Lula Belle and Adorn Summer Sale
Feed & Foster Opening
August 13, 2020 at 10 am
Who's ready to check out a new store?
Feed & Foster is opening August 13, 2020, at 10 am!
The new retail store is located next to Corner Sundry!
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 strategies to fuel your business recovery. Your invitation to the Zoom meeting will arrive in your email box. Please join us. We want to hear from you.
Thank you to our Virtual Coffee with the Chamber sponsors: Sponsors: Peoples Bank, TruBank, Downing Construction, HyVee and City State Bank.
Speaking and Presenting to Others
Ready to improve your presentation skills? We’ve got your mic!
When: All Day August 13
Details and Registration Here
Studies continue to show that many North Americans are terrified of public speaking. We think that the more you prepare, the more confident you’ll become, and the better your presentation will be!
This class will cover all the elements of an exceptional presentation, from soup to nuts. You’ll learn how to polish your presentation and materials, all the way through your delivery to make sure your audience hears what you have to say.
Objectives
- – Describe key ingredients of a successful presentation and characteristics of a good presenter
- – Demonstrate the power of nonverbal communication “dos and don’ts”
- – Identify how to structure your story: opening, core, and close
- – Explore the fundamentals of effective delivery and recovery
- – Try keys to engaging and connecting with the audience
- – Gain tips and techniques to overcome (or workaround) the fear of public speaking
- – Practice and put your presentation skills to the test
Warren County Strong Banner Project
Dressing up the Justice Center Construction Site
To spread a bit of cheer and show the strength of Warren County Communities, Warren County Hometown Pride, spurred on by Terry Pauling's idea to cover the black construction fence with interesting and beautiful banners, created Warren County Strong,
Warren County businesses and organizations are invited to participate with a banner to celebrate something in the county. To learn more about how to be part of Warren County Strong and place your own banner on the construction fence, click here.
Does your technology system have you wondering?
Be ahead of the game when it comes to your IT needs.
"Let's Talk! It costs nothing to talk to us but it could cost you a lot if you don't." Justin Perry
A few weeks ago, I stepped into a new role at MMIT. My goal is to help you put the right IT and network support in place so you can focus on your core business. We want to be more than a technology lifeline. A partnership with MMIT Business Solutions Group provides a comprehensive and proactive approach to secure your network and protect your system and your data. We help you become more efficient and lower your operating costs. A relationship with MMIT consolidates your document management and IT services with one local partner that can readily identify issues before they result in downtime.
Why are we different?
- Cost-Free Technology Review – Other companies charge from $500.00 - $1,000.00 to assess your current system. With MMIT, you get another set of eyes on your network health and security, providing a complete inventory of network at no charge. You get an opportunity to compare our support program and pricing with the current partner.
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Hire People-Supported through Christian Opportunity
No Financial Cost to Employer
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.
- CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Molly Larche
Phone Number: (c) 515-808-0378 (p) 515-961-3653 ext. 2234
Email: mlarche@christianopportunity.org
Tax Breaks and More
Planning a family or small business event?
Reserve Space at Salem Connection Enjoy this beautiful space with room to safely distance.
Small kitchen and total technology capabilities are available.
Where: Salem Connection, 222 W Salem, Indianola
Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192
Local Events Canceled or Postponed
After thoughtful consideration, organizers have made the decision to cancel or postpone each of the listed events.
- Warren County Public Health Fair Canceled
- 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
- Warren County Fair will hold livestock judging and the full fair will return in 2021
- Indianola Bike Night will return in 2021
- Indianola Chamber Friday Night Concerts will return in 2021
Check the Community Calendar on indianolachamber.com for additional information on events. For information on other businesses and events, check the specific Facebook page.
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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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. The publication of information is not guaranteed for late submissions.
Submission Publication
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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors
Your Support Makes Things Happen!
Thank you to the Sponsors of the Indianola Chamber Golf Open
Golfers Enjoyed a Great Day of Golf and Fun!
Indianola Chamber Golf Open Congratulations to our Chamber Golf Tournament Winners & Sponsors! View Video:
https://youtu.be/FqAfOeCy4Z4
The weather was perfect and the on-site sponsors: City State Bank, Cooper & Fringe, Ellis Law, Indianola Independent Advocate, Simpson College, and TruBank treated the golfers with golf balls, snacks, mugs, tees, friendly conversations, good information, and more.
Ellis Law, On the Rocks, and Overton Funeral Home sponsors for beverages, C-1 Credit Union provided snacks, Bob's Septic offered fun and delicious cupcakes, The Indianola Country Club and Club Pro Jason Marvelli and his professional staff had the clubhouse and course as nice as ever.
