Chamber night with the Iowa Wild is February 14, 2015 starting at 7 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Arena.  

The PINK in the RINK tickets are only $18! There will be a live post-game auction. Enjoy networking and also the game in the private Hall of Fame Suite! Light appetizers will be provided. Register now because this is limited to the first 40 registrants! 

To register, please visit www.desmoinesmetro.com/events.

For other questions, please contact Katie Hernandez at 515-286-4913.

                            

The Carousel Community Theater of Indianola is  hosting a 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday February 28, 2015, with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. and the ceremony/ dinner taking place at 7 p.m. This event will be held in the Principal Black Box Theater located in the Kent Campus Center on Simpson College's campus here in Indianola. The tickets will only be sold in advance and they are $20 per person. 

For more information on how to reserve your tickets for the Gala, please call: 515-961-4465.

         

 

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Indianola Fire Department and Noon Lions Club on February 28, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for unlimited pancakes and sausage! Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.

Pick up your tickets today at the Indianola Fire Department, Noon Lions Club members, or at the Chamber office. This will be an event you won't want to miss! Besides, who doesn't love pancakes?

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!
 

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 sent out via email 
• Member2Member Program: 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

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!
 

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!
                

The YMCA of Indianola is hosting a sectional swim meet on Sunday, February 15, 2015. The swimmers' ages range from 5 through 18. A total of 421 swimmers and their families will be in town for this final step to the state meet. 

The economic impact for our community from events like this is huge! Let's show them what hospitality, great service, unique shopping and wonder food is all about!

 

Carrie Kaster, owner of MudSlinger's Coffee Shop, was in a motorcycle accident in October 2014. She sustained multiple injuries which have confined her to home in Dennis's care. The fundraiser is to help with medical and unexpected expenses during this time. 

This fundraiser will be held at the Indianola Elks Lodge on February 21, 2015. Social Hour will begin at 3 p.m. with dinner following from 4-8 p.m. A live auction will take place at 7 p.m. and a silent auction will be taking place from 3-9 p.m. Tickets are being sold at Herold Trailer Sales, Harley Davidson Route 65, and Mutt N Peas.

If you would like to help the family, an account has been set up at People's Bank. You can make your cash donation to the Dennis Hosey and Carrie Kaster Benefit Fund. 

If you have questions, call:
Karen Croat: 404-307-2192
Missy Bloom: 515-306-1650
Herold Trailer Sales: 961-7405

Mrogalla Photography will be hosting a Get Off Auto Workshop on February 28, 2015 at the Brickhouse Tavern. This event is a photography workshop hosted by Molly Rogalla to teach you how to improve your images with your DSLR Camera.

Plan to learn are how to use your camera settings for any situation, how to use any available light source, techniques to create captivating images of your everyday life and much more!

For more information and to register, please visit www.mrogallaphotography.com/workshop.


 

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!

A healthy and productive workforce is one important key to a successful business.
Becoming a Corporate Wellness Partner with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines can help and is an investment that will pay dividends in many ways.

As a Corporate Wellness Partner, your employees will receive all of the benefits of a YMCA membership with 11 branches and a multitude of programs and classes to meet everyone’s needs and busy schedule. Individualized wellness coaching is available at no cost. With a small employer contribution, the monthly cost is very affordable for both the employer and the employee. Membership fees are conveniently paid through payroll deduction.

Monthly Cost: $48 per employee. Example: $20 employer contribution, $28 employee contribution through payroll deduction.

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines also offers “Four Weeks to a Healthier You” for people with identified high health risk factors, along with many medically integrated programs for people with chronic disease.

To learn more email the YMCA of Greater Des Moines at metro@dmycma.org
www.dmymca.org.  To discuss this Member2Member benefit, contact Scott Kruthoff at 515-777-7746.  Take advantage of this Member2Member benefit today!

The Chamber is gearing up for the Open Air Market in 2015, and we want to make it better than ever before! If you would like to spotlight your business in our community, register with us online today at:
 http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=23116253.

 The Open Air Market will be held July 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Indianola Square around the Courthouse. The Market kicks off the National Balloon Classic, which draws thousands of visitors each year to our community.  

Vendor registration is $25 for one booth or $50 for two.  Food vendor registration is $75. A special registration rate is available for Farmers Market vendors relocating to the square for the day of $10.  There is a $5 charge for electricity.  Vendors will need to provide their own electrical cords.

                                

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.
 

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!