| Date | Event |
| 3/1/2022 |
You are invited to join the Grimes and Urbandale Chambers of Commerce as we celebrate this milestone with a ceremonial ribbon cutting sponsored by the Grimes Chamber. Our success is your success so come help us celebrate 85 years of central Iowa success and growth. |
| 3/5/2022 |  Norwalk Area Chamber invites you to Happy Hour + Networking at 1908 Draught House FRIDAY, MARCH 4 - 3:30-5:00 pm Due to pending weather and some exciting developments the Connect Committee has decided to reschedule the Happy Hour + Networking to Friday, March 4 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. This event will follow the March 3 Norwalk City Council meeting and we will have lots of exciting news to share! Join us next week! Registration not required, but encouraged. Complimentary appetizers. Drinks on your own. more info... |
| 3/7/2022 |
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| 3/8/2022 |  Norwalk Area YP - Leads and Lattes March 8th at 7:45 Luana Savings Bank 9321 Market Pl Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211 We will be introducing the new Norwalk Area Young Professionals group and discussing upcoming events. Join us for coffee and connections! more info... |
| 3/9/2022 | CONNECT COMMITTEE March 9th Luana Savings Bank 9321 Market Pl Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211 Making sure our members are connected to education, resources and networking opportunities. Business Education - Plan programming for membership meetings. Host monthly networking meetings to keep new and current members connected and sharing. Connect members to business resources that assist in current needs. more info... |
| 3/9/2022 |  Always Ready: Business Plan Online March 9th at 12pm to 1pm The Always Ready: Business Plan event is a one-hour class that will help you develop your business plan and connect you with other small business owners. You will hear from speakers who have been through the entrepreneurial journey so you can learn and prepare for opportunity. Register online HERE more info... |
| 3/10/2022 |  GrowNorwalk Ambassadors Meeting Thursday, Feb. 10 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm The Chicken, 4221 SE Orilla Rd, WDM Join the GrowNorwalk Ambassadors for a 2022 Reboot of our Ambassadors meeting. We will discuss ways to welcome new members, how to tell your chamber's story and plans for 2022. Lunch on your own. All current and new members are welcome at this event. more info... |
| 3/11/2022 |  Des Moines Partnership | Small Business Success Summit March 11th 8am to 4:30pm FFA Center at DMACC Ankeny Campus If you’re a small business owner, join us for a summit created just for you. Attend presentations by keynote speakers from industry leaders that will inform and inspire, participate in workshops with fellow business owners in Greater Des Moines (DSM) and engage in in-depth conversations at various breakout sessions. This event will be held in-person in the Des Moines area. This event costs $79 for Members, $99 for Non-Members, $25 for Students, OR $550 for a Table of eight. Find more information HERE Register HERE more info... |
| 3/12/2022 |  Learn how to prepare a skull for a museum-quality mount, and get an opportunity to practice hands-on! Jim Coffey with the Iowa DNR will provide bobcat skulls and instructions for participants to clean and prepare skull mounts. They will get to take home their skull that they work on during the program. This program is geared towards middle schoolers through adults, and space is limited. There is a $5 materials fee for this program. Please register by February 23rd at noon. more info... |
| 3/12/2022 | Community Chat Saturday March 12th 9:00-10:30 am City Hall, 705 North Ave. Residents are invited to visit with city representatives about variety of topics. more info... |
| 3/12/2022 | Looking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in our county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit! Join a Warren County Conservation Board naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to use the Geocaching app on your phone! Then head out in the park to find some “treasures” call caches. Fun for the whole family! After this session, you will be prepared to head out on your own and find the Geocaching Amphibian Adventure caches hidden in all of our Warren County Parks. Please register by March 10th at noon. more info... |
| 3/13/2022 | Daylight Savings Time Sunday, March 13th Remember to change your clocks one hour ahead! more info... |
| 3/14/2022 -3/18/2022 | The Norwalk Area Chamber office will be closed due to staff vacations. more info... |
| 3/15/2022 | Explore the art and science of making handcrafted soap from scratch with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co.! Using the centuries-old cold-process soapmaking technique, students will combine plant-based oils and lye to create soaps that are mild, moisturizing, and eco-friendly. This workshop is very hands-on, with each participant making and taking home 1 pound of their own custom batch of herbal handcrafted soap. Long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are required of all participants. Please bring an old towel or blanket to insulate your finished soap. Open to ages 16+. Registration is required by March 11,2022 at 5PM. The cost is $35 per person for materials and you will take home 1 pound of soap= 5 full size bars. Register at https://www.siberiansoap.com/collection/herbal-soaps-from-scratch-workshop-march-15-2022 more info... |
| 3/17/2022 |  St. Patty's Happy Hour Pyra Pizzeria, 729 Main St, Norwalk 3:30-5:00 pm Hosted by the Connected Committee Join us for a casual St. Patty's Day Happy Hour hosted by the Connect Committee. Registration not required, but encouraged on the chamber website. Complimentary appetizers. Drinks on your own. RSVP encouraged but not required. more info... |
| 3/23/2022 |  Top Five Things Business Owners Need to Know When You Don't Have HR with Mollie Frideres-Smith Date: March 23, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT Register Now Event Description: This Top Five series will feature experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and others. They will introduce five things on certain topic that will help you be successful in your small business. Essential HR Guide: When You Don’t Have HR Organizations need to align HR with the overall business strategy to maintain a competitive advantage. This presentation is targeted to small businesses and provides an overview of what business owners need to know about hiring employees if they don’t have an HR Department. Learning objectives include: 1. Attract, Pick, and Onboard the Right People 2. Develop a Compensation Philosophy & Structure 3. Performance Management 4. Workforce Laws & Regulations 5. Staff Development & Succession Planning  Mollie Frideres-Smith, founder of MFS Consulting, LLC, has 25 years of experience in Human Resources working in professional and leadership positions. Mollie earned her B.S. in Psychology and Masters of Business Administration from Iowa State University. Mollie started MFS Consulting, LLC to share her expertise and knowledge in human capital management to help businesses attain goals and solve problems. Mollie collaborates with businesses to develop and communicate policies and train employees. She is active in several local organizations including Cyclone SHRM as the Diversity Chair, and volunteers on HR advisory committees for The Bridge Home and the Boys and Girls Club. Mollie is also an adjunct professor at Des Moines Area Community College teaching a course in Human Resources.more info... |
| 3/24/2022 |  NACC March Membership Meeting March 24 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Luana Savings Community Room 9321 Market Pl Dr, Norwalk Join us for a full membership meeting with guest speakers John Marshall and Jim Lane who will update us on Top things that will impact our Taxes and Insurance in 2022. Networking and a visit from the HIRTA Shuttle. Lunch from Winn's and Northern Lights Pizza. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR LUNCH COST: NACC Members Free Guests $10 more info... |
| 3/30/2022 | NACC Connect Committee Meeting Luana Savings Bank Community Room - 9321 Market Pl Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211 The Connect Committee is excited to be planning the upcoming 2022 social events and other ways to get our members connected to each other and the community. Any NACC member is welcome to come and help us plan an exciting year of connecting. Committee Chairs: Lindsey Aaron and Chad Smith more info... |
| 3/30/2022 |  Always Ready: Financials Online March 30th 12pm to 1pm The Iowa Center staff will show you what you need to do to always be ready to make financial moves in your business, including applying for a loan or buying/selling new goods. This class is especially for you if you’ve ever been denied a loan or need a helping hand to get your financials on track. Register HERE more info... |
| 3/30/2022 |  Norwalk Area Young Professionals Happy Hour more info... |
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