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Friday Forecast
CJ Fox and his crew at The Lighting Store threw an awesome 5th Anniversary Party. Click on the Pic above for more. Congratulations on 5 successful years in Newton! You'll see CJ and his team on the Downtown Square in July as they donate the entire sound system for our 4th of July Festivities. More details on the 4th of July are below. |
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Next Week - Double Header!
Visit two new Chamber Members on the same Evening! These businesses are just a few blocks from each other.
Tuesday, May 22nd from 4:00-5:30 PM
321 E 3rd St N Newton, IA (641) 791-1538
The staff at Pella Occupational Health would like to welcome you to visit their new office, meet the staff, and learn more about their occupational health services for the business community.
Tuesday, May 22nd from 5:00-6:30 PM
321 S 2nd Ave W Newton, IA - (641) 792-8143
Join us with new owner Brandy Conner as we welcome her to the Newton Chamber. Brandy is the 5th owner of this home town favorite which has been open since 1956! Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:15 PM |
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Looking Ahead
Mark your calendar and watch for more details on these events!
June 2nd - Progress Industries Steam Engine Train Rides from Newton to Mitchellville - FLYER
June 7th - Brookwood, Inc. 50th Anniversary Business After Hours at Cardinal Hills Golf and Swim - 5:00-7:30 PM
June 16th - Project AWAKE Fun Run - FLYER
June 21st - Ribbon Cutting for Just Teasin' Hair Studio - Open House from Noon to 1:00 PM with a Ribbon Cutting at 12:45 PM
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 Human Resources Networking Lunch
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 - 11:45-1:00 PM
No matter how large or small your business is: If you have employees, you will benefit and enjoy networking with this group! Details and cost are in the attached FLYER. |
 Time to Sign-Up!! Chamber Golf Outing May 31st, 2012 - Westwood Golf Course 11:30 AM Lunch - 1:00 PM Tee Off Fax your Registration Form in by the end of the day on Friday, May 18th, for the discounted rate (we'll invoice your business). It's shaping up to be a great event and NOW is the time to get signed up!
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Jason Lauterbach |
Thanks Mike,
Welcome Jason
Jason Lauterbach of Lauterbach Buick GMC greeted the crowd at our Chamber breakfast last week as our new Chamber Board Chair. Past Chair Mike Winblade took a new position with Hy-Vee in Mason City. Mike's new position opened up rather quickly so he wanted us to pass on these words:
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Mike Winblade |
I regret to inform all of you that I have taken a different opportunity with Hy-Vee and will be moving to Mason City. Effective today, I will no longer be the board chair. I have spoken to Vice-chair Jason Lauterbach and he is ready to step in. This is very bittersweet for me, Newton has been one of the best experiences for my wife and I and I will miss my employees, customers, and the community. Newton is a great place and moving in the right direction and the Chamber is a big part of that, so keep it going. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. If you are in Hy-Vee in Mason City, please say hello! |
 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.
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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.
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Next Chamber Breakfast at the  Jasper County Museum June 14th - 7:00-8:30 AM FREE Breakfast City Update - Museum Tour Event News - Prizes More Website Updates RSVP at info@experiencenewton.com Sponsored by 
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Pictures of the first Bike Night! |
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Member Discounts
Need a good website?
Art A La Carte has some special website offers JUST for Chamber Members! This FLYER has all the details. They have a very creative team who will make your business look classy and professional!
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! |
Year of the Skunk!
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. |
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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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Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 792-5545
www.experiencenewton.com |
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