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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MAY 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS

>> 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

   

VISIT OUR EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE HERE

RAGBRAI VENDORS

Application deadline extended to May 31

Questions contact Chamber Office

 
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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

 

VENDOR APPLICATION HERE
We Need Volunteers!

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.

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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!

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LEGACY CIRCLE

OPEN HOUSE

WED. MAY 22

4:00-6:00 PM
810 SAWGRASS, NORWALK

 

Join us in celebrating Iowa Realty's newest development. Appetizers and drinks provided. 

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RIBBON CUTTING

NORWALK CHRISTIAN CHURCH REMODEL CELEBRATION

TUES., MAY 28

5:00 PM
701 MAIN, NORWALK

 

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.

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I-Cubs Chamber Night

THURS, JUNE 6

5:30 TAILGATE

7:08 GAMETIME

TICKETS: $3 per person at Chamber Office


Join your Norwalk Area Chamber and other affiliate chambers in the metro for a fun I-Cubs Chamber Night. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Chamber Office. Chamber Champion members have two tickets reserved.

 

Tickets are $3 and include:
- Pre-game tailgate party at southwest corner of the northwest parking lot.
- FREE hot dogs, brats, chips, dessert and soda during the tailgate
- Opportunity to network wit your fellow Chamber Members
- General admission ticket to the game

 
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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 
at Legacy Golf Course

 

  • $85 per golfer or $340 per foursome
  • Lunch included
  • Raffle & Mulligan available for purchase

 

Get your foursome together

and don’t miss it!

Raising funds for the NACC High School Scholarship Program

SIGN UP TO GOLF OR SPONSOR 
WELCOME OUR NEWEST CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

— P L A T I N U M —

CITY STATE BANK

Kinzi Jarvis & Samantha Pierangeli

 

– G O L D –

MICHAEL FOODS INC.

Simmie Buehler

 

UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS

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Top Five For Small Business Series:
Top Five Ways to Improve Financial Performance in Your Business

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
12pm Simulcast begins

 

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.

RSVP FOR LUNCH & LEARN
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

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
Norwalk Nursing and Rehab has the following job openings:

 

  • Skin Management/Wound Care Nurse (RN)
  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
  • Charge Nurse (RN)

 

Visit website for details and contact info

 

DES MOINES TRUCK BROCKERS

Accounting Supervisor Needed at Des Moines Truck Brokers
Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information. The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for leading and managing a team of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable employees. This position reports directly to the President.

Visit website for details and contact info

 

 

MEMBER FEATURES

City State Bank
 
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PARTNERSHIP PERK

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INTERNS


Seize the City
Seize the City is a series of free events for interns spending their summer in Greater Des Moines (DSM). The series contains various networking events designed to engage summer interns with business and community leaders, young professionals and other interns while incorporating exposure to many of the quality of life amenities and professional development opportunities in the region. If you are interested in Seize the City or want to learn more, click here .


Internship Toolkit
Are you thinking about implementing an internship program at your organization, but aren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you have had interns in the past and are looking for ways to make your program more formalized and effective. Check out The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s internship toolkit: Internships 101 . The free, online guide provides employers with tools to successfully implement and maintain an internship program within their organizations.
The online guide walks through key areas of implementation, beginning with establishing a plan, recruiting and hiring, and management tips. Also included are resources such as a sample job description, local college and university contacts, sample interview questions and legal considerations.
If you are still looking to hire interns. Check out our resume database on the Career Center, which can be accessed at https://www.careersdsmusa.com .

 
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Travel with friends to Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast!
OCTOBER 17-25, 2019

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.
For more information about this amazing trip please call the

Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce at

(515) 981-0619 or email us.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Round trip scheduled airfare into Italy
  • 6 Nights accommodation at first class hotel in Sorrento
  • Breakfast daily at the hotel
  • Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary, with assistance, by deluxe motorcoach
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Full day guided excursion to
  • Positano and Ravello/Sorrento & Amalfi/Pompeii
  • 24 Hour Hospitality desk daily at the hotel
  • Enjoy a “Limoncello” with sampling of the products
  • Pizza demonstration and tasting
  • Pasta demonstration and tasting
  • Hotel in Sorrento: Hotel Bristol (or similar)
COMPLETE ITALY TRIP INFO HERE

2019

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PLATINUM MEMBERS

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GOLD MEMBERS

 
Des Moines Truck Brokers
 
 
EXIT Realty North Star
 
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Triple A Home Services
 
TruBank

SILVER MEMBERS

 
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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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