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Friday Forecast
A big weekend in Newton
More in the Community Calendar to the Right...
THIS WEEKEND
Bike Night Tonight - TONIGHT ON THE SQUARE - 6-10 PM
www.thundernitesinnewton.com.
June 8th-10th - Iowa Sculpture Festival - FLYER
Also be watching for Newtion High School Alumni in town for the Alumni Weekend Events.
NEXT WEEK
June 14th - Ribbon Cutting for Flip Flop Cruises with Terri Rock -5:00 - 7:00 PM - FLYER
June 15th - 20th Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting for Park Centre - FLYER
June 16th - Project AWAKE Fun Run - FLYER
June 16th - JCARL Ales for Tails - FLYER
June 19th - Ribbon Cutting at the YMCA - Noon to 1:00 PM Open House with the Ribbon Cutting at 12:15 PM.
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
June 27th - Chamber Night at the ICUBS - LINK -
Join with hundreds of other business leaders from around the Greater Des Moines Area for Chamber Night at the ICUBS!! |
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Celebrations!
Everett and Deanna Wood and their staff thank the Chamber, clients, and friends as they celebrate 50 years of business in Newton
Cardinal Hills new owners Mark and Diane are excited to be a part of the Chamber and the community of Newton. |
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Unique Opportunity!!
Jim Collins in Des Moines- Friday June 15th
For the very first time in Iowa history, Jim Collins, renowned author of the international bestseller, "Good to Great" and his new release, "Great by Choice", will speak to the Iowa business community. Collins is the key-note speaker at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's annual TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS CONFERENCE next week and we're inviting members of Newton Chamber of Commerce to join in what could be a "once in a life-time opportunity".
In addition to hearing Collins' keynote address, attendees may also participate in a session led by Gino Wickman, author of "Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" and developer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a method that helps companies thrive and achieve greatness.
Regular admission for the Friday Morning Sessions (including breakfast) is $79.95 but a special offer is being made to Newton Chamber members at the reduced fee of $49.95. Details on how to sign up are in this FLYER. Use the code "CC12" when your register.
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Two People You Need to Meet
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Casey Constable |
Welcome Casey Constable
Casey joined our Chamber leadership team for the summer as a Marketing Intern. Casey is completing her marketing degree at DMACC. Her main focus is to help our Chamber Members in utilizing our new ChamberMaster software. Remember: Every Chamber Member now has a FULL PAGE of information about their business or organization on our website as well as on the new Mobile App! Our goal is to make sure that your page accurately reflects and promotes your business or organization. If you receive a phone call from Casey, please welcome her to Newton and look forward to her showing you more about ChamberMaster and the new opportunities we have to promote our Chamber Members. (NOTE: When you see a Chamber Member mentioned in an E-Blast, their name will often LINK to their profile page!) Here are a few samples of some completed member profile pages.
Uncle Nancy's AmericInn Cardinal Corner
Iowa Speedway Integrated Treatment Services
E-Clips Newton KOA Campground
Anxious to get started? Call us at the Chamber and ask for Casey if you want to get started sooner rather than later! (641) 792-5545 or email info@experiencenewton.com.
Hello Dale Carnegie
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Pat Griffin |
Actually, the gentleman many of you already met is Pat Griffin. He joined us at our last Chamber Breakfast and is a local instructor for the Dale Carnegie Training Organization. Pat will be bringing the Dale Carnegie Course to Newton over 4 Tuesdays in July. This is a GREAT opportunity to get some world class leadership training. TPI recently had several of their local leadership team go through the course with rave reviews. Why not consider investing in your leadership team? No need to pay for travel since the course will be held right in Newton. The attached flyer has all the info you need, and Chamber Members get a discount! - FLYER -
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 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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 Chamber Golf Outing Special thanks to everyone who braved the weather and joined us for our Chamber Ambassadors Golf Outing last week! Proceeds will help launch our new Chamber Business Awards. We'll be in touch with the winners below on your prizes. Thanks again to all participants and sponsors. Winning Teams 1st - Community Bank Kevin Gifford 60 Nick Cummins Gary Slings Kris Emick 2nd - 1st Newton National Bank Rob Kahn 61 Brian Shores James Moon Lonnie Portner Course Prizes Hole #3 - Closest to Pin - Jon Holland Hole #4 - Closest to Director - George Riggs Hole #7 Closest to Pin 2nd Shot Men - Frank Buckley Hole #8 - Closest to Dodd's Trash Can - Gary Slings Hole #9 - Longest Drive Men - James Moon Hole #15 - Closest to Pin hosted by Lauterbach & Clemon-Maki Insurance - Gary Slings - $200 Chamber Bucks Hole #16 - Longest Drive Women - Kathleen Donlin Hole #18 - Longest Putt Men - Mark Allen (Mark also won the 50/50 Drawing!)     Click on any images above for more pics. Sponsors this year included: The Iowa Speedway, Community Bank, Culver's, Interstate Insurance, Newton Manufacturing, Black Hills Energy, US Bank, Lonnie Portner/State Farm, Clemon-Maki Insurance, Otto Law Office, Okoboji Grill, Newton Daily News, Advantage Credit Union, TPI Composites, Pit Stop Liquors, 1st Newton National Bank, Farm Bureau/Gary Yoder, Pizza Ranch, Lauterbach Buick/GMC, Newton Village, Park Centre, Doyle & DeVoe, Wallace Family Furneral Home. |
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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. |
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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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Know your target audience. Who are your most important customers, clients or prospects, and why? Know what is important to them and address their needs in your newsletter each month. Include a photo to make your newsletter even more appealing.
Insert a "read on" link at the bottom of your article to drive traffic to your website. Links are tracked, allowing you to see which articles create the most interest for your readers.
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Time to RSVP!
Next Chamber Breakfast at the  Jasper County Museum June 14th - 7:00-8:30 AM FREE Breakfast City Update - Museum Tour Golf Results 4th of July Update Event News - Prizes RSVP at info@experiencenewton.com Sponsored by 
 
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Pictures of the first Bike Night!
Next Bike Night is THIS FRIDAY - June 8th!!
Volunteers Needed! Contact
Bob O'Brien at
robrien16@yahoo.com.
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Forward this to a friend so they can sign-up for our Chamber E-Blasts!
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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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Don't forget to "Like" our Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. |
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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! |
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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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