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January 3, 2014
   

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Employment Opportunities
See a full list of jobs at getintogrinnell.com

 

AFLAC: Insurance Sales Representative 

 

BROWNELLS: E-commerce Manager, Wholesale Inside Sales Rep, Business Intelligence Analyst, Senior Data Developer, S2nd Shift Fenior Business Intelligence Analyst.

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Call-in Cashier, Call-in Dispatcher, Assoc. Director of Facilities Management-Construction & Maintenance, Academic Success Mentor, Senior Intranet Architect, Chef de Cuisine, Technology Services Support Team Lead, Academic Support Assistant II, Residence Life Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Information Technology & Audio Visual Support Specialist, Part-time Catering Staff, Technology Services and Desktop Systems Team Lead, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Reunion Giving, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Class Fund Directors Programming, Coordinator of Internal Communications/Staff Writer, Temporary Presentation Cook, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for Student Programs, Call-in Safety & Security Officer

 

GRINNELL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB: General Manager 

  

GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY: Underwriter, Loss Control Specialist, Field Claims Adjuster Specialist, Property Claims Adjuster/Inspector, Business Analyst, Auditor, Java Developer

 

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Account, Certified Medical Assistant, Shipping/Receiving Technician, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Technician, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Mid-Level Care Provider, Clinic Nurse, Security Officer, Patient Care Technician.

 

GRINNELL STEAKHOUSE: Experienced Cook 

  

JACOBSON STAFFING: Bilingual Positions, Inbound Customer Service, Outbound Call Center, Full & Part-time Openings, and Forklift

Open house for Caleris on Dec. 19 

 

KEY COOPERATIVE: 2nd Shift Feed Drivers, Custom Applicator/Operations, Customer Service Lead, Grain and Agronomy Operations, Technician, Parts Specialist, Sales Agronomist. 

 

MAURICES: Sales Associate 

 

MICA: Family Development Worker, EITC Tax Preparer, EITC Tax Translator, 

 

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP: Quality Inspector, Welder/Fabricator, Inbound Customer Service, MIG Welder

 

SPORTS PAGE: Full-time Graphic Designer & Web Designer  


Volunteer 
Opportunities

 

See a full list of volunteer opportunities


 

AHRENS FOUNDATION: Community Support

 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: Mentors

 

FAULCONER GALLERY: Community Outreach

 

GRINNELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL. Call-In Gallery Docent, Marketing & Administration Assistant, Teacher's Aid, Performance or Reception Usher, Monthly Volunteer Day, Jack/Jill Of All Trades.  

 

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Clinic Courier, Patient Tray Favors, Patient Activity Projects, Information Desk, Mailings, Auxiliary Gift Shop, Surgery Waiting, Breakfast Services Cashier, and Pediatric Orientation. 

 

IMAGINE GRINNELL Local Foods, Energy & Conservation, Grinnell Area Recreation Trail Expansion

 

MICA: Head Start and Early Head Start Classroom volunteers, EITC Tax Preparer, EITC Translator, and Food Pantry Volunteer.

 

PALS. Dog Walker, Clean/Feed Animals, Play with Animals 

 

POWESHIEK HISTORY PRESERVATION PROJECT: Historical Preservation

 

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS OF GRINNELL (SEG): Loan Recipient Partners, SEG Committee

 

TOUR GUIDES AT THE LOUIS SULLIVAN BANK/ GRINNELL VISITOR CENTER: Docents 

 

Realty
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Who are the best of the best?
Wow, 2013 was certainly an awesome year. What businesses, organizations and individuals did you notice doing outstanding things in the past year? We are celebrating the best of the best at our Annual Celebration in February and need your help nominating those that deserve to be recognized. 
 
Please take a couple minutes to nominate those that deserve awards for their work in our community. The award categories are:
-Business of the Year
-Retail Business Award
-Restaurant/Bar Award
-Service Business Award
-Outstanding Tourism Experience
-Economic Impact Award
-Community Betterment Award
-Entrepreneur of the Year
-Educator of the Year
-Volunteer of the Year
-Public Servant of the Year
-One To Watch
-20 Under 40
 
Click here to submit a nomination and review the criteria for each award. The nomination form won't take long to complete and you may fill it out online or download a pdf to fill in. Nominations are due Jan. 20.
 
