OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY 2019 >> VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR <<
MAY 22 | Lunch & Learn: Financial Performance - 11:30 am @EXIT Realty MAY 22 | Legacy Circle Open House - 4-6:00 PM @ 810 Sawgrass, Norwalk MAY 23 | Edencrest at the Legacy 1 Year Anniversary - 4-7 pm May 27 | CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY MAY 28 | Norwalk Christian Church Remodel Ribbon Cutting - 5:00 pm
JUN 6 | I-Cubs Chamber Night - 5:30-9:00 pm @Principal Park JUN 11 | State of the City Address 5:30-6:30 pm JUN 11 | GrowNorwalk Meeting - 9:30 am @EXIT Realty North Star JUN 13 | Board Meeting - 11:30 am-1:00 pm JUN 24 | Chamber Golf Outing 10:30 am-3:00 pm
Our goal is to showcase Norwalk and provide a fun, safe and welcoming experience for everyone involved. - Celebrate Norwalk Committee VENDOR FEES:
COMMERCIAL VENDOR 10 x 20 $400 - Commercial Vendor $350 - Norwalk Chamber Member
NON-PROFIT 10 x 20 $200 - Non Profit Vendor $100 - Non-Profit Local Vendor in Norwalk City Limits
ELECTRICITY (optional) $75
ADDITIONAL 10X10 SPACE $100
DEPOSIT $100 - Refundable after event
LATE APPLICATION FEE - $250
WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO VEND YET? Please fill out the application form before May 31 if you plan on vending, even if you don't know what you will be selling or giving the day of the event. Filling out the vendor form lets the committee know who is interested in participating. If you have questions please contact the chamber office.
CAN MY BUSINESS OR NON-PROFIT SELL ALCOHOL? The Norwalk Chamber is hosting a Beer/Liquor Tent and non-profit organizations can volunteer to work the tent and receive an opportunity to share in the profits. Businesses wanting to sell beer or liquor in the vending area need to have proper license through the state and permission with the RAGBRAI Celebrate Norwalk Committee.
WHAT IF I'M JUST GIVING AWAY FREE STUFF? Anyone in the vending area must have a vending license, whether they are selling or giving out products.
WHEN DO I PAY VENDOR FEES? Vendor fees are due after application is approved and must be paid before July 1, 2019.
Pianopalooza is one of the acts to perform in Norwalk during RAGBRAI NORWALK READIES FOR THOUSANDS WHEN RAGBRAI ROLLS INTO TOWN
Norwalk and its Chamber of Commerce members will welcome 10,000-plus bicyclists and support crews of families and friends Tuesday, July 23, when RAGBRAI, the annual cross-state bicycle tour sponsored by The Des Moines Register rolls through town. Awaiting them will be a full-day of activities, including traditional Iowa foods, live music, vendors and activities....READ MORE >> GET ALL THE LATEST INFO, BANDS, ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING AND MORE ON THE NORWALK RAGBRAI - HOMETOWN HEROES PAGE!
LEGACY CIRCLE OPEN HOUSE WED. MAY 22 4:00-6:00 PM
Join us in celebrating Iowa Realty's newest development. Appetizers and drinks provided.
RIBBON CUTTING NORWALK CHRISTIAN CHURCH REMODEL CELEBRATION TUES., MAY 28 5:00 PM
Join us in celebrating the newly remodeled Norwalk Christian Church with a chamber ribbon cutting! All are welcome!
Ready for a Ribbon Cutting? RIBBON CUTTINGS CAN BE SCHEDULED WITH THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT ANY TIME. EMAIL LUCINDA FOR DETAILS. I-Cubs Chamber Night THURS, JUNE 6 5:30 TAILGATE 7:08 GAMETIME TICKETS: $3 per person at Chamber Office
Tickets are $3 and include:
SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE:
$150 - Hole Sponsorship
$480 - Foursome + Hole Sponsorship
$25, $50 OR $100 Prize Sponsorships available
Donations for Raffle Prizes can be dropped off at the Chamber Office NACC Annual Golf Outing MON, JUNE 24 10:30 AM | REGISTRATION 11:00 AM | SHOTGUN START
Norwalk Chamber’s Premier Golf Outing
Get your foursome together and don’t miss it! Raising funds for the NACC High School Scholarship Program — P L A T I N U M — CITY STATE BANK Kinzi Jarvis & Samantha Pierangeli
– G O L D – MICHAEL FOODS INC.
UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
Top Five For Small Business Series: WED, MAY 22 | 11:30 AM EXIT Realty North Star, 1039 Sunset Dr, Norwalk Bring your lunch and enjoy this FREE event + networking
11:30-12pm Networking
Most companies measure profit by taking revenue minus expenses. This is only part of the equation. A business is made up of people performing various activities. Businesses need to measure, manage and leverage those activities on a real-time basis. In this session, we’ll discuss five ways to improve financial results using a combination of key performance indicators and traditional financial statement metrics.
Lighting Bug Outdoor Lighting & Electric - Chad Wardlow
OLP Construction - Greg Vickroy
The Chicken Orilla - John Carlson
JOB LISTINGS To view or submit job listings go to our JOBS LISTING page
NORWALK NURSING & REHAB Help Wanted at Norwalk Nursing and Rehab
Visit website for details and contact info
DES MOINES TRUCK BROCKERS Accounting Supervisor Needed at Des Moines Truck Brokers Visit website for details and contact info
PARTNERSHIP PERK INTERNS
Travel with friends to Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast! The Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be visiting irresistible Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast, departing October 17, 2019 and is inviting chamber members, family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once in a lifetime experience. Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience Italy, exchange ideas with local business representatives, make new friends, and build new memories. Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce at (515) 981-0619 or email us. HIGHLIGHTS:
2019
PLATINUM MEMBERS
GOLD MEMBERS
SILVER MEMBERS
BRONZE MEMBERS Aspen Waste Systems • BerganKDV • Cappel's Ace Hardware City of Cumming • Ed Hildreth Construction Edward Jones - Benjamin Pearson • Fareway Stores Inc Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. • Hy-Vee Fleur • Kelly Cortum Inc Norwalk Community Schools • Norwalk Living Magazine O'Leary Celebration of Life Center • RB Web Development Warren County Economic Development • The Norwalk Shop Warrior Run Golf Course
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