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Calendar of Events

Feb. 7 Peoples Bank Breakfast; 7:00 a.m.

Feb. 10 Summerset Winery Valentine's Dinner; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Feb. 14 Valentine's Dinner at the Indianola Country Club; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Feb. 14 & Feb 23 Fondue and Wine Night at Summerset Winery; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 Business Mixer at Indianola Country Inn & Suites; 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 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    
Feb. 16             Feb. 21
March 2            March 7

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

 

Wine & Fondue Night

February 14 & 23, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.



Join Summerset Winery for a night of fresh fondue and wine tasting!

Ticket includes fondue, dippers and wine flight of 5 Summerset Wines.

Purchase your ticket HERE
 

Your Clear Next Step February BOGO



With Valentine's day approaching, Your Clear Next step is sharing the love with half price webinars!

Monday, January 15th, through Friday, February 9th, when you purchase the February Webinar, How To Tame A Bully, either LIVE or On-Demand, for $49, get any one the On-Demand Webinars for only $24.50.

Click here to learn more!
 

More Information

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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Senator Ernst Reaching Out to Iowa Business Owners




Senator Ernst’s office is reaching out to chambers across Central and Southern Iowa to discuss the recently passed tax laws.
 
Senator Ernst wants to hear from you and your business!
If you are making plans to hire, expand or invest in your employees as a result of the new legislation contact Senator Ernst’s office.

Interested in sharing your story with Senator Ernst?

Contact Matthew J. Sexton, Regional Director
Office of United States Senator Joni Ernst
515-284-4575

GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit



The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce can help you get a jump start on your wellness with the GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit, aimed at helping local small businesses provide turn-key wellness programming for their employees

Each month, businesses may download a new one-page poster and handout that provides wellness tips, facts and resources to give employees immediate takeaways that they can implement in their daily lives. 

View the materials on The Partnership's GetActive Page.

 

Valentine's Day Dinner

February 14th, 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.


Join the Indianola Country Club for a 3-course Valentine's Dinner at Traditions restaurant.

Menu:
     Seasoned Artichoke dip with homemade French bread crostini

     Choice of: Grilled Pork chop with a cherry-balsamic reduction or Baked Cod filet with an oven-dried tomato cream sauce served with au gratin potatoes and grilled asparagus.

     Dark chocolate mousse napoleon with chocolate peppermint bark
    
$49.99 per couple
     *free reception wine with your meal

To make reservations call 515-961-1303
or email jennifer@indianolacountryclub.com

 

Peoples Bank Breakfast

February 7, 2018 - 7:00 a.m.



Join Peoples Bank at the Indianola Country Club for breakfast and an update from Lorin Ditzler, Community Coach with Warren County Hometown Pride and their activity within our community.

Summerset Winery Valentine's Ball

February 10, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.



The romance of Summerset awaits you and your special someone. A deliciously memorable meal will be catered by Christiani’s while live music keeps the dance floor packed!

Get a memorable picture of you and your sweetie and every couple gets a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner or to take home.

View the full description HERE
Reservations required
 

Exit Realty North Star Business Mixer - You're Invited!

February 21, 2018 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.



Mark your calendars for a Business Mixer hosted by Exit Realty North Star.

You don't want to miss it, and don't forget to bring your business cards to share!

Indianola Country Inn & Suites
February 21, 2018
 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Des Moines Metro Opera Single Tickets On Sale Now!



Get your tickets to the Des Moines Metro Opera's 46th Summer Festival

Secure your seats today for the 46th Summer Festival, featuring brand new productions of Die Fledermaus, Rusalka, Flight and The Tender Land.

Don't forget to add-on your tickets to the Stars of Tomorrow concert and Opening Night Gala, and secure your seats on our popular Opera Shuttle from Des Moines!

For more information, visit www.desmoinesmetroopera.org

Dealing With Difficult

Your Clear Next Step



When dysfunctional behaviors rear their ugly heads at work – whether we’re trying to get things done, whether we’re in meetings, or whether we’re making decisions – keeping these three things in mind as our first line of defense can be useful.
 

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An Indianola Divorce Attorney Busts Common Child Custody Myths

Ellis Law Offices, P.C.



Child custody battles can be emotionally exhausting. Before you even start the process, it’s a good idea to get the facts from a skilled divorce attorney. Here, the professionals of Ellis Law Offices, P.C. in Indianola, IA, debunk some common falsehoods about the matter. With 15 years of experience, these lawyers know the ins and outs of family law.

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National Balloon Museum Closed for Remodeling and Cleaning

Will Re-Open March 1, 2018



The National Balloon Museum will be closed for remodeling and cleaning through the months of January and February, and will re-open March 1, 2018!
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