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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JULY 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS

>> VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR <<

 

 

JUL 11 | NACC Board Meeting - 11:30 am @Pyra Pizzeria

JUL 23 | RAGBRAI Celebrate Norwalk Event @Downtown,City Park, Library

 

AUG 9 | Circus comes to town @Fellowship Community Church

AUG 16 | Teacher Appreciation Lunch 11:30 am @Orchard Hills Elementary

   

VISIT OUR EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE HERE

 

Two Regional Chamber Events in July!

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Riverwalk Rendezvous Under The Canopy


Tuesday, July 9

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

RSVP here

 

Brenton Skating Plaza

520 Robert D. Ray Dr.
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

 

Take advantage of the Regional Business After Hours party hosted by the DSM West Side, Fuse DSM, and Downtown Chambers of Commerce. Food & ambience is provided by Christiani’s VIP Catering.

 

Come experience the riverwalk, have a few drinks and mingle with hundreds of other Des Moines metro chamber attendees. More information can be found on the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce website, here.

Regional Networking Breakfast

Hosted by URBANDALE CHAMBER


Thursday, July 18

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Register here. 

 

Shive-Hattery

4125 Westown Parkway Ste 100
West Des Moines

 

Shive-Hattery is hosting the July Regional Networking Breakfast and breakfast and coffee is provided.

Use this opportunity to meet other business leaders from the 24 Affiliate Chambers of central Iowa and give out business cards.

Check out the latest article on the Growth of Norwalk!

READ IT HERE

RAGBRAI NORWALK

 
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Get all the latest info about the

RAGBRAI Norwalk Meeting Town Celebration

on the chamber website or download the FAQ sheet.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

FAQ SHEET FOR RAGBRAI NORWALK

Our goal is to showcase Norwalk and provide a fun, safe and welcoming experience for everyone involved. - Celebrate Norwalk Committee

GET ALL THE LATEST INFO, BANDS, ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING AND MORE ON THE NORWALK RAGBRAI - HOMETOWN HEROES PAGE!

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NORWALK AREA CHAMBER EVENT:

Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is August 9th!

 

Show times: 5 pm and 7:30 pm 
FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH

225 North Ave, Norwalk

 

Advance Tickets Available at the Chamber Office:

Adult: $12.00

Child (ages 2-12)/ Senior(65+): $7.00

 

DAY OF SHOW:

Adult: $15.00

Child(ages 2-12)/ Senior(65+): $8.00

 

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is coming to town in August. 

Buy your tickets early or at the gates and enjoy 90 minutes of animal acts, acrobats, comedy and balancing. For more information on the circus, please visit their website. 

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE

WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

 

Gray Financial Solutions, Inc
Scott Gray


Infinite Family Chiropractic
Jennifer Katzer

 

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Seminar Agenda

7:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

 

8:15 AM: IEDA International Trade Office Overview Mexico & Central America China Networking break Germany and Europe Southeast Asia Questions

 

10:45 AM: One-on-One with IEDA staff, networking

 

11:30 AM: Concludes

IEDA International Offices: Iowa Roadshow

July 24

 

The Iowa Economic Development Authority seminar will discuss:

  • International opportunities for Iowa companies
  • Regional political information
  • Economic trends
  • Rising industries
  • Free Trade Agreements and more

 

Seminar Location:
Vermeer Global Pavilion

2110 East Vermeer Road,

Pella, IA 50219

July News

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

 

The Healthiest State Initiative, along with the Iowa Department of Public Health have launched a new way for Iowa businesses to support good health and help Iowa become the healthiest state. Be a great example by drinking water and healthy food and exercising. 

 

Employers are invited to sign up as 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Registered Workplace. For more information, please visit their website and help support healthy choices!

For more news, visit the news blog section in the Norwalk Chamber website.

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PARTNERSHIP PERK

The Greater Des Moines Partnership offers a variety of programs to help retain diverse talent in your organization. The following are some of the programs: 

 

  • The Inclusion Award here
  • Multicultural Receptions here
  • Inclusion Webinars here
  • INclusion Magazine here

 

For more information, use the links after each program. 

Phone: (515) 981-5491  Fax: (515) 981-5492

Mobile: (515) 689-4976  Email: Cindy@kci-ia.com

 

PO Box 249

340 Wright Rd; Suite E
Norwalk, Iowa  50211

Office Space Available

 

Looking for a place to rent for your office?

 

An office space is available for rent in Norwalk. If interested, please use the information on the left to contact Cindy Simpson at Kelly Cortum Inc. 

For more news, visit the news blog section in the Norwalk Chamber website.

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Teacher Appreciation Lunch

AUG. 16 | 11:30 AM

ORCHARD HILLS ELEMENTARY

1130 N Avenue, Norwalk

Join fellow NACC members in welcoming new teachers to the Norwalk Community School District. Tour the new Orchard Hills Elementary.

 

TEACHER WELCOME BAGS

If your business would like to give the new teachers a gift, info or promo from your business please bring to the Chamber Office by August 15th. Welcome bags will be handed out to teachers at the lunch.

 

COST:

Free to NACC members

$5 for Non-Members

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Ready for a Ribbon Cutting?

RIBBON CUTTINGS CAN BE SCHEDULED WITH THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT ANY TIME. EMAIL LUCINDA FOR DETAILS.

UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS

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JOB LISTINGS

To view or submit job listings go to our JOBS LISTING page

 

MICHAEL FOODS

Gleeson Constructors and Engineers, L.L.C. is accepting applications for the following positions:
Laborers starting at $17.00-$20.00
Carpenters starting at $21.00-$25.00
Concrete Finishers starting at $21.00-$25.00
Ironworkers starting at $21.00-$25.00

Apply online at: www.gleesonllc.com
Email Resume: ptabbert@gleesonllc.com

Gleeson jobsite:
c/o: Michael Foods, Inc.
101 Delaware Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
Brian Tabbert (Superintendent) - (515) 344-2258

 

EDWARD JONES

BRANCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Full-time position

Apply online at www.careers.edwardjones.com .(job code: 40284)


BINDERY 1, INC

OPEN POSITIONS: Customer Service Rep, Cutter Operator, Maintenance, Plant Manager, Perfect Binder Operator, Production Supervisor, Stitcher Operator

Benefits include: Health & Dental Insurance, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, & Employee Funded Elective Insurance through Illinois Mutual (STD< Life, Accident)

Apply by emailing: accounting@B1DS.net

 

WARREN COUNTY FARM BUREAU

FOOD STAND MANAGER

The manager performs various functions related to the operation of the Warren County Farm Bureau Food Stand at the Warren County Fair. The manager will facilitate efficient customer service of concession sales.

Interested applicants should submit their pay requirements and a brief summary of job history and related experience to warren.county@ifbf.org or mail to Warren County Farm Bureau 200 W. 2nd Ave. Ste. B, Indianola, IA 50125. Applicants can also stop by the Warren County Farm Bureau office on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for an open interview.

 

MEMBER NEWS

To submit news, email chamber office

 

Norwalk Food Pantry Collection

The Norwalk Food Pantry collection sponsored by the Norwalk Lions Club will be held at the Norwalk Fareway on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please stop by and purchase items or make a donation of goods or $$$ to support the Norwalk Food Pantry.

 

MEMBER FEATURES

City State Bank
 
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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 • 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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