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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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January 17
- Kading Properties, 1527 Cherry Creek, Winterset
January 24
- RE/MAX Precision, 101 E. Jefferson St., Winterset
January 31
- H&R Block, 118 W. Jefferson St., Winterset
*Note new location*
February 7
- The Cellar, 111 S. 1st Ave., Winterset
February 14 - Angel Wings & CT, 116 N 1st Ave., Winterset
February 21 - Delirium Gallery, 112 W. Court Ave., 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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We're excited to spend an evening promoting our membership, our accomplishments, and our members' successes at the 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night Banquet on Thursday, January 30!
The committee has been working hard, and you're going to really enjoy a great night of food, networking, awards, and celebration! Don't forget to bring along an extra $10 to play the Heads and Tails game! (Read on to find out more!)
A quick note - please don't wait to purchase your tickets! Last year we had a run on tickets the week of the event and had to turn a few members away, due to our food order. See below for purchasing information.
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MC Jared McDonald and Chamber Board President Jerry Parkin welcomed members to the 2018 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, January 17 at 8:15 am and will be hosted by Kading Properties Management at 1527 Cherry Creek in Winterset.
Kading has multiple properties available in the Winterset market with choices of number of bedrooms, garage space, and floor plans. Kading offers long- and short-term leasing options to meet all housing needs, as well as home maintenance services. Year-long lawn care and clean-up, snow removal, and pet services are available for Kading customers!
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Chamber Ambassadors and Kading Properties staff gathered last September to celebrate a new neighborhood in Winterset ready for residents!
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WHS "Taste of Summer" Moved to Thursday
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Due to the impending winter storm coming Friday, the "Taste of Summer" event at Winterset High School has been moved to
Thursday, January 16.
Come out for lots of high school basketball versus Ballard, plus food by the Madison County Pork Producers, games, a raffle, Chuck-A-Duck, the WHS Dance Team, and a dessert walk to support Winterset Post Prom!
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2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night
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Do you have your tickets for the Chamber's 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night?
Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2020 as we toast success in 2019, honor exceptional achievements and service, and look ahead to 2020!
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Mark Davis and Marianne Fons, representing the Iowa Theater, enjoy the 2019 event!
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A scrumptious meal will be served by the catering team of Great Caterers of Iowa beginning at 6:00 pm. The meal features Smoked Beef Tri Tip with Horseradish Cream Sauce on the side, Bourbon Glazed Boneless Chop, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Farm-Style Green Beans, Mixed Greens with two dressings, sweet rolls and butter, White Almond Raspberry Cake, plus iced tea, water, and coffee.
A fun, relaxing social hour will be featured prior to the dinner beginning at 5:00 pm. The program and awards will start at approximately 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Jackson Building on the Madison County Fairgrounds.
Individual tickets are available for purchase NOW at the Chamber of Commerce office for $30, or can be purchased online through the website. Tickets at the door are $40.
We will be honoring community achievements, businesses, organizations, and citizens in the categories of Business Person of the Year, Business Improvement of the Year, Customer Service of the Year, Covered Bridge Festival Volunteer, Chamber Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
The popular Heads/Tails Blinkie Game is back again with a fun prize package! Be sure to
bring along
a little extra cash
so you can play along! A cash bar for beer and wine will also be available.
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Members enjoy a relaxing social hour prior to the 2019 event!
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A big thank you goes out to our hard-working committee for their leadership and assistance planning the 2020 event: Becky Faust, Rainbow International Restoration; Courtney Silliman, Madison County; Erin Walsh, Union State Bank; Bill Moody, Pine Creek Ltd.; Jerry Parkin, Upstairs at the Heartland Building; Sarah Cowman, Homefront Real Estate; and Sheila Stewart of Country Cutters.
Additionally, we thank our event sponsors for their kind support: AgriVision Equipment Group, American State Bank, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Rose Acre Farms, and Union State Bank.
