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April 27th, 2012

Friday Forecast

- E-News Edition -

  

Highlights to this E-Blast Include:
- All 4th of July Forms Now Available Below
- Community Service Day Sponsors Now Posted
- Anniversary Event for CJ Fox and The Lighting Store
- Ribbon Cutting for Cardinal Corner
 
Don't forget to visit the Community Calendar to the right for the latest.  Take a peek into early May for the AWAKE Plant Sale as well as a special event at the Newton YMCA.

 

New Chamber Members!
Also, we'd like to welcome these new business to the Newton Chamber!  Watch for more news on all of our new Chamber Members next week in a special edition of the Friday Forecast along with an announcement about YOUR business or organization!  Until then, a warm welcome to these new members!
 - Cardinal Hills Golf and Swim
- Farm Bureau Financial Services - Gary Yoder
- Integrated Treatment Services, LLC
- NewCare Clincs, LLC
- Walter G. Anderson, Inc.
 
Red Pride Community Service Day! 
May 2nd - On the Square and All Around Newton
 Let's make sure the business community is ready to support our high school students in making our city look great!  More news on that next week.  To get involved contact Allison Provin: deharta@newton.k12.ia.us or Bruce Showalter at homeshow@pcpartner.net.
 
Bike NightThunder Nights in Newton
Friday, May 11th from 6-10 PM
A team of business leaders are putting together a series of Bike Nights on the Downtown Square!  Contact Bob O'Brien from the Newton Dairy Queen to get involved: robrien16@yahoo.com.  Here's a FLYER you can print or post.
 
Business After Hours at The Lighting Store
Tuesday, May 15th - See FLYER for Details! 
Come celebrate the 5th Anniversary for CJ Fox and The Lighting Store!  CJ's company donates the sound system for our parades and special events.  He is a true community partner, so come congratulate him and his crew on 5 years in Newton!  This FLYER has the details.
 
Cardinal CornerRibbon Cutting at Cardinal Corner!
Tuesday, May 22nd from 5:00-6:30 PM
Join us with new owner Brandy Conner as we welcome her to the Newton Chamber.  Brandy is the 4th owner of this home town favorite which has been open since 1956!  Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:15 PM.
Downtown Business Meeting
Tuesday, May 1st - 8:00-8:50 AM
Chamber of Commerce Office
Summer Calendar, 4th of July, Red Pride Community Service Day, Ridiculous Days, Bike Night, SMIDD Tax and More!  Join other Downtown Business leaders for a brief time of information and planning.  If you can make it, please let us know at info@experiencenewton.com.  Any questions?.... use the same email.  ALL Downtown Businesses are welcomed to attend. Thank you! 
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Chamber Golf Outing

May 31st, 2012 - Westwood Golf Course

11:30 AM Lunch - 1:00 PM Tee Off 

We're now taking sponsorships and registrations for our 2012 Golf Outing!  It's shaping up to be a great event and NOW is the time to get signed up!  Watch for our current list of sponsors next week.

 
America the Beautiful
4th of July!
Plans are unfolding for a great 4th of July event this summer. The parade will be on Wednesday the 4th at 9:30 AM with food, fun and festivities to follow on the square. Our theme is "America the Beautiful" and parade registration and vendor forms are now avaialble. The 4th of July Parade and Festivities is one of our signature events as a Chamber.  Special thanks to the following businesses and organizations who have taken the lead with sponsorships: The Iowa Speedway Foundation, Skiff Medical Center, Great Western Bank, Newton Manufacturing, Tri-County Insurance, and Wallace Family Funeral Home.  Use the form below to join our growing list of sponsors and stay tuned for more.
 
 
 
E-News
Follow the LINK on the left for an archive of our past Friday Forecasts and E-News from the Newton Chamber.
LINKS to Business Blogs & Resources 
This list changes now and then but these are great resources for anyone running a business or organization, small or large, for profit or not-for-priofit.
  
Co-author of "The Go-Giver", one of our recommended books.  It's all about doing business with those you know, like and trust.  If you are in sales or want to understand the power of networking, this is a great blog.
  
If you want to be remarkable, Seth will help you get started.  We recommended his book "The Big Moo" but he has much more to say.  Great for marketing ideas too.
  
Facebook? Twitter?  You'll find resources, links and articles for all of the all the latest tips and trends in social media.
  
Why do many small businesses fail?  Michael Gerber wrote a book called the E-Myth (The Entrepreneaur Myth - Voted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs.) to examine that fact, and he's been coaching hundreds ever since. 
  
Got a recommended resource?  Send a link to darrell@experiencenewton.com.

Next Chamber Breakfast!

See you at  

Newton Man 

May 10th - 7:00-8:30 AM

Sponsored and hosted by Newton Manufacturing.  RSVP at info@experiencenewton.com.

 

 

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Year of the Skunk!
SS Blues
JOE & VICKI PRICE at the Speakeasy this Saturday!
With the 20th Anniversary of the Bowlful of Blues coming Labor Day Weekend, the SSBS has a steady line-up of events this year. Click on their logo above to see the latest.  Many of their events are also posted in our Community Calendar.
Membership Discounts 
Clemon-Maki Insurance
Clemon-Maki Insurance has a special offer just for Chamber Members.  Here's a FLYER with details.
How about you?  Would you like to offer a special discount or offer to your fellow Chamber Members?  Let us know!
About this E-Blast
Welcome to Our E-Blast Update from the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
Greetings from the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce.   Our email system is designed to keep you informed and inspired with all of the events, news, and resources from your Chamber of Commerce.  While we will continue to send out the traditional Friday Forecast each week, we will be using this new format as well for updates, news, and even profile some of our Chamber members. There will also be opportunities for Chamber Members to sponsor an exclusive email to promote their products and services to the Chamber and the business community.

 

This E-Blast is going to our entire Friday Forecast list which includes Chamber Members, friends of our Chamber, and organizations who love Newton and want to keep up on our latest news and events.  If you know someone who would like to receive our E-Blasts, forward this email to them and they can sign-up in the space above!

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