Calendar of Events - Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
5/10/2024
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Speed Networking Event
5/21/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
6/14/2024
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NACC Golf Outing
6/18/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
7/12/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
8/9/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
9/13/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
10/11/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
11/8/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
12/13/2024
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Events in the month of September 2022
DateEvent
9/4/2022

Norwalk Music Fest 2022
Sunday Sep. 4  | 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Follow us on Facebook or check us out at www.norwalkhometownpride.com.

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9/8/2022

New Member Lunch - Maximize Your Membership Benefits
Hosted by the GrowNorwalk Ambassadors

Thursday, Sep. 8   |  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Pyra Pizzeria  |  729 Main St, Norwalk


New NACC members are invited to come learn how to maximize their benefits and meet fellow chamber members. Lunch provided.
Please RSVP so we know you're coming!

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9/8/2022


Paws & Pints Ribbon Cutting - Multi-Chamber event!
Thursday Sep 8, 2022 | 4-6 pm 
4:30pm - Ribbon Cutting

6218 Willowmere Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Registration

Paws & Pints combines the culture and community of dog owners with the everyday needs dog owners have. The facility is built around convenience while providing a fun atmosphere that you and your dog(s) will enjoy. Their number one priority is the attention to detail your dog deserves with all their services and to provide a safe, clean, and accountable dog park environment.

Free to attend! Hosted by FuseDSM, Downtown Des Moines Chamber & Norwalk Area Chamber

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9/13/2022


Fall Prevention Clinic at Holland Farms
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Holland Farms Auditorium, lower level, 2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk

Join us for a Fall Prevention Clinic here at Holland Farms Senior Living in Norwalk, Iowa.
Each year, millions of those 65 years and older fall. Many falls can cause serious injury. Join presenters from St. Croix Hospice and learn how adjusting your environment and incorporating exercises to maintain strength and balance can help prevent falls. Light refreshments and snacks will be served during a post event Q&A.
 
Space is limited. RSVP to Sarah by 9/7. (515) 981-1888 | sbennett@hollandfarmsliving.com

 

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9/14/2022

Norwalk Area YP Lattes & Leads

Wed, Sept. 14 - 7:45 am
Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Market Pl Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Looking to network with young professionals in Norwalk? All NACC members are welcome.

Guest speaker: John Sperry from Go2Guy Computer Repair & House Calls will give a presentation on networking.


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9/14/2022

Warrior Giving Wednesday
Laundry Supplies
- detergent
- stain remover
- dryer sheets
- quarters
Drive through drop off at Norwalk Christian Church (701 Main St)
September 14th
3:30pm - 5:30pm

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9/16/2022


Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. Fall Employment Seminar
Friday, September 16 - starting at noon
The Embassy Suites - 101 East Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 & ICubs Game at Principal Park following
 

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9/17/2022


World Batman Day - Saturday, September 17
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Amore Pets - 1030 Sunset Drive, Norwalk

Amore Pets will be donating $5 to the Iowa League of Heroes for each Nail Trim Sept 17th from 9-5pm. 


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9/17/2022
Friends of Warren County Conservation
2022 Prairie Picnic
September 17, 2022
Causal BBQ dinner, live music by Ryne Doughty and a silent and live auction.
 

Friends of Warren County Conservation would like to invite you to our annual prairie picnic fundraiser to support environmental education programming and exhibits at the Annett Nature Center. This years event includes an evening on the prairie with live music by Ryne Doughty. There will be delicious appetizers, a Smokey D’s BBQ meal complete with desserts, and a live & silent auction. The cost is $30 per person. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please call 515-961-6169 to reserve your seat.  

Schedule of Events

5PM-6PM Appetizers, drinks, and social hour

5PM-7:30PM Live Music by Ryne Doughty

6PM Smokey D’s BBQ & dessert

Following Dinner Live & Silent Auction


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9/22/2022
 -9/25/2022


Sept 22 at 6:00 PM – Sept 25 at 8:00 PM
Paws & Pints
6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines, IA  50321

Join us for the Grand Opening of Paws & Pints! We're so excited to officially welcome DSM dog lovers to Paws & Pints for a weekend filled with live music, activities, local vendors, giveaways and so much more. Save the date now! More details to come.

