Enjoy a fresh, made-to-order Papa Murphy's pizza and support the Chamber's "Think Indianola First" campaign. This fundraiser is intended to raise funds for a public awareness campaign promoting Indianola as a destination for everyday needs, as well as unique opportunities available only in Indianola.  The fundraiser kicks off on Febuary 18, 2015, and will occur the 3rd Thursday in April, June, August, October, and December! 

Take a break from cooking. Support your community. And enjoy a pizza from Papa Murphy's!
                

We need you, your creative ideas, your stylish way, and a little of your time to help plan the 2015 Open Air Market.  This community event is held in conjunction with the National Balloon Classic and is an excellent way to drive traffic to the square.

Be part of a team that plans and executes a "not to miss" event! 

This year's Open Air Market is July 25, 2015.  Just around the corner really!

Please contact Brenda at brenda@indianolachamber.com or 515-961-6269 if you can share a little of your time and talent for a really great event!

Let us help you inform your employees about all of the great activities and events that happen in this community!  Maximize your Chamber benefits by sharing information with all of your employees who are interested in getting the Chamber's newsletters, action alerts, and other electronic communications issued by the Chamber. 

Provide the Chamber with a list of employees that would like to be added to our distribution list and help the Chamber increase community awareness about all of the events and opportunities available right here in Indianola and empower your employees to get involved today!

Send your list first name, last name, and email to whatsup@indianolachamber.com now!
 

A new benefit for members in 2015 you don't want to miss! The Chamber is partnering with Fridley Theaters to provide discounted movie tickets to all members.  The $2 discount is available only to members for adult admission.  Here's how it works:

• Discounted tickets may only be purchased from the Chamber office during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• Tickets may only be purchased by employees of Chamber member businesses.
• Employees must be able to validate employment with a Chamber member business.  The easiest way to do this is for chamber member business employees to sign-up to receive Chamber alerts/newletters with a valid email address, which will be associated with the employing Chamber member business.  

Not only will chamber business member employees be in the know on what's happening in the community, but they can take advantage of this great benefit. 

"Think Indianola First", receive an awesome discount, and support our local movie theater before going anywhere else! 
        

Renew your Chamber membership today at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=INDI.  Your membership includes powerful web-based advertising, networking, business development, and more!  Be sure to check all of the new programs available only to members in 2015.
Below is a list of all of the benefits included in your membership: 

• Coordinated Communication: Weekly and monthly communications are sent out via email to all of our members with updates on what is happening with Chamber activities, upcoming community events, and updates on new businesses in our community.
• Member2Member Program: There is no better way to find and keep a customer than to utilize the networking abilities of your Chamber membership and forging bonds with other businesses in our community. Offer a discount to fellow Chamber members, a network of customers with the same interest of building a strong community. 
• Simpson College Student Discount Program: Offer discounts to 1,300+ students who call Indianola their home for at least nine months of the year; drive business by welcoming Simpson students into our business community.
• All-Star Recognition for participation on committees: Be recognized for your time and talent when you serve on a Chamber committee.
• Listing in Chamber business directory
• Networking opportunities: Host or attend a Morning Mingle, Ribbon Cutting, breakfast, open house or other event to network with your fellow Chamber members.
• Advertising and event sponsorship opportunities
• Increased website traffic: By linking your business website to the Chamber's website, there is increased traffic to your own site that can bring business into our community
• Distribution of your business card or other collateral from the Chamber office to all visitors.
• Referrals from walk-in and call-in inquiries
• Access to membership labels(for a small fee)
• Basic website benefits include: assistance setting up website or linking to current website, access to marketing system, member dashboard, video creation and distribution, news module, press release distribution, mobile phone website and (.MOBILE) sub-domain, coupon development and distribution, easy to use wizard for creating marketing program, inter-connection with existing social networks-blogs- and more, traffic counter to your website, access to free downloads of "Growing Your Business" by Mark LeBlanc, FREE telephone and online support at www.FreeMembersSupport.com

Please renew and pay your membership dues by March 1, 2015.   You can defer payment of sponsorship or networking opportunities 60 days prior to the date of the event.     

Download and print a copy of the  Indianola Chamber Member Manual online in the Complete Resource Drive Section of the website at:www.indianolachamber.com.

Please contact our office at 515-961-6269 if you have any questions about your membership or sponsorship opportunities!

Thank you for being a member of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce.  We are only as strong as our members!
 

Your Clear Next Step is here to make your business stronger and your employee environment flow smoother than ever before! These upcoming events in the next few months are sure to help you and your business succeed in 2015. 

The Art & Science of Emotional Intelligence, February 26, 8:30-11:30am http://www.yourclearnextstep.com/rsvpmaker/the-art-and-science-of-emotional-intelligence-2015-2-26/
To someone who says:  Some days, my job would be so much easier if I could just do it by myself.  Am I the only one who feels this way? 
The answer:  You are not alone! Working with others is one of the hardest things we do, and it requires the daily application of emotional intelligence. We’ve all got room to improve there–join us to learn more…including: 
How well do you manage your own responses to others? Have you figured out how to use what you know about you and what you know about them to get what you want? Take a closer look at who you are and what makes others tick to leverage your emotional intelligence and create win-win opportunities for yourself and others

How to Tame a Bully, February 26, 1:00-4:00pm http://www.yourclearnextstep.com/rsvpmaker/how-to-tame-a-bully-2014-2-26/
On the off-chance that you find yourself dealing with difficult behaviors in the workplace, this session will help you improve your skills in working with people who are preventing progress, and in recognizing and managing common difficult behaviors – even in yourself.