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In this issue you
will find:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS/MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS
MyEntreNet
Christmas Trees
Business Morning Meeting
Sprint Car Hall of Fame 15th Anniversary
Chamber office closing
The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!
RECYCLING!
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
Civic Organizations Update Form
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
Our Town Florist's Christmas Home Tours
Cookie Walk Headlining at Holiday Bazaar
Lunch With Santa
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS/MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS
*MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
JANUARY 20, 2007
THE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET It’s that time again! Here’s your opportunity to submit the name(s) of qualified individuals you believe to be deserving of winning one of our Annual Community Awards. The seven award categories to be honored for the year 2006 are….BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Horizon Federal Bank
BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by DeVore Motors
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by 3M Company
FARMER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Steenhoek Implement
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Sponsored by Sundance Realty
MATTHEW C. JOB “PRIDE IN KNOXVILLE” AWARD– Sponsored by Iowa State Savings BankThe criteria for the nominations are as follows: “nominee must reside in, or own a business in the
Knoxville, IA school district or be employed by said district, or, if deceased must have resided, owned a
business in, or have been employed by the district.” All nominees will be honored at the Chamber’s
Annual Meeting, January 20, 2007 at The Lake Red Rock Cultural Center, where the recipient is named.IMPORTANT DEADLINES: all nominations must be submitted by Friday, December 1, 2006. NOMINEE’S NAME:______________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________STATE:_________________ZIP:_____________ TELEPHONE:___________________________________________________________
HOME WORK PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT/JOB TITLE:_____________________________________ I. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (40 Points Possible)
Describe the nominee’s professional achievements. Include information on work experience (10 points); education (formal, informal and/or training) (10 points); accomplishments on the job (10 points); total impact of this individual’s involvement and/or honors they have had in professional organizations relating directly to the business, (10 points). II. SERVICE TO OTHERS (20 Points Possible)
Describe what the nominee’s service to others, i.e., involvement in organizations, civic, and school or business groups, or in related efforts such as committees working with others. Include ways in which nominee demonstrates support of the goals of business professionals and serves as a positive role model for other business people in the community. III. LEADERSHIP (20 Points Possible)
Describe the nominee’s ability to motivate and inspire others and also, to work together with others to achieve positive results. IV. OVERALL IMPACT (20 Points Possible)
Explain how the nominee exhibits initiative and creativity, which enhances both the business or profession and improves the stability of the business and its impact on the community. Other comments: Prepared by: (name)____________________________________________________________________
Title/organization (if applies):____________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________City:___________________State:_________Zip:________
Telephone:__________________________
Annual Community Awards of the Year
c/o Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main
Knoxville, IA 50138
MyEntreNet
Greetings!
If locating funding sources for your small business seems perplexing, and managing the funds you currently have is just as baffling, then you need to attend the next MyEntreNet online seminar at 7:00 PM Monday, November 20th! Welcome co-presenters Jon Ryan and Tom Harbison who’ll help take the confusion out of “Managing Cashflow and Seeking Funds”.
Jon Ryan is State Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Centers. Prior service includes center director for the Eastern Iowa SBDC for 17 years, bank vice president and college vice president. Through these roles, Ryan has counseled thousands of clients from one-person start-ups to large manufacturing concerns, and regularly conducts courses and workshops on a wide variety of business, management and leadership topics.
Tom Harbison, Deputy District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Des Moines office has been with the SBA since 1990, Tom works with business development, loan processing and servicing, marketing and outreach, and lender training. In addition, Tom is responsible for overseeing a large portion of the programs and services offered by the SBA, including project officer for the Iowa Small Business Development Centers.
TO PARTICIPATE, simply go to www.myentre.net and enter through the entrepreneurs’ side of the web application. Click on “Online Seminar” in the left column and you are in. (If you haven’t done so, you will need to fill out a brief registration form to access MyEntreNet.) There’s no need to pre-register
Training
And speaking of managing cashflow, starting November 29th the UNI RBC/SBDC will be holding a 3-session hands-on workshop for beginners interested in learning the QuickBooks Pro software, to be held at our Waterloo offices. If interested, call the UNI RBC at 319-236-8123 or visit www.unirbc.org.
This is just one of many workshops held regularly for small businesses through the Iowa Small Business Development Centers. If this particular workshop is not nearby, visit the Iowa SBDC website at www.iowasbdc.org for a center location near you!
Words of Wisdom…The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. (Nelson Mandela)
Christmas Trees
As you have probably noticed the planters on the square now have had Christmas Trees placed in them for the upcoming holiday season. If you could please take the time to make sure they are stable in the dirt as to stay put and are looking nice. Please also make sure they are staying put in the planters. If you need any help please call the Chamber. Thank you for helping!!
Business Morning Meeting
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
8:00 AMThe Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting to discuss the challenges and issues businesses owners and managers are facing in Knoxville. This will be your chance to discuss your ideas and views to effect positive change in our community. Come meet Roxanne Johnson, the new Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. Many great ideas have come out of these meetings and have been implemented, so please come join us for a cup of coffee.
Sprint Car Hall of Fame 15th Anniversary
15th Anniversary
Tuesday November 21st
At 11:30 am
for the
Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
Chamber office closing
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!
CHAMBER OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED!!!!Thursday, November 23
&
Friday, November 24
The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!