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9/22/2022

NACC September Membership Breakfast
Networking  |  Local Speakers
Thursday, September 22  |  7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location New Norwalk Physical Education and Competition Center

Take a Tour of the New NPECC with DT Magee 

Tiffany Redman will be presenting on Building a Stronger Marketing Strategy 


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9/22/2022
Join the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for a Regional Rush Hour event hosted by First National Bank on Thursday, September 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Come enjoy local food and beverages and enjoy reconnecting with friends or meeting new professionals from across Central Iowa. This is one event you will not want to miss. Click to register!

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
First National Bank
5625 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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9/22/2022

Come join us as we sing songs, play instruments, use puppets and dramatic play, movement activities and sing-along time with the guitar and ukulele. This class is intended for parents (and grandparents) and their children ages birth-preK.

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9/26/2022



NACC Ribbon Cutting - Crayons 2 Pencils Recreation Center
Monday, September 26 at 10 am
515 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Join your fellow membership for an official GrowNorwalk Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting at Crayons 2 Pencils Recreation Center.
 

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9/28/2022

Top Five Ways to Stay Positive in a Negative World with Michele Matt, CSP, CVP
Date: September 28, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

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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.

With the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives, both personally and professionally, it is understandable to feel confused, anxious and even isolated. Although we may not be able to control everything that happens to us, we can control our attitude. Now more than ever is it important to gain control of your life by gaining control of your attitude. This recently updated program has delighted and reenergized people around the world!

After participating in this dynamic program, you will be able to: • Appreciate and enjoy the benefits of a positive attitude • Analyze how good, bad, and ugly attitudes are communicated • Adjust your attitude using five “attitude adjustment” techniques • Maintain a positive attitude in a “negative” environment.

  Since 1989, Michele Matt has been sought after in healthcare for her unique ability to stimulate an entire organization to peak performance. As a dynamic and highly effective communicator, she brings a refreshing focus through a variety of practical solutions for positive change such as: • Culture Assessment Process • Customer Service Skills • Leadership Development Strategies • Onsite and Online Talent Development • Process Improvement • Strategic Planning • Team building Since 2005, Custom Learning Systems has contracted Michele to implement a Service Excellence Initiative™ within over 50 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience through process improvement and employee engagement. During the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, one of her hospital clients, Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois earned a 5-star status from CMS for consistently delivering an exceptional patient experience. Scan the QR Code to see the documentary of their journey. JERHRGroup.com | 515-326-1908 | Michele@jerhrgroup.com Michele is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP). Michele is appropriately recognized as “The Attitude Adjuster” because she has written several books and training resources on the topic, including the bestselling book Attitude: The Choice is Yours and awardwinning training video ATTITUDE!™ Resolving Difficult Situations in the Workplace. Her signature keynote Staying Positive in a Negative World continues to be the most requested program each year.

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9/29/2022

Warren County Women's Mentoring Breakfast 

Location: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Dr, Norwalk

Cost: $20

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 7:45 - 11:00 am

  • 7:45 am Registration and Networking | Breakfast Pastries by Savor the Rise, Indianola
  • 8:15 Welcome and panel Q & A 
  • 8:45 - 10:45 am Mentoring Breakouts 
  • 10:45 Wrap up and Takeaways

Topics on Balance

  • Confidence - Standing up for yourself in adversity
  • Mindfulness - Being intentional with your day
  • Service over the Sale - Selling with soul
  • Taking the leap - Risk Taking
  • Mental Health - Attending to your own well-being

 

Special Guest Moderator and Mentor:

Christina Moffatt, Purpose Bank

 

Mentors: 

  • Alicia Benson, AB Coaching - Carlisle 
  • Rachelle Hunt, Luana Bank - Norwalk
  • Jill Anderson, Norwalk Community Schools - Norwalk

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9/29/2022

Come join us as we sing songs, play instruments, use puppets and dramatic play, movement activities and sing-along time with the guitar and ukulele. This class is intended for parents (and grandparents) and their children ages birth-preK.

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