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As recent graduates are starting to consider the next phase of their lives, as individuals whose jobs were impacted by the changes implemented due to the Coronavirus consider what’s next for them, and as people all across the country consider what’s next for their career and how to propel themselves into success, the topic of “universal” advice comes up. What words of advice could one offer to a young person now as they start their career, that would be equally valuable to a mid-career job seeker, or a person seeking a new start in a different career?

 

I’ve landed on three verbs, three daily habits, that apply to all of us. These would likely be included in a commencement address, if I were ever asked to offer such a thing. So, in the spirit of the season, I offer these three ideas that, when applied daily, can help launch any individual forward in any career they choose.

 

Are you struggling with stress, fear, and worry? Have a lot of your decisions over the past few months been driven out of panic? When catastrophe hits (whether big or small, personal or widespread), it’s easy to fall into the scarcity mindset – a pattern of thinking that focuses on what you don’t have and the belief that there will never be enough resources to achieve your goals. As a result, your actions and thoughts stem from a place of lack. Don’t let scarcity thinking become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, frame your expectations through the mindset of abundance to unlock your potential and in-turn help others in our community.

Christian Opportunity Center of Indianola would like you to take into consideration hiring people-supported through our non-profit organization. Here are just a few of the several benefits of working with these individuals and/or groups:

• Job coaching support by COC job coach who can be with the person-supported employee as much as is needed with the expectations that, as the individual gains experience and comfort with the job, the coach will gradually reduce time with the person. This also allows for the person to connect with co-workers and find natural supports in the working environment.
• Personalized goals established for the person that help them develop and focus on specific areas that are necessary to the success of the business.
• Job coaching is at no financial cost to the employer. Coaching is provided through outside funding.
• Many people-supported have flexible schedules and can work as few hours as needed to accomplish their work or sometimes more hours. For example: some tasks like cleaning bathrooms, sorting items, or even packaging items may take an employer and employee away from key jobs they would like to dedicate more time to such as being more connected to customers. We have many people who are excited to take on these tasks and thereby help a business accomplish specific goals.
• Organized transportation. The people-supported that we work with are able to secure individual transportation that ensure they make it to work.
• Tax incentives; for more information, visit: https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/TaxIncentivesForEmployers.htm

 
 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
Contact Name: Molly Larche   
Phone Number: (c) 515-808-0378      (p) 515-961-3653 ext. 2234
Email: mlarche@christianopportunity.org
 

Where: 109 E. Clinton Ave.
Indianola, IA 50125
 
Shop Food, Clothing, and Household Goods
Restrictions apply and new policies are in place for the safety of volunteers and shoppers.
Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm
Wednesday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. -11 a.m. 
 
Donations Accepted in Person Only
Tuesday  8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Do Not Drop Donations at the Building
 
Food Pantry Needs:
Canned Chicken
Cereal 
Ketchup
Deodorant
Shampoo
Laundry Soap
 
Financial Donations are appreciated. Mail to The Helping Hand of Warren County, P.O. Box 45, Indianola, IA 50125

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has a Small Business Resources Hub to help small businesses grow. The Hub provides a one-stop-shop for small businesses to find resources relating to legal, accounting, finance, marketing, networking, staffing and hiring, and more. The creation of The Hub was the result of research-based decision-making that helped determine how to most effectively serve small businesses in Greater Des Moines (DSM).
 
The Hub provides a wealth of resources and helps build on DSM’s status as a great place to grow a small business, including technology companies that would be considered high growth-startup companies.

“DSM USA has been recognized by multiple national publications as a great place to start and grow a business,” said Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “The Small Business Resources Hub will help continue to strengthen and grow the small business and startup ecosystem in the region.”
 
The Hub is easy to use, with categories organized based on research to help determine what is most useful for small businesses and how they can best find those resources. The Small Business Resources Hub can be accessed at dsmpartnership.com/growing-business-here/business-resources/small-business-resources.

 
 

Indianola Golf Open Rescheduled to July 29 

 

It is always a tough decision to postpone and you never know what Mother Nature will do, but any rain delay would have made it difficult to run an efficient and fun tournament for our golfers and provide our sponsors with the visibility and connections they deserve. 

Therefore we will hole the 2020 Golf Open on July 29th!

For golfers who are registered, your tee-time and all other information remain the same for a fun day at the Indianola Country Club!  Be sure to inform your team about the new date.

 

The great news is if you haven't registered, we still have a few tee-times available.  Contact Barb at 515-961-6269 for more information and to register.

When: July 22  9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
No Charge, but registration requested

Register here

After this session, you’ll walk away with 5 key tactics using website psychology to maximize your digital presence and create clarity for your customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The challenges and risks facing employers today have never been greater.  There is a high probability of a trade-off being made between compliance and resources.  This session is to provide you with the knowledge to know where common mistakes are made, what you can do to address them, and when it may be necessary to seek out an HR professional (or possibly an attorney) for guidance.

Discover how to minimize the energy bills and make a statement on solar om a Grow Solar Warren County Power Hour Zoom. 

Learn more and see the schedule for the Power Hour Zooms here.
 

Around the world with the COVID situation, Phlebotomists are needed and are essential workers. Enter into a profession that you can be proud of and help those in need.

Learn more here or mail kwschoolofphlebotomy@gmail.com or phone 641 871 2004

Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192