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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 31
- H&R Block, 118 W. Jefferson St., Winterset
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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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 related 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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Our congratulations to Kevin Fifo of Covered Bridges Winery who was honored as the 2020 Winemaker of the Year by the Iowa Wine Growers Association! The award was bestowed at the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig was in attendance to address the group and present awards to industry members.
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Congratulations, Kevin! Photo from Facebook
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We've set the date for the 2020 Hidden Madison County business field trip to be held in partnership with Madison County Development Group! Join us on Thursday, April 2 for a look into sites and businesses either making the news or updating facilities and resources. Reserve your spot by emailing me at exec.dir@madisoncounty.com or Tom Leners at tom@madisoncountydevelopment.com.
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Participants got a look inside the roasting process at Pammel Park Coffee Company in 2019!
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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 31 at 8:15 am and will be hosted by H&R Block, located at 118 W. Jefferson St. in Winterset.
Jordan Pope and his team are ready to guide you through the 2020 tax season!
H&R Block
offers a wide range of tax preparation services to help you get your maximum refund. You can also file your taxes online and add support from a tax expert at any point throughout the process. No matter how you choose to do your online taxes, get expert guidance from H&R Block along the way!
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2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Night
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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!
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Jared McDonald of the Madison County Historical Complex and Whitney Messerschmitt of Edward Jones catch up at the 2019 event!
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A delicious 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.
A few tickets remain available 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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Terri Kuhns was the winner of the Heads/Tails Blinkie Game at the 2018 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; 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 10 Reasons to Attend the Annual Meeting & Awards Night Banquet
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If you're on the fence about attending the event Thursday evening, here are the Top 10 Reasons you should 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 2020! 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 with a fun momento from the 50th Madison County Covered Bridge Festival.
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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Welcome Karl Chevrolet Stuart to the Madison County Chamber of Commerce!
At Karl Chevrolet of Stuart, the entire team works together to provide you with the ultimate shopping experience, delivering the best service possible, and making vehicle shopping fun again!
Earn points for what you do everyday at Karl Chevrolet! Whether that is regular oil changes, collision repair, or buying a new vehicle, you will earn points to use toward a purchase at Your Dealer for Life. Sign up is easy - Enroll, Earn, Enjoy!
Contact Jason Hastings at 515-523-1201 for more information!
Welcome Madison County Massage to the Madison County Chamber of Commerce! 
Located at 111 N. 2nd Avenue in Winterset, business owner Kaye Hahn is newly relocated to Winterset from South Dakota with her husband, Drew. Kaye has over 10 years of experience as a professional, board certified massage therapist with a Bachelors in Exercise Science from USF.
Her focus is on offering pain relief and relaxation services across several different modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, oncology, and hospice services.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kaye at 605-484-1961.
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9th Annual Chili Cook-Off
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Join Two Saints Winery for the 9th Annual Chili Cook Off Contest!
On Saturday, February 1 visit the wineries of Warren County (Summerset Winery, La Vida Loca, and Two Saints Winery) from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Taste some some chili and vote for your favorite!
Tickets are $10 each and proceeds benefit the Indianola Food Bank.
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A Message from Madison County Democrats Central Committee
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Employment Opportunity at The Wallace Centers of Iowa
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The
Wallace Centers of Iowa are seeking a chef for their farm near Orient! This is a unique opportunity with lots of potential!
The position is for a Chef/Food Programs Manager, educated in the culinary arts with an interest in local foods, the ability to develop food programming, and the initiative to develop food products.
The Wallace Centers of Iowa is a non-profit organization which carries on the Wallace family legacy of enriching community through sustainable food and civility initiatives. The two historic locations, the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center near Orient and the Wallace House in Des Moines, offer educational programs and community services, produce fruits and vegetables, and provide locally sourced meals.
Qualifications include a minimum associate in applied science degree in the culinary arts OR extensive experience in commercial food preparation, evidence of teaching ability, examples of collaborations including team building, and creative problem solving experience.
For more information about the opportunity,
click here!
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| A "Sweet" Time on the Square in Winterset |
The Downtown Winterset Merchants Group invites you and your friends to attend the Winterset Chocolate Walk on Saturday, February 8!
From 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, enjoy delicious samples of chocolate treats from participating merchants around the square.
It's the perfect time to shop for your Sweetie while you enjoy bite-sized chocolate samples, sales, & special Valentines Day specials!
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| Special Events at Covered Bridges Winery |
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 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.
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| Valentine Gala to Benefit Madison County Health Trust, Inc. |
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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| Capital For Your Small Business |
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a seminar on
Tuesday, February 18 to assist business owners going through the loan process.
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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