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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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February 14
- Angel Wings & CT, 116 N 1st Ave., Winterset
February 21
- Delirium Gallery, 112 W. Court Ave., Winterset
February 28
- Greater Madison County Community Foundation,
location TBD
March 6
- U.S. Cellular/Cellular Advantage, 59 E. Jefferson St., Winterset
March 13
- QHC Madison Square and QHC Winterset North, 209 W. Jefferson St., Winterset
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Chamber Board of Directors:
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Sarah Pugh
(Chair) - 2/5 Studios
Brad Tadlock (Vice Chair) - Dream Dirt Farm Real Estate & Auction
Sarah Reed (Secretary) - 1st Avenue Collective
Jennifer Porter (Treasurer) - Integrity Financial Group
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
Travis Daniels - Summit Technologies
Brian Osmanski -
Hy-Vee
Nicole Kems - Angel Wings & CT
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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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Explore the Small Business Resources Hub!
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The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Small Business Resources Hub provides a one stop shop for small businesses to find resources relating to legal, accounting, finance, marketing, networking, staffing and hiring and more.
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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 are a non-profit club or organization working on a project to benefit the Madison County community, be sure to submit a grant application to the Greater Madison County Community Foundation! The applications, checklist, and additional information about funding can be found here. Grant recipients must be either a 501 (c) (3) or a 170 (b) organization, or have an organization willing to serve as fiscal agent who is either of the aforementioned organizations. The deadline to submit your application is March 27, 2020 at 4:00 pm. This year $120,000 are available for Madison County non-profit organizations! A list of prior grant recipients can be found here.
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Grant recipients in 2018 gathered on the steps of the Madison County courthouse!
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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 Friday Chamber Coffee will be held
Friday, February 14 at 8:15 am and will be hosted by Angel Wings & CT, located at 116 N. 1st Ave. in Winterset. 
Angel Wings & CT offers a unique mix of women's boutique clothing, accessories, scarves, body care, gifts, re-purposed vintage items, hand created jewelry, and home decor. Boutique owner Nicole Kems has many years of experience in the retail and fashion business, and puts that knowledge to work with superior customer service, display and merchandising eye candy, and an atmosphere which is warm and welcoming.
Join the membership for Friday morning coffee and networking!
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A Message from Rhapsody Rose Floral and Design
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Support the Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series!
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The Earlham community came in first place once again in the voting against 33 towns nationwide to receive a $25,000 grant through the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation for 10 weeks of free concerts in the Earlham City Park this summer!
This is your invitation to come to this free, outdoor concert series featuring diverse and emerging artists from across the nation! Additionally, your support is needed to acquire the match needed for the grant.
Click here to see the opportunities available to support the
Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series this summer. Your support will increase the event's potential and provide your business or organization with a unique marketing opportunity!
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Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebration at the Winterset Public Library
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The Winterset Public Library invites you to join them for a special birthday celebration for Susan B. Anthony on Saturday, February 15!
Beginning at 10:00 am, commemorate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, known as the "Susan B. Anthony" Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920, as well as Anthony's 200th birthday.
Local historian Linda Smith will share an informative presentation about Anthony's life and the speech she gave at the Madison County Courthouse in 1875! Cookies and cake will also be served.
This free event is a partnership between Dream Big Dreams 2020 and the Winterset Public Library.
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Special Events at Covered Bridges Winery
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February 16 - Sunday Wine Down featuring Jesse Gutierres
Music will be from 2:00-4:00 pm. No cover charge, but if you enjoy the music feel free to tip the musicians. Cheese and crackers, pub mix, and chocolate plates will be available for purchase.
February 16 - Yoga, Wine, & Chocolate
At 5:30 pm, join Covered Bridges Winery for a yoga class led by Melissa Walker followed by a complimentary glass of wine and chocolate. The cost is $30 per person. Purchase tickets here.
February 22 - Winter Dinner & Music
with Tony Valdez & Don Jaques
Tickets include delicious appetizers, dinner, dessert, complimentary glass of wine or beer, plus fantastic live music! Choose from Chicken Spedini or Beef Tri-Tip expertly prepared by Great Caterers of Iowa. Purchase tickets in advance here.
February 28 (*RESCHEDULED*) - Bingo at the Winery with optional dinner
An optional meatball sandwich, salad, and brownie meal for $10 will begin at 6:00 pm, and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. No charge to play Bingo, and small prizes for the winner of each game played will be awarded! Purchase dinner tickets (by February 25)
here.
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Capital for Your Small Business
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The seminar, "Capital for Your Small Business" , is limited to 20 guests and will be held at the Greater Des Moines Partnership office at 700 Locust St. in Des Moines.
The purpose of the Capital for Your Small Business Seminar is to inform and educate both potential and current business owners on capital options for their businesses. This event will walk owners through the spectrum of capital options, bank financing types and expectations, alternate loans and grants and buying on contract. The seminar will also host several speakers and the lessons they learned from personal experience.
To register for the seminar and view the agenda, click here.
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| Top 5 For Small Business Simulcast |
Many small business owners spend so much time and energy serving their current customers and trying to reach new ones that they have little energy left to focus on building their business structure to support the growth they work hard to achieve. The result is often inefficiency, frustration and a general feeling of chaos. In this session, learn why focusing on your business as an organization is so critical to your success and steps you can take right now to start eliminating the chaos, maximizing your profitability and building sustainability for the future.
Josh Dunwoody of Tactical Advantage Business Solutions will conduct the presentation on Wednesday, February 26 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. The event will be held at the Greater Des Moines Partnership office, or you can watch a live simulcast here.
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| Join Us to Explore "Hidden Madison County" |
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Michael Wright, Superintendent of Earlham Community Schools, gave attendees in 2019 a tour of the school's new athletic facilities
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We'll board a chartered motorcoach, enjoy on-board refreshments, and cap off the day with appetizers and drinks. Sites to be visited include the Fine Arts addition at I-35 School District, Macksburg Wind Park, site of new Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park, and Merchandising Frontiers, Inc. in Winterset.
The cost is $20 per person and includes motorcoach seat, plus all food & drinks. Thank you to our event partners, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, American State Bank, and Union State Bank.
For more information or to reserve your seat, call Tom Leners at 515-462-1891, or Heather Riley at 515-462-1185.
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