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Calendar of Events

April 26 - Kiwanis Soup Supper; 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church
April 26 - Admin Asst. Salad Lunch; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
April 29 - WCLI Tree Planting Demonstration; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Warren County Fairgrounds
May 31 - Warren County Farm Tour Sponsorship Deadline.
June 2 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. -  Monday Mourners
June 23 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Standing Hampton
July 12 - Chamber Golf Open; 9 a.m. 
July 14 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Final Mix
July 26-31 - Warren County Fair
July 27 - Warren County Fair Knights of Valour Jousting Tournament;
July 28-Aug. 5 - National Balloon Classic

Agriculture Equipment Operator at Agriland

Agriland FS is offering a full-time job in your area. The job will involve operating highly advanced agriculture equipment, trouble shooting and maintaining equipment during non-application seasons. This job is great for mechanically inclined individuals with a love of the outdoors that want to grow within a stable company. 

For interested in this job visit www.agrilandfs.com or call (515) 462-5362 to learn more about this position or other local jobs available.

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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.

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                                    
2017
 
May 5                 May 10
May 19               May 24
June 2                June 7

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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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

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Grab Your Supper at the Annual Kiwanis Soup Supper

April 26, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

You’re invited to the 2nd Annual Kiwanis Soup Supper on April 26. The supper will be a free will donation with the proceeds going to the Indianola Kiwanis Club to help with their many charitable projects. Supper will be between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Hope to see you all there!

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Warren County Leadership Institute Tree Planting Demonstration

April 29th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join the Warren County Leadership Institute for a free event that includes a tree planting demo, lunch and a tree giveaway. Be one of the first 500 participants and receive a free tree sapling. The event will be held at the Warren County Fairgrounds on April 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

For more information please contact 515-419-8012 or visit WCLI2017@wcedc.com

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Annual Indianola Chamber Golf Classic

Registration ends June 29

Need a break from your regular routine?  Ready for something fun with people you enjoy?  Do you want an opportunity to network with other businesses and share more about what you do?  Whether you are new to the sport, nearly a pro, or just want to network with other community and business leaders the Chamber Golf Open is the right fit for you!  
 
Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Chamber's annual Golf Open on July 12, 2017, at the Indianola Golf and Country Club.  T-time is 9 a.m. sharp!  Cost is $100 per golfer and includes a golf cart, lunch, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and more! Registration ends June 29, 2017.  

Beautifcation of Salem Court

Thank you Mary Donaghy and Ardene Downing for your hard work to beautify Salem Courts!

IowaWORKS Career Fair

May 17, 2017

IowaWORKS is hosting their annual Career Fair on May 17 at the Ankeny DMACC Campus in the FFA Enrichment Center. The fair begins at 1:00 p.m. and goes until 5:00 p.m. There will also be an exclusive time slot from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. just for veterans. Over 50 employers will be there, so bring your resumes and your smiles.

For more information call 515-725-3688.

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2017 Human Capital Survey

Please Take This Survey

Please take a moment to complete the Human Capital Survey.  This survey is important for attraction and retention of employees as Indianola continues to recruit new businesses to the area.  Both employers and employees are encouraged to complete the survey.  The results will provide direction to community and business leaders to determine what more we can do to improve the quality of life in Indianola, as well as Central Iowa, resulting in increased talent attraction and retention.

This survey was last conducted in 2014.  You can view a snapshot of the 2014 results at:  https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2620/File/HumanCapitalSurveyFlyer_2014.pdf

The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete.  We hope that both employers and employees will take this survey.  Your participation will make our results more meaningful.   Take the survey now! 
2017 Human Capital Survey

Forum Focuses on Revitalizing Downtown and Commercial Districts

June 20, 2017

The Iowa Econo.mic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center assists communities around the state in revitalizing their downtowns and commercial districts. 

The Iowa Downtown Resource Center will offer several downtown forums in June to bring together community leaders interested in engaging in a discussion about their downtowns.  Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other downtown leaders and are encouraged to bring and share examples of successes in their downtown (photos of projects, marketing pieces, or other visual examples). 

The focus will be on downtown business development issues such as energizing entrepreneurs, business development and business succession. Come prepared to discuss specific questions relating to downtown business development issues available for download

You are invited to attend the Indianola Downtown Forum on June 20th at 9:00 a.m. at Exit Realty Northstar, 222 W. Salem.  You can also register to attend forums in Maquoketa, Cresco, and Lake City.

The Downtown Forum is FREE but registration is requiredCLICK HERE to select the location and date of the forum you plan to attend.

If you have questions about the Forum please contact: Jim Engle, Director - Iowa Downtown Resource Center at james.engle@iowaeda.com. 
 


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Indianola Adaptive Sports Day

May 13, 2017

Enjoy a morning of activities specifically designed for those with special needs.  Courage League Sports will be leading some of your favorite field games adapted to the skill level of participants.  This is a free event but does require registration.   RSVP to (515) 421-4021 or
info@courageleaguesports.com. 
 

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Congratulations to Winners of WCEDC Small Business Grants

Congratulations Scott Fisher of SF Services- Start-Up Business Award Winner
 
Congratulations Chris Crowe of Eco Blast - Existing Business Award Winner
 
Thank you to the Warren County Economic Development for your support of our small business community!  
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