Calendar of Events
Sept. 28 IYP Family BBQ Tailgate; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 29 Pro Image Ribbon Cutting; 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 11 Identity Theft and How To Protect Yourself Lunch and Learn; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 12 Tiny Tots To Teens Ribbon Cutting; 11:00 a.m.
Oct. 17 Summit Realty Ribbon Cutting; 4:00 p.m.
Nov. 9 JRene' 2017 Fall Trend Fashion Show; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 The Greater DesMoines Partnership Small Business Summit - Smashing Barriers; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
JRene' 2017 Fall Trends Fashion Show
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment
October 15, 2017 - December 7, 2017
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment
October 15, 2017 - December 7, 2017
Make Sure your coverage meets your drug and health care needs.
Call today for an appointment: 515-962-5375
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La Vida Loca Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner
October 26 - 28, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for the Second Edition of our comedy mystery dinner experience titled
To Wake the Dead by Lee Mueller
La Vida Loca Winery
7852 Jesup St.
Indianola IA 50125
515-962-2236
www.lavidalocawinery.com
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We Have Moved!!
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce has officially moved to 111 North Buxton, Suite 117.
Open to the public 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Appointments available 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
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
Oct. 13 Oct. 18
Oct. 20 Oct. 25
Oct. 27 Nov. 8
Email your newsletter item to: intern@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
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 utilizing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.
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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
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Identity Theft and How to Protect Yourself. Lunch & Learn
October 11, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This is a free lunch and learn. Cosponsored by Regions Bank-Indianola and EXIT Realty North Star, this event is free to the public.
LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, 501 East Trail Ridge Place, Indianola, IA 50125
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Tiny Tots To Teens Ribbon Cutting
October 12, 2017 - 11:00 a.m.
Please join us October 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a ribbon cutting at Tiny Tots To Teens, 120 N. Howard St., at 11:00 a.m.
Tiny Tots to Teens is a consignment boutique offering quality newborn through junior clothing, shoes, equipment, toys and accessories. We welcome our fellow community friends to bring in items their children have outgrown or no longer use and be able to find some great things that they can currently use. And better yet, our consignors make extra money on their items! Part of what is most important to us is giving back. After the consignment period expires, the items that did not sell will be pulled and donated to local families within our communities. We strongly value the importance of giving back. Plan to meet Jenny Beeler, owner, and learn more about this unique business!
Pro Image Ribbon Cutting
Welcome Travis and Stacy of Pro Image. Pro Image creates vinyl signs and screen/print shirts, as well as sell sign poles, flags, and visual advertising signs. They also specialize in interior and exterior lighting. Check them out at www.proimagelighting.com
October Business Breakfast Club
October 12, 2017 and October 26, 2017 There will be a change in the schedule for our October meeting this month for the Business Breakfast Club.
We will be hosting a candidates forum for the Mayor and City Council race. There are 9 total candidates running for election in Indianola. Therefore to allow each candidate adequate time to present their platform and answer questions, we will be breaking the candidates into two groups. The following will be the schedule for the breakfast meeting this month:
Thursday October 12
- Ward 2- Brad Ross
- Ward 2- Bob Kling
- Ward 4- Greta Southall
- Ward 4- Megan Des Planques
Thursday October 26
- Mayor- Kelly Shaw
- Mayor- Justin Brown
- At Large- Ron Fridley
- At Large- Al Farris
- At Large- Greg Marchant
Both meetings will be held at the Indianola Country Club and will begin promptly at 7:00am. Therefore we ask you to arrive at 6:45am to allow the meeting to start on time.
Indianola Fire Department Public Safety Open House
Summit Realty Ribbon Cutting
October 17, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a ribbon cutting at Summit Realty, 108 S. Howard St., at 4:00 p.m. Get to know Deb and her entire team!
X-Treme Tupperware Ribbon Cutting
October 17, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. X-Treme Tupperware
Join us for a ribbon cutting welcoming Krista Tolly with X-Treme Tupperware, 104 N. Howard St. Indianola, IA at 6:00 p.m. Everyone that attends will get a gift. She will also be sharing snacks cooked with Tupperware products. Finally, attendees can play Quarter Mania and win Tupperware product prizes!
Meet The Candidates
October 17, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meet The Candidates
Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Indianola Country Club
Featuring Indianola Municipal Candidates
Submit questions in advance to: indianolacandidatesforum@gmail.com
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Indianola Knights of Columbus Fall Fish & Chicken Dinners
Each Friday October 20, 2017 - November 10, 2017
Knights of Columbus Fish and Chicken Dinners
Each Friday from October 20, 2017 - November 10, 2017
Serving from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Located at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall HWY 92 and R63
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Traditions Fall Gourmet Wine Dinner
October 28, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.
Traditions Fall Gourmet Wine Dinner
October 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Indianola Country Club
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2017 Small Business Success Summit - Smashing the Barriers
November 10, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Small Business Success Summit is to inform, educate and inspire business owners in Greater Des Moines. This event will be the premier business conference of 2017. The summit will host keynote speakers, workshops and breakout sessions on a variety of timely topics that affect business owners and managers. Attendees will also have time to network and establish strategic partnerships.
For more info on Keynotes, Breakout Speakers, Sponsors visit: www.DSMPartnership.com/summit
2017 Holiday Extravaganza Is Right Around the Corner
Parade Entry Registration Due November 10, 2017
Thinking about the holidays? Register to participate in the Indianola 2017 Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade! It's fun and a great way to get more exposure for your business during the holidays. Participation in the parade is FREE but registration is required. Sponsorships for this event are still available, please contact our office for more information 515-961-6269.
Registration Form
Courting the Customer
Tips for Long-Term Happiness (for both of you)
When it comes to customers most businesses are longing for a strong relationship for years to come. Who wants a one-night stand kind of customer who breezes in and out of your world, barely around long enough to hear you say, “Thank you for your business.”
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Warren County Leadership Institute
Application Deadline December 1, 2017
Get Active Wellness Toolkit
Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce want to help you get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions with the new Get Active Wellness Toolkit, aimed at helping local small businesses provide turn-key wellness programming for their employees.
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American Lung Association Offers Free Corporate Wellness Support in Iowa
Lung disease is one of the most common and costly of all health problems. By making small changes in your workplace environment such as focusing on indoor air quality, providing tobacco cessation resources for employees, educating those living with a chronic lung disease and helping employees adopt healthier lifestyles, you can create healthier and happier employees. read more...
Give Old Denim New Purpose
Theisen’s Home Farm Auto has partnered with Blue Jeans Go Green, a denim recycling program. Customers can recycle any type denim apparel no matter the condition, in return the customer gets a coupon to purchase new denim.
The collected denim is upcycled and turned into UltraTough™ Denim Insulation, providing a portion of the insulation to communities in need. Organizations who have used this insulation include Habitat for Humanity Homes. 2,700,999 square feet of denim insulation has been manufactured. Additionally, this program has kept 750 tons of denim out of landfills.
Theisen’s goal is to collect 3500 items.
For more information, contact Peter Theisen, 563.556.4738
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Welcome Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
Ribbon Cutting
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Ribbon Cutting on September 26,2017 at 4:00 p.m.
The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living is a community based, non-profit, non-residential program serving persons with disabilities. CICIL serves people with disabilities and their families in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties. CICIL is dedicated to assisting persons of all ages, regardless of disability in making choices about their own lives and in experiencing success as active participants in society.
CICIL also works with public officials, service providers and businesses that require technical assistance in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities. Services to individuals and families are provided free of charge or at a reduced rate.
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