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Employment Opportunity

Pro Kleen Total Building Maintenance

Pro Kleen Total Building Maintenance is seeking an individual with experience in: stripping/scrubbing wax for VCT floors, preparing and applying new wax, floor maintenance (burnishing), carpet cleaning, and other maintenance duties.  View full employment ad.


Contact: John Ulrickson, john.prokleen@gmail.com, or 641-990-4551 for more information.

 

 

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Calendar of Events

January 26 - Ribbon Cutting at Bank of the West - 10 a.m. 
January 28 - Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner - 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 
 

Save the Date: A Gatsby Hot Air Affair


Adorn your sumptuous satins, voluptuous velvets, or fabulous fedoras and join us for our 29th annual fundraiser, A Gatsby Hot Air Affair! You’ll be dazzled and delighted throughout the evening as you enjoy an elegant dinner, live/silent auction, and not-to-miss entertainment in the “Speakeasy Lounge” featuring live jazz music and the show-stopping performance of Pianopalooza withTony Bohnenkamp.  Don't miss the National Balloon Classic's fundraiser on February 13, 2016, at the Simpson College Kent Campus Center!
 

Promote your Business in the Classifieds Area of the Chamber's Website

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

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

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Biggest Loser Fusion Fitness Style!

Back by popular demand is the Biggest Loser at Fusion Fitness. This program is perfect for a beginner who needs some help getting started or a current participant who needs a little push!

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Simpson Breakfast Club New Shedule

Below is the schedule for the Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club meetings for the remainder of the academic year.  As you will see, the first meeting of 2016 is set for January 9.
 
January 9, 2016
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
 
Wishing you all a memorable holiday season and a happy and healthy new year,

Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre

Member2Member Program


 






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.

Welcome Rob Stangel

IMU's New General Manager

Please welcome Rob Stangel to Indianola!  Rob is the new General Manager of the Indianola Municipal Utilities.

Rob comes to Indianola from Osage, Iowa where he most recently held the position of General Manager of Osage Municipal Utilities.  Rob's background includes financial and operational oversight of electric, gas and telecommunications utilities. 
 
Rob and his wife Tara have three children.  He will be formally introduced at the January 11, 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting, which is open to the public.  Join us in welcoming Rob and his family to our community!

Contact Rob at:
Email:  rstangel@i-m-u.com
Office Phone:  515-962-5301
Cell Phone:  641-832-7007
 

Indianola Chamber Annual Business Meeting

Registration Deadline January 18, 2016

 

The 2016 Annual Dinner business meeting is a social event you won’t want to miss. This event celebrates the Chamber’s past year and honors the Educator of the Year, Employee of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Business of the Year. The entire membership and their employees are invited to celebrate!  The event will be held January 28, 2016, 5;30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Simpson College, Kent Center, Hubbell Hall. Registration deadline is January 18, 2016! 

Promote your business and demonstrate your leadership by purchasing one of the following sponsorship opportunities:

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $1,000 – 1 AVAILABLE
Benefits: A VIP package! You are special to us, so we’ve tailored this package for the extra special business looking for great promotion. Package includes: 8 tickets, microphone time, top billing with largest logo (Presenting Sponsor BUSINESS NAME) on event signage, in event materials and in Chamber newsletter, and top billing on Chamber website.

TABLE SPONSOR - $500 EA. – 15 AVAILABLE
Benefits: Includes 8 tickets, front room seating, sponsor signage on tables, write-up in Annual Dinner program, information on PowerPoint presentation, write-up on the Indianola Chamber website (www.indianolachamber.com), and a write-up in the Chamber newsletter.

WINE SPONSOR - $500 – 2 AVAILABLE
Benefits: Includes 2 tickets, sponsor signage on tables “Compliments of Your Name”, write-up in Annual Dinner program, information on PowerPoint presentation, write-up on the Indianola Chamber website (www.indianolachamber.com), and a write-up in the Chamber newsletter.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $400 – 1 AVAILABLE
Benefits: Includes sponsor signage near entertainmentfront room seating, recognition in event program and on scrolling power point that evening; recognition in Chamber newsletter; representative recognition that evening; special center room seating for any guests attending to represent your business upon paid registration.

AWARD SPONSOR - $200 – 1 AVAILABLE FOR TRADEOUT
Benefits: Includes recognition in event program and on scrolling power point that evening; recognition in Chamber newsletter; representative recognition that evening; special center room seating for any guests attending to represent your business upon paid registration.

SPEAKER SPONSOR – $250 – 1 AVAILABLE
Benefits:  Includes sponsor signage near podium, write-up in event  program and on scrolling power point that evening; recognition in Chamber newsletter; representative recognition that evening, special center room seating for any guests attending to represent your business upon paid registration
 
BAR SPONSOR - $400 – 1 AVAILABLE
Benefits:  Includes sponsor signage near bar, write-up in event  program and scrolling power point that evening; recognition in Chamber newsletter; representative recognition that evening, special center room seating for any guests attending to represent your business upon paid registration.

2016 DINNER TICKETS - $45 EA. UNLIMITED AVAILABLE
Benefits: Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other business professionals, listen to a powerful message from a top-notch speaker, and learn about the new programs and services offered by the Chamber in 2016. 

This is a great opportunity for you to connec with other chamber members to enhance your business!

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JOIN THE NEW MEMBERSHIP INVESTORS CIRCLE...

A YEAR OF BENEFITS MADE EASY!

The Indianola Chamber Investor Circle offers businesses and leaders in our community the opportunity to invest in the work of the Chamber. It is an opportunity for businesses to communicate, collaborate, and influence a positive economic impact that benefits the entire community.

The Indianola Chamber is only as strong as its members. We are committed to leading efforts that focus on initiatives that promote economic growth. The Investor Circle allows members committed to helping the Chamber lead these efforts to invest and support the work at a level beyond membership. Invest in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, and let us do the work! The following investment levels will allow members to demonstrate their commitment while staying within their budget.

Each investor level carries additional benefits afforded only to investors and provide exceptional value to members:

 
INVESTOR LEVEL   INVESTMENT  VALUE
ELITE PARTNER (includes dues) $8,500 $13,810
PRESIDENT'S CLUB (includes dues) $5,000 $9,900
PLATINUM INVESTOR $2,500 $4,785
GOLD INVESTOR  $1,250 $2,310
SILVER INVESTOR $750 $1,355
BRONZE INVESTOR  $500  $770





 

 

Contact our office to schedule an appointment to discuss the investor circle options at 515-961-6269.

LEARN MORE or INVEST TODAY to grow your business!
 

Chamber Newsletter Production Deadline

Yours News is Good News!

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
January 8, 2016                              January 13, 2016
January 15, 2016                            January 20, 2016
January 22, 2016                            January 27, 2016
January 29, 2016
                            February 3, 2016

Email your newsletter item to:
whatsup@indianolachamber.com.  Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.  Images submitted should be in jpg format. 

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