Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

The Monday Business Report

Autumn Breeze at the Waukee Sugar Creek Golf Course

Mercy Waukee Medical Center

September 26, 2016

Our Mission An Association of Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals dedicated to promoting growth and

prosperity in our local economy.

Upcoming Waukee Chamber Meetings and Events

Waukee State House and Senate Candidate Forum

Saturday, October 1 9:30 a.m. Waukee High School Auditorium Please RSVP to info@waukeechamber.com.

Welcome to Waukee!

From your Waukee Area Chamber

of Commerce 2016 Board of Directors

City of Waukee

Home Base Iowa Community!

Waukee Community

Schools Luncheon

Tuesday, September 27 Waukee Community Center 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guest presenters: Dr. Dave Wilkerson & Cindi McDonald Join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce for

our monthly Chamber Networking Luncheon! Develop business relationships, hear from Chamber leadership and have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business! Cost is $15 in advance and $20 for day of registration. Please RSVP here.

Waukee Economic

Development Committee

Meeting

Wednesday, September 28

Waukee Chamber, 236 W. Hickman Road

12:00 p.m. Join this committee to stay up to date on current development projects in the Waukee community. Hear

from the City of Waukee, Waukee Schools and Chamber member developers on projects they are currently working on.

Let's Put Our Cities on the

Map with Google Workshop

Put your business on the map with Google. This workshop will help you and your fellow businesses be found by

Medicap Pharmacy Customer Appreciation Tailgate

Business Anniversary

potential customers through online searches. Businesses that have complete business information online are twice as likely to be considered by reputable customers. This is a hands on workshop. If you have a laptop or mobile device, please bring it with you. Pam Johnson, former NCI SBDC Regional Director will be facilitating the workshop. Date: Thursday, September 29. Time: 8:30 - 10:00am. Location: Waukee Community Center, 675 Walnut Street. The invitation is available here . No charge to attend. Please RSVP : here

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kissed Peach Wax Saloon

Thursday, September 29 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m./ Live botox demonstration

Join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce to help welcome a new business to Waukee! Please RSVP here.

Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony for LuLaRoe

Tuesday, October 4

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations on 15 Years!

Membership Directory

Thank You!

Waukee Chamber

Community Development

Meeting

Tuesday, October 4

4:00 p.m. Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

The Community Development Committee is working on plans for the October 18th Waukee Fall

Harvest! This committee helps to put on the Chamber's signature events including the Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, What's Cookin' in Waukee, Annual Golf Outing and Waukee Fall Harvest. Share your creative ideas and contribute to help make these events successful for ourmembership and community. Please RSVP to info@waukeechamber.com.

Bowen Design New

Office Celebration

Thurday, October 6 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join Glen and Janae Bowen to help celebrate the completion of their new office space!

Waukee Fall Harvest

Tuesday, October 18 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce for a fall after hours event at the Timberline Campground! Bring your families for hay rack rides, roasting marshmallows by

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Official 2016-2017 Membership Directory

Thank you to all of our business members who supported and participated in the creation of

the Waukee Chamber's Annual Directory!

Meet the REAL Life

Tinker Bell!

Tinker Bell Talks

Monday, October 17th 3:30-5pm 555 University Ave, Waukee

Don't miss your chance to meet the REAL Tinker Bell. Margaret Kerry, the model for Tinker Bell,

and actress in many well-know shows such as: The Andy Griffith Show, The Three Stooges, The Little Rascals and The Lone Ranger, will be our honored

guest at Waukee High School's Auditorium, Monday, October 17th 3:30-5pm. She will share intimate details of her "Pixie Dusted" life, take questions from the audience and also be book

signing her autobiography, Tinker Bell Talks! Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life. Calling all Disney fans, students that want to know more about acting,

Tinker Bell fans and everyone ages 5-100 will find

the campfire, face painting, hot beef sundaes, beef brats and great company! Please RSVP here.

