Do Your Offer Gift Cards?
Spread the Word on Facebook and to Your Customers 
Spread the word to customers and peeps that you have the perfect gifts for the people on their holiday lists.
Calendar of Events
Chamber's Highway 65/69 Billboard Now through March 4: Gib's A&W.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday
Now through March 21 -- Saturdays -- Pop Up Games at Sluggers Batting Cages
Walmart Remodel January 19 - April 24, New Hours: 6 a.m. - Midnight
Hy-Vee New Hours: 5 a.m. - Midnight
February 8 Indianola Winter Farmer's Market
February 8 Winterglow on the River
February 10 Free Back Pain Workshop
February 11 5 Ways to Massive Profits. What is keeping your business from peak performance?
February 13 Peoples Bank Business Breakfast, 7 - 8 a.m.
February 13 Bloodmobile at Vintage Hills Indianola Assisted Living
February 15 American Legion Biscuit, Sausage Gravy Breakfast
February 20 Program Recruitment for Young Adults
February 26 Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses: Top Five Things to Know About Securing Your Data
February 29 Think Spring Garden Seminar
February 29 Family Fun Night
March 3 Begin Again Yoga at West Hill Brewing Company
March 7 Simpson-Indianola Breakfast
March 12 Peoples Bank Business Breakfast 7 - 8 a.m.
March 14 Indianola Winter Farmer's Market
March 21 American Legion Biscuit, Sausage Gravy Breakfast
March 21 Indianola Noon Lions Club Meat Raffle
April 4 Simpson-Indianola Breakfast
April 9 Peoples Bank Business Breakfast
April 11 Indianola Winter Farmer's Market
April 18 American Legion Biscuit, Sausage Gravy Breakfast
May 9 Simpson-Indianola Breakfast
May 14 Peoples Bank Business Breakfast, 7 - 8 a.m.,
June 5 Friday Night Live Concert
June 26 Friday Night Live Concert
July 10 Friday Night Live Concert
July 15 Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
July 24 - August 11 National Balloon Classic
November 27 Shop Local Saturday
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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Iowa Realty Open Houses This Weekend
Need Professional Space for a Conference, Event or Meeting in 2020?
Reserve Your Space at Salem Connection
Where: Salem Connection, 222 W Salem, Indianola
Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192
Large Meeting Space, use of technology and kitchen
$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
Do you Do Something to Promote on Warren County Tourism?
If you have news, or an event that you would like to have promoted, please send it to Lorin Ditzler at lorin@warrencountyhometown.com.
The Warren County tourism website and social media up and running (warrencountytourism.com & @warrencountytourism).
Pop Up Games an Sluggers Batting Cages Offer Active Family Fun
Bring the Kids!
Where: Sluggers Batting Cages, 2406 W 2nd Ave, Indianola
When: Saturdays through March 21 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: 18 holes of mini-golf for $5. 10 pitched balls for $1.
Uncommon Grounds Coffee House
Coffee and More, Free Wi-Fi
Do You Have Literature You Want Distributed?
People Stop By Every Week and Pick Up What Interests Them!
Pictured, Brenda Easter, Indianola Chamber, and Cortney Garrington, Extension
Do you have information to share with the public? Bring your flyers or brochures to the Chamber office and place them here.
Looking for Something Fun to Do? Hosting Something Fun to Do?
Use the Community Calendar at indianolachamber.com
The Community Calendar at indianolachcamber.com is a well-visited location on the front of the Chamber Website. There are dozens of events and activities listed each month. Click on the calendar on the front of the Website, Click a month and date to see a list of events. Double click the event of choice to get the details.
Does your group, organization, or business have upcoming events that you want others to know about? Add them easily and at no cost by clicking submit an event and filling in the information.
Promote Your Business and Get the News from Your Indianola Neighbors
Indianola Independent Advocate
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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 between Vintage Hills and Meadow Glen Terrace
March 2 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
April 6 Meadow Glen Terrace, 711 S. Jefferson Way
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.
Great Winter Entertainment
Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre
Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.
Supply your workplace with everything you could possibly need!
And Buy Local Loretta Burk is in her 20th Year serving businesses in Warren County.
She will work on your behalf to get your business the best prices and products by working with hundreds of manufacturers. Ask about Everything for your office/school, cleaning supplies, break-room supplies, printing, advertising specialties/promo products, furniture, office equipment and supplies and trade show displays.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors
Your Support Makes Things Happen!
