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October 12th, 2012

Friday Forecast

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more Upcoming Events.  New Events Include a

Congressional Debate on October 16th.

 

NEWS FLASH

Christmas Parade Theme Announced!

The theme for our our 2012 Lighted Christmas Parade is Christmas on the Silver Screen!  Pick your favorite Christmas movie and be creative!  We will try our best to not duplicate any themes, so if you would like to claim yours, email us at info@experiencenewton.com.

The offcial entry form will be available next week.

 

Thanks to Everyone Who Attended!

Social Media Lunch and Learn 

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This event was FREE for Chamber Members thanks to the generous sponsorship of Dr. Steve Rabedeaux and The Dental Practice.  Thanks again to our special guest, Suzanne Hull of Contemporary Business Solutions.

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Business Awards!

December 6th 2012

5:30 to 8:00 PM

Newton Enterprises Innovation Center

 

NOMINATION FORM

All nominations must be submitted by Nov. 2nd! 

 

The date is on your calendar, but are you ready to vote?  Better yet, are you ready to brag a little?  You have one month to nominate your business or organization or you can recommend and nominate another. This evening is a fun expanded version of our Annual Christmas Party with the opportunity to recognize some business achievement. There will be 2 runner-up's and a winner in each of the following categories.

 

Categories include:

- Retail Award

- Non-Profit Achievement Award

- Curb Appeal Award

- Social Media Award

- Marketing Award

- Community Champion Award

- Staff Development Award

 

 

More details on the criteria in each category will are clearly outlined on the nomination form.  A variety of independent judges will help us in the selection process in various categories.  The deadline to submit all nominations will be November 2nd at Noon.

 

Welcome New Chamber Members!

We are pleased to welcome the following Businesses to our Chamber!  Click on their names below for more details.

 

Choices 

Inspirational books, gifts, and resources on the Downtown Square in Newton.  Stop by and learn more as Christian Store Week is 9/28-10/8 - Flyer

 

Hawkeye Stages 

Currently wrapping up facitiy improvements on their new location in Newton.  Welcome!!  Looking forward to a Ribbon Cutting.

 

HCI Care Services

Formerly known as Hospice of Central Iowa.  Learn more!

 

ServiceMaster of Newton

Welcome to Kerry Walker and his team at ServiceMaster

 

Uncle Bill's Farm - Carroll's Pumpkin Farm

New Owner Bill Owen is excited to keep this regional attraction an excting destination for families in our area.

Looking Ahead...

Mark your calendar and watch for more details soon!  Email us  if you are interested in any of these events.

 

October 30th - Trick-or-Treating "Beggars Night" Around

           the Downtown Square - Email us  if your business or

           organization would like to join in the fun on the square
           from 4:30-6:30 PM. - FLYER

 

November 10-11th - Downtown Christmas Open House
                The holiday season officially begins on the downtown square! There
                are opportunities for other vendors to join the celebration.  Highlights
                include FREE carraige rides courtesy of Newton Village and Park
                Centre, our strolling Santa, and more! 

 

November 23rd - Courthouse Lighting and Lighted

                                     Christmas Parade

          Registration begins October 15th!  Our theme for 2012 is "Christmas on the Silver Screen".  Choose your favorite Christmas movie and get creative!

 

December 6th - Chamber Business Awards!

5:30-8:00 PM - Newton Enterprises Innovation Center

Mark your Calendar and watch for more details on this exciting new event! It's a fun expanded version of our Christmas Party with the opportunity to recognize some business achievement. Also watch for opportunities to nominate and vote for other Chamber Members as well as sponsorships.

 

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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. 
  
Got a recommended resource?  Send a link to darrell@experiencenewton.com.
 
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for a great
Chamber Breakfast! 
 
Also a very inspiring morning from our city leadership!
 
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Downtown

 Trick-or-Treating

Oct 30th - 4:30-6:30 PM

All businesses are welcomed

to join in the fun on the

Downtown Square!

Details are in this FLYER.

 

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