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce News

Congratulations to

Charter Bank on 15

Years in Waukee!

Charter Bank hosted an awesome customer and community appreciation event on September 15th with smoked pork loin sandwiches, beverages and

a live band! Thanks to Greg Grote and everyone at Charter Bank for all you do to support the Waukee community! Charter Bank is located at 455 6th Street in Waukee. https://www.charterbanker.com/

Waukee is a Home Base

Iowa Community!

The City of Waukee was recognized on September 15th as the 43rd Home Base Iowa Community in the state. Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds officially announced the designation during a special ceremony.

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard recognized veterans in attendance, including City staff members and Waukee American Legion representatives who have served in various branches of the military. www.waukee.org

something exciting when attending this magical event.

Another Beautiful Day in

Waukee, Iowa!

Member News Sponsor

Thank You!

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Premium Members

Mercy Waukee Medical

Clinic Open House

The Mercy Waukee Medical Clinic held an open house on Monday, September 12th to celebrate the recent addition of pediatric services and to welcome Dr. Francis and Dr. Etscheidt!

Waukee Medicap

Pharmacy Customer

Appreciation Tailgate! Thanks to Cindy and your team at Medicap Pharmacy for welcoming the Waukee community on September 9th for a tailgate celebration!

Chamber of Commerce

Day for the Waukee

Economic Development

Bus Tour! The Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour was held on Thursday, September 8th, 2016. The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 100 guests for the 4th

annual event. The City of Waukee guided the hour long tour showcasing business, school and residential development projects in Waukee. Hosting sponsor the Springs at Waukee provided a Business After Hours following the tour with beverages and appetizers in their clubhouse overlooking the pool.

Shottenkirk Chevrolet

Peoples Trust & Savings Bank

Stivers Ford Lincoln

State Savings Bank

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee works in cooperation with the City of Waukee, Waukee Chamber members and others to promote economic growth in the Waukee area. Thank you to our bus tour sponsors including Access Systems, City of Waukee, Downing Development, Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company, Hurd Real Estate Services, Iowa Realty, Springs at Waukee, Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce and West Bank!

We appreciate all Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests for participating! Check out photos at https://www.facebook.com/waukeeareachamberofcommerce/.

Achieving Inner Peace,

LLC Opens New

Office in Waukee! Congratulations to Karmen Buchhop and Achieving Inner Peace, LLC on your awesome new office at 760 Alice's Road in Waukee!

Member Events and Information

ISU Extension and

Outreach- Dallas

County

Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth Ages 10-14 During the first hour of the weekly sessions, parent and

youth are separated. As adults discuss problem solving approaches, effective communication and using loving methods to set limits for their son or daughter, youth will engage in topics of how to deal with stress, set goals and handle peer pressure. In the second hour, families unite and interact through activities to solidify lessons and work toward building more stable relationships while having fun together. Workshops will take place at Waukee Elementary School on Sunday evenings October 2 - November 13 from 5:30-

Programs of the

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Waukee Business Resource Bags

Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour

What's Cookin' in Waukee

Waukee Chamber Annual Dinner & Silent Auction

7:30 p.m. with a free meal at 5 pm. Free child care for younger children is also provided. The enrollment fee is $19 through Waukee Community Education,

www.waukeeschools.org/commed. For questions contact Lisa Mickelson at (515) 993-4281 or lmickel@iastate.edu

4-H Open Houses Dallas County 4-H will be hosting two open houses during the first week of October, in honor of National 4-H Week. During this time, families are invited to learn more about what 4-H has to offer for youth in fourth through twelfth grade. Kids in kindergarten through third grade may join 4-H Clover Kids, a program that allows

them to experience 4-H through cooperative, non-competitive learning. Community members who are interested in leading a 4-H club are also encouraged to attend. The first event will take place on Mon., Oct. 3 at the Waukee Community Center, and the second will be held on Tues., Oct. 4 at the Adel Library. Both events will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and guests are welcome to come and go as they please. Dallas County Extension 4-H staff, 4-H leaders and 4-H members will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will be served, and there will be an opportunity for families to register their youth for 4-H onsite.

