| Join us Sunday, May 18 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Other Brothers & Merc Anniversary Party! Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes. Plus, it's our third anniversary!! Swing by and enjoy ALL DAY happy hour to celebrate! |
Blooms + Bites Pop-Up Event! 🌸🍴
Join us for a special spring pop-up at Bellflower Florist & Gifts!
Stop by to shop beautiful blooms, enjoy small bites, and connect with friends and local businesses.
Location: Bellflower Florist & Gifts
2251 Sunset Dr Suite C, Norwalk, IA 50211
Date: May 20th, 2025
Time: Noon to 1:00
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and support a wonderful local shop.
We can't wait to see you there!
Join Us for a Live Podcast with 3 Beards Media!
Come hang out for an evening of good drinks and great conversation as 3 Beards Media goes live from Iowa Distilling Company!
Drink for a Cause: $1 from every cocktail sold will be donated to the Animal Rescue League so every sip helps a furry friend in need.
Whether you're tuning in online or joining us in person, it's going to be a night you won't want to miss!
Join us for the Norwalk Area Chamber Member Open House! This is your opportunity to discover how to maximize your chamber membership to grow your business and strengthen your professional network.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber offices at 1043 Sunset Dr. UNIT 4 in Norwalk, IA 50211
Spend your lunch hour connecting with fellow members and learning about the tools, resources, and opportunities available to help you succeed. Whether you’re new to the chamber or a long-time member, there’s always something valuable to gain.
Don’t miss:
- Tips on leveraging chamber resources for business growth
- Networking opportunities with other local business professionals
- Insights on upcoming events and initiatives for 2025
We look forward to seeing you there! Lunch will be provided, so RSVP today to save your spot.
Let’s make this year your best yet!
Jam out to snippets of top music while playing competitively against other music lovers and sipping on handcrafted cocktails during Music Bingo the 3rd Wednesday of each month! We will be playing 4 rounds - single Bingo, double Bingo, square, and blackout from 7-9pm, with prizes increasing alongside the level of difficulty to achieve B-I-N-G-O!
Join us for this month's Digital Marketing Pop-Up, where we’ll dive into social media with Jess Hamell, the owner of In2It Digital, to help you elevate your online presence.
Learn how to create engaging content, boost your reach, and connect more effectively with your local audience.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Chamber Office
1043 Sunset Dr. UNIT 4, Norwalk, IA 50211
Space is limited—only 6 seats available—so don’t wait to register. These small, focused sessions are designed for practical takeaways and meaningful discussions, giving you the tools to make an immediate impact in your business.
Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward becoming unmissable online!
All attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops. Lunch provided!
Come out and join us for TRIVIA 6-8PM!! This one is calling all animal lovers or anyone who wants to donate to a good cause! It's not just any trivia, tonight is a special night where all tips will benefit the ARL (Animal Rescue League).
The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
Enjoy 6 rounds of trivia including a song round, movie clip round, picture round and 3 rounds of general knowledge.
Kick off your weekend in Middlebrook!
Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky.
Friday, May 23 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Live Music: Heath Alan
Food Trucks: Hot Off The Presses, General Lee's Smoke Shack, Yippie Dogs, Pie Mates, Benny's Beans, Whip DelightFree, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm!
Join us for live music by Ryne Doughty from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails.
While enjoying great music and a cocktail in hand, grab some tacos, quesadillas, or burritos from Hot Peppers Mexican Food Truck 5-8PM.
| Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 23 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM! Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as JOSHUA SINCLAIR brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere! |
| Spend Saturday, May 24 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Patresa Hartman and Steph Graham, playing from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend! |
| Join us Sunday, May 25 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Dan Jones and Friends! Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes. |
Silent Book Club With A Twist
Please join us 6-8PM for a very special Silent Book Club featuring Blind Date With A Book by Lizde. Bring a comfy chair and your favorite book, and start making progress toward that new Goodreads goal. If you haven't started anything at the moment, don't worry we can help! Step out of your comfort zone, and choose a wrapped book using clues about the genre, theme, or mood. Enjoy a delicious craft cocktail while you browse, read, and relax.
The lounge will have quiet acoustic music, and popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring other snacks of your own to enjoy.
Join us and our friends at the Iowa Distilling Co. for an exciting and creative workshop on imprinting designs onto a 7″ rope basket! Hosted by Liz from EveryArt w/ Liz, you’ll have access to a wide array of beautiful designs to personalize your basket. Plant not included.
