Calendar of Events
June 22 - July 17 Des Moines Metro Opera
June 26 Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Peterson Funeral Home, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 26 Medicare Free Seminar; 5:30 p.m.
June 27 Stimulcast: Policies to Have for Your Employees and Why They're Important, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
July 11 Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
July 12 Medicap Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate 35 Years, 1:00 p.m.
July 13 Friday Night Live Concert: Hi-Fi Hangover, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
July 25 - 30 Warren County Fair.
July 27 - August 4 National Balloon Classic
July 28 National Balloon Classic Parade
September 29 & 30 Warren County Log Cabin Days
Indianola Young Professionals Support Feed Indianola Kids
The Indianola Young Professionals, along with their generous donors to their Putt Putt & Pints Classic, recently presented a check for $9,245 to the "Feeding Indianola's Kids" fund!
Advertise in the 2nd Edition of Windows on Warren County
Picture History Book has over 250 historic photos 
Feature Your Ad In a Classic WCHS Publication
The Warren County Historical Society is republishing the 1993 picture history book, Windows on Warren County’s Past. The 123 page book contains over 250 black and white photos of Warren County’s heritage, including the famous cover photo, “Cadence on the Plow”, which was taken by Don Berry, former publisher of the Record Herald and Indianola
Tribune.
National Balloon Classic Into The Blue Prepare for Your Business to Soar, too!
It will certainly be a busy time in Indianola when visitors from the metro, the state, the United States and the world arrive to view the nearly 100 hot air balloons paint the Iowa sky with brilliant colors and playful Special Shapes!
Of course, there is a rich schedule of ballooning and spectator events. View Schedule
Partnership Perk – DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM USA Research, Stats and Data Hub is a statistical dashboard filled with rich information within the region. As a member of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, you are automatically a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. We collaborate with the Partnership to provide you with tools and resources to make your business more successful.
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IowaWORKS Resources to Help With Your Hiring Needs
IowaWORKS knows that hiring good employees can be challenging, and they have resources to make it easier!
IowaWorks also offers a winning solution for job seekers and employers that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction.
Contact the Business Services Team, 200 Army Post Road, in Des Moines at 515-281-9619 ext. 3 with any questions.
Learn more at: https://www.earnandlearniowa.gov/
Des Moines Metro Opera Single Tickets On Sale Now!
Helping Hand Food Pantry Expansion
ICYF Helps Provide a Hand Up Not a Hand Out The Indianola Community Foundation is leading efforts to expand the Helping Hand!
The goal is to raise $485,000 to build the best facility to reach the most families in
Warren County!
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Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Chamber Newsletter production timeline: 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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
City-wide Garage Sales
Below are the dates for the Indianola city-wide garage sales!
If you are planning to host a garage sale, please contact the Record Herald at 515-284-8141 to register and get your location on the city-wide map before 2:00 p.m. on the notice deadline dates listed below.
July 20-21
Notice deadline July 11
August 17-18
deadline August 8
September 14-15
deadline September 5
Spread the Word on Your Upcoming Event
Don't forget to share your good news with us! You can post your upcoming events to the Chamber Community Calendar from the Chamber's homepage www.indianolachamber.com or send your submission to us via email at alerts@indianolachamber.com.
Posting to the Community Calendar is EASY! Follow these steps:
1. Click the blue "Submit an Event" button on the right hand side of the home page. Fill in the information. Upload your logo or photos and Hit save.
To have your event or news listed in the Indianola Chamber newsletter, which is sent out on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, send an email with the details of your news to newsletter@indianolachamber.com.
Questions? Call Barb Rasko at 515-961-6269.
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
Be in the Know! Like the Indianola Chamber on Facebook.
"Like" the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Facebook page every few weeks to make sure you receive all of our posts. Since Facebook has changed its algorithms again, so if you haven't clicked on a post from the Indianola Chamber for a while, you will no longer see our posts. We don't want you to miss out ... so go to Facebook right now, and "Like" the Indianola Chamber. |
It's Summer - Have Some Fun
Chamber Golf Open July 11, 2018 
Register today for the Indianola Chamber's golf open! Teams are filling fast! Registration ends July 22, 2018!
COST: $100/golfer - Includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, beverages post-play pizza, raffle prizes, and more!
NEW! You can now purchase Raffle and Mulligan Tickets in advance online! We'll have your tickets waiting for you at check-in the day of the event!
REGISTER TODAY!
Chamber Billboard Advertisement Opportunity
This Could Be You
Expose your business to more customers! Consider advertising on the Chamber's billboard. Get over 50,000 exposures everyday. The following date is available:
August 26 - September 19
Contact the Chamber for details at 515-961-6269.
Live from Indianola - It's Friday Night Live
June 22 with the Monday Mourners 
Enjoy an evening with family and friends at the Friday Night Live concert
featuring Monday Mourners
Friday, June 22, 2018
Memorial Park - 602 N. G Street (near Aquatic Center)
Gates Open 6 pm
Live Music 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$5 Adults; Children 10 and Under Free
Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older
Beer Garden & Food Available for Purchase
No outside food or drink allowed
Enjoy the music of the Monday Mourners!
