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Calendar of Events

Jan. 6 Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club; 7:00 a.m.
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. 11 People's Bank Breakfast
Jan. 12 Your Clear Next Step - Live Webinar; 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 18  2018 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 Tax Cuts Lunch and Learn; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 Wreath Making & Wine Night with Summerset Winery 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Jan. 30 Can You Hear Me Now? Business Development Workshop; 7:30 a.m. 
Jan. 30 This Is Iowa Legislative Showcase; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 3 National Balloon Classic Gala; 5:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

Share Your Good News

Beginning January 2018, 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.
Submissions        Publish Date                                    
2018    
Jan. 12              Jan. 17
Feb. 2                Feb. 7

Email your newsletter item to: newsletter@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

4 of the Most Effective Ways to Sell Your Product or Service




Relationships are becoming incredibly important to brands, especially with social media. So is content marketing. Everyone wants infotainment. They long for information that is engaging and solid, not too long, not too short. Consumers are like Goldilocks nowadays.
But there’s so much noise out there. How do you get heard and give them what they want?

 

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Register Now: 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. 

 

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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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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!

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.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Congratulations Mishmash Eats!

    

Congratulations to Katie​ Baker, owner of Mishmash Eats for being awarded the #BestBetweenBreadSandwhich Master Award for her "The Elvis" breakfast sandwich!

Stop by mishmash, congratulate Katie, and try The Elvis for yourself! 

Congratulations Katie!


 

2018 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony

January 18, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.



PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW for the Chamber's 2018 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony!
Be a Table Sponsor ($500) which includes:

6-8 tickets, front room seating, sponsor signage on tables,
write-up in Annual Dinner program, information on PowerPoint presentation,
write-up on the Indianola Chamber website (www.indianolachamber.com),
and a write-up in the Chamber newsletter.
Individual Ticket: $50

Date:  January 18, 2018 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where:  Simpson College Kent Center Hubbell Hall

PURCHASE TICKETS  ONLINE TODAY!

Tax Cuts Lunch and Learn

January 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.




Bring your lunch and attend this free Lunch and Learn, presented by Sandy Vos, H&R Block, to learn how the new tax laws will impact individuals and businesses. 

Seating is limited.  REGISTER NOW

Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room
111 N. Buxton St
When: January 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bring Your Own Lunch!

Can You Hear Me Now? Business Development Workshop

January 30, 2018 - 7:30 a.m.



Frustrated by communications with customers or colleagues within your office?  Attend this workshop to improve your communication skills and learn how to communicate more effectively.

Join the Indianola Chamber of Commerce at The Village, January 30th at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and a presentation from Sinikka Waugh, Your Clear Next Step.  

Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m. to 9 am.
Cost: $5 for members; $10 for non-members 

REGISTER TODAY

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National Balloon Classic Gala

February 3, 2018 5:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.



Don't miss the National Balloon Classic Bright Lights Big City Gala on February 3, 2018 at the luxurious Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel.

Tickets and a special hotel rate can be purchased HERE or by calling (515) 961-8415.
Special Hotel Rate available until January 13!


A spectacular evening of elegant dining, amazing live and silent auction items, and dancing the night away to the fabulous Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!
 

Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club

January 6, 2018 - 7:00 a.m.



Bring a friend and plan to attend the Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club!
Saturday January 6, 2018 - 7:00 a.m.
Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall II
Cost: $6 

Hear from Scott Ourth,
Representative for the State of Iowa in the
26th District. He will share his
thoughts on what bills and actions may be a part
of the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session.
 
 

3 Tools to Help Improve Your Time Management in 2018

Your Clear Next Step



When we sat down to think about our office New Year’s Resolutions, time management floated to the top of our list. We thought we might not be alone in this, so, as we ring in the new year, we wanted to offer 3 Tools to Help Improve Time Management in 2018 
 

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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

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.

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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!

How to Get Your Message Through Loud and Clear

January 12, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.



Join Your Clear Next Step with Sinikka Waugh for a live webinar!

"How to Get Your Message Through Loud and Clear"
January 12, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.

To register click HERE

Using three foundational
communication principles, and a proven, reusable tool, tackle the leading cause of business setbacks, and improve your communication!

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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). 

REGISTER TODAY

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

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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

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.
 

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