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January 18, 2023

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Chamber News

Indianola Chamber's Annual Dinner

Join us for an evening of networking, recognition, inspiration and a vision into the future! This year's event will take place February 9th from 5:30-8:30 at the Kent Center at Simpson College. Click here for event details and link to registration:

Event Info & Registration

What are you most looking forward to at this year's annual dinner?

Networking with Chamber and community members

Hearing about the exciting future at the Chamber

Eating some great food and enjoying a good beverage

Recognizing businesses and leaders in our community

Hearing an inspiring message

Nominate for the 2023 Awards

Nominations for the following awards will be accepted until January 23rd:

Distinguished Chamber Leader
Emerging Business
New Business
Steven G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year
Educator of the Year

View Awards & Nominate Here

New Year, New Faces, New Places We'll Go

By AMANDA ZWANZIGER

The year 2023 will be a year for the making in Indianola. With a solid foundation of tenured leadership in our community, as well as new faces of leadership at Simpson College, the Indianola School District, the City of Indianola, and here at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, there is significant collaboration taking place to move Indianola to the next level...

Annual Chamber awards dinner to take place in person February 9

By SARA JORDAN-HEINTZ

If you're interested in connecting with fellow business owners and professionals, plus want the chance to network, the Indianola Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner is not to be missed. Returning in person for the first time since 2019, it will take place Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Kent Center of Simpson College.

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Member News

Help us welcome the following new members and

businesses to the community!

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Indianola Community Church

Fire Protection Professionals LLC relocates to Indianola

Most people hope to never need to use their fire sprinklers, but in an emergency, they can save both property and lives. Fire Protection Professionals LLC, founded in 2017 in Polk City, has moves its headquarters to 983 East Hillcrest Ave., Indianola. Read More

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Events

This Week's Member Events

The following member events are taking place this week!

Celebrate TruBank's 140th Anniversary!

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Celebrate Ellis Law Firm's 20th Anniversary!

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Live Music at the

Sports Page!

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Have an event you'd like to promote? Add to our calendar here!

Chamber Calendar

January Member Events

For additional member events taking place this month click on the link below!

View Events Calendar

COMING SOON: Business Connection Events

This year the Indianola Chamber will be offering more business connection and education events than ever before. But we don't plan to do it alone. We need your expertise!

We will soon be taking applications for presentations in the following categories:

Small business
Start-ups/entrepreneurial
Business leadership
Employee series
Encouragement in the workplace
Young professional/college connection

If you have an idea of a topic your business could present, be on the lookout for our request for applications coming soon!

Free Chamber Benefits Class

Did you know that you have access to an advertising landing page in the Chamber directory? If so, do you know all the benefits it provides?

Join us at the Chamber Benefits class where we will train you on these tools as well as other Chamber benefits you can take advantage of. Registration coming soon!

Mark Your Calendars for These Important Upcoming Events

George Washington Carver Day

February 1 from 12 - 6 p.m.

Indianola and Simpson College are especially proud to have been a part of Dr. Carver’s life. Join us as we celebrate George Washington Carver Day with tours, a reception, presentation, performance and a locally peanut brewed beer by West Hill!

Event Info

Indianola YMCA Annual Giving Kickoff and Open House

January 30 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Annual Giving ensures access to top quality facilities and programs for our Indianola YMCA. Join the YMCA for their Open House at the Local Vine on January 30th!

Event Info

Job Board

Are you hiring or looking to be hired?

Click on the link below to access the Chamber Job Board to search or post open positions!

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111 N Buxton St. Ste 117, Indianola, IA • (515) 961-6269

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