I want to play golf.  You want to play golf.  Let's play golf!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Chamber's biggest fundraiser of the year!  The Chamber Golf Open will be held on June 3, 2015, at the Indianola Country Club. T-time is 9 a.m.! It will be an event you don't want to miss!
 

Great childhoods, and healthy, productive futures, are undermined by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Research shows that children who experience abuse, neglect, and/or household dysfunction are at greater risk for poor health, learning and behavior outcomes. The greater number of adverse experiences a child is exposed to, the greater the risk of long-term negative consequences.

Who needs Groupon when you can post your coupons, classified ads, employment openings, or available rental properties without paying any fees!  Members only can promote their businesses by posting an ad in the newly developed classifiied section of the Chamber's website!

Posting your ad is easy!  Learn more about utilzing this resource by contacting the Chamber at 515-961-6269.
 

Summerset Winery is hosting several events you won't want to miss!
 

Ski in the Alps! Swim in the Tropics! YOU DECIDE!

Enter to win a travel voucher of $1,500!  Stop by the office today to purchase your raffle tickets today.  Tickets are $10 each.  Purchase you raffle tickets by June 3, 2015, the close of Chamber's Golf Open for a chance to win this awesome trip! 
 

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

 

The Community Guide is distributed to around 9,500 Indianola and surrounding area families, as well as to our visitors and guests.  Chamber member businesses are specifically recognized in this publication, but only if you have paid your membership dues by April 1, 2015.  This benefit alone is worth the cost of your membership.  Don't miss your opportunity to maximize your Chamber benefits by increasing awareness about your business and getting special recogition in this very popular publication!

Renew your Chamber membership today at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=INDI.  

The Chamber partners with the Record Herald to update this popular publication annually.  Someone from either organization will be contacting you to verify your information.  Help us make sure your information is accurate by responding timely. 

The Simpson College chapter of enactus is co-sponsoring the inaugural IMU Partners community program and would like to invite all Chamber members to this celebration.  Plan to hear from our brightest young minds, including the Indianola High School Tech Hub student teams and Simpson College EMERGE students, about their amazing projects.  Learn from STEM leaders about the evolving world of science, technology, engineering and math that create opportunities for our students.  Finally, find out what is happening in Indianola today and how to support these efforts.

The celebration will be held on April 23, 2015, at the Simpson College Kent Center, Hubbell Hall, from 5 p.m. - 7  p.m.  No RSVP is necessary.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

About IMU Partners: IMU and MCG provide world-class broadband services on the metro’s only community-owned fiber-to-the-premise network.  The Indianola Development Association joined IMU and MCG as IMU Partners in an initiative to connect Indianola to the value of the network and leverage its potential.

 



 


 
 

Thanks to the hardwork of families, friends, staff, administrators, and students of Irving Elementary, the framework for a bill that saved year-round education was passed and will be signed by the Governor on April 10, 2015, at 1 p.m. 

The legislators from Indianola collaboratively worked together to ensure that the bill was fair to all.  Congratulations to everyone for working together and accomplishing something great for our community!

Plan to join the Governor at the Capitol for the official signing of the bill into law.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Because the Governor is expecting many people to show up, the signing will take place on the west steps of the Capitol. In case of rain, it will take place in the Governor's formal office.  

Special recognition should be given to Camie Haynes for coordinating the Indianola efforts and to Molly Rogalla for capturing the essence of why year-round school is important - the students. The grassroots campaign captured the attention of the Iowa general assembly and saved Indianola's year-round education program.  Congratulations!

April 12- Opus Taylor Band at Summerset Winery

April 23-Morning Mingle at Vintage Hills Cooperative; 7:45 a.m.

May 7 - Ribbon Cutting at ClearPath Financial; 9 a.m., 212 N. Buxton

May 14- Morning Mingle at Accelerated Rehab; 7:45 a.m.

June 3- Chamber Golf Open
$100/pp; Register online: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=22262075

June 18- PM Mixer at the Sports Page Bar & Grill; 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

June 25- Morning Mingle at Des Moines Metro Opera; 7:45 a.m.

July 25- Open Air Market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors must register by June 1. Late registrations will be accepted until June 15 for an extra fee.

December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.



 

Morning mingles are an excellent way to network and showcase your business!  Show your support for fellow business owners and plan to attend the following Morning Mingles and PM Mixers.  The Morning Mingles start at 7:45 a.m. and the PM Mixers start at 4:30 p.m.

Morning Mingles
April 23 - Vintage Hills Cooperative, 600 E. Hillcrest Ave.
May 14 - Accelerated Rehab, 1709 N. Jefferson, Ste 100
June 25 - Des Moines Metro Opera

PM Mixers
June 18 - Sports Page Bar & Grill - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 17 - Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Ribbon Cuttings - Welcome New Businesses
May 7 - Seth Lampman - ClearPath Financial - 9 a.m.,  212 N. Buxton Street 
 

Business experts at Your Clear Next Step are here to help local Indianola businesses! Classes featured in April include communication, leadership, and decision-making competencies to help you lead your organization into success this Spring! See upcoming learning opportunities below, and contact Your Clear Next Step  to receive a special discount for Indianola Chamber Members!