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Summer in Indianola Has Been Fun for thousands,

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In this Issue

Calendar of Events

Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday

August 11 Teacher Appreciation at Sunday Tunes at Summerset Winery

August 14  Maximize Your Chamber Benefits

August 14  Older Iowa Day at the Iowa State Fair

August 15  Full Moon Hike

August 16  Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive

August 16  Bike Down to I-Town

August 16  Starlight Cinema

August 18  Infusion Band at Summerset Winery

August 20  Adult Disconnect Night 

August 23 & 24  City-wide Garage Sale

August 23  Dinner on the Deck at La Vida Loca Winery

August 24 -- Simpson Discount Program Begins with Chamber Business Offers

August 24 - Indianola Community Showcase for incoming Simpson Students

August 25  Forest Therapy

August 25   Tony Valdez Large Band at Summerset Winery

August 26  Organization Fair

August 28  Top Five for Small Business: Effective Self-Promotion for Solopreneurs and Small Business

August 29 Business Analysis Fundamentals Full-Day Workshop

August 30  Dinner on the Deck at La Vida Loca Winery

September 7  Free Community Shred Day Sponsored by Peoples Bank

September 8 & 14  Monarch Tagging

September 9  Alzheimer's Support Group

September 13, 14, 15  Rustiqueiowa

September 14  Prairie Picnic

September 14, 15  Necessity Pantry Carnival

September 25  Top Five for Small Business: Make Social Media Work for Your Business

September 27 & 28  City-wide Garage Sale

September 28 - 29  Log Cabin Days

October 04  How to Lead from the Heart LIVE Webinar

October 23  Top Five for Small Business: Create Culture for Your Competitive Advantage

October 28   Customer Service Essentials

October 29  Relationship-Based Sales Workshop

November 8   Small Business Success Summit

November 21  Maximizing Project Success Through PM/Sponsor Relationships Workshop

November 30  #ThinkIndianolaFirst Shop Local Saturday

December 13  How to Finish Strong LIVE Webinar

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

1 Billboard Left in 2019



ACT NOW: One billboard available to carry your message in 2019: October 17 - November 14. 1st 2020 billboard available January 8 - January 9, 2020.

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

What do you think needs to be done to enhance the region's quality of life?

Take DSM USA Survey


How does DSM USA stack up?  The key to maintaining positive momentum in the region is ensuring local talent is thriving.  Take this survey to help business leaders determine what more needs to be done to enhance our region’s quality of life.
 
Help make Central Iowa an even better place to live.  Tell us what you like and where we can do better.
 
Make your voice heard.  Share how you feel about and engage with our community.
 
DSM USA is a top place to live.  Help us keep building on this momentum by offering your insights about living in Central Iowa.
 

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

Learn more

Iowa State Fair Older Iowan's Day

August 14

 
RIDE HIRTA to the Iowa State Fair
$12 per person Roundtrip

Call and Schedule Your Trip Today
1-877-686-0029

Like to Bike, Run or Walk on Trails?

Central Iowa Trails Map is Here!


The 2019-2020 Iowa Bicycle Map developed by the Iowa Department of Transportation features multi-use trails that are over five miles in length and also shows paved shoulders at least 4-feet wide and traffic levels on all paved roads in the state. There is also a wide variety of other bicycle-related material on the map.

Pick up this map in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Office.

Wander Warren County with this Map as Your Guide.

Warren County & the City of Indianola


The map of Warren County is on one side; the city of Indianola on the other. Pick up this useful map in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce office.

DOES YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PASS THE 'HIT-BY-A-BUS' TEST?

Succession Planning

With small business being so vital to the local community and economy, and your family's future, it begs the question: What would happen to your business if you weren’t able to make it work on Monday? Having a succession plan in place is a vital part of to ensure your business remains in business. Does your business pass the “hit-by-a-bus” test?
 

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Small Business Success Summit

Greater Des Moines Partnership


Small Business Success Summit

When: November 8  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where:
FFA Enrichment at DMAAC, 1055 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny

3 Keynote Speakers
18 Breakouts
28 Resource Partners
Details and Registration here.

5 Advantages Small Businesses Have Over Large (and How to Capitalize on Them)

Social Media, Relationships and Appeals to Emotions Are Key


David and Goliath is a great story, but let’s be honest, when it comes to small business the story often doesn’t have the same ending. We’ve watched it as local bookstores go out of business thanks to Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We saw the local grocer close up shop to “spend more time with family.” But often it’s impossible to compete with the loss leaders of big stores and businesses.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Small businesses have several advantages over their larger competition. They just need to know how to leverage them.   

