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Calendar of Events

July 14 - Warren County Community Appreciation BBQ & Opera Event
July 14 - Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs 
July 15 - Bike Night - Toaster Rocks
July 19 - Walmart Ribbon Cutting Event
July 19 - Welcome to Medicare 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
July 21 - Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional Luncheon at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center (Open to Indianola Chamber Members) New
July 26 - Chamber Café- The Power of Networking with Danny Beyer New
July 26 -  New student registration - Indianola High School 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
July 27- Aug 1 - Warren County Fair 
July 30 - Harry Potter Release Party
July 31 - Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Parts I & II Presale
August 9 - New student registration - Indianola High School 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
August 10 - Chamber Cafe - Windsor Manor 8:30 a.m. New
August 19 - Bike Night - Sons of Gladys Kravitz
August 28 - Warren County Farm Tour 11a.m. - 6 p.m. 
September 14th & 15th - 2016 Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit
September 16 - Bike Night - Cold Filter
​September 24 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event 
​September 24-25 -  Log Cabin Days Festival 
November 26 -  Think Indianola First Small Business Saturday 
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza 
​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event 

Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

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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 based on the bi-weekly production schedule noted below.  Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
 
Submissions       Newsletter Publish Date                            
                
July 22                  July 27
August 5               August 10
August 20             August 24
 
 
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Harry Potter Release Party & Presale!

July 30th & 31st

HARRY POTTER RELEASE PARTY!
Saturday, July 30th
11:00pm to 12:30am
Simpson College Bookstore
Now accepting pre-orders through July 31st


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II
Presale

Sunday, July 31st 
12:00am -1:00am
Simpson College Bookstore

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Summerset Winery July Events

July Updates & Events at Summerset Winery!
  • Vineyard Update: Veraison

  • Sunset Dinner in the Vineyard: Friday July 15 Reserve Now!

  • Award Winner: Best Dry White Wine! 
  • Italy Trip: 2 spots left! RSVP Now!

  • Adult Coloring & Wine Night: Tuesday July 19, Tuesday Aug. 23, Thursday Sept. 22 

  • Wine & Canvas: July 26 6:00-9:00pm Reservations required

Wine Tasting & Tour: 
New Hours Tuesday-Sunday

Sunday Tunes- Live Music
$5 per person, $15 per car load 
MUSIC  FROM  2:00 – 5:00pm

July 17 – Flipside
July 24 – Tony Valdez & the Retro Rockets
July 31 – Sister Sara
August 7 – Sons of Gladys Kravitz
August 14 – Final Mix
August 21 – Brian Holtz Band
August 28 – Tony Valdez & the Large Band- Food Truck: 515 Pi
September 4 –Riddle Me this Band
 
For more information visit Summerset Winery's Website

Save the Date! Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit

September 14th & 15th

Save the Date!

2016 Wayne Carse Athletic Benefit

When: September 14th 
What: Dinner & Auction 
Where: Kent campus Center


When:September 15th
What: Storm Golf Classic
Where: Echo Valley Country Club


Sponsorship opportunities available
More information 
 

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Vintage Hills Cooperative- Live the Life!

Tired of home maintenance responsibilities? Thinking of downsizing?  Owning a home at
Vintage Hills Cooperative can simplify your life.

For more information, schedule a tour, or to be put on a waiting list, please contact
Melissa at 515-962-2066
 

Local Option Sales Tax Takes Effect July 1

Get your Point of Sale Systems Ready

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The 1% local option sales tax goes into effect on July 1, 2016.  Get your point of sale systems ready! Learn more about how to report:  https://tax.iowa.gov/iowa-local-option-sales-tax-lost-questions-and-answers.

For more information about how to collect the additional 1%, please visit the Iowa Department of Revenue's website at https://tax.iowa.gov.

YMCA Summer Fit Tour

Get Active This Summer

Get Out and Get Active This Summer!
 

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Tobacco Free Workplace Webcast

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association in Iowa is sharing a recorded webcast to help your business implement or update a tobacco-free policy.
 
The recording is available by visiting http://lungassoc.adobeconnect.com/p26rd0d6zgn/
 

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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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.

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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CHAMBER NIGHT WITH THE IOWA CUBS

Thursday, July 14th

CHAMBER NIGHT WITH THE IOWA CUBS!


When: Thursday, July 14th 
Tailgate: 5:30 pm
Game: 7:08 pm
Where: Principal Park


Ticket Price: $3.00 per person
Your Chamber Night Ticket Includes: Pregame tailgate party in southwest corner of Principal Park parking lot with brats, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and soda on a first come, first serve basis.


Register online at: DesMoinesMetro.com/Events
Seating is general admission.

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Warren County Community Appreciation BBQ & Opera Event

Des Moines Metro Opera

Hurry! Tickets are going fast!

When: Thursday, July 14th
Where: Blank Performing Arts Center




5:00 pm Picnic Dinner (south side of the theatre)
6:45 pm Preview of "Falstaff"
7:30 pm Curtain Rises on "Falstaff"


$25 for those working or living in Warren County!

Includes: meal, drink, root beer float, & ticket to the performance 
Limited seats available
Reserve your spot today by calling the box office at 515-961-6221

 

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Welcome to Medicare

July 19th, 5-7:30pm Indianola Activity Center


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Thank You for Showing Your Support at the Ribbon Cutting Event for Traditions Restaurant at the Club!

      Traditions Restaurant at The Club Ribbon Cutting Event


It was a successful ribbon cutting event on July 8th at The Indianola Country Club. Thank you to all who came out to show support!

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Chamber Café- The Power of Networking with Danny Beyer! Space is Limited!

