Calendar of Events
Jan. 8 Dementia Support Group; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 8 Opening Night Legislative Reception; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 10 Public Policy Forum on Mental Health; 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 18 2018 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 Wreath Making & Wine Night with Summerset Winery 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Jan. 30 This Is Iowa Legislative Showcase; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Beginning December 2017, the Chamber Newsletter will be published the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
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Register Now: This is Iowa Legislative Showcase
January 30, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
A committee of industry members met over the past several months to revamp this important legislative event, and your participation is vital to sharing with legislators the impact tourism makes on the state of Iowa and your local area.
Where: Animal Learning Center - Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.
Registration materials available here for you and your colleagues to get signed up for the showcase.
Greater Des Moines Partnership 2018 State Legislative Agenda
United to Drive Economic Growth 
The Partnership believes that state government plays an important role in setting the stage for business competitiveness, entrepreneurship and employment-generating investment by the private sector to promote economic growth. Economic growth is achieved by creating an environment that is conducive to business success, leading to job expansion and increased state and local revenues.
The result will be an economically thriving state and growing communities that plan and build for the future. Accordingly, The Partnership supports policies that promote economic growth statewide, and align with the Capital Crossroads and The Tomorrow Plan vision plans for Greater Des Moines (DSM).
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3 Powerful Principles to Achieving Success
People and teams need purpose. They not only need to ask the question but need to have an answer for, “why do we exist?”
Partnership Perk – DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub
The Partnership’s DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub is a statistical dashboard filled with rich information within the region. Users will find leading indicators along with research and data trends needed to make strategic business decisions. The site offers current economic, demographic and workforce information sourced from official government data on the five-county Des Moines MSA and six nearby counties.
All of the research is accessible free of charge, and is presented in an easy-to-use format. Charts and data can be captured and used in other presentations
Check out www.datadsmusa.com for additional resources!
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.
Chamber New Address
New Chamber Address:
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.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
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Chamber Holiday Hours
The Chamber will be closed:
Monday, December 25 - Tuesday, December 26
And will re-open:
December 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
December 28-29 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2018 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
January 18, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
County-Wide Gift Certificate Program Launched
Warren County Economic Development Corp. 
In an effort to help keep spending local, Warren County Economic Development Corp. (WCEDC) is excited to announce the launch of a County-Wide Gift Certificate program that will promote and support local businesses throughout Warren County. The way it works is simple; the gift certificates are spent like cash at any Warren County business, and then deposited by the business like a standard check. All Warren County businesses are able to, and encouraged to accept the certificates as payment for goods and services.
Check Out How it Works!
2017 Legislative Luncheon
Thank You! 
Thank you to our attendees as well as local and state government officials for another successful Legislative Luncheon!
Dementia Support Group
January 8, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  
Join Good Samaritan Society of Indianola and St.Croix Hospice for Dementia Support Group on January 8, 2018
from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Meadow Glen Terrace.
710 S Jefferson Way
Indianola, IA
Holiday Shopping at The Garden Barn
  
Just a few ideas for friends and family on your list?
Check out The Garden Barn for fresh Evergreen wreaths and bunches - available while supplies last!
Lots of seasonal decor and unique gifts to choose from.
Check out their website for more decor amd information!
www.thegardenbarn.com
Weekly Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
thru December 23, 2017
Opening Night Legislative Reception
January 8, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and its Affiliate Chambers and partner organizations invite you to the annual Opening Night Legislative Reception to welcome the 87th Iowa General Assembly to the 2018 Legislative Session.
Meet Iowa Legislators, sample hors d'oeuvres from restaurants and vendors from the Regional Affiliate communities and enjoy the newly renovated Tea Room!
REGISTER HERE
Where: 713 Walnut St., #600, Des Moines
The Tea Room
When: January 8, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
3 Tips for Doing What is Right During the Busy Season
Public Policy Forum on Mental Health
January 10, 2018 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership for a panel discussion on the issue of mental health and the impact on the business community in Greater Des Moines (DSM USA).
The event will kick off with a breakfast reception to recognize the Business Record's special publication, Lifting the Veil. The reception is hosted by Business Publications and Polk County Board of Supervisors.
When: January 10, 2018 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Greater Des Moines Partnership Conference Center
700 Locust St., Ste. 100, Des Moines
Welcome The Local Vine!
Please join us in welcoming The Local Vine!
The Local Vine will offers a great atmosphere with a selection of wines, craft beers and light fare. Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee.
It's Time To Get Noticed
Billboard Marketing Opportunity
Expose, connect, and expand your business by leasing the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Billboard. This billboard is ranked number one for the number of impressions averaging 52,000 per week!
Don't miss your opportunity to grow your business! Contact us today at 515-961-6269 or email sarah@indianolachamber.com for more information or to reserve your space.
Book Your Holiday Gathering at La Vida Loca
10% off for Chamber Members 
Planning a family or work get together?
Celebrate the Holiday's at La Vida Loca Winery!
Make it easy on yourself and call today to book your venue at La Vida Loca!
515-962-2236
Chamber members will enjoy 10% off!
www.lavidalocawinery.com
Medicap Pharmacy Donates over $15,000 to Food Bank of Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) Medicap Pharmacy is extremely proud of their Flu Shot campaign for the 2017 Flu Season. This fall, they were able to provide over 61,100 meals to the Food Bank of Iowa, with the donation staying right in the local community. “Medicap’s flu shot campaign was an excellent way to support hunger-fighting efforts in the communities they serve,” said Michelle Book, President and CEO of Food Bank of Iowa. “At the same time, these flu shots help to protect our society’s most vulnerable, including many food insecure Iowans, from illness."
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Wreath Making & Wine Night at Summerset Winery
January 25, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  
Join Summerset Winery for a night of wreath making and wine!
This class will be using silk flowers to create a long lasting floral hoop wreath.
Reservations are required for this event. Purchase your ticket today before they are gone!
Ticket includes one glass of wine, wreath making supplies and wreath to take home.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Your Clear Next Step 2018 Workshop and Webinar Lineup
Don't miss your chance to make your business better.
Join Your Clear Next Step for affordable training sessions! In-person, virtual and on-demand trainings available to suit you and your business needs.
Call 515-442-0545 or visit www.yourclearnextstep.com to register! |