Our Annual Celebration is Friday, Feb. 7, with entertainment by Pianopalooza dueling pianos! It's going to be a fantastic night of music, socializing and hor d'oeuvres as we celebrate all the wonderful things that are happening in Grinnell. Award recipients will be revealed throughout the night. This event is Grinnell's largest networking event  of the year and we invite everyone to attend. You can order your tickets online here.  
Events
See the full community calendar at  http://getintogrinnell.com/events.cfm
 
ICE SKATING RINK IS OPEN in Central Park. Free admission, open 10am-10pm. Check our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter for updates on days it is open and closed.

 

BETTER HEALTH CLASS is Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 on Mondays from 2 to 4:30pm in the Tomasek Conference Center. 

 

GRINNELL COMMUNITY MEAL is every Tuesday at Davis Elementary School Cafeteria from 5:45 to 6:15pm. 

 

BUCKET COURSES BEGIN JAN 8. The topic for January courses is "Neuroscience in four literary forms"

 

GRINNELL CONNECT HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL is Jan. 8 from 4 to 6pm.

 

WINE & BURGER NIGHT is Jan. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

 

GRINNELL CONNECT HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL is Jan. 15 from 4 to 6pm at Pagliai's Pizza.

 

FREE BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS are being offered Jan. 16 at Iowa Valley Community College-Grinnell.

 

WINE & FONDUE DINNER FOR TWO is Jan. 18 at 6pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

 

BOWL APPETIZERS is Jan. 19 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

 

HANDS-ON ART AT GRINNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL begins Jan. 24.

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Quality Uncertainty: The Market for Lemons and Jill Davis Schrift: Works in Clay is Jan. 24 from 4:15 to 6pm.

 

WINE, DINNER & MURDER MYSTERY is Jan. 25 at 6:00pm in Tassel Ridge Winery. Only two more seats available!

 

WINE & PASTA DINNER is Jan. 31 at 6:00pm in Tassel Ridge Winery. 

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL CELEBRATION is Feb. 7 from 7:00 to 11:00pm in Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center in Ahrens Park. Entertainment by Pianopalooza dueling pianos. 

Announcements

 

GOSSELINK'S CHRISTMAS SALE. All Christmas items are on sale this week at Gosselink's Gifts & Interiors. Keepsakes will only be available until Saturday and then they will be GONE. 

 

MOBILE SCRATH AND SAVE DEALS now available in Grinnell. Three new businesses and several upgrades added to the only mobile "Scratch & Save" site in Grinnell. More changes weekly. Check grinnellonthego.com for these special offer opportunities. 

 

HUBBELL REALTY COMPANY PROPOSES to build 77 loft apartments at the Spaulding Center buildings in Grinnell.

 

SKATES FOR RENT & SALE at Bikes to You. Hockey and figure skates available.

 

DJ COUNTRY TOURS. Great 2014 tours include trips to Florida, Branson, Tennessee, Canada, and Washington, D.C.

 

THE DOOR DOCTOR. We are expanding to serve Grinnell better with 3 new technicians, 24-hour emergency service, and a staffed office Mon - Fri, 7:30 - 4:30.  

  

BROWN'S SHOE FIT COMPANYCheck out our HUGE selection of Smartwool socks! Now through Christmas Eve when you buy 3 pair of Smartwool socks you get 1 free! 

 

SPRING ARTS ACADEMY. Sign up now! Classes include crocheting, dancing, ceramics, and more. 

 

SHOP LOCAL, SHIP GLOBAL. Receive a $2 off coupon for shipping at Total Choice Shipping & Printing when you shop local at participating merchants.

 

About Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 

Whether you are stopping by for an hour, a weekend or the rest of your life, Grinnell is truly the "Jewel of the Prairie." We thank you for your support and continued interest in the town of Grinnell!

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
833 Fourth Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-236-6555