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Calendar of Events

March 8    Indianola Indoor Farmer's Market

March 13    Maximize Your Chamber Benefits  Workshop

March 13 & 14  Shoe Sensation Job Fair

March 16  Indianola KiwanisTrivia Night

March 19   Welcome  to Medicare Seminar

March 28  Maximize Your Chamber Benefits  Workshop

March 30  Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event

April 10     Shoe Sensation Opening. 

April 12    Shoe Sensation Ribbon Cutting

April 13    Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event

April 18      Warren County's Women's Mentoring 

April 27   #ThinkIndianolaFirst Spring Fling Shop Local

 

Vetter Equipment In the News

A Nice Shout Out on RFD-TV

Indianola powerhouse, CaseIH / Vetter Equipment Company was in spotlight today on RFD-TV, a broadcast network serving rural America.  CHECK IT OUT!

Dreaming of a New Home?

Take a Look at the Lots in Heritage Hills Plat 9



Heritage Hills Plat 9 is located near the Indianola Country Club. Seventeen lots are opening up this fall. See the plat map below.

Tax Abatements Are Now Available.

Contact Karey Bishop, 515/ 453-6335

Visit KareyBishop.com

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Indianola Indoor Farmer's Market. March 8 9 a.m. - Noon

Warren County Historical Building

Join the 2020 Census Team

Apply Now!

The Census Bureau is hiring temporary employees for the 2020 Census. Our jobs offer weekly pay, competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and paid training. By joining the 2020 Census team, you can support your community while getting paid to do it.

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Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits Workshop

You May Be Missing Out on KEY Benefits of Your Investment


It is amazing how many more prospects, with devices in their hands, search indianolachamber.com every day looking for the local business that can meet their needs.

Searchers want good information fast, and for business who are taking full advantage of their chamber benefits, their chamber showcase Website helps them put their best foot forward, just as they would when the person walked in the door.

Come to a 1-hour Maximize Your Chamber Benefits workshop to see how easy it is to showcase your business in the digital world (no extra charge). 
 
Upcoming workshops (seating limited to 10):
When: 
March 13 at 8:00 a.m.    Register Here
Where: Conference Room, Indianola Chamber of Commerce 111 N. Buxton

Government Policy Council newsletter and updates

Sign Up for Updates

As a Member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, your public policy interests are elevated to the regional, state and federal levels. By building and establishing relationships with elected officials, The Partnership has the advantage of communicating the needs of Central Iowa throughout the year. The Partnership is committed to developing and supporting policies that enhance and sustain the region’s vibrancy.  With more than 6,400 Regional Members, The Partnership represents a broad grassroots network with a unified voice for Central Iowa. 

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Become a Friend of Warren County Conservation


Pledge your support today for high quality, healthy living for Warren County through greater recreation and outdoor education opportunities, new and improved facilities, restored landscapes, and extended open spaces.

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Take Advantage of Free Job Listings or Promotions to Prospects on www.indianolachamber.com

It is Part of Your Chamber Benefits!


You can reach consumers with news about job openings, services, products, events, announcements ...any news or income-generating promotions you have to share ... for Free on www.indianolachamber.com.

It is so easy to take advantage of this benefit of your chamber investment. You can post events, coupons and product promotions in a matter of minutes
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Call the chamber office at 515/961-6269 if you have questions.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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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.  To insure quality of your artwork, please submit your flyer or graphic in jpg format by email. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.

 
Submissions        Publish Date                                    
2019                                        
March 15             March 20
March 29    ​    ​    ​ April 3


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

 

Welcome New YMCA Executive Director

Reception March 6, 2019, 4 pm - 6 pm

CONGRATULATIONS HEATHER HULEN
 
Please join us in congratulating Heather Hulen, new executive director of the Indianola YMCA, at a reception on March 6 from 4 - 6 p.m. 

Deliver Your Sales Message to 50,000+ People a Day

Get Your Business Off to a Good Start in 2019



ACT NOW: Billboards are available for May 30 - June 26,  August 23 - September 18, October 17 - November 14 and December 12 - January 8

What will you say to 50,000 people a day to build your business this year?

