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March 4, 2016 - In This Issue:
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Submissions for next week's newsletter may be emailed to chamber@getintogrinnell.com. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.
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Ripple Effects
A couple weeks ago, I saw a visitor on the sidewalk looking a little lost so I stopped and asked if he needed help finding anything. As we struck up a conversation, it was apparent how much of an impression the kindness of a few people at the coffee shop had left on him. Per their suggestion, he was walking around visiting some of our downtown businesses and was excited to show me the new book and pair of shoes he'd purchased.
The kindness of a couple residents in line at the coffee shop had quite the ripple effect. They had given him a few recommendations that resulted in him spending a little extra time downtown and supporting a couple of our local businesses. He told me he would have headed straight back to the Interstate if it weren't for his conversation with a couple locals. In fact, he travels by Grinnell for work from time to time and had only ever been to the coffee shop and the gas stations. I have no doubt this he will stop in Grinnell more frequently because of the positive experience he had here the other day. His short experience here turned him into a repeat visitor and shopper. 
It's worth a reminder every now and then about how extremely important it is that we are all being friendly and kind to visitors and newcomers in our community. Your small act of kindness can truly create a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. Don't forget that.
The next couple weekends are big ones in town with a statewide youth swim meet this weekend that is expected to draw 360 swimmers plus all of their coaches and families, and next weekend is the national DIII indoor track & field meet with about 600 athletes plus all of their coaches and families. When you see these visitors out and about, don't underestimate what a simple 'hello' or 'welcome' can do to leave a good impression on them. By living or working in Grinnell, we are all ambassadors of this community. Let's see what kind of ripple effects we can create.
~ Emily Counts
P.S. We are in need of more volunteers to assist at the national track meet next weekend, particularly on Friday morning - March 11. If you are interested in helping greet visitors, monitor warm-up areas, or assisting with events in the field house, reply to this email and I will connect you with the volunteer coordinator.
P.P.S. Our largest community networking event of the year is Wednesday, March 16 and everyone is invited. Learn more and reserve your ticket here.
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STRAND THEATRE: Click here for this week's show times.
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BROWNELLS: ATF Compliance Manager, Executive Assistant to CEO, Purchasing Intern, Finance Intern, Application Developer Intern, Housekeeper, Retail Sales Associates (Full Time and Part Time), Retail Lead, Retail Cashier, Regional Sales Manager, Picker, Contact Center Representative, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Team Lead, Field Inspector, Contract Coordinators, Detasseling Machine Operators, Bus Drivers, Nurse/EMT
CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY PLANNING: Accountant, Fiscal Manager
COUNTRY INN: Housekeeping
FOUR OAKS: Safety & Permanency Specialists
GENESIS DEVELOPMENT:Community Support Specialists
GRINNELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Farmers Market Events & Marketing Internship
GRINNELL COLLEGE: Lifeguard, Custodian, Call-In Catering Staff, Information Technology and Audio Visual Support, Web Developer, Assistant Director of Annual Giving - Class Fund Director, Call-In Cashier, Annual Giving and Development Assistant, Associate Director of Student Health & Counseling and Lead Psychologist, Assistant in the Writing Lab and Lecturer, Assistant Softball Coach, Bursar, Call-in Cashier, Call-in Catering Staff, Custodian, Director of Admission, Intercultural Program Advisor, Lifeguard, Pantry, Residence Life Coordinator, Temporary Presentation Cook, Temporary Spencer Grill Supervisor, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Information Technology and Visual Support Specialist
GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Teachers' Aides
GRINNELL POWESHIEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Program Manager
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Admitting Clerk, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant/LPN, Nurse Technician, Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, Patient Care Technician, Unit Secretary, Social Worker, ARNP, Medical/Surgical & OB Nurse Manager, ER/ICU/Cario-Pulmonary/Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Nurse Manager, Cook, Central Processing Technician, Group Exercise Instructors
GRINNELL STEAKHOUSE: cook, salad bar attendant, experienced servers
GRINNELL STATE BANK: Full and Part time Teller-Personal Banker
INTEGRITY CLEANING & RESTORATION: Cleaning Technician
LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK: Personal Banker
MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: Aide and Nurse
MONSANTO: Summer Help Wanted
PAGLIAI'S PIZZA: Bussers, servers, cashiers, hosts and dishwashers
PREMIER EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS/1ST CLASS STAFFING: Call Center Representatives, Production, Forklift Operator, General Labor
PROKLEEN: Cleaner
PRO-LINE BUILDING COMPANY:
Construction Crew Members, Payroll Clerk/HR Assistant
RELISH: Bartender
SPARTAN STAFFING: Forklift Drivers / Warehouse Workers TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS: Assembler, Material Administrative Support, Production Supervisor, Scheduler OTHER: Forklift Workers
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Check with these real estate agencies for housing for sale and for rent:
GRINNELL REALTY
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This list includes events taking place in the next two weeks.
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HOOPING CLASS is Sunday, March 6 from 3 to 4 pm at Locally Grown Yoga.
BOOK READING is Tuesday, March 8 at 4 pm at Grinnell College.
LEGO CLUB is Wednesday, March 9 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Drake Library.
LEGO CLUB is Wednesday, March 16 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Drake Library.
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WELCOME TO ACUPUNCTURE GRINNELL, LLC. Danielle Sadler recently opened her acupuncture practice on 5th Ave in the Biz Nests building. The Chamber Ambassadors welcomed her to the community with a ribbon cutting earlier this week.
TRACK MEET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Grinnell College is still looking for volunteers to help Friday morning. If anyone is interested they can email me [millerel@grinnell.edu] or sign up using this google doc.
BABIES ROOM EXPANDS. Grinnell Regional Medical Center will begin offering the Grinnell Regional Babies Room parenting classes in Montezuma and Brooklyn.
APPLY FOR CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY! Grinnell Police Department is accepting applications fro the spring 2016 Citizens Police Academy. Stop by the Grinnell Police Department to pick up an application packet or contact Grinnell Officers Michael Dickenson or Bryce Doane with any questions at 641-236-2670.
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES is always looking for good people to help support victim services. Want to know how to volunteer or donate? Visit www.
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