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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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March 13
- QHC Madison Square and QHC Winterset North, 209 W. Jefferson St., Winterset
March 20
- Small Business Growth Alliance and Thirty-One Gifts, 1507 Roseman Bridge Rd., Winterset
March 27
- The Iowa Theater, 121 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset
April 3 - AgriVision Equipment Group, 1200 E. Highway 92, Winterwest
April 10 - Affinity Insurance Group, 67 E. Jefferson St., Winterset
April 17 - C.R.I.S.P., 210 W. Green St., Winterset
April 24 - Bricker-Price Block, 105 S. Chestnut Ave., Earlham
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Upcoming Business After Hours Locations:
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March 19 -
Farm Bureau - Scot Clark, 1303 N. 6th Ave., Winterset; 5:00-6:30 pm
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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
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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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is certainly the focus of many conversations these days, including here at the Chamber of Commerce. Here's what we know:
COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China, and reported by the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019. Around the globe, the Coronavirus is receiving heightened attention for infecting tens of thousands of people. The respiratory illness caused by a Coronavirus is thought to spread between people who are in close contact with one another (about six feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land on common surfaces or in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is tracking the impact of the Coronavirus for our businesses and the Madison County community. Below are resources for advice on how your business and family can plan for and respond to the virus.
Overview and Monitoring:
Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the situation in the U.S. and the latest recommendations
Business Resources:
An overview of information for workers and employers, including links to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and control and prevention
Corporate aid tracker/How businesses are helping
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, March 13 at 8:15 am and will be hosted by QHC Winterset North and QHC Madison Square at Madison Square, located at 209 W. Jefferson St. in Winterset
QHC Madison Square, LLC is an assisted living facility which provides a safe and comfortable, family style atmosphere. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day and offers individualized care programs to suit each resident's needs. The Gardens, a six bedroom home-style unit designed to care for those with
Alzheimer's
or dementia, is also on site.
QHC Winterset North is located at 411 E. Lane St. in Winterset, and is licensed to provide intermediate and skilled nursing care, adult day care, restorative and therapy services, plus respite and hospice care. There is also a secure CCDI unit for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. Due to the high quality of the staff and dedicated volunteers, this facility won the 2010 Governor's Award for excellence in nursing home care.
Join us for Friday morning coffee and networking with the Chamber membership!
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Add Your Events to TravelIowa.com
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The Calendar of Events on TravelIowa.com is the most popular feature of the website! Be sure your business, organization, or community amenity is using this free opportunity to promote your events to travelers planning Iowa vacations!
Select events are featured on the site's home page and shared on the Iowa Tourism Office's social channels and with media outlets.
Do you need help adding your event? Take a look at this tutorial.
Also, take a look at the new #ThisIsIowa video which launched last week at the Iowa Tourism Conference!
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Charcuterie and Wine Event March 14
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Easton from Easton's Food Truck and Tina McCullough from Tina's Custom Cheffery invite you to join them for a Charcuterie and Wine event on Saturday, March 14 from 2:30-4:30 pm! Learn how to put together a beautiful charcuterie tray for parties and special events.
Wine from local wineries will be available for purchase, and the first glass is included with your ticket price of $30. All supplies are included in the price. The event will be held at Delirium Gallery, 112 W. Court Avenue in Winterset. Tickets are available here.
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White Cottage Market Celebrates First Anniversary!
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The Chamber Ambassadors assisted store owners Cheryl Weltha and Jane Dawson with a ribbon cutting in March, 2019!
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White Cottage Market
invites you to join them this weekend,
Friday-Sunday March 13-15
for special First Anniversary Market Days!
Sign up to win a $50 gift certificate, plus refreshments, and free key necklaces with each purchase. Special merchandise will also be available for purchase in honor of this first year in business!
You can find White Cottage Market at 105 W. Court Avenue in Winterset.
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"Missing Link" at the Iowa Theater to Benefit C.R.I.S.P.
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C.R.I.S.P. invites you to join them for a special movie event at the Iowa Theater on Sunday, March 15.