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Special January Events at Covered Bridges Winery
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January 17 - Friday Night Bingo Dinner
Bingo is free; the meal featuring a meatball sandwich, salad, and brownie is $10. Meals must be pre-purchased no later than January 14 at 5:00 pm. Order dinner tickets here.
January 19 - Sunday Flower Wrap Ring Class With 1st Avenue Collective
Gina and Sandra from 1st Avenue Collective will teach you how to solder, texture, and shape fine silver wire to create a beautiful Flower Wrap Ring. The cost of the class is $45, which includes a glass of wine or beer. Register for the event here.
January 25 - Music at the Winery featuring The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
Music will be from 7:00-10:00 pm with food available for purchase from Easton's Food Truck from 6:30-8:30 pm. There will be a $5 cover charge.
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| "Top Five for Small Business" Series |
The January installment of Top Five for Small Business series will be Wednesday, January 22 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. This workshop will feature "Five Powerful Ways to Build an Incredible Culture that Nurtures Employees".
The session will reveal five unique ways small businesses can craft a more supportive and positive office culture. A focus will be placed on benefits that nurture and develop team members while creating a fun, energetic culture. The presentation will be filled with stories and actual examples.
Attendees will walk away with:
- Insights on the best ways to show appreciation to employees
- Ways to add laughter and spontaneity to a boring office
- Guidance on how to foster an environment where employees support one another
- Ways to bring entertainment into the office without losing productivity
- Unique benefits small businesses can offer that large corporations cannot
Fees are $15 Member, $20 non-Member includes lunch or $10 Member, $15 non-Member to watch via live simulcast. To register, click here!
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| Workshop Opportunities in January by Madison County ISU Extension |
Grant Writing 101 - Thursday, January 23
This workshop is hands-on training for seeking and writing successful grants for non-profit organizations, local government, and school districts. This workshop is free to the public, and will be held Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-8:30 pm in the Winterset School Administration Building located at 303 Wambold Drive in Winterset.
There will be a light meal provided, and participants are asked to bring a laptop, iPad, or other tablet device for hands-on, online activities during the program. Register by January 20 by calling 515-462-1001.
Soil Test Interpretation & Recommendations Workshop - Tuesday, January 28
The cost of managing soil fertility is changing with the price of fertilizer and the increased demand for nutrients needed by the increasing yields we harvest. Understanding soil fertility basics will help you better manage crop nutrients.
The event will be held Tuesday, January 28 from 9:00 am-Noon at the Madison County Extension office, located at 117 N. John Wayne Drive in Winterset. The registration fee of $20 includes publications, copies of the presentation, and lunch. Register by January 24 by calling 515-462-1001.
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| Valentine Gala to Benefit Madison County Health Trust is February 15 |
Tickets are now available for the 2020 Valentine Gala to benefit Madison County Health Trust, Inc.!
The event is
Saturday, February 15 at 5:30 pm at the Jackson Building on the Madison County Fairgrounds, and will include a silent auction, special music by Dueling Pianos, and a delicious meal.
Tickets are $50 and all proceeds will fund the purchase of orthopedic surgery equipment for Madison County Memorial Hospital. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, contact Marcia Hendricks or Laura Leners at 515-462-2373.
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| Help WHS Freshmen With a Job Shadow Opportunity |
Winterset High School is looking for area employers who are willing to host freshman students in for a Job Shadow opportunity!
If you're open to supporting WHS students with an experience to learn about different careers and the world of work, please register on the Workbased Learning Clearinghouse website. You can also email Jake Welchans at jake.welchans@iowa.gov and include your business name, business description, and work-based learning opportunities your business could provide.
Dates for the experiences will be March 6 and May 1, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 am.
For more information, please contact Dr. Susie Meade at 515-462-2718.
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| 8 Marketing Resolutions for Your Business in 2020! |
It's the start of a new year and a new decade! Now's a great time to assess your marketing strategies, and even shake things up!
Take a look at these 8 Marketing Resolutions for 2020, offered by Rieva Lesonsky, CEO and President of GrowBiz Media as well as contributor and blogger for the Small Business Administration's online newsletter!
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