OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SEPTEMBER 2019
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SEPT 12 | NACC Board Meeting 11:30 am @ EXIT Realty
SEPT 17 | GrowNorwalk Ambassador Meeting 9:30 am @EXIT Realty
SEPT 19 | Membership Meeting 11:30 am @ Crossroads Church
SEPT 21 | NORWALKTOBERFEST 2-6 pm @City Park
OCT 3 | Michael Foods Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 5:30 pm
Membership Lunch
SEPT. 19 | 11:30 AM
CROSSROADS CHURCH
2601 Border St, Norwalk
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Kosovo American Economic City Opportunity + Norwalk Economic Update
Hollie Zajicek - Norwalk Economic Development
Needs of our Neighbors
Nate Liedtke - Norwalk Ministerial Association
Come learn new aspects about Norwalk's growth, how businesses can expand into the European market and how it takes a village to help those in need.
MEMBER PACKETS
If your business has info or promo that you would like to share with chamber members please bring to the Chamber Office by Sept 18th. Member packets will be handed out to all who attend the lunch.
COST:
Free to NACC members
$5 for Non-Members
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This year's event will include:
• Craft Brew Tent with brews on tap from Confluence and Fox Brewing
sponsored by Des Moines Truck Brokers and Hopkins & Huebner
• Live music by Norwalk musician Corbett Reeves on the City State Bank stage
• Delicious food and snacks at the Winn's Food Truck
• Local business vendors (ie: Athletico, Norwalk Park & Rec, Norwalk Chiropractic and
EXIT Realty with face painting)
• Oktoberfest contests and lots yard games
Fun, family-friendly event. Admission $5 and kids are FREE.
Please join us and bring a lawn chair to enjoy the City Park setting.
We hope to see you there!
The 2019 Norwalktoberfest Committee
Nicole Smith, Jan Sparks, Tim Stephany, Lindsey Aaron, Travis Stanley, Jon Niemeyer, Richie Velez, Tanya Apana
Thank you to our event sponsors for powering this community event!
Band Sponsor: City State Bank
Tent Sponsors: Des Moines Truck Brokers, Hopkins & Huebner
Event Sponsors: Athletico, Capital City Fruit, EXIT Realty North Star, Fareway, Indoff Office Products, Norwalk Chiropractic, Norwalk LIving Magazine, Norwalk Park & Recreation, MMIT Business Solutions, TruBank
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Join us for lunch at 1908 Draught House
Sept. 17 | 11:30 am
ALL NACC MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND
- Help plan New Member Events
- Learn about Norwalk business growth
- Economic Development updates
- Meet and welcome new chamber members
What would encourage you to join
the GrowNorwalk Ambassadors?
Tell us what you think!
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Please RSVP for this event
Community Events
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Gregg Young Chevy Norwalk is hosting a
Iowa vs. Iowa State
Big Game Bash
Saturday, Sept. 14 | 1:30-6:30 pm
Game starts at 3:00 pm
Bring your lawn chair & join us
Gregg Young Chevrolet
2501 Sunset Dr, Norwalk
Game on 40 ft Jumbotron | Food Trucks | Cornhole Games | Prizes!
BYOB - coolers allowed
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Norwalk Athletic Hall of Fame Selections for 2019
The Norwalk Athletic and Activities Office is proud to announce this year’s Norwalk Athletic Hall of Fame Class that consists of four former athletes and one coach. Congratulations to the following on their 2019 selection to the Norwalk Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Van Atherton – Class of 1972
- Cindy Johnston Ford – Class of 1977
- Tony Dougherty – Class of 1991 (Due to an overseas work commitment Tony will be inducted in 2020)
- Christopher “Kit” Anderson – Class of 2011
- Head Coach Henry Christowski – Softball Coach from 1969 – 1980
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony &
Homecoming Community Pep Rally
Thursday, September 26 | 6 PM
A reception will also be held after the pep rally. The 2019 class will also be recognized at halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, September 27.
For updates on member and community events, visit the event page on our website.
REGIONAL EVENTS
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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.
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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SAVE THE DATE!
BATTLE PLAN: Everything You Need to Know
About Employee Handbooks & Policies
Thursday, October 3, 2019
12/Noon – 4 p.m.
Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. - Fall Employment Seminar
The Iowa State Bar Association - 625 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Private Reception Following at Della Viti
This event is free of charge
RSVP on our website: CLICK HERE
We look forward to seeing you on October 3rd
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
A&J Drywall
Greg Vickroy - click to send a welcome email
Caliber Signs & Graphics
Matt Byrnes - click to send a welcome email
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PARTNERSHIP PERK
DOES YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PASS THE 'HIT-BY-A-BUS' TEST?
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. This holds true for Greater Des Moines (DSM).
There are more than 265,000 small businesses in Iowa making up 99.3 percent of all businesses. Together, they employ 641,000 people, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Added to that, 78 percent of all new jobs are created by family businesses. Small businesses add jobs at the quickest rate.
With small business being so vital to the local community and economy, it begs the question: What would happen to your business if you weren’t able to make it to work on Monday? READ MORE...
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PLATINUM MEMBERS
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GOLD MEMBERS
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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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