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Movie Tickets for Summer Fun, Birthday Gifts and Yourself

Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre



 
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Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.

Promote Your Business and Get the News from Your Indianola Neighbors

City-wide Garage Sales

Place Ad by August 14 for August 23 & 24 Garage Sale


When: One Weekend a Month, May - September
Where: A City-wide Garage Sale Map locating garage sales will appear in the Indianola Record Herald the Thursday before each garage sale weekend.
How: Watch the Indianola Record Herald the first week of May for the Garage Sale form and payment information. Or, call 515-284-8141 with the wording for your garage sale ad, your address, and your method of payment.

Place ad by     Sale Dates          
Aug 14    Aug 23 & 24           
Sept  18  Sept 27 & 28

 

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Support Group for Cancer, Serious Illness, Grief

Group provides Support

When: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month  7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 202 N. Kenwood Blvd., Indianola
For additional information: Call Pastor Christian Walz at 507/ 217-6158

Alzheimer's Support Group

Support for Caregivers and Individuals Living with Alzheimer

 

When: 1st Monday of each month  5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Location alternates each month between Vintage Hills and Meadow Glen Terrace (Good Samaritan's independent living apartments, 712 S Jefferson Way)
September 9 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
October 7  Meadow Glen Terrace
Questions: Danyel Wilson, Sales and Outreach Director, Vintage Hills of Indianola, 515-961-1924
We offer peer or professionally led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease.

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

 

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 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 ensure the 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  
August 16           August 21
August 30           September 4


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

 

Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors

Your Support Makes Things Happen!

Thank you to all of the sponsors for the Chamber Golf Open!

We appreciate you so much!

Please Welcome New Member MCM Cleaning

Experienced Commercial Cleaner



Contact Cari to discuss your cleaning needs and receive a quote.

Medicap Pharmacy Pharmacist Shanna Zwanziger Recognized for Clinical Innovation Award

Congratulations, Shanna!


Greg Johansen and Shanna Zwanziger
At the Cardinal Health’s Retail Business Conference (RBC) Shanna Zwanziger, R.Ph., Pharmacist/Regional Director of Operations at Medicap Pharmacy/GRX Holdings, LLC, was awarded the Clinical Innovation Award for her commitment to new and expanded services, achieving outcomes and improving patient care.

“Shanna has been an integral part of our strategy to offer innovative pharmacy services to her
customers. Shanna’s leadership within the Indianola pharmacy, as well as across the pharmacy
industry in Iowa. She is very deserving of this recognition,” said Greg Johansen, R.Ph.,
president of GRX Holdings, LLC.

Wander Warren County

Please like, comment and share all the new Warren County Tou


We're known as the home of the National Balloon Classic and the renowned Des Moines Metro Opera, and there are plenty of other reasons to #WanderWarrenCounty too: Pour a glass at one of our many wineries or distilleries, set sail on Lake Ahquabi, ride the Summerset Trail, browse the shops on the historic Indianola square, and more.

The Hometown Pride Committee, under the direction of Lorin Ditzler, has launched Warren County Tourism and #WanderWarrenCounty.  The timing is right since so many visited the county this summer and enjoyed their time here, and can now find more attractions and things to do that will bring them back.

Take a look at the new www.warrencountytourism.com, follow, like and share on Facebook and Instagram, and help spread the word about the great things to see, do and enjoy in Warren County. 

https://www.facebook.com/warrencountytourism/ 
https://www.instagram.com/warrencountytourism/
http://www.wcedc.com/tourism/  
 

Indianola Comprehensive Plan Suvey

Please post this poster ... and provide input on survey

The City of Indianola is asking for input from EVERYONE who lives in Indianola.
Please print and post the Elevate Indianola poster and encourage everyone on site to participate.
Then, provide your own input at elevateindianola.com on values, priorities and direction for the future of Indianola.
 

Join the Fun: Sunday Tunes

Teacher Appreciation Day
FREE admission to Sunday Tunes for teachers. 
When:  August 11  2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring: Mill Street Band


Vintage T-Shirt Day
FREE admission to anyone wearing a Summerset T-Shirt
When:  August 18  2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring: The Infusion Band

Tony Valdez Large Band
When:  August 25  2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits Workshop

August 14



 
When: August 14   Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N.Buxton

FREE to Attend.  Register Here

Attend the 1-hour Maximize Your Chamber Benefits workshop to see how easy it is to showcase your business in the digital world (no extra charge), keep your visibility high and build relationships with customers and prospects who look for you on the Chamber's Website.

