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Indianola Farmer's Market

Opening Dates and Vendor Information









Indianola Farmer's Market
 
Saturdays Beginning in June
Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning in July

Iowa State University has provided the following link to information regarding food safety requirements and practices at local farmers' markets. 

Food Safety Requirements
 

Iowa Realty Open Houses This Weekend





See the list of this weekend's Iowa Realty Open Houses on the Community Calendar at www.indianolachamber.com

Do You Need Sanitizers or Wipes?

Let's Stay Healthy!



Best Value Wipes:
BWK454W35 is a 12 pk 35 per canister
BWK454W753pk is a 3 pk of 75 per canister
 
Sanitizers:
Purell - 8oz - GOJ965212ea  
 Best value:  BWK800ea - 8oz  pump bottle (also comes in a 12 pk)

It is as easy as calling Loretta Burk  515/953-7401.  

Welcome Our New Chamber Businesses

HR Green, Inc
Jim Rasmussen
Website
hwhitver@hrgreen.com
Join Date: 01/08/2020

Accelerate ActionCoach
Bill Cortesio
Website
billcortesio@actioncoach.com
Join Date: 01/15/2020

Tyler Till, Realty One Group Impact
Tyler Till
tatill514@gmail.com
Join Date: 01/29/2020

Prep Kings
Bob Fox
Website
bobfox@prepkingmeals.com
Join Date: 02/04/2020

Black Gold Realty
Larry Hughes
Website
blackgoldrealty@gmail.com
Join Date: 02/06/2020

Keller's Garage
Chad Keller
CKellers@hotmail.com
Join Date: 02/07/2020

Relics Awry
Kyle and Diana Nielsen
Website
relicsawry@gmail.com
Join Date: 02/12/2020

Fellows & Blake Financial
Keri Blake
Website
kerib@fellowsfg.com
Join Date: 02/25/2020

Krier Homes Inc.
Brian Krier
Website
Indianola@wausauhomes.com
Join Date: 02/28/2020

The Groggy Dog
Lori Hayden Marvin Gribbins
Website
groggydogia@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/02/2020

Buggy Bath Car Wash
Myles Easter
measter@americanstatebank.com
Join Date: 03/05/2020

Linden Storage Group, Inc.
Eric VanderLlinden
Join Date: 03/06/2020

Bob's Septic & Portable Services
Bobs Septic
Website
office@bobsseptic.com
Join Date: 03/09/2020

Barbara Rasko, Independent Brand Partner, Neora
Barbara Rasko
Website
BarbaraRasko@msn.com
Join Date: 03/09/2020

Shive-Hattery
Michael Kleene
Website
mkleene@shive-hattery.com
Join Date: 03/09/2020

Champions Recovery Room and Physical Therapy LLC - Indianola
Lauren Mach
Website
lauren@championsrecoveryroom.com
Join Date: 03/11/2020

Details Plus Collision Center
Debbie & Allen Benesh
detailsplusind@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/11/2020

Indianola Mechanical
Andy Pohren
Website
apohren@indianolamechanical.com
Join Date: 03/13/2020

CanoeSports Outfitters
Jeff Holmes
Website
info@canoesportoutfitters.com
Join Date: 03/13/2020

Children & Families of Iowa
Aubreanna Sink
Website
AubreeannaS@cfiowa.org
Join Date: 03/16/2020

Marilyn Cline, REALTOR with Kalen Ludwig RE Specialist at Peoples Co
Marilyn Cline
marilyn@peoplescompany.com
Join Date: 04/15/2020

DDVI, Inc.
Gina Piper
gina@ddvi.net
Join Date: 04/28/2020

The Outside Scoop
Haylee Korth
outsidescoopcreams@gmail.com
Join Date: 04/29/2020

Free classifieds on indianolachamber.com

This 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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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

 

Submit your business news and events in the Chamber Newsletter

Newsletter Released 1st and 3rd Wednesdays



Submit news and images (.jpg format) by the Friday prior to publication to newsletter@indianolachamber.com. Publication not guaranteed for late submissions.
                                 
Submission         Publication
May 15                May 20
May 29                June 3

Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors

Your Support Makes Things Happen!

