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May 23rd, 2014 
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Friday Forecast
More Events in the Community Calendar\
Have a great
Memorial Day Weekend!
Watch for a special E-Blast early next week with golf pics and results, Main Street News, and More.
Don't miss these two events set for next Tuesday, May 27th
 Ribbon Cutting for Moo's BBQ Tuesday, May 27th - 4:30 PM Come celebrate with Moo's BBQ on the west side of the square!
Rescheduled! Here's the new date!
Social Media Lunch and Learn
Next Event: May 27th at the Newton Development Office
FREE to attend! - Optional Lunch: $5.00
Next Topic - Instagram for Business
The sessions will be led by Brand Driven Digital's Nick Westergaard and Macy Koch. The meetings will kick-off with a short instructional lesson followed by facilitated small group discussions. You'll also get plenty of time for questions and best practices tailored specifically to your business.
Congratulations!
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Congratulations to Colette and Steve Hill and the addition of The Barn, a new event venue at Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gathering Place. The Barn is very classy and perfect for weddings, corporate events, and more. Sugar Grove is located in a gorgeous rural setting but just minutes from hotels, restaurants, and Downtown Newton. The Barn will accommodate up to 280 guests. http://www.sugargrove.com/
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The Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite you to participate in the annual 4th of July Parade. The parade will be held on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. with food and festivities on the square immediately following the parade from 11 to 1:30 PM.
The theme this year is "A Hometown 4th of July!". Plan your float or parade entry around any great 4th of July Memory; from family picnics and ice cream socials, to a pie eating contest or a church carnival. This year reflects the simple, pure memories of friends, family and neighbors gathering to celebrate our great country together.
More details are in the LINKS below:
Current 4th of July Sponsors Include:
The Rickers Family
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Main Street Update
Committees Now being Formed!
The success of an effective Main Street program happens in one of 4 committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization, and Promotion (includes events). More details are in either LINK below. Time to roll-up our sleeves!
Have your seen the official Main Street Signs? Watch for another Main Street Update soon!
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"The Business of Newton"
Chamber Radio Show
Our Chamber radio show 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 the radio station 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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| 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.
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May 22nd
Watch for results and pics next week!
Sponsors Included:
Advantage Credit Union
Black Hills Energy
Doyle & DeVoe - Iowa Realty
Edward Jones Investments
Eye Care Center of Newton
First Newton National Bank
Newton Health Care Center
Wallace Family Funeral Home
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You are invited to
hop aboard the
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New Chamber
Members!
Welcome to several new businesses and organizations have joined the Chamber. Watch for more info on them soon!
Just Joined!
Fresh Start E-Cigs & Vapors
Hunter Mansion-
Tea Room & Events Center
Moo's BBQ
Van Maanen Electric
Also recently joined:
Health Enterprises
Relics Antiques & Shtuff
The Newton Group, Inc.
If you are not a member,
we'd love to have you.
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A great way to support our local economy and encourage more unique local retail is to
Look Local First! Watch for more about this in the
coming weeks.
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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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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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