Congratulations to Peoples Bank in Indianola, which is purchasing the Pleasantville Bank and expanding its services to Pleasantville and surrounding areas!  On October 6, 2014, the doors will open officially as Peoples Bank in Pleasantville, promising an easy transition for customers.

To celebrate, Peoples Bank will host a tailgate party on October 9, 2014, as part of Pleasantville High School's homecoming activites.  Bank employees will serve hot dogs, chips and cookies in front of the Pleasantville bank starting at 4:30 p.m. Pleasantville High School cheerleaders will be throwing orange and black footballs provided by Peoples Bank.

An official grand opening is scheduled for October 28, 2014, at the bank's location in Pleasantville. 

Be sure to congratulate Kevin Halterman, president and CEO of Peoples Bank in Indianola and his team on this exciting opportunity!

When:     October 10, 2014 
                6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:    Indianola Town Square

Eat, drink, shop, vote for your favorite bra and help the Indianola Downtown Merchants raise money for free mammograms in Warren County.  Find registration information at: http://www.indianoladowntown.com/upcoming_events.html.
 

Congratulations! 25 Indianola businessess are taking advantage of producing videos through CGI Communications, Inc. As you know, this is a great opportunity for you to highlight your business 24/7 on your website, on the chamber's and city's websites, as well as showcase your business well into the future!  

For those who haven't connected with CGI Communications yet, you may contact Erica Eddy, Account Executive, at 607-316-2290 (mobile) or 800-398--3029 ext. 595 (office) and by email at ericae@cgicommunications.com.  It's not too late to give her a call and take advantage of this powerful marketing tool!


 

The Partnership supports initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on industry, promoting economic growth and job creation, and minimizing impacts of government action on small business. We strive to eliminate or reduce unnecessary, outdated, or redundant rules that place undue burden on business. Accordingly, the Partnership supports reforming the regulatory process to make it more effective and accountable. In order to be most effective, we need your help distinguishing what rules and regulations are putting a burden on your business to better represent your concerns. Partnership Members are encouraged to complete a short survey. This will help us to better represent and serve you.  Please complete the survey by September 29, 2014!

What's the New York fashion scene have that we don't have?   We have fashion. We have flare.  We have local celebrities. And, we have a fall fashion show to help you get your "style-on" this year!
 

Date: October 25, 2014
St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

When was the last time you thanked your customers for their loyalty, employees for a job well done, or family, friends or colleagues just because? 

Sponsorship Opportunity for Members Only $150!

Sponsor a table for this event and you will receive: 

• 8 tickets to the event to give as customer appreciation, employee recognition, or just because
• Sponsor appreciation signage on the table
• Sponsor information in video presentation played during the event
• Write-up in event program
• Recognition in Chamber newsletter and website

Individual Ticket Price:  $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Purchase your tickets today online at:

http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=20838445

Watch for an online survey that I will be sending members this week to capture information from members interested in participating in the Simpson Student discount program.  This will be an excellent way to capture business from over 1,300 students who call Indianola home for at least 9 months of the year.  This also is a great opportunity to showcase what Indianola has to offer them and to get them comfortable with our community. 

Sponsorship Opportunity:
Two- $250 sponsorships or 1- $500 sponsorship opportunity is available for this program.  The funds will be used to purchase decals for windows and pay for printing of the program directory of participating members.  The sponsor name and logo will be clearly identified on all marketing materials and will have a brief write-up about the sponsor's business included in the directory.  This is a great opportunity to begin connecting with customers at an early stage in life.  Contact me at 515-961-6269 to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with young consumers early!

Date	Event	Location	Time
10.2	Ribbon Cutting/Open House	Avitt Family Chiropractic and Avitt Automotive 215 N. Howard	3  -  6 p.m.
10.8	Morning Mingle/Ribbon Cutting	Studio Fusco	8:30 a.m.
10.9	Morning Mingle	Indianola Municipal Utilities	8:30 a.m.
10.10	Bras for the Cause for Warren County	On the Square	6 - 9 p.m.
10.16	Morning Mingle/Ribbon Cutting	Design Inc, by EDJE; 113 W. Salem (Peoples Company Bldg.)	8:30 a.m.
10.25	Taste & Tour Fashion Show	St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center	2 p.m.
11.21	Holiday Traditions Extravaganza	On the Square	5:30 p.m.
12.12 &12.13	Holiday Taste & Tour of Homes	St. Thomas-Aquinas Pastoral Center – Cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door	Fri. 4 p.m. – 10 .p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hear about the latest trends in real estate from Tami Bonnell, CEO of Exit Realty Corp. International.

Tami is a thirty-year veteran of the real estate industry and was instrumental in building three major brands. Among her many achievements, she was recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Powerful Women in Residential Real Estate, one of the Top 20 Most Powerful Real Estate Franchise Executives and one of the 200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate.

The seminar is Ocotber 22, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Room, Suites on Salem, 117 E. Salem (next to Crouse Cafe).  For ticket information contact Terry Pauling at 515-962-5686.
 

MarketLink of Indianola is currently looking for a supervisor to oversee a sales team of telephone sales representatives.  If you know of someone who may be interested in this position, please have them contact Jordan Licktieg, Office Manager, 515.961.3165 office or 712.269.0360 cell.

 

 

Check out the window display of Downing Construction at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce office.  Downing Construction is our Member Spotlight, taking advantage of the Chamber's window display marketing opportunity on the square.  This is a perfect opportunity for you to increase public awareness of your business and drive traffic to you.  In addition to renting the window space, members are featured in the chamber's newsletters for the month. If you are interested in renting window space at the Chamber, contact me at 515-921-6269.

Downing Construction has been a leading general contractor in central Iowa since 1966.  They have become a trusted name in the community, concentrating on residential and commercial construction, and refining and perfecting the total project management process over the years.  You need a construction company to ensure that work is completed on time, within budget, and with the interests of clients in mind. Contact Denis Frischmeyer, President Downing Construction,  to discuss your next construction project by calling 515-5386.

 

Candidate Forums

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has extended invitations to candidates for Governor, the U.S. Senate, and Iowa’s Congressional Districts to address Central Iowans as part of a series of forums between now and the November elections. You are invited to listen to the candidates’ visions for the future of our country, state and region, and share with them our vision for a Greater Des Moines.

Congressman Dave Loebsack, Candidate for 2nd Congressional District
Tuesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  I  Click here to register

Staci Appel, Candidate for 3rd Congressional District
Tuesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  I  Click here to register