Thank You to Our Annual Celebration Sponsors
Ms. Kathryn Nailor, 2020 Indianola Chamber Educator of the Year
Pictured: Heather Hulen, Indianola Chamber of Commerce Chair; Ms. Kati Nailor, Art Sathoff, Superintendent, Indianola Community Schools; Brenda Easter, CEO and President, Indianola Chamber of Commerce
BnB Family Boutique, 2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business
Pictured: Heather Hulen, Indianola Chamber of Commerce Chair; Amanda and Dean Binder, owners BnB Family Boutique; Brenda Easter, CEO and President, Indianola Chamber of Commerce
Nick Carda and Seth Lampman; 2020 Distinguished Chamber Leaders
Pictured: Nate Fehl, Hy-Vee; Brenda Easter, CEO and President, Indianola Chamber of Commerce; Nick Carda; Seth Lampman; Heather Hulen, Indianola Chamber of Commerce Chair;
Rick Wilson, 2020 Steven G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year
Heather Hulen, Indianola Chamber of Commerce Chair; Rick Wilson; Brenda Easter, CEO and President, Indianola Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Pfeifer-Maloney, daughter of Steven G. Pfeifer, McCoy True Value.
Justin Brown, 2020 Simpson College Emerging Leader
Heather Hulen, Indianola Chamber of Commerce Chair; Justin Brown, Downing Construction; Bob Lane, Interim President, Simpson College.
Put The Indianola Chamber's Billboard to Work for You!
Reach more people and refresh your audience
Start the year off right and get the cash register ringing!
Your message to drive buyers to your store or sell your products online will be seen by tens of thousands of people each day as they drive into Indianola from Des Moines.
Call Barb at the Chamber, 515/961-6269, today to discuss!
Get Involved! Volunteers Needed for Chamber's 2020 Golf Outing Committee
Be a leader! Have fun! Make a difference! 
Volunteer on the Indianola Golf Classic Committee. The committee will meet 8-10 times from February until the event on July 15.
According to the article below, volunteering is proven to help people feel calmer, lower stress and anxiety level, clears the mind, lower blood pressure and reduce feelings of depression?
Volunteering also promotes psychological well being, purpose in life and feelings of optimism and energized.
So, give Barb a call at 515/ 961-6269 to Volunteer for the Chamber's Golf Outing.
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Indianola Winter Farmer's Market
Free Back Pain Seminar
21st Century Rehab, PC
When: February 10 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: 1507 N. 1st
This free workshop is for anyone experiencing back pain, sciatica difficulty with daily tasks, or pain after surgery.
At our workshop you’ll learn the three most common causes of back pain, the biggest mistake back pain sufferers make, and what you can do to get back to normal.
We’ll teach you about lasting pain relief that doesn’t involve surgery, medications, or injections. It’s natural, effective, and unlike painkillers, it addresses the cause of your problem instead of covering it up.
If you’re ready to get back to normal, register today to save your spot. If you have any questions, just call us at 515-961-7435. See you there!
Indianola Community Guide & Business Directory
Directory Listing and Advertising Available with Paid Chambe
5 Ways to Massive Profits Free Seminar February 11
What is Keeping Your Business From Peak Performance?
Vintage Hills Indianola Assisted Living Hosts Bloodmobile
Biscuits, Gravy and Sausage
February 15, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Program Recruitment Meeting for Young Adults
Assistance with Employment Readiness February 20
Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses:Top Five Things to Know About Securing Your Data
FREE LIVE WEBINAR at Indianola Chamber Office
Top Five Things to Know About Securing Your Data
Presenter: Jack Schroeder, Vice President of IT at Aureon
When: February 26
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
Cost: No Charge with Your Indianola Chamber of Commerce Membership
Register Here
2020 Census Important to Economic Future of Indianola
Message from Ryan Waller 
Please watch this video about the upcoming Census. Your participation in this important process has a huge long-term financial and economic development impact to our community.
#thinkindianolafirst
Think Spring Garden Seminar, February 29
Sign up now to be a Vendor
Begin Again Yoga at West Hill Brewing Company
Join Bethany Grabe
When: March 3 Taproom doors open at 10 a.m. Class 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: West Hill Brewing Company
Cost: A $15 admission at the door gets you yoga plus one complimentary Beer, Hard Cider, Or Non-Alcoholic beverage before the taproom is open to the public.
Indianola Noon Lions Meat Raffle and Celebration of 90th Anniversary
March 21 -- 100+ Items of Meat
City announces $627,237 grant received
Will help build an extension to E Iowa Avenue
Ryan Waller, City Manager, City of Indianola is pleased to announce the award of a $627,237 grant to the City of Indianola to help build an extension to E Iowa Avenue in front of the new multi-million dollar Missouri Valley Joint Apprentice Training Center currently under construction in the City’s Industrial Park.
The Missouri Valley Joint Apprentice Training Center, which is headquartered in Indianola, trains individuals across the Midwest in the electrical industry ( https://www.movalleyjatc.org/).
Thank you to Community and Economic Development Director, Charlie Dissell, Finance Director/City Clerk, Andy Lent, and Dave Moeller, City Engineer with Snyder & Associates, for their efforts in securing this significant economic development grant.
FREE GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit
Monthly Poster with facts and tips for your employees
Each month, Chamber Member 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. Here’s an example:
The materials are available to view on The Partnership’s GetActive page.
The GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit was inspired by the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s support of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. The program is a benefit of your engagement with the Indianola Chamber of Commerce and Greater Des Moines Partnership and is available at no additional cost.
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