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July 19th, 2013                                                  

 

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Friday Forecast

More Events in the Community Calendar including Slipstream performing at Sugar Grove, Forbes Warehouse Sale, Coffee at the Museum, PLUS the Jasper County Fair is Underway!!

 

Coming Next Weekend!!
Ridiculous Days 2013

Coming July 27th!!  Vendor Opportunities!

Crazy Bargains - Delicious Deals  - Unique Vendors

Carriage Rides - Iowa Speedway Merchandise

More Info here!   -  Poster

 

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A Fun Part of Ridiculous Day!

Car Show Poster

 

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This Weeks Highlights...

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Cardinal Lanes Smiths

Our Chamber Ambassadors visited Cardinal Lanes and Smith's Quality Rental this week!  Click on each pic for more!

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New Teacher Luncheon
August 15th, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at DMACC
Join us for this popular annual event as we welcome over 25 new teachers to our Newton Schools!  The program will feature a special address by our new school superintendent Bob Callaghan
  
Gold Apple Sponsors Currently Include
The Dental Practice
  
General Sponsors Include
Bank Iowa                            Car Country Auto Wrecking
DMACC Newton Campus    Eye Care Center of Newton
Great Western Bank            Newton Manufacturing Company
Pappy's Antique Mall           Wallace Family Funeral Home
  

Heather Wolf from Hansen Directory won our first round of "Find the Phony Chamber Member"!  She won a FREE night at the Boulders Inn and Suites.

 

Watch for another round beginning next Wednesday at Noon!

 

Find the Phony

Here's How to Play "Find the Phony Chamber Member!"
1) Go to the "Member Directory" tab at www.experiencenewton.com.

2) Explore the online Chamber Directory
3) Look for the business that is a "phony" Newton business

4) Email your name and your guess to info@experiencenewton.com.

 

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4th of July Thanks!
  
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Congratualtions to WWII Veteran Junior Ekins on being selected our Grand Marshall for the 2013 4th of July Parade!.  Click on the picture for more!

 

Congratulations to our Float Winners

1st place

1st Place - Newton Animal Clinic

2nd place

2nd Place - Newton Manufacturing

3rd Place

3rd Place - Newton Snow Plows

 

 

Thanks to the Following Volunteers!! 

Sue Nolin - Great Western Bank - Committee Chair

Sue Ely - Newton Chamber of Commerce

Terri Kotik - Hamilton Glass

Erin Yeager - Just Teasin Hair

Max Rabourn    

JoAnne Reed- Jasper County Abstract

Don Poynter - US Bank

Tameca Howze - Integrity Audit Services

Heather Dawson-Great Western Bank

Robyn Hutchcroft-Great Western Bank

Cara Schoettmer-Great Western Bank

Pam DeBruyn - State Farm Ins

Sheana Story - Great Western Bank

Steve Nolin - Jasper Construction

Craig Dawson - Iowa Speedway

Karen Showalter - Great Western Bank

Bruce Showalter - Re/Max Real Estate Concepts

Liz Dodd - Dodd's Trash Hauling

Pat Wallace - Wallace Family Funeral Home    

Joanne Thomasson - Centre for Arts & Artists

Jason Webster - E~Clips

Lori McNew - E~Clips

E~Clips Staff!

Kurt Konek - Konek PC

Sheana Story - Great Western Bank

Rick Fletcher
Newton High Cheerleaders
and many more!!
  
Special Thanks to our 2013
Parade & Festivities Sponsors:
Iowa Speedway Foundation - Skiff Medical Center
Great Western Bank - Pappy's Antique Mall
Newton Manufacturing - Car Country Auto Wrecking
Community Bank - Lonnie Portner/State Farm
Jasper County Abstract,  Brookwood, Tri-County Insurance, Hy-Vee, Barney's Wrecker & Crane
Newton Village & Wallace Family Funeral Home!!
 
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Follow-up
We had a very informative meeting with Michael Wagler from Main Street Iowa.  As soon as 4th of July is over we'll have more info on how you can get involved and help bring some needed attention to revitalizing our Downtown District.
 
 
Recent New Chamber Members!
In case you missed them, here are some recent additions to the Newton Chamber! Click on their name for more information and watch for more details on them and other new Chamber Members. Welcome!
 
Boulders Inn & Suites
  
"The Business of Newton"
New Chamber Radio Show Underway!
KCOBOur Chamber has a new radio show that airs every Friday morning at 8:40 AM on KCOB 1280 AM.  You can also link to the archives to hear the show anytime!  We'll keep this link on our Chamber E-blasts for your convenience.  A new show will be posted every Friday.  If you are interested in sponsoring the show, contact Ron McCarthy at (641) 792-5262.  Sponsors will have the opportunity to be interviewed on one of the shows.  Special thanks to KCOB and the staff at GoodRadio.TV for being a great community partner and taking the lead to launch this project.

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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.
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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Every year we sell several  thousand dollars worth of Chamber Bucks!  Make sure your employees know how to redeem them. Chamber bucks encourage folks to Shop Chamber and Shop Local.
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Hot Deals 
HOT DEALS are now LIVE on our Website and FREE for Chamber Members.  Click on the HOT DEALS button above to see any current deals. Let us know if you would like to run one!
Along with being on our website we post them on our Facebook Page as well!
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.  These emails include Friday Forecast as well other updates, news, and events.

 

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Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 792-5545 

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