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Give Fusion Fitness A Test Drive

Saturday, June 17, 2017


Join Fusion Fitness for two FREE classes on June 17!
Spin Class - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Yoga on the Courthouse Lawn
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Showing up is the hardest part.  The rest is easy!
GIVE IT A TRY!

DES MOINES METRO OPERA - CHECK IT OUT

45th Festival Season is Underway

 
For more information & tickets: visit desmoinesmetroopera.org or call 515-961-6221

Calendar of Events

June 10 - Warren County Park Tour & Wine Tasting; 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
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 28-Aug. 5 - National Balloon Classic

2017 Human Capital Survey

We Need Your help!
 
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.

The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete.  Your participation will make our results more meaningful.Take the survey now! 
2017 Human Capital Survey
 
The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to June 15, 2017.  Your response is important. Take the survey now!   2017 Human Capital Survey.
                      

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Forum Focuses on Revitalizing Downtown and Commercial Districts

Register Today for the June 20 Forum

Don't forget to sign up for the Indianola Downtown Forum!!!  

The Forum is June 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. at Exit Realty, 222 W. Salem Indianola.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center will be hosting this FREE event, but registration is required!

 CLICK HERE to REGISTER!

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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Warren County Health and Safety Fair

June 15, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Warren County Health Services will be on the Courthouse lawn on Thursday, June 15, 2017, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.  Over 50 vendors will be available to provide participants with information about the many safety services and products helpful to people of all ages! 
This is a FREE event!!

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
 
June 16              June 21
June 30              July  5
July  14              July  19

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

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series VIP Winner


Congratulations Amy Deike!  Amy and her friends enjoyed the VIP Pass at the June 2, Friday Night  Live Concert.  You can win the next VIP Pass for the June 23 concert.  Like the Indianola Chamber Face Book page and watch for the next opportunity to win 4 free tickets to the concert, a bucket of beer, reserved seating, $20 in food vouchers and VIP Parking!

Warren County Conservation Parks and Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 10, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There's only a few spots left! Cost $15- Register today by calling 961-6169!

Iowa State University 100 Years in Warren County

Save the Date!

Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series

Featuring Standing Hampton June 23, 2017

DON'T MISS THE NEXT 
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
JUNE 23, 2017
CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER'S FACEBOOK & ENTER TO WIN A VIP PASS
(includes 4 admission tickets, reserved seating, Food Vouchers worth $20, your own bucket of ice cold beer, and VIP Parking - must be 21 to enter)
Admission $5.00  Children 10 & under FREE
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Enjoy our Food Vendors and Refreshing Beer Garden!
Gates Open at 6 p.m.
Band Starts at 7 p.m.


Capturing the sound and magic from the glory days of classic rock, Standing Hampton performs the best musical nuggets from the 70's and 80's and beyond.  Celebrating over 15 years as a Band, this Des Moines based group delivers an entertaining and visually compelling show, unleashing a flashback of guitars, drums and synthesizers with soaring vocal melodies.

 

TruBank Appreciation Picnic

June 23, 2017 - 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

NEW MARKETING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

Looking for a way to expose, connect, and expand your business?   

The Indianola Chamber has contracted with LAMAR to lease a billboard located in Indianola north on Highway 65/69 at the Hillcrest Avenue intersection.  This billboard is ranked number one for the number of impressions averaging 52,000 per week.  This is an excellent addition to the Think Indianola First campaign strategy to expose and connect residents and guests to Indianola businesses, while telling the story of Indianola.

Details of the billboard advertising opportunity follow:
  • The cost if only one business is on the billboard is $1,300 for one month.
  • The cost if two businesses share the billboard is $650.00 per business for one month.
  • Participants must agree to work with the Chamber to ensure their marketing messages align with the Indianola story.
  • LAMAR designs the billboard advertising each month, in cooperation with each business and the Chamber.
The following opportunities are available:
July 27 to Aug. 23 - Shared opportunity - Looking for a second business 
Aug. 24 - Sept. 9                
Oct. 19 -  Nov. 15       
Dec. 12 - Jan. 10, 2018            
Feb. 8 -  Mar. 7, 2018                    
Mar. 8 - Apr. 4, 2018
                   

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269 or brenda@indianolachamber.com.

Fireworks Law Update


At the June 5th meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance that would permit the sales of first and second class fireworks in the C-2 zoning district (along the 65/69 and 92 corridors).   Second class fireworks, like sparklers, etc. that have been sold legally in Iowa for many years, can continue to be sold in any retail store in town.
 
In addition, the Council requested the ordinance regarding the use of fireworks be placed on the June 19, 2017, agenda to evaluate/consider and amendment that would allow for limited use of first and second class fireworks on or around the 4th of July within the Indianola city limits.

See What is Permitted

All You Want to Do Is Golf

Register Today for the July 12 Chamber Golf Open


Who wants a chance to win a Sports Package at Glen Oaks Country Club?
That's right, the Chamber is auctioning off a one-year Sports Membership at Glen Oaks Country Club worth over $6,000!

 

  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!

Did I say one-year Sports Membership at Glen Oaks?  Yes, plus we have other great raffle prizes you aren't going to want to miss!
 
Cost is $100 per golfer and includes a golf cart, breakfast, Hy-Vee lunch, Casey's pizza, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and more!  Have some fun at the Chamber's Golf Open!  You don't want to miss this one!
Register Now   

UP, UP & amaze

National Balloon Classic July 28 - August 5, 2017

Come join us for the largest event in Indianola!  Great family fun and awesome entertainment.  Nearly 100 balloons paint the sky with radiant colors!  For a complete list of events visit http://www.nationalballoonclassic.com/
  

Free Medicare Seminar

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.

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