Great Beginnings for Families This fun, informative series of workshops for parents and caregivers of 0-5 year olds will provide the skills and understanding necessary to raise healthy children. Explore the key principles of child development, positive discipline, helping children cope with anger and conflict, encouraging learning through

play, along with building strong families. Childcare will be provided. Held at Waukee School's Walnut Hills Elementary Media Center and price is $10/family through Waukee Community Ed: www.waukeeschools.org/commed. For questions contact Lisa Mickelson at lmickel@iastate.edu, (515) 993-4281.

Waukee Chamber Annual Golf Outing

Money Magazine Recognizes

Waukee

William Penn University Welcomes Employers to Participate in

Career Fair

William Penn University is gearing up for the WPU Fall 2016 Career Fair by encouraging reputable employers to connect with job seekers from among William

Penn University students on Wednesday, October 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Clive campus, located at 1275 NW 128th Street. As always, the career fair is free to participating employers and open to the public.

Interested employers will be able to promote job openings, advocate employer requirements and collect resumes from qualified students. Participants will be able to visit with potential employers to see what positions are available and hand out their resumes as well. Refreshments will be available to participating employers, but space to participate is limited. To secure a spot in the WPU 2016 Career Fair, email RSVP to Meghan Brodersen, brodersenm@wmpenn.edu. The deadline to RSVP as an employer is Wednesday, October 5 at 5 p.m.

Waukee Farmers Market

Waukee Downtown Business Group Wednesdays through September 28, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Triangle Park in Downtown Waukee Produce, floral, baked goods, specialty items, crafts, prepared foods, merchants

and more! Contact: Lyn Schafer, 515-987-1552, www.waukeedowntown.com.

Waukee is Iowa's Top

Public High School Check out the story here!

Money Magazine Recognizes Waukee

This 2015 list ranked the 50 Best Small Towns in

America, towns with a population of 10,000 - 50,000. MONEY editors used thousands of data points to come up with the list, everything from projected job growth and median home prices to the number of sunny days and health habits of

residents.

Fall Brew with the

Waukee Leadership

Institute

Please save the date...Thursday, October 6th for the Waukee Leadership Institute's FALL BREW! Join us from 4PM-7PM to learn more about the Waukee Leadership Institute from alumni and

board members on how the Leadership Institute has contributed to the betterment of the Waukee community! If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Sandie at waukeeleadership@gmail.com or 515-988-1267.

Waukee Area Historical

Society

Waukee Heritage Day

Saturday, October 8

Join the Waukee Area Historical Society for presentations and children's activities!

Details here

Mickey's Irish Pub

Halloween Party and Costume Contest Saturday, October 29th Wear your best costume and show it off for a chance to win! $100 for first Place, $50 for second place and $25 for staff favorite

Bring your friends as the person with the most votes wins! RIDDLE ME THIS band playing 9pm-1am and NO COVER!

Mickey's Irish Pub

Pumpkin Carving event Thursday, Oct. 27th 6-9pm We provide the pumpkins and the carving tools. The first place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate and the second place winner will receive a $25 gift certificate!

Amy Walsh, Owner, Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee 515-865-1678 - Cell

515-987-9604 - Pub

Actis Wealth

Management

Office Suites Available Details here Contact: Brian Weckman, RFC Founder & President

Chief Investment Officer Actis Wealth Management L.C. 9295 Bishop Drive - Suite 105 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Waukee Community

School District Monthly

Update

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce September Board Meeting Click here for the update by

Jeff Longman, Waukee Schools Director of Community Education.

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

236 W. Hickman Rd./ P.O. Box 23 Waukee, IA 50263

P:515-978-7115 www.waukeechamber.com

mbehn@waukeechamber.com