PROMOTE. CONNECT. GROW. Please help us welcome the chamber's newest members! |
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| Small Business Roundtable with the Greater Des Moines Partnership (March 5)
Thank you to the members who participated in our Q1 Small Business Roundtable with leaders from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Interested in being part of our Q2 roundtable? Email the chamber! |
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Coffee with the Norwalk Area Women's Collective (March 8) Thank you to Karri Rose of Rose Farm for sharing tips and tricks for social media and branding with our women's group! |
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Bar Etiquette Class with the Norwalk Area Young Professionals (March 15) Special thanks to our event facilitators Kyle Doyle (Iowa Distilling Company), Rick Eaton and Robert Wilke (Middlebrook Mercantile)! |
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Membership Lunch (March 21)
Thank you to our guest speakers, Kerri Keyte (City of Norwalk) and Jodie Irlmeier (Norwalk High School) and our event host Crossroads Church. |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH
We've teamed up with Jean Strable, Director of the Norwalk Easter Public Library, to bring you a featured book each month. Recommended books center on business topics, and this month Jean has chosen You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy . |
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| Jean says
Listening is a huge component of successful communication. Murphy review and explores several common sense concepts and tips for listening. Some of the content may serve as a reminder to the reader, but it is an enjoyable read about this important topic.
The print version is available to borrow from the Norwalk Easter Public Library or eBook or e-audiobook using your library card and the free Libby app. |
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FOLLOW THE CHAMBER ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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| NORWALK AREA WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE COFFEE
Friday, April 12 Networking | 7:45 a.m.
Introductions & Discussion | 8 a.m. Middlebrook Mercantile 4125 Cumming Avenue (Cumming) This group meets monthly to discuss a range of topics relevant to women in business and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Our April speaker will be Aimee McDonald with Dorothy's House. Not familiar with Dorothy's House? Read about the work they're doing in Des Moines here. Thank you to the Mercantile for sponsoring coffee for this event!
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BUSINESS TOUR: NORWALK PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Tuesday, April 16 8 - 9 a.m. 1100 Chatham Avenue
Join the Norwalk Area Young Professionals for a tour of the Norwalk police and fire station with Chief Staples and Chief Porter. Coffee will be provided by the Norwalk Area Chamber. Free to attend
Registration encouraged |
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MEMBERSHIP LUNCH Thursday, April 18 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Norwalk Central 1401 High Road, Norwalk
Register today for the chamber's next membership lunch! Membership meetings are included in all memberships and registration is required. This month's membership lunch will consist of a walking tour of the new developments in Norwalk Central.
Lunch will be served to-go and catered by the Mullet's food truck at Fareway Fields. REGISTER BY APRIL 12 |
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SPEED NETWORKING EVENT Tuesday, May 21 2 - 4 p.m. St John the Apostle Catholic Church
720 Orchard Hills Dr, Norwalk The Chamber Ambassadors are excited to bring you a Speed Networking Event this spring, facilitated by Lisa Even.
Lisa is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, and JOY Connoisseur. Whether it’s through coaching, podcasts or her speaking and training, Lisa helps challenge people to think beyond their backyards, and realize that they happen to the world, and not the other way around. She brings authentic connection, energy, and real-life experiences, stories, and strategies to any room, while inspiring audiences to dream bigger and create bigger and better ripple effects!
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available and a great way to promote your business while supporting the chamber's mission. Email the chamber office to inquire! |
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Speaker suggestions now open
The Business Record is bringing back our 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event, and we need your help in our hunt for nine exciting speakers to present 10 of their best ideas.
At the event this fall, nine Iowa leaders will share 10 of their best ideas ― both big and small ― that can be applied to any organization. In a fast-paced discussion, each leader will present their top ideas and field questions from the audience.
There’s such a great pool of leaders to choose from, more than we can fit in one event, but we want your help in identifying potential speakers. Help us make the event great by suggesting a leader you’d like to hear from at the event.
To make a suggestion, simply fill out the online form before 11:59 p.m. on April 19. |
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SPRING CLIENT SEMINAR
Presented by Hopkins & Huebner Friday, April 26 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Foundry Distilling Company 111 S. 11th Street West Des Moines
All members are invited to attend! RSVP HERE
Please email the chamber office if you have any questions about this event. |
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CADDYSTACKS Friday, April 26
6:30 - 9 p.m. Norwalk Easter Public Library
Join the Norwalk Easter Public Library Foundation as they tee off their mini-golf fundraiser, Caddystacks! With the help of local sponsors, the library stacks will be transformed into a mini-golf course. Festivities will tee off with a fundraiser event for adults on Friday night. Admission covers access to the mini-golf course, participation in contests, and tournament play for prizes. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the cash bar, and there will be appetizers and other beverages at no additional cost. Join in the fun at our silent auction and come dressed in your wackiest golf attire for a special prize.
Families are invited to play through on Saturday, April 27, between 10:00 am-4:00 pm, compliments of the NEPL Foundation. Free popcorn and selfie booth available, as well as a special appearance from Scribbles, the library mascot. |
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