola, (515/ 961-3310) or other Indianola Noon Lion Club members.
Relay for Life of Warren County
Sponsorship Partner Opportunities Available When: September 15, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Indianola Town Square, 115 N. Street
Relay for Life provides hope and support to survivors, those newly diagnosed, and all of the family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, who have a loved one who has heard the words, "You have cancer."
We Celebrate ou local survivors and Remember our loved ours that we have lost, and Fight Back by raising funds to Finish the Fight against cancer for good.
Sponsorships are available and the levels and benefits re outlined on the brochure below. Contact Stephanie Fritz, (402) 270-1070 or Stephanie.fritz@cancer.org for get involved.
2nd Annual Indianola Rotary Club Art Festival
Day of the Dead
When: October 27, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Annelise Winery, 15110 Highway 92, Indianola
Free snacks
Cash Bar available
Live music
Sponsorship Opportunities
52nd Annual Pancake Day
Indianola Kiwanis
ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT!
When September 15, 2018 6;30 a.m. - 12 noon
Where: American Legion Hall
Adults: $6
Children: ten and younger $3
Tickets may be purchased from Kiwanis members, Chumbley's Auto, Chamber of Commerce, or at the door.
Proceeds Benefit Community Service Fund & Projects
George Washington Carver Museum
Ribbon Cutting and Grand-Reopening
Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m. September 15, 2018
Grand Re-opening 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Warren County Fairgrounds
Please join us for the grand re-opening of the George Washing Carver Museum
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RustiqueIowa
A New Market with an Old Soul
When: September 15 and 16, 2018. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Warren County Fairgrounds
Kid and pet friendly
RustiqueIowa is a seasonal marketplace running may through September in Indianola, Iowa. This market originally started in Waukee, Iowa. The market offers opportunities for local Iowa Homebased and Small Businesses to display and sell their Vintage, Handmade, Jum, Flea, Salvage and Food items.
http://rustiqueiowa.com
Vintage Hills Cooperative Annual Fall Fest Open House
Tours, Register for Door Prizes
When: September 20. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: 600 E. Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola
Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative
August 8 - October 3
According to the 2017 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®, Iowa is #21 in the nation when it comes to being physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy.
To claim the #1 spot, everyone has work to do. It’s an ambitious goal, but the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is leading the way on bringing change to Iowa and is asking each person and business to get involved.
The program urges Iowans to Get Inspired, Take Action and Join in. Consider participating in the 8th annual StateSomewhereWalk on October 3 2018!
Learn More
Pancake Breakfast to support Indianola Noon Lions Club's local causes
Vintage Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
When: September 22, 2018, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Where: Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 East Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola
Join Vintage Hills in our mission to support the Indianola Noon Lions Club with a free will donation pancake breakfast!
All proceeds support local causes: Kidsight, Warren County Fair, Camp Hertko Hollow, Indianola Parks & Recreation, The Indiianola Fire Department, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Dollars for Scholars and many more. View Flier
A Touch of Fall is in the air!
The Garden Barn
Now is a great time to welcome the beauty of the season into your home. Our barn is filled with Season Home Decor, Wreaths, Florals, Unique Gifts and Vintage Treasures!
Bring your Friends and Family and enjoy a peaceful shopping experience in the Iowa countryside.
OPEN: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: 11879 G24 Hwy, Indianola, IA 50125
www.thebardenbarn.com
Get Your Flu Shot with Medicap and Help the Local Food Bank
Help feed hungry Iowans.
When: September 24 - Nov 17
Where: Indianola Medicap Pharmacy, 208 East Euclid, Indianola
For every flul shot given at Medicap Pharmacy from September 24 - November 17, Indianola Medicap Pharmacy will donate 12 meals to the local food bank.
You can make an even bigger impact by donating non-perishable foods when you come in.
Learn more
Central Iowa Business Conference
Knowledge is the New Money
Join Central Iowa Business Professionals to Master New Ideas and Grow Business
Don't miss this one-day conference for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business-minded professionals.
When: September 26, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport: 611 Fleur Drive
Cost: $199 (includes your Indianola Chamber benefit discount)
SAVE Now by using your Indianola Chamber Member Benefits.
ENTER your exclusive discount code: INDchamber when registering!
Register NOW
2018 Featured Speaekrs:
Les McKeown, Founder and CCEO of Predictable Success
Brad Sugars, Founder and CEO of Action Coach
Curt Steinhorst, Bestselling author of Can I have your Attention? View Flier
Sing a Song of Warren County
Log Cabin Days Festival 2018
When:: September 29 & 30
Where: Warren County Fairgrounds
See attached flyer for complete schedule.
September 29
- Biscuits & Gravy
- Farmer's Market
- Parade 10:00 a.m. (Line up at 9:00 a.m. at Warren County Administration Building
(Call Darlene Lawyer with questions, 515/ 556-7413)
- Pumpkin & Sunflower Contest, Kid Games with Prizes, Open Jam
September 30
- Church
- Classic Car Show
- Chicken & Noodles
- Pie & Cake Auction
- Log Cabin Quilt by Better Butler Raffle Drawing at 3:50 p.m.
Windows on Warren County's Past, 2nd edition, available in Warren County Historical Society Museum
Sponsored by the Warren County Historical Society
www.warrencountyhistory.org
2nd Annual Indianola Rotary Club Art Festival
Day of the Dead
When: October 27, 2018 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Annelise Winery, 15110 Highway 92, Indianola
Free Snacks
Cash Bar Available
Live Music
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