September 10 - Indianola Young Proffessionals (iYP) - 5:30-7:30 -  Annelise Winery
September 12 - Kiwanis Pancack Breakfast - 6 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - American Legion Hall
September 12 - Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club - 7 a.m., Simpson College Kent Center, Hubbell II
September 14 - Warren County Economic Development Grant deadline
September 16 - Indianola Young Proffessionals (iYP) - 1 p.m. -  Simpson College, Kent Center, Hubbell Hall
September 19 - Rudolf Insurance Golf Outing - Rolling Hills Golf Course, Norwalk 9 a.m.
September 26 - Indianola Community Day at Iowa Hawkeye football game
October 6 - IMU celebrates 125th anniversary, Simpson College Kent Center, Hubbell Hall Room North, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
October 8 - COC Karoaoke Night - St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
November 5 - PM Mixer - Exit Realty; 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. New
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Don't miss this "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the American Legion Hall (one block south of the square acrosss from the Post Office).  They will start serving at 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $6 for Adults and Children 10 & under $3.  The menu includes pancakes, sausages, syrup, juice, milk, and coffee.  Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber, Chumbley's Auto, Kiwanis members, or at the door!

Don't cook breakfast on September 12th.  It's already done!

 

IT'S ALMOST HERE....
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, local vendors & artists, wine tasting from local wineries, and art raffle on September 10, 2015, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  (Rain date is September 17, 2015.)

Cost is $12/single or $20/couple. Buy advance tickets at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, Studio Fusco, or Indianola Parks & Recreation. 

The Buxton Park Garden Party is sponsored by the Indianola Park Friends, Indianola Parks & Recreation and Simpson College, and is a benefit for Indianola Parks.  Buy your tickets today!

Did you know that networking is your #1 referral source?  Are you taking the time to tell people what you do?  Did you know that sharing your business lesson's learned and contacts can benefit someone else and make you a valuable resource to others?  Take advantage of this great networking opportunities and do something great for your business, not to mention meet some really interesting leaders in this community.

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 8:30 a.m. and the PM Mixers start at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  Ribbon Cuttings vary so be sure to check the time!

PM Mixers
November 5 - Exit Realty - 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. New
December 17 - Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.


 

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Rudolf Insurance golf outing on September 19, 2015, 9 a.m. shotgun start at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Norwalk!  

This 4-person best shot golf outing includes golf, cart and meal, not to mention fun activities, prizes and raffle!  Cost is $60/golfer.  All proceeds go to the Pink Tractor Foundation and MAR MAR Scholarship. For more information contact Rudolf Insurance 515-961-5085.





 

IMU celebrates providing electric public power in Indianola for 125 years. "Save The Date" for a public meet & greet reception planned for October 6th at Simpson College Hubbell Hall North. There will be cake and refreshments. As a public owned utility this is a celebration not only for our employees and Board but also for the public who has made us who we are today and supported us through the years. We want to talk with and thank all of our customers! 

Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the other upcoming Chamber Day's at Papa Murphy's Pizza.    When you are on the go, its nice to give yourself a break and have more time with your family. Enjoy a fresh pizza from Papa Murphy's and support the Chamber's "Think Indianola First" campaign.  Other upcoming dates:

• December 17

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

 

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

  UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, September 10th 5:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

Neworking event at Annelise Winery from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Expected great weather makes for a perfect night to enjoy a cold beverage and a delicious handpie from Mishmash.  Please invite your friends and coworkers to join our group!
Sponosored by:

 
Don't forget your checkbook! There will be a table set up to collect payment if you haven't paid your membership dues.  Remember if you are a chamber member or work for one it is only $20/yr. and if not only $40/yr.  That is a terrific value for a packed social calendar on top of some great professional development opportunities.

Wednesday, September 16th 1 P.M.

You are invited to attend the Nile Ramsbottom SEMINAR on September 16, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. , Simpson College Kent Center, Hubbell Hall!   This seminar is FREE to the public and will present information about preparing for leadership and how to grow leadership skills.  Nile says this is perfect for young professionals!

ONLLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE WHEN IT WORKS FOR YOU!!
 

TEAM Training Program

 

As part of its continued effort to improve the health and well-being of Iowans, the Healthiest State Initiative, with support from Greater Des Moines Partnership, recently launched TEAM (Teaching Employees Accountability Matters) training, a free program designed to help employers improve supervisor and employee relationships and increase engagement and retention. 

 

According to the Gallup State of the American Workplace report, 70 percent of U.S. workers are not engaged in their jobs, resulting in lower productivity in the workplace, higher turnover, and a greater risk of safety accidents. This costs companies between $450 billion and $550 billion each year. 

 

The new TEAM training program is available to Partnership Regional Business Members of all sizes and includes two programs: TEAM workforce designed to be delivered to all employees, and TEAM supervisor designed to be delivered to first-time supervisors.

 

Each program features eight 30-minute modules, presentation, and evaluation forms. The curriculum is self-guided and allows employers to insert company-specific policies and expectations. The training provides employees with foundational expectations of the work environment and targeted development for first-time supervisors in critical areas that will be impacted by their new role. 

 

Greater Des Moines Partnership members can access and begin using the TEAM training program by visiting www.desmoinesmetro.com/getactive.

Warren County Economic Development Corp.’s second annual Warren
County Small Business Grant contest is underway. Now through September 14th existing small businesses and start-up businesses in Warren County are encouraged to enter at
http://tinyurl.com/2015GrantContest.

Three finalists in each category will present their business ideas to a panel of judges at a Grant Event on October 9th at Simpson College in Indianola. The Existing Business winner will receive a $6,000 grant and the Start-Up Business winner will receive a $3,000 grant.

Last year, grants were awarded to Norwalk Chiropractic, for the existing business category, and to Studio Fusco for the start-up business category. The owner of Norwalk Chiropractic used the funds to help with expansion and new building plans in Norwalk, and the owners of Studio Fusco put their winnings towards opening a new store on the Indianola town square. Both businesses are currently enjoying a very successful year with continued growth plans.

The Warren County Small Business Grant Contest is a project of Warren County Economic Development's Learn|Grow|Succeed small business support initiative. Learn more at
www.wcedc.com/about-us/learngrowsucceed.html or contact Warren County Economic Development Corp at (515) 961-1067.

Don't miss this opportunity to find a new customer and grow your business!  Contact Kelly Webster or Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269 today to get started!

Thank you to the many businesses who responded to our Simpson College Discount Program survey.  The good news is that it's not too late to participate.  Because the program is being deployed using the Chamber's Mobile App and I'Clips section of the website, new businesses can join anytime and/or participating businesses can change an offer at any point during the year. 

Contact our office to get involved.  There is no cost to participate, and Chamber staff can help get your offer online!  Particpation is simple.  It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
 
 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
The Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club will kick-off the new season on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 7 a.m. in Hubbell Hall II in the Kent Center on the Simpson College campus. Cost is $5.50 per person.

Meeting dates for the year:

 

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 your raffle tickets toady for a chance to win this awesome trip!