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Santa House and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

December 8th & 15th 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Grape Vine Wreath Decoration sponsored by Annelise Winery

December 11th 1:00pm-4:00pm


Time to trim the vines! Join Annelise Winery and Bosen Florist/White Willow Events for a Grape Vine Wreath decorating class on December 11th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. A $25 charge will include all materials, lots of snacks, wine tasting, and a large glass of wine. Reservations are required, so please contact Dave at 229-1299. Annelise's new event room now holds up to 250 people for your Christmas party, weddings, reunions, etc. 

Indianola First for the Holidays

Shops on the Square Open Thursdays until 7:30 pm

Calendar of Events

November 16 - Ribbon Cutting at Crimson Anchor Coffee Roaster; 12:30 p.m.
November 15 
- YMCA Swim Clinic - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
November 17 - Waukee Chamber Luncheon with Harry Stine - The Village at Legacy Pointe - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 19 - EMERGE @ Simpson's "Start Up Storm" event - Kent Center - 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
November 26 -  Think Indianola First, Small Business Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza - 5:00-8:00 p.m.
December 8 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
December 8 - Ellis Law's Annual Open House and Hat & Glove drive - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
December 15 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rudolf Insurance offering Medicare plans



Rudolf Insurance Consultants is now offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Prescription Drug Plans.  Open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th, so now is the time to contact Rudolf Insurance at 515-961-5085 to schedule an appointment.

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The Greater Des Moines Partnership Newsletters



 
Sign up for all of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s newsletters at: 
https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/media_room/newsletters_and_publications 

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Enjoy the Holidays at The Garden Barn

Holiday Hours

Grab that unique holiday gift at The Garden Barn!

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Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

Share Your Good News

Please submit your articles, updates, or news for the What's Up Newsletter by close of business the Friday before the newsletter you want your news to be published in. Below is the bi-weekly production schedule.  Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
 
Submissions        Publish Date                                
November 11      November 16
November 25      November 30
December 9        December 14
December 23      December 28
January 6           January 11, 2017
 
Email your newsletter item to: intern@indianolachamber.com
 
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

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 utilizing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.

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YMCA Seeks Input



A volunteer group at the Indianola YMCA is seeking your feedback! They are seeking input from employers and organizations in our community that intentionally make wellness a priority for its employees. We would like to learn more about what your organization is doing. Please complete the short survey about how your business is making wellness a priority for your employees by going to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP93FLT.

Indianola Area Outlook Study

We want your input. The Indianola Chamber is participating in a survey to gauge the outlook of Indianola area businesses. We'd like to get your thoughts on your company's outlook and your view of our region and Iowa as a place to start and grow a business.  

To thank you for your time, the survey gives you the option to receive a pre-release of the overall results prior to the official release.

This survey is being conducted in cooperation with the Baker Strategy Group, a consulting firm focused on supporting business startup and growth. If you have any questions about the survey, please feel free to contact David Baker with the Baker Strategy Group at 734-786-3342 or david@bakerstrategy.com. 

Take the Survey now!

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.

Last Chance to Participate in the Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade

Holiday Extravaganza - December 2, 2016

    
 

Don't forget to get your Lighted Parade form in by November 18, 2016! 

Fill out a parade FORM and return it to the Indianola Chamber today!

Light up the night and share your holiday spirit by participating in this holiday tradition! 
 

Warren County Legislative Luncheon

December 6th at 11:30-1:00 pm

Bob Kling's 6th Annual Pre-Holiday Art & Pottery Sale

November 20, 2016 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Holiday Open House at Summerset Winery

November 20th & December 18th at 10:00 am-5:00 pm


 

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Small Business Saturday - Shop Local

November 26 & December 10, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

EMERGE@Simpson Presents Start-Up Storm Event

November 19, 2016 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Start Up Storm
November 19, 2016
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kent Center, Hubbel Hall, & Principal Black Box

Creativity on Tap:
Entrepreneurship l Pitch Contest l Amazing Speakers


EMERGE@Simpson is a new program at Simpson College to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of students!  The program will also be available to local individuals/entrepreneurs/business owners hoping to turn a business idea into reality!

For more information contact:
Marilyn Mueller, Simpson College
515-961-157
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Don't Miss the Holiday Extravaganza

December 2nd from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Donations Wanted for Holiday Extravaganza Children's Store



Do you have business shirts, golf balls, coffee cups, scarves or other giveaway items that you can donate to the Holiday Extravaganza Children's Store? The Indianola Noon Lions Club opens this special store to kids each year who can pick a special gift to put under the tree for mom and dad or other loved ones. Don't have anything left to donate? Cash donations are also being accepted. Please contact Rick Wilson at 515-480-2363 with questions. Drop off your donations to the Chamber office by December 1, 2016. 

Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity

November 17, 2016 at 5:00pm-6:30pm

   
Learn about:
Completion of 2016 Builds
Application Requirements
Search for New Land
Position and Impact in the Community

Edge of Woods Holiday Open House

November 19, 2016 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Annual Ellis Law Offices Open House Hat & Glove Drive

December 8, 2016 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Shop JRene For The Holidays!

Thursday nights open till 8 p.m.

Get Your Christmas Tree at Walnut Ridge!

           
1400 E. Hillcrest Dr.
(Hwy G-36)
515-961-6979


Holiday Hours: Friday after Thanksgiving 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
                         Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                         Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
                         Weekdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Start your Christmas season with a family outing to Walnut Ridge Farm to select and harvest a fresh Christmas Tree from over 40,000 that are growing. Pick up a Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, and Blue Spruce. 

Are you The Next Biggest Loser? You Have to Participate to Find out!

Presented by Fusion Fitness and HyVee

                                                               
Need some extra motivation to shed those holiday pounds? Reserve your spot in the Fustion Fitness Biggest Loser competition TODAY! The prizes are INSANE!

Competition runs: January 9 to February 17, 2017
10 weeks, 30 sessions! Highest % Body Fat Lost WINS!
New Year. New Goals. NEW YOU!

SIGN-UP STARTS: November 1, 2016

Call Molly to reserve your spot! 515-554-1409

Christmas Show: 3 Guys 30 Instruments

November 27 at 3:00pm


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Joe's Gym Question/Answer Seminar with Ashley Juhl

December 6 at 6:30pm


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