Cost: $30
Register at: https://tedsgardens.com/product/imprinting-on-hanging-rope-planter-workshop-ia-distilling-co-5-28-25/
| Looking for a fun Thursday night out with your favorite Trivia caller, Robert? Join us for Trivia Nights in Cumming, every week at two fantastic locations: 1st and 3rd Thursdays: The Merc 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Iowa Distilling Company Time: 6:00 PM Entry: Free Compete for exciting prizes, fame, respect, and adulation. Form a team, challenge your brain, and enjoy a night of friendly competition and community fun. Don’t miss out—see you there!
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Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky. Friday, May 30 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM Live Music: Luke Fox Food Trucks: Fair Food Fridays, Pho Wheels, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Thumbs Up, Benny's BeansFree, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm!
Join us for live music by Taylor King from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails.
While enjoying great music and a cocktail in hand, grab some street tacos from El Deliciosa Street Tacos Food Truck 5-8PM.
| Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 30 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM! Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Dick Danger brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere! |
Participating businesses:
Wilson's Orchard & Farm
Middlebrook Farm
Cumming Tap
Iowa Distilling Company
| Spend Saturday, May 31 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Bob Dorr and The Blue Two, playing from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend! |
Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky. Friday, June 6 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM Live Music: The Soul Searchers Food Trucks: Charlotte's Kitchen, Karam's Mediterranean Grill, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Thumbs UpFree, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm!
Bonus: All homes for sale in the Agrihood will be open for tours throughout the event!
Gather your friends and come enjoy a perfect spring afternoon of shopping, sipping, and home touring—we can't wait to see you there!
Join us for a fun-filled day at Middlebrook Mercantile! Shop a variety of local vendors while sipping on drinks from the Merc.
Bonus: All homes for sale in the Agrihood will be open for tours throughout the event!
Gather your friends and come enjoy a perfect spring afternoon of shopping, sipping, and home touring—we can't wait to see you there! 
Date: June 8, 2025
Location: Middlebrook Mercantile
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Vendors:
Iowa Parklands
Kiomi
Nixon & Norman
Pink Arrow Designs
Silver K Farms
Wicked Ferments
Batch Balanced
Hand-Me-Down Talents
Happily Handcrafted
Patched Hat Bar
Simply Stella Rose
Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky. Friday, June 13 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM Live Music: Cedar County Cobras Food Trucks: Fair Food Fridays, Hotsy Totsy, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Thumbs Up, Benny's BeansFree, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm!
Tee Off for a Day of Networking and Fun at Our Annual Golf Outing!
Get ready to swing into summer with the Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing on Monday, June 17! This highly anticipated event is more than just a day on the greens—it’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and enjoy a little friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun way to engage with fellow business professionals, this event is designed for everyone.
A Premier Networking Experience
The annual golf outing is a cornerstone event for our chamber, bringing together local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members in a relaxed setting. With a shotgun start and a scramble format, teams will have the chance to work together while enjoying a day outdoors. It’s the perfect blend of business and recreation, allowing participants to build relationships in a setting that fosters conversation and camaraderie.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Location:
Legacy Golf Club
400 Legacy Parkway, Norwalk
Shotgun Start: 9 AM
Registration Includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch, post-event reception, and a chance to win exciting prizes!
Pricing:
- $100 per golfer
- $400 per foursome
- $150 hole sponsorship
Extras:
- Raffle Tickets & Mulligans – available for purchase at the check-in table
- Lunch is included in the registration fee
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Are you looking for a way to gain exposure for your business? Sponsorship opportunities range from hole sponsorship to premium event partnerships. This is an excellent way to market your business while supporting a well-loved chamber business community event.
Lunch & Reception Sponsor - $675 (1 available)
Prize Sponsor - $500 (1 available)
Hole-in-One Sponsor - $250 (SOLD)
Foursome + Hole Sponsor - $540 (24 left)
Hole Sponsor - $150 (15 left)
Longest Drive Sponsor - $250 (1 available)
Closest to the Pin - $250 (1 available)
Golfer Fee - $100 (100 left)
Interested in sponsoring? Email info@norwalkchamber.org for details!
Why You Should Participate
- Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow business professionals in a casual and engaging environment.
- Showcase Your Brand: Sponsorship opportunities offer excellent visibility for your company.
- Enjoy a Great Day of Golf: Take in the beautiful course while competing for prizes and bragging rights.
Spots are limited; this event always sells out for us, so don’t wait to secure your place! Gather your team or sign up individually—we’ll pair you with a great group to ensure a fun and productive day.
Register Today!
See you on the course!