Treat Yourself

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
This month’s conversation is all about prioritizing yourself with intention. We will talk about self-care that fits into real life, setting healthy boundaries, and creating small moments that help you recharge and feel more balanced.
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Bingo

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile
Sponsored By Athletico

Event Description:
Connection meets fun at April’s Women’s Collective. Join us for a relaxed morning of bingo, conversation, and community. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a lighthearted start to your day.
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Headshots

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Refresh your professional image with updated headshots. This session provides attendees with the opportunity to capture a polished photo perfect for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing materials, all while connecting with other women in the community.
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Marketing

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Marketing does not have to feel complicated or overwhelming. This session focuses on approachable strategies that help you show up consistently, share your story, and connect with your audience in a meaningful way.
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Mixology Happy Hour

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Switch things up with a summer happy hour focused on connection and fun. Join us for a mixology-inspired evening where you can relax, enjoy great conversation, and build relationships in a casual setting.
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Headshots

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Need an updated professional photo? September’s Women’s Collective offers another opportunity for headshots in a relaxed, welcoming environment while connecting with other women in the community.
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Tablescapes

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Get inspired to elevate your gatherings with thoughtful tablescapes. This session explores simple ways to create beautiful, inviting table settings for everyday moments and special occasions.
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Annual Birthday Party

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Help us celebrate another year of Women’s Collective. This annual birthday gathering is all about community, reflection, and celebrating the connections we’ve built together.
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Vision Board Lunch

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 City State Bank Community Room

Event Description:
Step away from the morning rush and join us for a mid-day vision board session. This lunch gathering provides time to reflect, set intentions, and visually map out what you want the year ahead to hold.
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Holiday Party

📅 Friday, December 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile
Sponsored By City State Bank

Event Description:
Close out the year with celebration and connection. Our holiday party is a chance to gather, reflect on the year, and enjoy community as we head into the holiday season.

About Your Emails is a monthly Chamber education series designed for business owners, leaders, and teams. This series focuses on practical email strategies that support clear communication, stronger customer relationships, and long-term business growth.

Each session is structured to be approachable, strategic, and immediately applicable, with topics that build on one another throughout the year. Attendees will gain simple frameworks, real-world examples, and reusable tools that make email marketing communication easier and more effective over time.

Sessions are held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Location: City State Bank, 1225 Colonial Pkwy, Norwalk, Iowa
(November and December sessions will be held at Peoples Company in Cumming, Iowa.)
Cost: $25 p/session
Note: You do not have to be a member to attend. Attend one session or all of them. We'll announce those a few weeks ahead of each event. Until then save the dates we have listed below.

March 24th, 2026
EMAILS THAT MOVE PEOPLE FORWARD
Seeing Your Emails the Way Your Audience Does

Email is one of the most reliable ways for a modern business to stay connected with the people you serve and guide them forward. This session is about making your emails feel focused, purposeful, and easy to engage with. You will leave with a simple, reusable structure that makes emails easier to write and send as your business evolves.

SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming sessions will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 10, and December 8.
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Meet Breanna Owen from Owen Your Mark. Breanna Owen works with business owners who want their marketing to connect with their audience, guide decisions clearly, and build momentum over time without the guesswork. As the founder of Owen Your Mark, Breanna’s approach is grounded, strategic, and relationship-driven, helping email do its job quietly in the background while owners focus on the work they’re best at.
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This education series is proudly sponsored by the City of Norwalk, whose ongoing investment in business resources and professional development continues to strengthen our local economy. Their support allows the Chamber to provide accessible, high-quality learning opportunities that help businesses grow, adapt, and stay connected to the community they serve.

New Event Alert: Bags for Business!

We’re excited to introduce our first-ever Bags for Business Cornhole Tournament on Friday, March 27 | 3–5 PM at Pin High Sports Bar.

Event Details:

Teams of two
$80 entry per team
Up to 20 teams

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $150
• 2nd Place: $100
• 3rd Place: $50

Enjoy light refreshments from Mullets while you play, connect, and cheer each other on. Whether you’re competitive or just in it for fun, this new event is all about connection, community, and a little friendly rivalry.

Friday, March 27
3–5 PM
Pin High Sports Bar
1951 E 18th St #102, Norwalk, IA 50211

We can’t wait to kick off year one with you!

