OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST 2019 >> VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR <<
AUG 8 | NACC Board Meeting 11:30 am @EXIT Realty AUG 9 | Circus comes to town @Fellowship Community Church AUG 13 | GrowNorwalk Ambassador Meeting 9:30 am @EXIT Realty AUG 16 | Membership Meeting 11:30 am @Orchard Hills Elementary AUG 21 | Regional Luncheon 11:30 am @Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny AUG 27 | East Polk Regional Breakfast 8:30 am @ Courtyard Estates AUG 26 | Legislative Roundtable - Norwalk High School
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED FRI, AUG. 1 & 4 NACC CHAMBER SPONSORED EVENT Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is August 9th! This is a chamber fundraiser. A portion of advance ticket sales will go back to the Norwalk Area Chamber. Businesses wanting to sponsor free tickets for children can contact Lucinda at the Chamber office. Show times: 5 pm and 7:30 pm 225 North Ave, Norwalk Tickets available online at www.norwalkchamber.org
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.
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
NORWALK CITY, SCHOOL, CHAMBER Legislative Roundtable Monday, August 26 | 7:00 pm Join us for a roundtable discussion with our legislators. Please email your priorities and/or questions for legislators to the chamber office. LOCATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. WATCH YOUR EMAIL BOX.
For updates on member and community events, visit the event page on our website. REGIONAL EVENTS
Central Iowa Business Conference Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport
6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Sept. 19, 2019 8 am to 4:30 pm
COST: Registration Fee: $299 Registration Fee with discount code "NORWALK": $274 Don't miss this event! Put the annual Central Iowa Business Conference on your calendar for September 19 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport!
The third-annual Central Iowa Business Conference is a power-packed, one-day conference with lessons, inspiration, and insights from national and local experts on making dreams a reality.
Star guest include: Daymond John: world-renowned author, bestselling author and Shark-Tank co-host Kerri Strug: U.S. Olympic gymnast Todd Sommerfeld: President of Kreg Tool
NACC MEMBER DISCOUNT! Use the code "NORWALK" and save $25!
Visit the Central Iowa Business Conference website for more information. Community Events Chair-ish the Library Norwalk Easter Public Library FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 6:30-8:30 PM LIVE MUSIC | SILENT AUCTION | DRINKS & APPETIZERS New fundraising event to benefit the Summer Read program!
Join the community for an evening of community support. There will be live and silent auctions of chairs designed by area artists. The chairs will be displayed throughout Norwalk. There will be appetizers and drinks, and Norwalk's own Dan Trilk will be providing music for the evening. This is a fundraiser to support Summer Read in 2019 and beyond.
Tickets are $25 per person in advance or at the door.
For more information, visit the Norwalk Easter Public Library's website.
Lakewood School honored with award Lakewood Elementary was recently awarded School of Character award.
Charity Golf Event in September! Edencrest Charity Golf Tournament
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Legacy Golf Club 400 Legacy Parkway
The Edencrest Series of Retirement Living Communities, in partnership with Hubbell Realty Company and Senior Housing Management, will be hosting a charity golf tournament benefiting Iowa Alzheimer’s Association.
A foursome is $360, including 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch & prizes.
Lunch is at noon and tee off at 1 PM.
Send your registration with entry fees to Edencrest at Green Meadows.
Please make checks payable to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Sponsorships also available. Please call Nick Lensch, Edencrest at Green Meadows Manager, at 515-207-1984 for more sponsorship information!
More information about the event and sponsorships on our website. Ready for a Ribbon Cutting? RIBBON CUTTINGS CAN BE SCHEDULED WITH THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT ANY TIME. EMAIL LUCINDA FOR DETAILS. UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
New Warren County Tourism Website! A new website has been created for Warren County. It is now available for visiting and contains updates on Warren County news and events.
Topics include: Things to do Eating and Drinking Lodging and Campgrounds Event Venues For more news, visit the news blog section in the Norwalk Chamber website. Fellowship Community Church FUN FEST Fellowship Community Church 225 North Ave Norwalk, IA 50211 Phone: (515) 981-0699
Register your children to participate in the Fellowship Community Church FUN FEST. This FREE kid's event includes songs, games, snacks & fun! Special Guest Clayton Poland will use his love for gadgets, gizmos, science & illusions to motivate kids to live for CHRIST daily.
Register your kids grades K-5th at the Fellowship Community Church website. Transportation is available, reserve online.
Volunteer spots available also. Register here.
More information and videos available on the FCC Fun Fest website. WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
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