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Calendar of Events
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday
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 24 Under the Lights Back to School Bash
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 21 53rd Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day
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
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.
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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
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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.
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.
Movie Tickets for Fun, Birthday Gifts and Yourself
Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre
Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.
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.
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.
Promote Your Business and Get the News from Your Indianola Neighbors
Indianola Independent Advocate
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: 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, 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.
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.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors
Your Support Makes Things Happen!
All-Inclusive Play Area Ribbon Cutting
Indianola Kiwanis and Indianola Rotary Club Project
The Ribbon Cutting for the All-Inclusive Play Area was held on August 6 at the playground at Pickard Park. Photo by Emi Larson, Indianola Living magazine.
The Indianola Kiwanis and Indianola Rotary Club powered the project with grants, fund-raising, and installation of the project. Signage at the park recognizes sponsors.
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.
Indianola Comprehensive Plan Suvey
Please post this poster ... and provide input on survey The City of Indianola wants to hear from you. Take a few minutes to provide input at elevateindianola.com on values, priorities, and direction for the future of Indianola.
Under the Lights Back to School Bash
Join the Fun: Sunday Tunes
Tony Valdez Large Band
When: August 25 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
2019 Community Organization Fair
Top Five For Small Business: Effective Self-Promotion for Solopreneneurs and Small Business
FREE Webinar, August 28
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
Business Analysis Fundamentals Full-Day Workshop
Information to help you analyse and monitor your business
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.
Welcome to Medicare: Free Seminar
August 29, Indianola Activity Center
An Effective About Us Page Can Make a Difference
It is one of the most viewed pages
You need to ensure it contains good quality content that makes readers feel a connection with your business. That’s why they go there in the first place. They’re looking to know more about you. If you don’t give it to them, you’re missing an opportunity to allow them into your world and make a connection. People buy from those they like.
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Dinner on the Deck at La Vida Loca Winery
August 30
When: August 30 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Where: La Vida Loca Winery
Cost: $28.00 + Tax
Reservations required by August 22. Call 515-962-2236
Menu:
Beef tenderloin fillet marinated in Garlic wine.
Lettuce salad with pears and raspberries
Warm bread
Roasted baby potatoes with white wine cream sauce
Asparagus
Creme Brule with lemon curd topping and berry sauce
Vegetarian option is available upon request.
www.lavidalocawinery.com
Shred Day: Free Community Shred Event
Sponsored by Peoples Bank
Starlight Cinema: Incredibles 2 (PG)
FREE Movie Presented by City State Bank
When: September 13 7:30 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, Dental Professionals, PLC, and media sponsor, the Indianola Independent Advocate.
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. and Wed. 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Contact: Alice Cooper Brito- 515-318-3946
Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits Workshop
September 18
When: September 18 Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N. Buxton
FREE to Attend.
To Register: Go to indianolachamber.com and click on the Calendar
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.
Central Iowa Business Conference
September 19, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Taste of West Des Moines
Regional Chamber Rush Hour Event
53rd Indianola Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day, September 21
All the Pancakes You Can Eat!
Warren County Log Cabin Days
Save the Date!
September 28 & 29
Warren County Historical Museum &
Warren County Fair Grounds
Greater Des Moines Metro Seen as a Great Place to Cultivate a Bright Future
That includes Indianola! Business grows better in Greater Des Moines, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership has the resources to help them thrive. As a stakeholder in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, you have access to the resources available with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
The Greater Des Moines area, which includes Indianola, is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and has a low cost of doing business — DSM is the place to cultivate a brighter future.
Recent stats include:
- The cost of doing business here is 17% lower than the national average, according to Moody's Analytics.
-In April 2019, US News & World Report ranked the metro as #5 Best Place to Live.
The message on the front page fo their Website says, "Welcome to a community where art and culture meet affordable living. Where outdoor adventures happen on winding river trails and nightlife always beckons. Short commute times make it easy to experience all the region has to offer. For young professionals, families and empty-nesters alike, DSM is the place to call home."
To see what is available -- events, mentoring, training, activities -- from the Greater Des Mones Partnership, go to www.dsmpartnership.com.
Small Business Success Summit
Greater Des Moines Partnership
If you're a small business owner, join us for a summit created just for you. Attend presentations by keynote speakers from industry leaders that will inform and inspire, participate in workshops with fellow business owners in Greater Des Moines (DSM) and engage in in-depth conversations at breakout sessions ranging from talent attraction and work culture to data privacy and financial management.
When: November 8 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: FFA Enrichment at DMAAC, 1055 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny
Details and Registration here.
2019 Football Schedule - Cyclones, Hawkeyes, Simpson and Indianola HS
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