North River Adventure Corn Maze
Max Steigleder
Website
northriveradventures@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/02/2014

Papa Murphy's
Travis Alitz
Website
tlalitz@yahoo.com
Join Date: 10/09/2014

The Hide Out
Tina Bush
tbush2263@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/28/2014
 

 

"Should I move to a different location?" "If I hire an employee, what about all the paperwork?" "Is there a way to make better use of my time?"

Hear from advisers and small business owners who have "been there" and get your questions answered-all in one informative meeting.

The meeting will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at McNeill Hall located at Simpson College, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The fee to attend is $40 for Warren County businesses and residents, $45 for nonresidents, $20 for the second person from same business, and free to Simpson College students.

Parking is free.

Please register at: http://growsmallbusiness.eventbrite.com

Contact Deb Downey at 515-306-7759 if you have any questions.

 

Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Attend

November 1, 2014
2014 IGHSA Regional Championship Swim Meet held at the YMCA in Indianola. Doors open for teams at 9:15 a.m. and the meet begins at Noon.

November 21, 2014
Holiday Traditions Extravaganza; On the Square; 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

December 10, 2014
Warren County Chamber Member Annual Legislative Luncheon
Indianola Country Club; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Register online: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=21589975


December 12 - 13, 2014
Holiday Taste of Warren County & Tour of Homes; St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center
Cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Friday, December 12:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m. Home Tours and 8 p.m. to 10 .p.m. Tate of Warren County
Saturday, December 13:  9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tour of Homes and Holiday Market (Pastoral Center)
Purchase tickets at: adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, Jefferson Plaza, Kerry's Flowers, McCoy True Value, Peoples Bank, and online
or online at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=20807895

January 15, 2015
Chamber Annual Dinner: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; St. Thomas-Aquinas Pastoral Center

  

Calling all participants for the 2014 Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade! 

The parade will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. with parade line up beginning at 7 p.m. All entries must be lined up and ready to go by 7:30 p.m. 

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE LIGHTED. 

The entries will be judged and the categories are as follows:
-Best Overall ($100 Grand Prize Winner)
-Best use of the 2014 "Winter Wonderland" theme
-Best Novelty (includes non-float entries, animals, and walkers)
-Chamber Choice- Best Business Entry

Go to www.indianolachamber.org to download and print the parade participation form.   Return your completed form to the Indianola Chamber of Commerce by November 10, 2014. You can fax your completed form to: 515-961-9753 or scan and email it to: whatsup@indianolachamber.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering services for the upcoming Annual Member Business meeting on January 15, 2015.  The Request for Proposal will be available from the Chamber's website by Friday, October 31, 2014, and due by noon on November 7, 2014.

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Warren County Chamber Member Legislative Luncheon.  This is an excellent opportunity for business owners in Warren County to hear from our local legislative leaders about their agendas for the 2015 legislative year.

Date:  December 10, 2015; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:  Indianola Country Club
Cost:  $20 if registered by November 25, 2014
          $25 if register after November 25 or at the door
Register online at:
http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=21589975


 

Start thinking now about who you will nominate for the following Indianola Chamber of Commerce awards: 

Employee of the Year: This award is to recognize an employee who has made outstanding contributions to their employer throughout the year.

Volunteer of the Year: Give an award to someone who you know has volunteered within the Indianola community and who you believe deserves to be recognized for their efforts!

Educator of the Year: This award is given to a faculty, staff, or administrative person from the Indianola Community School District whose actions reflect an accomplishment on behalf of the community.

Indianola Business Improvement Award (Golden Hammer): This award is given out to a business who has completed projects that have improved a building within the Indianola community. This includes development of a building or renovation/repurpose of an existing building that adds value to the community. 

The nomination forms will be available from the Chamber's website by November 4, 2014 and due December 1, 2014.  The award winners will be recognized during the Chamber Annual Business Meeting on January 15, 2015.

Class Offering: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
When: November 5, 2014, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where:  The Studio, Indianola

Building and maintaining a healthy work environment is one of the greatest gifts you can give an organization, but it takes some work. How can you diffuse difficult situations in the workplace so they don’t distract you and your team from getting things done? Click the link to learn more and register! Are you ready?

http://www.yourclearnextstep.com/rsvpmaker/dealing-with-conflict-in-the-workplace-2014-11-5/
 

 

Morning Mingles, P.M. Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses are great opportunities to welcome new businesses to our community and network with other leaders and business owners. Please contact me if you are interested in hosting an event at chamber@indianolachamber.com or 961-6269!