Before the workshop, think about your unique point of difference – what do your best customers like best about doing business with you?

We will talk about the best way to use that information like a magnet to attract more prospects like our best customers.

 

Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive

Schedule Appointment Now for August 16


When: Friday, August 16, 2019, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Greater Iowa Credit Union, 301 E Scenic Valley Ave, Indianola

To schedule your life-saving appointment and pre-register, visit https://bit.ly/30UG71m or contact Mack Rankin at 515.954.1610. Please be sure to bring a valid form of identification.

Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive is sponsored by the following organizations who have generously donated their time and services to the event!
LifeServe Blood Center - bringing their Mobile Blood Center to our branch to make all those attending lifesavers and heroes!
Hy-Vee - will be cooking up lunch for everyone stopping by the event!
92.5 KJJY - morning broadcast will be live straight from the blood drive!
WHO-TV Channel 13 News - broadcast interviews with staff before event to help spread the word to our community!
Pop Up Games - setting up games for everyone to enjoy!
Our local heroes attending the event:
> Iowa League of Heroes - Batman and Bat Car
> Indianola Fire Department
> Indianola Police Department
> LifeFlight Des Moines
Greater Iowa Credit Union is happy and proud to support LifeServe Blood Center at this Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive event.

Bike Night

August 16



Indianola Bike Night--the Midwest's Largest Bike Night!

When: August 16   6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Indianola Square
Damon Dotson will be on stage 

Starlight Cinema: Mary Poppins Returns (PG)

FREE Movie Presented by City State Bank



When: August 16  8:15 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Amphitheater, 602 N. G. Street

Bring Your Own Seating
FREE popcorn courtesy of Paramount Theater. Pop and candy will be available to purchase.
Thanks also to our show sponsor, Overton Funeral Home, and media sponsor, the Indianola Independent Advocate.

Enjoy Family Fun Time in Indianola & Warren County

Plan to Do Something Different and Fun!

   

The Young at Heart, no matter the age, can select from interesting and fun activities Check Warren County Conservation Board or Indianola Parks and Recreation, and in the Summer 2019 Indianola Magazine for programs, schedules, and restoration deadlines. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Take a Horseback Ride at Wesley Woods
- Tour the Priscilla Gaumer Butterfly and Pollinator Exhibit and take a hike at the Annette Nature Center
- Full Moon Hike at McCord Park, August 15
- Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series at the Indianola Activity Center, August 22 and September 12
- Cardboard Boat Races at the Indianola Memorial Aquatic Center, August 25
- Monarch Tagging at Buxton Park, September 8 and 14
- Forest Therapy Guided Walk at Buxton Park, September 22
- Learn to Dance in October, Indianola Activity Center
 

Dinner on the Deck at La Vida Loca Winery

August 23


When: August 23  5:30 - 9 p.m.
Where: La Vida Loca Winery
Cost: $28.00 + Tax 
Reservations required by August 14. Call 515-962-2236


Menu:  Baby back ribs with an Apple wine BBQ sauce glaze.
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh Basil salad with Balsamic drizzle
Warm bread
Sweet corn on the cob
Creamy buttermilk cole slaw
Mixed berry cobbler with ice cream.

Vegetarian option available upon request.
www.lavidalocawinery.com
 

Raise the Awareness of Your Business With New Prospects

1. New Teacher Welcome Packets:  Deliver 30 branded items, coupons or business cards to the Chamber Office by August 9.

 

2. Simpson Student Discount Program: Determine your offer for Simpson College Students to use from August - May. Students Show Simpson ID to redeem offer, over and over. 

 

3. Indianola Community Showcase: Introduce your business to parents and new students on August 24 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Pfeiffer Great Hall on the Simpson Campus. Contact Anna Pena by August 15 to reserve your space. anna.pena@simpson.edu

Simpson College Students will Be Doing Business in Indianola for 9 Months

Invite Them to Do Business With You

​The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is happy to connect Simpson College Students with member local businesses to provide everything they need while away from home!  Place an offer for students to use again and again in The Indianola Chamber Simpson Discount Program.

Contact Barb by August 9 with your offer by sending an email to Barb@indianolachamber.com or call 515-961-6269.

Indianola Community Showcase for Incoming Students

Simpson College

When: August 24  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Pfeiffer Great Hall, Simpson College
RSVP by August 15 to anna.pena@simpsoncollege.edu

Under the Lights Back to School Bash

August 24

2019 Community Organization Fair

You want to get involved in Indianola? Check out Choices.