Other generous sponsors provided prizes for Flight Prizes, Pin Prizes and the drawing.
Tournament and Top Flight Winners: Nate Ohnemus, Greg Jacobs, Kyle Matzen, and Luke Miller.
Congratulations to Studio Fusco and Webster Creative
Expertise Names Top 15 Graphic Designers Congratulations to our local, talented graphic designers, Audrey Fusco, Studio Fusco, and Kelly Webster, Webster Creative, who were just named as Top 15 Graphic Designers in Des Moines as selected by Expertise!
The goal for Expertise is to connect people to the local experts.
Here is the story of their selection.
Odds and Ends 88 Cents & Up Store Comes to Indianola Square
The Indianola Chamber held a ribbon-cutting for the Odds and Ends 88 Cents & Up Store on July 22nd. The store held its grand opening on July 15.
Where: 107 East Salem Avenue
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
What their customers will love: Charlie and Jamie pledge to give customers the best in personal service -- greet them at the door, smile and say "hello" and give them big bang for the buck. Customers will love taking a look through the Odds and Ends which include toys, candy, birthday party supplies, and a variety of things for the home and the car and for fun!
View Ribbon Cutting Video Here
Wearing a Face Covering Helps!
Compliments of Medicap Pharmacy
Indianola Community Guide and Business Directory Available Now
Pick up yours at KNIA, and local Chamber Businesses The newly-released Indianola Community Guide & Business Directory, published by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce and the Indianola Independent Advocate is available at no charge at local Chamber businesses and in the entryway at KNIA, 100 East Ashland. Pick one up today!
Parking Lot Maintenance Begins August 4
Take the Pledge to Buy Local as Much as Possible. Then Spread the Word
Support our local restaurants and businesses!
Grow Solar Warren County
Free Information on Solar Power Hour Zooms
Are you interested in going solar? Start by attending a free virtual Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property, and how the Grow Solar Warren County program works. Then, get a free, no-obligation site assessment from our competitively-selected installer, 1 Source Solar. You have until September 30, 2020 to decide whether to get solar through the program. The Solar Power Hour calendar and program updates will be posted on this page on an ongoing basis.
Learn more and see the schedule for the Power Hour Zooms here.
Top Five For Small Business: The Explanation of Terms and Issues of COVID-19 Legal Issues for Employers )
(EX.O.T.I.C Legal Issues for Employers)
When: August 26 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
No Charge, but registration requested
Register here
Attorneys Brent Hinders, Eric Updegraff, and Hugh Cain will walk you through legal issues employers may face related to COVID-19. This presentation will highlight five to seven pieces of information on FFCRA and the CARES Act while referencing ubiquitous quarantine iconography like Netflix’s Tiger King, toilet paper shortages, and murder hornets
Heal House Open House & Ribbon Cutting
August 30, 2020 - 1 pm - 5 pm
Log Cabin Days Parade
September 26
Log Cabin Days has a long history of celebrating history in Warren County and the Parade around the Indianola Square and on to the Warren County Historical Society exhibits at the Fairgrounds is a popular attraction.
Log Cabin Days Parade
When: September 26 10 a.m.
Parade Participants: Line up at the Administration Building, 310 N. Buxton, at 9:30 a.m.
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Post How You are Serving Customers on indianolachamber.com
The public wants to know. We'll spread the news!
Let customers know how they purchase from you and the guidelines you are following to keep them safe. Are you:
-open for dine-in or carry-out
-available by appointment
-set up to sell and pay online and then pick it up, or have it shipped or delivered
Have your hours changed? Are you following physical distancing guidelines? Requiring masks? Are you doing additional cleaning to protect your employees and customers?
Communicate your "Open News" on indianolachamber.com. Then join us in sharing this valuable information by directing your peeps to indianolachamber.com.
This is an important time for us to work together to rebuild our local economy.
CentralIowa.ShopWhereILive.com
Are You Set up to Sell Online?
Marketing and selling online have never been more crucial to the health of our local restaurants, retailers, service providers, and non-profits.
And now it is easy to promote your products, sell to customers, and get paid online.
1. Go to CentralIowa.ShopWhereILive.com
2. Fill out the Vendor Application
3. Follow the instructions in the email you receive to set up your account and upload your selected products
4. Determine the options for customers to pick up or have products shipped to them
If you need immediate assistance, contact Barb at the Chamber by sending an email to Barb@indianolachamber.come stations. The promotions are designed to inform Central Iowa Consumers about the new shop local option and drive traffic to the site.
This on-line shopping option is another way to help people #ThinkIndianolaFirst, brought to you by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce.
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