July 26th 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at The Village

Come See Danny Beyer's Seminar on the Power of Networking!


Event Registration and Blue Zone Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. 
 
Seminar: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: The Village
REGISTER NOW!
 
Learn more about the power of networking from networking guru, Danny Beyer. During this hour, Danny will provide a fun and interactive seminar that will show how easy it is to network no matter how comfortable, or uncomfortable, you are with it.  Learn how to get through boring small talk and build relationships that will result in both professional and personal success. Become conscious of the network you have and use simple strategies to get more from your connections immediately. Discover how to build real, lasting relationships. A good network can turn dreams into reality if used properly.

Whether you hate it or love it, networking is essential to growing your business.
BE THERE to take advantage of this GREAT OPPORTUNITY! See and learn from one of the best...Danny Beyer... YOU WILL WANT TO ATTEND!!! 
Make your Reservation TODAY... space is limited!

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Balloon Classic Volunteers Needed!

CAN YOU HELP?
The National Balloon Classic is a small nonprofit organization but a HUGE event with a HUGE community impact, which would not be possible without an amazing army of volunteers.

Do you have just ONE night to spare during the 2016 National Balloon Classic July 29-August 6? Do you have a volunteer team that would be willing to pitch in and help in areas such as guest services, gate hosting, hospitality, and crew assistance?

If so, WE NEED YOU!
This is a great way to get involved and give back to the community while having a great time enjoying the sights and sounds of the 2016 National Balloon Classic.
 
For more information or to sign up to volunteer in areas such as gate services and hospitality, please call the National Balloon Classic office at (515) 961-8415 or e-mail Sonja@nationalballoonclassic.com
 
CREW NEEDED! 
To volunteer to be on a chase crew team, please contact Arlan Brown at (515) 401-2307 or e-mail volunteer@nationalballoonclassic.com. Balloon crew needed for morning and evening flights. Volunteer for one day or all nine, it’s flexible. And who knows, you may even get a balloon ride! Must be 14-years or older. 
 
Thank you for your consideration, we value and appreciate your support.

Home-Base Iowa (HBI) Initiative

Warren County Receives Home-Base Iowa Designation

Both the county and city of Indianola have approved first-time home-buyer benefits to veterans and individuals transitioning out of the military in an effort to attract these highly trained individuals to Indianola.  In addition, local businesses can add more benefits to the program to help sweeten the deal!

WE NEED YOU! 
If your business would like to offer a special incentive, discount or service as part of the county-wide welcome package to enhance the benefits available to these individuals, please contact Rachel Gocken, Warren County Economic Development Corporation 515-961-1156 or rgocken@wcedc.com.
 
About Home-Base Iowa:
The Home Base Iowa (HBI) program is an initiative put forward by Governor Terry Branstad and Major General Tim Orr, the Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. They recognized an opportunity to honor all veterans and help bridge Iowa’s current skills gap. Home Base Iowa was developed as a non-profit, private-public partnership to recruit veterans and transitioning service members and help them find private-sector careers in Iowa. Bob Meyers, CEO of Casey’s, and Congressmen Leonard Boswell are co-chairs of the initiative.

In addition to incentives offered by communities, the State of Iowa provides: income tax exemption on military pensions, $5000 military homeowner assistance, permissive veteran preference in employment, streamlined occupational licensure processes, and automatic in-state tuition for veterans, spouses and their dependents.

Regional Chamber Luncheon

Open to Indianola Chamber Members

Save the Date!
Sponsored by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
& Kaplan University

Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center (5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston)
Price: $20/person


Deadline to register is July 18th at 12:00 pm. 
Register NOW!
 

Jill Olson and DeLayne Hebert present "Millennials and their Generational Differences."  With the possibility of five generations working along-side each other in the workplace, can problems be created which affect productivity of workers?  What are the life-defining events that provide the paradigms from which we work?  What are the attitudes toward work and career?  The motivators?  How do you “talk” to all of them?
We’ve heard a lot about millennial's in the workplace.  This interactive session will delve into this generation: the value they bring, how to recruit them, how to engage them to ensure productivity, and how to leverage their assets while minimizing the quirks we hear so much about.   All Regional Affiliate Chamber Members are invited to attend.

Walmart's Ribbon Cutting Event & Exciting News!

Tuesday, July 19th

Walmart is launching an
Online Grocery Purchase & Pick-Up Program!



You won't want to miss this!!
Come join fellow Chamber members as we celebrate Walmart's new venture!


When: Tuesday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. 
Where: Walmart 1500 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125

New Student REGISTRATION

July 26th or August 9th

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

When: July 26th 5:00pm - 8:00pm 
OR
August 9th 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: Indianola High School (Main Office)

YOU MUST PROVIDE:
* Proof of residency
* Up-to-date immunization records
* Proof of Birth

2016 Warren County Fair

July 27th-August 1st

The Warren County Fair-
"It's kind of a big deal!"
 
Come join us for a "Reunion of Memories" this year! Only at the Warren County Fair will you see...
  • Grandstand Entertainment
    • The Wright Rodeo
    • Tuff N Nuff Miniature Rodeo
    • Southern Iowa Plowboy Nationals IAMO Truck and Tractor Pull
  • Amusement Rides/Kid's Shows
  • Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search
  • Strolling Act
  • Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
  • New Chainsaw Carver, Andy Klindt
  • Auction of Chainsaw Carvings and Quilt
...and much, much more!
NEW this year!
*Free Stage Entertainment 
*Food Vendors
 
Visit the Warren County Fair Website for more information: http://www.warrencofair.com/
 

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