Your message will be seen at Highway 65/69 and Hillcrest Avenue by those coming into town day after day. 

When people see it again and again, it spurs them to take action when you can become a solution to a problem. 


Call Barb at the Indianola Chamber at 515/961-6269 for details.

Salem Connection and LaunchPada65 Ribbon Cutting

The LaunchPad65 and Salem Connection ribbon cutting and open house took place in Salem Connection, 'the place to plug in". Cutting the ribbon and celebrating with friends and peers is owner Terry Pauling. This event followed the Technology Showcase at Simpson College which featured several local inventions.

Central Iowa Orthodonics

Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Central Iowa Orthodontics recently opened at  302 E. Scenic Valley Ave., making Indianola it’s 5th location. The Indianola Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting to welcome them. Those present were, center with scissors are Dr. Louis Wenger, clinic staff and dental assistants along with dentists and staff from Dental Professionals and Struthers Family Dentistry both in Indianola. Other doctors that will work from the Indianola office with Dr. Wenger are, Dr. Corey Conrad, Dr. Jeremy Karras, Dr. Cameron Rasool, Dr. Christopher Hartman. Appointments can be made by calling 515-303-1600.  Photo by Cindy Nelson
 

Get Out of the House and Enjoy a Movie

Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre


 

 




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.

Kiwanis Family Trivia Night

Reserve Your Team's Table by March 12

Open Interviews/ Job Fair for Shoe Sensation

March 13 & 14



 
Open Interviews/Job Fair
When: March 13 & 14  10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Country Inn & Suites, 1701 N. Jefferson Way
Hiring Management and Sales Associates
(Full time and Part time positions)
Please complete the online application at shoesensation.com/careers

Ribbon Cutting and Open House
When: April 12 
Where: 
610 North Jefferson Way, Indianola​
 

Pop Up Games is Teaming Up with Sluggers for Family Fun

Enjoy Mini Golf and Batting Cages



 
Fun with family and friends.
When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
March 30
April 13 and 27
May 11 and 25
June 8
Where: Sluggers Batting Cages, 2406 W 2nd Ave

Warren County Residents' Awards

Cast Your Vote

We all have our favorite local people, places and things. And now it’s time to share your choices and honor those who deserve the recognition. Make your voice be heard and cast your votes in the 2019 Warren County Residents’ Choice Poll. This new contest is being hosted by Iowa Living magazine, and the results will publish in the May issue of Indianola, Norwalk and Carlisle editions.

Poll closes on April 1, 2019, so make sure your opinion is heard. Vote today at We all have our favorite local people, places and things. And now it’s time to share your choices and honor those who deserve the recognition. Make your voice be heard and cast your votes in the 2019 Warren County Residents’ Choice Poll. This new contest is being hosted by Iowa Living magazines, and the results will publish in the May issue of Indianola, Norwalk and Carlisle editions. Poll closes on April 1, 2019, so make sure your opinion is heard. Vote today at www.iowalivingmagazines.com/residentspoll.
 

 

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Welcome to Medicare Seminar March 19

Plan to attend these Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses

Shoe Sensation
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
When: April 12  Time TBD
Where: 610 North Jefferson Way

Warren County Mentoring for Women Workshop

April 18, 2019

Hometown Pride Committee Celebrates 1 Year

Announces Beautification Blowout April 22 - 28

An article entitled, Hometown Pride looks to grow Warren County efforts in 2019, written by Indianola Chamber member Teresa Kay Albertson, appeared in the Des Moines Register on February 18.


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IYP Putt Putt & Pints Classic

Register to Play Today

 
 

When:  May 4  11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Indianola
Hosted by the Indianola Young Professionals from the Indianola Chamber of Commerce



REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY!

Need Professional Space for an Hour or a Day?

Schedule Your Event at Salem Connection


Where: Salem Connection 222 W Salem 
Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192


Large Meeting Space
$75 for 1 to 4 hours. $130 for 8 hours
Capacity 50 +/-
Small Meeting Spaces—Punch Card
$100 for 10 uses
1-2 hours in length. Capacity 2-10

 
What's Up Wednesday 2019 - What's Up Wednesday News You Should Know Now