2019 Organization Fair
When: August 26  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where:  Simpson College, 701 N C Street, Indianola


Hometown Pride has partnered with Simpson College to host a community organization fair. Stop by and learn about the amazing groups in our community and how YOU can help! Open to the public.
 

Top Five For Small Business: Effective Self-Promotion for Solopreneneurs and Small Business

FREE Webinar, August 28


       

Register Here
 
When: August 28  Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
Expert: Sally Cooper-Smith, Cooper Smith+Company


Discover five surprisingly simple, easy-to-remember steps for highly effective self-promotion. This fast-paced session energizes business owners with creative techniques for taking their self-promotion from boring to brilliant! You'll leave with creative inspiration and action items to hone your message, your brand, and your marketing.

Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Top Five for Small Business Webinars
September 25  Make Social Media Work for Your Business
October 23  Create Culture for Your Competitive Advantage

Welcome to Medicare: Free Seminar

August 29, Indianola Activity Center

Shred Day: Free Community Shred Event

Sponsored by Peoples Bank

Necessity Pantry of Warren County 3rd Annual Fundraiser Carnival


 
When: September 14 and 15  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Moats Park, 900 N. 1st Street
Bounce Houses, Live Music, Flea Market with 30+  Vendors, Pop Up Games, Food
Cost for games and bounce houses: $10 WRIST BAND FOR 1 DAY.  $15 WRIST BAND FOR 2 Days
Donations welcomed and can be mailed to Necessity Pantry, 108 N. Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125


This is the main fundraiser for the Necessity pantry which helps provide basic necessities to families and seniors over 55 in Warren County who would otherwise go without. Participants have a chance to earn points to redeem for necessities.
Necessity Pantry: 200 E. 1st Avenue in First Baptist Church Annex, Indianola
Hours: Hours: Mon., Wed. 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Contact: Alice Cooper Brito- 515-318-3946

Central Iowa Business Conference

September 19

Sign Up Now for Professional Development for You and Your Staff

New ideas and information can make a big difference.


 
Increase your business skills by investing in your professional development and growing your skills with Your Clear Next Step. Read more and sign up now for these classes for you and your staff.

Business Analysis Fundamentals Full-Day Workshop
When: August 29  8:30 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.
Where:  Simpson College West Des Moines Campus, 1415 28th St. #250, West Des Moines
Description: Ready to understand the Business Analysis discipline more formally? This full-day session walks through the IIBA BABOK Guide 3rd Edition in a highly-structured way, allowing you a solid overview of the discipline and a chance to develop your skills.

How to Lead from the Heart LIVE Webinar
When:  October 04  Noon - 1 p.m. 
Where: Comfort of Your Office or Home
Description: If your goal is to serve others while meeting the needs of individuals, teams and the organization, this quick-hit webinar will help you understand three concepts for the heart of a servant leader, and you will gain three tactical ways to put the characteristics of servant leadership to work.

Customer Service Essentials Workshop
When:  October 29  9 a.m. - Noon
Where: Simpson College West Des Moines Campus, 1415 28th St. #250, West Des Moines
Description: Would your customers travel an extra mile or spend an extra dollar to buy from, or work with you, instead of your competitors? Do they refer friends and colleagues to you? One way to ensure a resounding ys is o put the customer first in all that you do. In this session, you will explore ways to demonstrate excellence in customer service, starting right now.

Relationship-Based Sales Workshop
When:  October 29  1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Simpson College West Des Moines Campus, 1415 28th St. #250, West Des Moines
Description: Building fast and lasting relationships with potential customers makes the difference between success and failure. Product knowledge, industry knowledge, the ability to give an effective demonstration are all useful, but the core of the sales process is communication. We'll explore the gaps in the sales cycle and practice a proven tool for continuous improvement.

Maximizing Project Success through PM/Sponsor Relationships Workshop
When: November 21  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Simpson College West Des Moines Campus, 1415 28th St. #250, West Des Moines
Description: There is no more critical relationship to the success of a project than the Project Manager/ Project Sponsor relationship. This full-day workshop explores how to develop ad maximize that relationship in a way that ensures the success of the project and the organization.

How to Finish Strong LIVE Webinar
When: December 13  10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Comfort of Your Office or Home
Description: Encounter three ways to make the most of the rest of the year so you can start next year well with the tips, tools, and techniques offered here.
What's Up Wednesday 2019 - What's Up Wednesday News You Should Know Now