Indianola Breakfast Lions Club
John Hansen
Website
kjhansen1981@hotmail.com
Join Date: 01/21/2015

INDOFF OFFICE SUPPIES AND FURNITURE
Loretta Burk
loretta.burk@indoff.com
Join Date: 01/27/2015

Iowa Realty
Carol Sinclair
carolsinclair@iowarealty.com
Join Date: 02/03/2015

Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA 11)
Marla Roush
Website
mroush@heartlandaea.org
Join Date: 02/18/2015

Todd's Shoes for Women
Don Streubing
Website
contact@toddsshoesforwomen.com
Join Date: 02/24/2015

UpperCuts
Debby Williams
uppercuts102@aol.com
Join Date: 02/25/2015

Salon Concepts
Jana McGraw
janamcgraw@hotmail.com
Join Date: 02/25/2015

Iowa Realty
Jill Carpenter
Website
Jillcarpenter@iowarealty.com
Join Date: 03/02/2015

Sternquist Construction, Inc
Britt Sternquist
bsternquist@sternquistconstruction.com
Join Date: 03/03/2015

One Eighty Salon and Day Spa
Jill Brommel
Website
jillbrommel@yahoo.com
Join Date: 03/05/2015

Farm Bureau Financial Services
Brad Bross
Website
brad.bross@fbfs.com
Join Date: 03/10/2015

First Assembly of God
Barry Hill
Website
church@indianolafirst.com
Join Date: 03/18/2015

All Plan Insurance
Lisa Hunter
lisa@marydonaghy.com
Join Date: 03/23/2015

Golden Rule Plumbing
Mark Paup
Website
bjohnson@goldenrulephc.com
Join Date: 03/25/2015

Pro Kleen Total Building Maintenance
John Ulrickson
john.prokleen@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/26/2015

Herberger Construction Company, Inc.
Dennis Herberger
dennis@herbergerconstruction.com
Join Date: 04/06/2015

University of Iowa Community Credit Union
Mike Ward
Website
mikeward@uiccu.org
Join Date: 04/07/2015

Orchard Plaza
Bob Downing
bobd@downingconstruct.com
Join Date: 04/09/2015

Second Chance Dog Rescue
Denise Clark
Website
secondchancedogrescueofiowa@gmail.com
Join Date: 04/14/2015

A Plus Auto
Jose Ortega
Website
customerservice@candjinia.com
Join Date: 04/17/2015

Warren County Vapor Products
Shad Swanson
shadswanson03@gmail.com
Join Date: 05/05/2015

Fine Arts Chiropractic
Kip Erickson
Website
docheff@docheff.com
Join Date: 05/06/2015

King of all Trades
Jeremy King
flyinkoat@yahoo.com
Join Date: 05/22/2015

Pizza Hut
JoAnn Trump
store4332@store.ntcinternational.com
Join Date: 06/11/2015

Valentine Food Company
Rick Valentine
Website
rick@valentinefood.com
Join Date: 07/27/2015

First Baptist Church
Larry Graves
Website
fbcola@gmail.com
Join Date: 07/27/2015

American Lung Association
Brian Vanderheyden
Website
brian.vanderheyden@lung.org
Join Date: 07/31/2015

Sweet 103
Marty Davis
Website
marty@mychocolaterose.com
Join Date: 08/14/2015

Integrated Financial Planning, P.C.
Paul Lemon
Website
paul@paullemon.com
Join Date: 08/31/2015

Indianola Family Video
Lauren Lockhart
Website
lauren.rach@live.com
Join Date: 09/03/2015

Kiya Koda Humane Society
Kathi Pfeifer
Website
jmpfeifer@hotmail.com
Join Date: 09/16/2015

Blue Forest Land Group/Calamar
Tim Locher
Website
tim@blueforestlg.com
Join Date: 09/28/2015

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Mack Rankin
mack.rankin@wellsfargo.com
Join Date: 09/29/2015

Integra Electric Solutions
Jaime Carpenter
Website
jaime@magictolight.com
Join Date: 10/02/2015

O'Brien Law, PLC
Marcy O'Brien
Website
marcy@obrienlawdsm.com
Join Date: 10/02/2015

Bank of the West
David Peters
Website
david.peters@bankofthewest.com
Join Date: 10/08/2015

Karl David Wilt B2B CFO
Karl David Wilt
Website
KarlWilt@b2bcfo.com
Join Date: 10/14/2015

Country Heart Boutique
Pamela Brown
Website
pammi1228@hotmail.com
Join Date: 10/27/2015

Stop by Community Bank on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their Holiday Open House! 

The Holiday Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County tickets are now available for purchase!  Tickets cost $15/person before the event and $20/person on the day of the events.

One ticket gets you into all seven beautifully decorated homes and the Taste of Warren County.  While you are out, don't forget to shop at the Holiday Market for last minute gifts. The event is held on December 11 and 12, 2015. Don't wait.

Join Pamela Brown and her daughter Tammi Worthington for the grand opening of their new shop, Country Heart Boutique, located at 104 S. Howard, on November 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Country Heart Boutique has a wide variety of hand crafted jewelry, accessories, handbags, crocheted items and much more!  There will also be homemade treats, hot cocoa and hot apple cider for you to enjoy while shopping! 

Start your holiday shopping this weekend at Country Heart Boutique!

