Get Into Grinnell
August 14, 2015 - In This Issue:
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 What it's all about

With summer events nearly behind us, we are busy in our office working on a new member drive. If you've ever wondered about joining the Chamber of Commerce, we would love to have you join our team. A 'team', you ask? Well yes, we are a team and a fairly large one at that. 300 businesses are members and we are always looking to grow that team even larger. We work together to make Grinnell a great place to live, work and play. 

Our Chamber of Commerce works in three areas:
1. Business Support - increasing awareness of Grinnell's businesses and organizations both locally and to the outside world. We organize local spending and awareness campaigns and events such as Jingle Bell Holiday and Small Business Saturday, networking opportunities,and business awareness and collaborative marketing through our e-newsletter, social media, website, and more. 

2. Community Vitality - calling attention to Grinnell's assets, attracting visitors and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We do this in a variety of ways, including organizing several quality of life events and initiatives such as Friday Fest, Grinnell Games, Grinnell on the Fourth celebrations, destination marketing and community branding projects, and tourism activities.

3. Community Development - supporting the greater good to help grow our local economy. This work is never-ending and includes efforts with new business development and assistance, population growth and workforce advocacy. 

Additionally, we can help your business or organization with things like marketing assistance, publicity efforts, business to business connections, and business development plans. Would you consider joining our team? We would love to have you. Let me know if you would like more information on a membership. We're excited to continue growing Grinnell together! 

~Rachael Kinnick, Chamber Director

Exhibits & Movies
"A Closer Look at the Iowa Prairie"

GRINNELL ARTS CENTER: "Summer Reflections"

STRAND THEATRE: Click here for this week's show times.

  
Employment Opportunities
ARBORS APARTMENTS: Maintenance Supervisor


BOYD'S CELLULAR: Retail Wireless Sales Consultant

BROWNELLS: Wholesale Assistant Buyer, Regional Sales Manager, Sr. Systems Analyst, User Experience Manager, Sr. Data Developer, Sr. Email Specialist, Promotions Specialist, E-Commerce Analytics Manager, Marketing CRM and Analytics Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Helpdesk Technician, Full Time Picker, Fulfillment Supervisor, Full Time Contact Center Representatives, PT Contact Center Representative, Warehouse Material Handler, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Accounts Payable Specialist.

COUNTRY INN: Front Desk / Night Audit, Housekeeping 


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Administrative Support Staff

GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Bus Driver, Teachers, Music Teacher

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Full-Time Program Coordinator, Community Support Specialists

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Administrative Assistant III, Administrative Support Assistant, Admission Counselor, Alumni Relations Assistant, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life and Orientation, Assistant Softball Coach, Assistant VP of Human Resources, Associate Director of Student Health & Counseling and Lead Psychologist, Bookstore Assistant-Pioneer Bookshop, Call-In Cashier, Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences, Instructional Technologist, Pantry, Presentation Cook, Technical Assistant, Technology Services Desktop Systems Team Lead, Temporary Presentation Cook.

GRINNELL HEALTH CARE CENTER: Clinical Liaison Position

GRINNELL MUTUAL: Director-Big M Agency, Reinsurance Technical Analyst

GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute 3.5 Hour Cook

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Cardiopulmonary, Care Coordination, Emergency Department, Grinnell Regional Clinics, Home Care Aide/Hospice Aide, Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Director, Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, Staff Counselor, Cook, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Service Representative

GRINNELL STEAKHOUSE: Experienced Full Time Cook



MANATTS: Equipment Operator, Mechanic, Foreman, Truck Driver, Laborer, Skilled Technician

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: CNAs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, and Electrician.

PAGLIAI'S PIZZA: Bussers, servers, cashiers, hosts and dishwashers

PRAIRIE CANARY: Sous Chef, Grill Cook

Construction Crew Members, Payroll Clerk/HR Assistant

SAINTS REST / 1854: Deli Manager

ST. FRANCIS MANOR: Full-time/Part time CNA, LPN, RN,

SPARTAN STAFFING: Forklift Drivers / Warehouse Workers

TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS: Assembler, Crane Operator, Maintenance, Weld Trainee, Production Supervisor, Material Administrative Support, Scheduler, Quality Supervisor

Realtors & Rentals
UPCOMING EVENTS
This list includes events taking place in the next two weeks. 

FAULCONER ARTS OUTREACH: IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD is Friday, August 14 at 11:30am at Arbors Apartments.

WINE & BURGER NIGHT is Friday, August 14 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

ART & VINO - PIONEER BIRCH is Friday, August 14 from 6 to 9pm at Van Wijk Winery.

GRINNELL FARMERS MARKET is every Saturday from 10am to Noon in Central Park. 