We'll provide each gardener with the tools necessary to start your plants, including planting trays, potting soil, and gardening tools. We will have a limited variety of annual flowers, herbs, vegetable, and perennial grass seed available, all harvested from our garden at Middlebrook Farm! If you have specific things you want to grow this season, please bring your own seeds with you.

We also recommend you bring gardening gloves and clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Middlebrook's High Tunnel is climate controlled, so even if it's cold outside, the temperature inside will be comfortable. You'll leave the workshop with a range of potential plants (32-50) for your home garden. Our Farm Manager, Mosa Shayan, will lead the class and provide information about different methods of starting seeds, garden design & placement, planting, harvesting, and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your gardening season and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. See you there!

Join us for our silent book club night every 4th Tuesday of the month. At silent book club night there is no assigned book or reading. All readers are welcome, bring your own book and a comfy lawn chair. This is your time to relax and read. Bring a friend with some snacks and come in to enjoy some handcrafted cocktails. What is better than a cocktail and your favorite book? During this time, the music will be off to allow for the perfect environment to enjoy your book. Comfortable seating options will be offered but limited and popcorn will be available as a snack.

Treat Yourself

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
This month’s conversation is all about prioritizing yourself with intention. We will talk about self-care that fits into real life, setting healthy boundaries, and creating small moments that help you recharge and feel more balanced.
_____

Bingo

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile
Sponsored By Athletico

Event Description:
Connection meets fun at April’s Women’s Collective. Join us for a relaxed morning of bingo, conversation, and community. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a lighthearted start to your day.
_____

Headshots

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Refresh your professional image with updated headshots. This session provides attendees with the opportunity to capture a polished photo perfect for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing materials, all while connecting with other women in the community.
______

Marketing

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Marketing does not have to feel complicated or overwhelming. This session focuses on approachable strategies that help you show up consistently, share your story, and connect with your audience in a meaningful way.
_____

Mixology Happy Hour

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Switch things up with a summer happy hour focused on connection and fun. Join us for a mixology-inspired evening where you can relax, enjoy great conversation, and build relationships in a casual setting.
_____

Headshots

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Need an updated professional photo? September’s Women’s Collective offers another opportunity for headshots in a relaxed, welcoming environment while connecting with other women in the community.
_____

Tablescapes

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Get inspired to elevate your gatherings with thoughtful tablescapes. This session explores simple ways to create beautiful, inviting table settings for everyday moments and special occasions.
_____

Annual Birthday Party

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Help us celebrate another year of Women’s Collective. This annual birthday gathering is all about community, reflection, and celebrating the connections we’ve built together.
_____

Vision Board Lunch

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 City State Bank Community Room

Event Description:
Step away from the morning rush and join us for a mid-day vision board session. This lunch gathering provides time to reflect, set intentions, and visually map out what you want the year ahead to hold.
_____

Holiday Party

📅 Friday, December 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile
Sponsored By City State Bank

Event Description:
Close out the year with celebration and connection. Our holiday party is a chance to gather, reflect on the year, and enjoy community as we head into the holiday season.

Join us for live music by Plastic Apartment from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and always feel free to bring in your own food.

Saturday, April 18: Tools & Composting

This two-in-one class will explore and review gardening tools for every day gardeners, including our Farm Manager’s own recommendations. You’ll also learn all about how to get started composting at home! Composting is a great way to recycle your food scraps and yard trim to save money by producing your own high-quality soil amendment.

Join us for an evening of delicious cuisine and community connection at Middlebrook Farm!

The event begins at 5:30 PM with a farm talk led by Mosa Shayan, Middlebrook’s Farm Manager. Head to the Community High Tunnel in Middlebrook's town garden for a glass of wine, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a behind-the-scenes look at Middlebrook Farm.

At 6:00 PM, enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner by Chef Katie Porter of Seasonal Palate, served in the cozy setting of The Farmhouse. The evening’s menu will highlight organic produce grown right here in Middlebrook’s town garden.

Mosa and Chef Katie first met while working together at The Wallace Centers of Iowa, where they spent eight years collaborating on farm-to-table dinners—Mosa growing the ingredients and Katie transforming them into memorable meals. We're thrilled to bring their partnership to life once again at Middlebrook.