Novemer 4  - Governor Branstad tour of Community Bank and reception with community leaders; Community Bank, main location, 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
November 5 - PM Mixer - Exit Realty; 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
November 6 - Ribbon Cutting at Wells Fargo Bank; 10:30 a.m.
November 7- Benefit Concert and Auction for Emily Roush; The Studio; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
November 18 - Ribbon Cutting at Country Heart Boutique; 104 S. Howard, 10 a.m. NEW
November 28- Small Business Saturday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 10- Indianola Young Professionals Meeting; Hy-Vee Market Cafe
December 10- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
December 10- 5th Annual Open House and Hat/Glove Drive; Ellis Law; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 11 & 12- Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County/ Holiday Market
December 16- Legislative Luncheon; Summerset Winery; Noon-1:30 p.m. NEW
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 17- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
 

A comedy musical by Dan Goggin on November 13,14, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m. Matinees will be shown at 2:00 p.m. on November 15 and November 22. The musical will be shown at Methodist Church Parrish Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. This event is sure to put a smile on your face!

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 - 5:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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

Don't Cook!   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 on October 15, 2015!  

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

 

Don’t miss your opportunity to welcome Wells Fargo Bank in Indianola, to the Chamber network!  Attend the Ribbon Cutting on November 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m and get to know the Wells Fargo team!  

Wells Fargo & Company is a nationwide, diversified financial services company with $1.7 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial financial services through more than 8,700 locations, 12,800 ATMs, online (wellsfargo.com), and mobile devices.

Don't miss an opportunity to introduce yourself to our newest Chamber member!
 

Plan to attend the 2015 Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for business owners in Warren County to hear from elected officials about their 2016 legislative agendas. 

The cost to attend is $20 for anyone who makes a reservation by December 1, 2015, and $25 for any reservations after December 1st.  The event will take place at Summerset Winery on Fairfax Street in Indianola, IA. 
 
For any questions, please email BRasko@carlisleiachamber.org. 

Santa's comin' to the square December 4, 10 & 17th! 

The new Santa House opens on December 4, 2015, during the Holiday Extravaganza, but will also be open two extra nights.  Find that unique gift at one of the shops on the square, take a horse drawn wagon ride, and take a picture with Santa during the upcoming holiday season as follows:

• December 4, 2015, Holiday Extravaganza 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Picture with Santa, Horse Drawn Waggon Rides, Train Rides, Puddlle Jumpin Geese, North Pole Photo Booth, Elf Warming Stations, Musical Performances, Lighted Parade, Yummy Treats and much more!
• December 10 & 17 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Shopping on the square, pictures with Santa, and Horse Drawn Waggon Rides

Don't miss it your chance to make some memories with your families, while supporting your local businesses!  

A big thank you to Downing Construction and Circle B Cashway for building Santa's new house!                                                                                                     
                      A big thank you to Community Bank for hosting Santa:   
 

And a big thank you to City State Bank, Iowa Realty, and MarketLink for sponsoring the horse drawn wagon rides during this holiday season!
 




 

Join the Movemement......Be a Role Model in Indianola…..Become a Tobacco-Free Worksite

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. 

Use of some tobacco & nicotine products (e.g. E-cigarettes) are rising in Iowa and across the U.S.  One in 8 teens are current e-cigarette users and that number continues to dramatically increase across demographics.  

The American Lung Association is your resource in addressing the number one health issue in the country.  Join the movement by becoming a smoke-free worksite.

The American Lung Association can provide:
• Free expert assistance to update your current policy or create a policy for your worksite
• A free, comprehensive toolkit that provides step-by-step guidance for implementation
• A free, onsite Freedom From Smoking® tobacco cessation class for your employees
• Free metal signage and window clings for buildings, doors, property and more!

Contact: Brian Vanderheyden, Mission Coordinator, Tobacco Control (515) 418-9855 to find out how your business can support the cause and become a smoke-free worksite!

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Share your good news, articles and updates with fellow Chamber members.  Utilize a powerful network to get your news out! 

Please submit your articles, updates, or news by close of business the Friday before the What's Up Wednesday newsletter you want your news to be distributed.  The upcoming production schedule looks like this:

Submissions Due 4 p.m.                                   Newsletter Publish Date
November 6, 2015                                             November 11, 2015
November 13, 2015                                           November 18, 2015
November 20, 2015                                           November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015 (Thanksgiving week)         December 2, 2015

Email your newsletter items to whatsup@indianolachamer.com.  Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject Line.  Images submitted should be in a jpg format. 

Share your news with a network of businesses and individuals who care!

 

Fill out your Vendor or Lighted Parade form now! 

The fee to be a vendor is $25 for Chamber members and $40 for a non-Chamber members.

Completed forms should be returned to the Indianola Chamber of Commerce by November 20, 2015.

Mark your calendars for a Benefit Concert and Auction to help Emily Roush with her upcoming kidney transplant. The event will be held at The Studio on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy live performances by Jeremy Donohue, Patresa Hartman, and Rob Burchett. Bid on items in a silent and live auction while eating and drinking with friends. 

There is a cover charge of $10 and all proceeds from the auction as well as the cover will be donated to HelpHOPELive's Midwest/West Kidney Transplant Fund to help Emily with uninsured transplant-related expenses. Plan to attend this event to change a life and make a difference. 

Thank you to all of our sponsors!  Without you, the Chamber could not put on this great event!