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Chamber Chat
We are a community development association comprised of businesses, individuals, and organizations dedicated to promoting Madison County as a great place to visit, or build a business, a career, and a future.
73 Jefferson Street, Winterset, Iowa 50273
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Upcoming Chamber Coffee Locations:
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December 13
- Farmers & Merchants State Bank, 101 W. Jefferson St., Winterset
December 20
- Winterset Community School District Administration Office, 303 Wambold Drive, Winterset
December 27
- Pizza Ranch, 1009 N. 1st St., Winterset
January 3, 2020
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 1304 N. 4th Ave., Winterset
January 10, 2020
- Union State Bank, 611 W. Highway 92, Winterset
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Chamber Board of Directors:
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Jerry Parkin
(Chair) - Upstairs at the Heartland Building
Sarah Pugh (Vice Chair) - 2/5 Studios
Jeff Dick
(Treasurer) - McGowen Hurst Clark Smith
Sarah Reed (Secretary) - 1st Avenue Collective
Erin Walsh
- Union State Bank
Sheila Stewart
- Country Cutters
Bill Moody
- Pine Creek, Ltd.
Roger Queck
- Pro Team Insurance
Dan Noack
- Fareway Grocery Stores
Julie Feirer
- Winterset Websites
Sarah Cowman
- Homefront Real Estate
Jean Bosch
- Winterset Public Library
Brad Tadlock
- Dream Dirt Farm Real Estate & Auction
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Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Staff
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Heather Riley - Executive Director
Teddi Yaeger - Tourism/Marketing Coordinator
Dawn Evenson - Financial Office Director
Melody Reels - Welcome Center
Nancy Trask - Welcome Center
Heather Hatch - Welcome Center
Stephanie Gerleman - Welcome Center
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Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization serving Central Iowa, united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region.
Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce and over 6,000 business members, The Partnership grows opportunity, creates jobs and promotes the Greater Des Moines area.
When you joined our Chamber, you automatically became a part of this important work! Learn more
here.
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Online Business Resources
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Does your business need help with planning, branding, training, funding, or anything in between?
IASourceLink is the premier online resource connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses to more than 360 resource providers across Iowa. IASourceLink is brought to you by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in collaboration with the University of Northern Iowa Center for Business Growth and Innovation.
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If you're still in search of the perfect Christmas present, why not give Chamber Bucks? They're easy to use, easy to wrap, and keep shopping dollars local! Chamber Bucks come in a variety of denominations, and can be used at any Chamber of Commerce member business. As a Chamber member, be sure that you advertise that you accept these certificates! Last year over $12,000 in Chamber Bucks were sold and redeemed at member businesses in Madison County!
And, please remember to be thinking of great candidates to receive awards at our 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night! Nomination forms are available in our office, as well as through an online link.
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The Pugh Family from 5 Sons Naturescapes, LLC enjoyed the 2019 event!
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If you have information or announcements that you'd like to be featured in "Chamber Chat", be sure to pass it my way! Send me an email and indicate the week you would like your announcement to be made!
Thank you for your support of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce!
Heather Riley
Executive Director
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This week's Chamber Community Coffee will be held
Friday, December 13th at 8:15 am and will be hosted by Farmers & Merchants State Bank, located at 101 W. Jefferson St. in Winterset.
Join Farmers & Merchants State Bank for their Christmas Open House on
Friday, December 13 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Enjoy live music, cookies, and Christmas cheer at both the Winterset Motor Bank, located at 722 N. John Wayne Drive, and the Winterset Main Bank located at 101 W. Jefferson St!
If your business or organization would like to host a Friday Chamber Coffee in 2020, let us know! Call the Chamber of Commerce office at 515-462-1185 to get a spot on the calendar. It's free, and a great way to promote your club or business. (Please note: Since we have over 250 members and only 50 Chamber Coffees per year, we ask that each member only host once per year.)
Here are dates
that remain available.
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"Lights...Christmas...Action!"
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From 5:00-7:00 p.m. participating businesses and merchants will feature live or in-motion holiday displays in their store windows with the theme, "Joy to the World".
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"3 French Hens" graced the Village Bootery window in 2018!
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Take this special opportunity to enjoy holiday shopping as merchants extend shopping hours, offer holiday treats and deals, and enjoy the creativity and cleverness of our local retailers!
*New*
this year - Vote for your favorite displays in the areas of 1) Best Use of Theme, 2) Best Use of Merchandise, 3) Best Use of Space, and 4) Best Use of Lights. Ballots will be available at the Chamber office as well as participating stores on Thursday, December 12.
Jim Kellner will be back with his horse and carriage offering free rides from 5:00-7:00 pm, and Madison Square, located at 209 W. Jefferson St., is hosting hot drinks (coffee, cocoa, and cider) during the event as well.
Participating businesses include International Eyecare of Winterset, Piece Works Quilt Shop, Village Bootery, Pine Creek Ltd., Ben Franklin, Norma Jeanne's Threads, US Cellar/Cellular Advantage, Angel Wings & CT, Madison County Mercantile, Heartland Fiber Company, 1st Avenue Collective, Montross Pharmacy and Gift Shop, and Spoons Full of Sugar.
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| Holiday Open House at Union State Bank |
Join the staff of
Union State Bank for a Holiday Open House on
Friday, December 13 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at all bank locations in Winterset, Truro, and West Des Moines!
Enjoy refreshments and holiday cheer, plus music by the Winterset High School Chamber Choir from 1:00-1:30 pm at the location on Highway 92.
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Don't Miss "The Nutcracker" at the Iowa Theater!
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Tickets are now available for purchase online, and sales are brisk! Don't miss out - buy your tickets using this link!
Get in the holiday spirit with this classic Christmas story, skillfully performed by Madison County dance students!
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Sunday Wine Down at Covered Bridges Winery
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Covered Bridges Winery invites you to join them for a Sunday Wine Down! 
From 2:00-4:00 pm enjoy live music by Tyler Frazier. There's no cover charge - if you like what you hear, leave a tip for the musician! Meat, cheese and cracker plates, pub mix, and chocolate plates will be available for purchase.
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| An Announcement from Easton's Food Truck |
| Join Us for the 2020 Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Night |
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Masters of Ceremonies at the 2019 event, Jared McDonald and Jerry Parkin
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Make plans to attend the 2020 Madison County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Night!
On
Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Jackson Building on the Madison County Fairgrounds, we'll toast success in 2019, honor exceptional achievements and service, and look ahead to 2020.
The categories to be awarded are:
1)
Business Person of the Year
2)
Business Improvement of the Year
3)
Customer Service of the Year
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Covered Bridge Festival Volunteer
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Chamber Volunteer of the Year
6)
Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year Award is meant to recognize a Madison County citizen who has worked diligently to enhance our Madison County community, or gone above and beyond to assist a Madison County citizen, cause, or organization.
You can also submit your nomination online by using
this link!
Tickets will be available very soon! Join us for a wonderful night!
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