Virtual Coffee with the Chamber Zoom Conversation

Join Indianola Chamber President and CEO Brenda Easter and your local business peers each week for an hour of local updates and conversation to help everyone navigate the current economic situation.

Your invitation will arrive in your email box.

Please join us. We want to hear from you.

Indianola Small Business Recovery Grant program

Application online now

       
            

             


The Indianola Chamber is excited to announce the Indianola Small Business Recovery Grant program.  

We are grateful to the City of Indianola, Warren County Economic Development, Peoples Bank, TruBank, Warren County, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership for their financial contributions to this grant program.  

This is available to any Indianola business.  Find information and application online
here.



 

Have a PPP Loan? Attend this Webinar for information on staying compliant.

Attend this Call



Businesses who received a loan from the PPP program can append this free Webinar for reminders and updates on specifically what needs to be done to stay compliant and be sure the local will be forgiven.

Nyemaster's Dustin Miller and Eric Fischer cover compliance and forgiveness for businesses that have taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ​

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Date: May 8, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Register Now
 

Local Events Canceled or Postponed


After thoughtful consideration, organizers have made the decision to cancel or postpone each of the listed events.
  • Des Moines Metro Opera is canceling live performances and will provide virtual viewing opportunities for the 2020 season
  • National Balloon Classic will return in 2021
  • Indianola Bike Night will return in 2021
  • Indianola Chamber Friday Night Concert for June 5 is postponed
Check the Community Calendar on indianolachamber.com for additional information on events. For information on other businesses and events, check the specific Facebook page.
 

Public Library Open for Reserve and Pickup Curbside

U.S. Postal Service Can Help You Grow Your Business

You Have a Captive Audience


As we spend even more time in front of our devices on virtual and web-based meetings, we are also seeking ways to digest content that is offline in a non-digital format. Right now, more than ever, you literally have a captive audience as more and more people are working from home. And guess what, those mail pieces are gaining more and more attention.
Here are some options available to help you maintain and grow your business operations-
1. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM): Are you a restaurant trying to make the community aware of your carry out menu options or adjusted hours? Maybe you’re a local clothing store or another small retailer that needs to make the community aware that you offer shipping of your products.

Consider These Ideas

Are You Selling Products & Services on CentralIowa.ShopWhereILive.com

FREE ONLINE E-COMMERCE from Indianola Chamber


Marketing and selling online have never been more crucial to the health of our local restaurants, retailers, service providers, and non-profits.

The Chamber has arranged for our businesses to have an online store at https://www.CentralIowa.ShowWhereILivfe.com.

CentralIowaShopWhereILive

Fareway Steps Up With Kindness During COVID-19

Thank You!

Fareway Food Stores Donated 40 - $50 Certificates to Small Business Owners and Employees

McDonald's Steps Up With Kindness to Show Appreciation for Local Business

Thank You!

Noon Lions Club Provides Kind Donation to Helping Hand

Feel Freezer with 300 pounds of beef

Kading Properties Kindly Provided Pizza to Residents

Thank You!

Tenants of Lincoln Ridge Estate Enjoyed the Brickhouse Pizza!

Restaurants, Gyms and Retail Are Open to Serve You

Phone, On-Line, Facebook, Website to order - or instore



Show us how you are supporting our local businesses! Take the Challenge and Tag 3 Friends! #ThinkIndianolaFirst;#TakeOutChallenge;#DSMlocalchallenge

New Skills Will be Required to Succeed in the New Business world

Selling, Tracking and Learning Online are Some

 
Justin Perry  MMIT recapped a video about successfully maneuvering the new virtual environment. He offers these observations and recommends taking the time to develop new skills and traits to adapt to the changing environment.

Things will bounce back. What we do right now and for the next couple of months are putting us in position for the bounce back. What are you doing right now to prepare your business for the bounce back?

Here are 13 tips the webinar suggested to think about:

1. Analyze your CRM
2. Gather new leads
3. Refine systems and Processes (Onboarding, Pipeline, Etc.)
4. Strategize for the future
5. Avoid burnout
6. Work on professional development (eLearning - virtual)
7. Perform a competitive analysis
8. Brainstorm new products or services
9. Conduct customer interviews
10. Automate processes
11. Set goals
12. Practice sales strategies
13. Collaborate with other industry experts (virtual)
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