WINE & WOOD FIRED OVEN PIZZA DAY is Saturday, August 15 from 11am to 8pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

BOARD GAME NIGHT is Sunday, August 16 at 6:30pm at Forge Computers, hosted by Forge and Gamers.

SE*ED PROGRAM "FRENCH ART" is Monday, August 17 at 9:30am at Drake Community Library. 

GRINNELL CLASSIC CRUISE NIGHT is Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Grinnell Pizza Ranch. 

SUMMER GAME NIGHT is Wednesday, August 19 at 5pm at Van Wijk Winery.

GRINNELL UKULELE MUSIC BUDDIES GATHERING is Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

GRINNELL FARMERS MARKET is every Thursday from 3 to 6pm in Central Park.

WINE DOWN THURSDAY is every Thursday at 5pm at Van Wijk Winery.

MUSIC IN THE PARK is Thursday, July 20 at 5:30pm. 

WINE & SMALL PLATES is Thursday, August 20 from 6 to 8:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

SOCRATES CAFE meets every Thursday at 6:30pm at Drake Community Library. 

NEW STUDENT MOVE-IN DAY AND ORIENTATION BEGINS Friday, August 21 at Grinnell College. 

WINE & WOOD FIRED OVEN PIZZA NIGHT is Friday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

GRINNELL VINTAGE AUTO SHOW is Saturday, August 22 from 8am to 3pm in Central Park. 

JEWEL BOX QUILT SHOW: FIFTY SHADES OF COLOR is Saturday, August 22 from 9am to 5pm at Spaulding Center For Transportation. 

WINE & SMALL PLATES is Saturday, August 22 and 2:30 to 8pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

WINE & MEALS SAMPLING PARTY is Sunday, August 23 at 2pm at Memories Maid.

SE*ED PROGRAM "YOGA" is Monday, August 24 at 9:30am at Drake Community Library.

QPS EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW DAY is Thursday, August 27 from 10am to Noon at Peoples Savings Bank in Montezuma.

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS are Thursday, August 27 from 10am to 2pm at Iowa Valley Community College-Grinnell. 

LIONS CLUB AG APPRECIATION DAY is Thursday, August 27 from 3 to 7pm in Central Park. 

WINE & ASIAN FUSION DINNER is Friday, August 28 at 6pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRMC TAG WEEK is a great time to donate to the Grinnell Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, one of the oldest hospital volunteer organizations in Iowa. This year's Tag Week is all online, so click here to donate $5 to help the Auxiliary make a difference. 

FOOD PANTRY IN NEED OF canned beans (black, pinto, etc) and peanut butter. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank was out of these items this month so our food pantry was not able to obtain them. All donations, to Mid-Iowa Community Action, including money, are greatly appreciated. 

SPIRIT OF GIVING AWARD nominations are due by August 31. The categories are Business Partner of the Year, Connie Marshall Spirit of Giving Award, Mentoring Award, and Youth Spirit Award. 

FALL ARTS ACADEMY CLASS REGISTRATION is underway. Many classes have enrollment caps, so register today!

FREEZERS ARE STOCKED, Wine and Meal Pairing party August 23, Freezer Meal Workshop September 5, new wreaths and paintings for sale,... stop in Memories Maid to sign up. Also collecting school supply donations - get a prize or percentage off your purchase for each donation you bring to our store.

GHS HOMECOMING PARADE is September 24. Applications to participate in the parade may be downloaded here. 

NEW ALL-NATURAL BURGER AT HARDEE'S. The beef patty contains no antibiotics, no added hormones, no steroids and is grass fed. This premium patty is served with mayo, ketchup, mustard, red onion, lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese. 

SCHOOL YEAR VACCINATIONS are available from Grinnell Regional Public Health by calling 641-236-2385 or contacting your family care provider.

NEW "GRINNELL" PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK is available for purchase at Drake Community Library, Pioneer Bookshop, Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore, Brown's Shoe Fit, McNally's, and Hy-Vee. The book is written by residents Lynn Cavanagh and Mary Schuchmann and features 209 vintage photographs from the town's founding through the 1990s. 

POWESHIEK LEADERSHIP PROGRAM applications are available for the 2015-16 program. The early-bird deadline is August 21.

IMAGINE GRINNELL is collaborating with Ideal Energy to offer solar energy options and to provide discounts through a solar group buy program until August 28. This partnership allows community members to instal solar at a competitive price point, through a volume discount program. Coupled with time-sensitive federal and state taxes, solar has never been more affordable.



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 continued interest in the city of Grinnell!

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
Grinnell Convention & Visitors Bureau
833 4th Avenue | PO Box 538
Grinnell, IA 50112
641.236.6555

Rachael Kinnick, Chamber Director: [email protected]
Emily Counts, Tourism Director: [email protected]



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