Thanks to the sponsorship of three area banks - American State Bank, Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Union State Bank - C.R.I.S.P. will be hosting the movie "Missing Link" at the Iowa Theater at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person, with ALL proceeds going to CRISP! "Missing Link" is an animated comedy adventure for the whole family, nominated for multiple awards this season.
What a great way to kick off spring break week!
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Join Us for March Business After Hours
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Join the Chamber of Commerce membership for networking at the March Business After Hours event on Thursday, March 19th from 5:00-6:30 pm hosted by Farm Bureau - Scot Clark, located at 1303 N. 6th Avenue in Winterset!
Bring along your business cards and stay for 20 minutes or for the full duration while enjoying food, drinks, and networking!
Farm Bureau Financial Services is here to help protect what matters most in life. From insurance for your autos, home, life, business and farm or ranch, to a comprehensive financial plan to help you achieve your goals for the future, Scot's team can help customize your coverage to fit your specific needs
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Special Events at Covered Bridges Winery
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March 21, 2020 - Music at the Winery featuring Jana West & Retrospect
There will be a $5 cover charge, and food available for purchase from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Music will be from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
March 22, 2020 - Fine Silver Wrap Ring Class at the Winery
From 12:00-1:30 pm, join Gina and Sandra from 1st Avenue Collective for a fun afternoon of ring making. Learn to hammer and manipulate fine silver wire to create a beautiful wrap around ring. No jewelry experience needed just a desire to create. The cost is $42. Registration is required and includes class and one beverage or your choice, wine, beer or soda pop. Tickets are available
here.
March 22, 2020 - Chunky Knot Ring Class at the Winery
From 2:00 - 4:00 pm, learn how to transform plain round wire into an amazing chunky knot ring by the ladies from 1st Avenue Collective.
Registration is required and includes class and one beverage or your choice, wine, beer or soda pop. The cost is $42 for sterling silver or $37 for copper and sterling silver. Tickets are available here.
March 29, 2020 - Special Music Event featuring Moors & McCumber
Beginning at 5:00 pm, come out for a special night of music with the amazingly talented Moors & McCumber. This is a special 'listening concert' that requires tickets to be purchased ahead of time. Seating is limited, and tickets are $20 per person (non-refundable). Tickets are available
here.
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"Understanding Your Grief" Support Group
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The group will be using material from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition. It will meet at the Chesnut Building at 901 S. 4th Ave. in Winterset, from 6:30 - 8 P.M. each Tuesday for eight weeks, ending May 12.
Participants will receive copies of Dr. Wolfelt's book "Understanding Your Grief." Groups will learn about Dr. Wolfelt's Ten Essential Touchstones for finding hope and healing through loss. These touchstones include Dispelling the Misconceptions about Grief, Embracing the Uniqueness of Your Grief and Understanding the Six Needs of Mourning.
The Understanding Your Grief support group is free and open to the public; however space is limited. Therefore, pre-registration is required. Contact EveryStep Hospice's local bereavement counselor, Mike Albert, at 641-216-3627 or malbert@everystep.org for more information or to register.
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| March "Top 5 for Small Business" Series |
Have you heard a recent report of fraud or embezzlement and wondered how the fraudster got away with it for so long or why no one caught them sooner? Small businesses don't always have the people and resources to put the proper checks and balances in place. As businesses grow, trust and delegation can cause the business owner to be less hands-on with their financials. This session will cover the most frequent small business frauds and five things you must understand to reduce the risk of fraud and loss in your business.
The event is from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at the Greater Des Moines Partnership offices. The cost is $15, which includes lunch, or $10 to watch via a live simulcast. To register for the event,
click here.
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| You're Invited to the Iowa Technology Roadshow! |
Members of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce are invited to join the Indianola Chamber of Commerce and the Technology Association of Iowa at the Iowa Technology Roadshow presented by U.S. Cellular on Thursday, April 30. Participants will hear from a diverse panel of technology experts and have an opportunity to get their biggest tech questions answered.
The event will be held at Simpson College, Kent Student Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N. C Street, Indianola from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Topics to be covered by speakers include:
- Digital Transformation & Payments
- Cybersecurity
- Ag Tech & Manufacturing Tech
- 5G & IoT
Attendance is FREE but registration is required. For information about the agenda and speakers, click here. To register for the event, click here.
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