AND...... Mark your calendar for all the final FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE concert!
Purchase FNL Admission Tickets Early
Share the Fun With Your Employees or Best Customers
How about giving your employees or best customers some summer fun? Purchase FNL advance tickets and show your appreciation to those who matter! Or, hold a fun contest on your Facebook page giving your customers a chance to win free tickets, compliment of your business of course! This is a great way to connect with your customers.
Contact Barb Rasko at the the Chamber at Barb@indianolachamber.com or call 515/ 961-6269 to place your ticket order. You will receive the tickets the next business day!
Grant Recipients Named for The Warren County Small Business Grants
Please Congratulate Funaro's Deli & Bakery and Embark Ink, LLC, Recipients of the Warren County Small Business Grants!
Funaro’s Deli & Bakery, owned by Bryant Houston and located on the Indianola town square, was declared the winner of the $6,000 Grant for Existing Businesses. The grant funding will be used for updating the lighting in the restaurant to LED fixtures and remodeling/replacing the interior ceiling tiles for the restaurant.
Embark Ink, LLC, a screen printing business, won the start-up grant of $4,000. The grant money will be used to purchase a new printing press that will allow them to run multiple jobs at the same time.
Are You Ready to Expand Your Digital Footprint?
Learn How on June 20 Noon to 1:00 p.m. 
Register Now
Maximize your Chamber benefits by attending one of our workshops focused on helping businesses expand their digital footprint in the global marketplace. During the workshop you will learn about a new member benefit that will expose and connect you to customers where they are - online!
All current Chamber members should attend one of the workshops. Feel free to bring a friend who also could use these resources to help their business grow as well! Get the return on investment you are looking for by taking advantage of all of your member benefits!
Several dates and times are available, but space is limited for each workshop (limited to 10). Attendees can bring a laptop or tablet to test-drive some of the new resources during the workshop!
Peterson Funeral Home Open House and Ribbon Cutting
You are invited to attend an open house at Peterson Funeral Home. They have updated their facility and have added new services to go with their new look.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Open House 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Great food and drinks
Where: 602 E. Salem, Indianola
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
Free Workshop - June 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm Mark your calendars and plan to attend this free seminar offered by the State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) hosted by the Indianola Activity Center.
When: June 26, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
Registration required by June 18, 2018 by calling 515-962-5375
Your Clear Next Step Workshops
Tools to Help You Grow Personally and Professionally
Need better tools in your toolbox for the really interesting meetings?
Advanced Facilitation Skills Workshop
June 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Where: The Iowa Center for Higher Education, 2500 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Learn more
Would increasing ownership and accountability improve your work? Gain tips for instilling ownership with this quick, easy and affordable training.
Live Webinar: July 6, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Learn more and register here
Are You Protected with the Right Employee Policies?
Free Simulcast Presentation AT Chamber Office  
Name: Top Five For Small Business — Policies to Have for Your Employees and Why They're Important
Date: June 27, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - Gather
Simulcast: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT
Cost: Free but registration required
Where: Indianola Chamber Board Room, 111 N. Buxton Avenue.
Employee policies help define culture, ensure compliance, and add clarity to confusing employee practices. Whether written or not, you have policies in place and at this 1 hour simulcast you will hear about five critical policies you should consider for your organization.
Scott Gire, Director of HR Operations with Aureon HR will provide direction on keeping your company out of "hot water" when it comes to statements that need to be removed or excluded from handbooks or policies.
Warren County Fair Is July 25 - 30
Medicap Pharmacy Celebrates 35 Years
Ribbon Cutting at 1 pm
Medicap Pharmacy is proud to have served the Indianola community for 35 years!
Help them celebrate at its Open House and Ribbon Cutting!
Spin the Prize Wheel and enjoy an ice cream treat!
Open House 1 pm to 3 pm
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate 35 Years - 1 pm
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Free Ice Cream Treats
Register to Win Prizes
Medicap Pharmacy, 208 E. Euclid
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Downing Construction Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Congratulations 
Downing Construction welcomed visitors to their new location at 509 E Scenic Valley Ave, Indianola, IA, during a ribbon cutting and open house on May 24, 2018.
Drees Family and Sports Chiropractic Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations
Drees Family and Sports Chiropractic welcomed clients and the public to an open house at their new office at 2007 N. 6th Street on May 18, 2018.
More good news from Drees Chiropractic: Recently their patients donated generously and raised $2,500 for Heal House of Indianola.
Edencrest at The Legacy Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Congratulations
Edencrest at the Legacy, in Norwalk, welcomed guests at a joint ribbon cutting with the Indianola and Norwalk Chambers of Commerce on June 29, 2018. .
Priscilla Gaumer Butterfly & Pollinator Exhibit Open House
Check Out This New Exhibit at the Annett Nature Center The grand opening of the Priscilla Gaumer Butterfly and Pollinator Exhibit was hosted by the Annett Nature Center on May 23, 2018.
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