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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 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
February 28 - Greater Madison County Community Foundation, location TBD
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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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Here it is - one more plug to attend our 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!
Just under 50 tickets remain available, so don't wait to purchase them! Our food order is due to the caterer this Friday, and we don't want anyone to miss out! Tickets are available here at the Chamber of Commerce office for $30. If you're on the fence about attending, scroll down to read the "Top 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Attend"! Tickets may also be purchased online. Click here for the link to purchase them through the website. Don't forget to bring along an extra $10 to play the Heads and Tails game! (Read on to find out more!)
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Chamber staff enjoy greeting the membership at the 2019 event!
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Once again, 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.
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 24 at 8:15 am and will be hosted by RE/MAX Precision, located at 101 E. Jefferson St. in Winterset.
RE/MAX Precision is a premier real estate firm specializing in new construction, residential, and commercial real estate in Central Iowa with a mission to provide a better type of service for both the realtor and clientele through the use of technology, agent experience, and exceptional market knowledge.
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Chamber Ambassadors enjoyed assisting RE/MAX Precision Associates with a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the Winterset location in 2017!
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Join us Friday morning for coffee and networking among the Chamber membership!
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"Top Five for Small Business" Series
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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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Iowa Great Places Awards Grant Money to Madison County
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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has awarded $1 million for five
Iowa Great Places projects in Adel and Redfield, Clinton, Guttenberg, Marion, and Winterset.
The funding supports the development of new and existing community-based infrastructure projects that cultivate the unique and authentic qualities of neighborhoods, communities and regions in Iowa. The Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board approved the grants during its meeting last month in Des Moines. Statewide, five grants totaling $1 million were awarded in response to 11 eligible applicants requesting nearly $2.9 million.
"Each of these projects plays a role in helping Iowans create culturally vibrant communities that attract and retain globally minded workers who put quality of life at the top of their priority list when they're deciding where to live and work," Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Chris Kramer said. "We are proud to invest in Iowans and their communities through this program, and we're especially pleased to help them make their visions for the future a reality."
Created in 2005, the
Iowa Great Places program provides designated communities with access to funding opportunities, professional development training, technical assistance opportunities, a network of vibrant communities and passionate leaders, and other state and local resources. Currently the program includes 40 Iowa Great Places designated communities. Funding for the grant program is provided by the Iowa Legislature through the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund and requires a 1:1 match.
The Iowa Great Places grant funding of $310,000 will support the construction of a 12,000-square-foot
environmental learning center
to meet the needs of environmental and outdoor recreation programming in Madison County. The center will include interactive exhibits, a classroom for applied STEM-based programming and creative environmental learning, and a multi-purpose event and conference room to connect visitors to their natural surroundings.
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Rendering of proposed Madison County Conservation Center to be located in Pammel Park
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| Special Events at Covered Bridges Winery |
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.
February 8 - Music at the Winery featuring Jason Walsmith
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.
February 9 - Handmade Earring Class with 1st Avenue Collective
From 2:00-4:00 pm, learn to hammer, texture, and use a disc cutter to create 1 pair of copper/sterling silver earrings. Cost is $40 and includes a complimentary beverage of your choice.
Click here to purchase tickets.
February 22 - Winter Dinner & Music with Tony Valdez & Don Jaques
A Chicken Spedini or Beef Tri-Tip meal by Great Caterers of Iowa begins at 6:00 pm, and the music begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $40/person ($80/couple) and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, a complimentary glass of wine or beer, and music. Tickets are available
online and must be purchased by February 15.
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| 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night |
Do you have your tickets for the Chamber's 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night?
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Marcia Hendricks, CEO of Madison County Health Care System, poses with their "2018 Customer Service of the Year" Award at the 2019 event!
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Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2020 as we toast success in 2019, honor exceptional achievements and service, and look ahead to 2020!
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
a little extra cash
so you can play along! A cash bar for beer and wine will also be available.
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Chamber Ambassadors are honored and celebrated at 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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Top Ten Reasons to Attend the 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night Banquet
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We're down to less than 50 tickets available for next week's event! If you are undecided about attending, here are the Top 10 Reasons to come: 
10. The Food. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared and served by Great Caterers of Iowa.
9. The Social Hour. Unwind after a busy day at the office from 5:00-6:00 pm and enjoy beer and wines from Covered Bridges Winery, Madison County Winery, and Two Saints Winery. All beer & wine sales during the social hour and dinner are available on a cash donation basis.
8. Door Prizes. Drop in your business card when you arrive, and you could take home one of the centerpieces decorating our venue, all donated by Chamber member businesses and organizations!
7. Surprises. Will your nominee win an award in one of the six designated award categories? Join us, and find out!
6. Good Company. Network with 250+ connected members of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce! (Don't forget your business cards!)
5. Festivity and Fun. With no formal seating arrangements or lengthy program, you can mingle, chat, and enjoy the evening with work colleagues and fellow Chamber members!
4. Sneak Previews. Hear what's in store for Madison County and for our membership in 2018! We are continually expanding our programming and resources to bring additional services to the membership.
3. Heads or Tails. Take part in this quick, fun opportunity to go home with a fantastic prize package donated from Chamber members - a package worth almost $960!
2. Celebration. This is a great night to honor the achievements and hard work of Chamber of Commerce members, business leaders, organizations, and hard-working volunteers!
1. A Great Cause. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce works to promote Madison County as a great place to live, work, play and conduct business. Your attendance at this event helps to support programs and services for our membership!
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Valentine Gala to Benefit Madison County Health Trust is February 15
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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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