The “Tree of Sharing” is here!!Stop by the Chamber of Commerce to pick up your star from the Tree of Sharing.
309 E Main Street or call
641.828.7555
RECYCLING!
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is asking anyone who has old cell phones or empty laser and inkjet cartridges to recycle them. How? All you have to do is bring them to the Chamber office located at 309 E Main Street. There is a list of qualifying item.
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2007 Membership Pledge Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and
Economic Development Growth Alliance
309 E Main Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 2007 Dues: $________ Payment information: Month joined________ will also be annual due date
If billing quarterly payment due: 1st____2nd____3rd____4th____ DATE _________________ Business Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name/Title ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Extended description of your location: ______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hours of Operation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ _____Fax: _______________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________Web site: ____________________________________________ Owner:________________________________ _________________Manager: ____________________________________________ Description of business: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc) Products/Services: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Time Employees: ____________________ Part time employees: ____________ Date and year business opened: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Future plans for company/business: ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How can the Knoxville Chamber assist you with your business? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments and Suggestions: _____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
ATTENTION CLUBS, SORORITIES AND CIVIC
ORGANIZATIONS!!The Chamber is looking to update our records on Clubs, Sororities, and Civic Organizations. Please
contact Donell at the Chamber. Email dstates@iowatelecom.net or phone 828-7555. Thanks
Civic Organizations Update Form
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006/2007 Civic Organizations Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 Group/Organization Name: Contact Name/Title: Address: City, State, Zip: When you meet:______________________________________________________ # of Members: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web Site: Mission of Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date and Year started:
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
5th Annual Food Drive No child should ever go to bed hungry, but there are children right here in Marion County that do. You have an opportunity to help. Help us fill the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio with non-perishable food and together we will fill the food shelves of Marion County. Every time you see the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio, stop by and drop off your non-perishable food donation; or stop by one of the following locations to drop off your donation:Iowa State Savings Bank
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Farm and Home
McKay Insurance
Jerrys True Value
1st of Knoxville GMAC
1st of Pella GMAC
Steenhoek Implement
Eye Care Partners
Van Gorp Corporation
Stravers Cellular
Horizon Savings Bank
Thistles Help us fill the Big Red Radio with food and together well fill the food shelves of Marion County. We're counting on you, and so are many families in Marion County. Thank you from the one to count on for Todays News KNIA/KRLS.
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
KNIA/KRLS is the station giving away a new car! For a complete list of contest rules click the link below:To get your hands on a key card, stop by and register at these participating sponsors: Iowa State Savings Bank
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville Farm and Home
Midwest Wireless
McKay Insurance
Windmill Café
Jerrys True Value
Two Rivers Cooperative
1st of Knoxville GMAC
Knoxville Recreation Center
DMACC in Newton
1st of Pella GMAC
Ingles Inc.
Van Ryswyk
Kinfolks
Steenhoek Implement
McDonalds
Van Denover Jewelry
DeJong Door Service
Eye Care Partners
Hills Photo Center
Midwest One Bank
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
Boats Home Furnishings
Pella Chamber
Iowa Telecom
Van Gorp Corporation
Nanjotronmics
Motosource
Julines Repair
Knoxville Chamber
Wal-Mart
Simply Home
Stravers Cellular
Park Lane Village
Pastime Portraits
Franklin St. Clothing
Bruxvoorts Decorating
Produce Lane and Gifts
Community Health Services
Pearson Brothers Lumber
Mainstream Boutique
Tri-County Vet Clinic
Horizon Savings Bank
Boutique of Pella
Our Town Florists
Walker Computer Services
WP Barber Lumber
Thistles
Central College
Wilsons Corner in Bussey
Midwest Wireless
The Auto Matrix
Michelles Maternity and Nursery
Pleasantville Schools and Fitness
Tassel Ridge Winery
Central Cellular WERE THE STATION GIVING AWAY A NEW CAR KNIA/KRLS!
Our Town Florist's Christmas Home Tours
November 30th 5PM- 8PMOur Town Florist invites you to experience the Christmas spirit with the gracious hospitality of homeowners as you tour their beautifully decorated homes. Their halls will be decked by the design staff from OTF and the creative homeowners themselves. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Our Town Florist, Pizza Hut, and the Knoxville Chamber after Nov. 1st. Proceeds go to S.O.S (Save Our Stadium) Receptions and refreshments following at Our Town Florist.
Cookie Walk Headlining at Holiday Bazaar
Don’t miss the Holiday Bazaar at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 2nd. Last Year’s debut Cookie Walk was a huge hit and will return bigger and better this year! A wide variety of specialty Christmas cookies will be available singly or by the pound. The bazaar will be held from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at the church located at 1506 S. Attica Road in Knoxville, just southeast of Pine Knolls Golf Course.The bazaar will be sure to have something for everyone preparing for the holidays: * Cookie Walk* Be sure to pick up your favorite holiday treats and cookies this year. One of each or by the dozen at our cookie walk; Craft items, antiques, and collectables for your decorating or gift-giving needs;
Home-Made lefse, kringle and other special ethnic treats;
Baked-Goods to satisfy every taste;
Display of Nativity Scenes with live music in the sanctuary;
Gently Used Children’s Holiday clothing and books;
Breakfast will be available while you shop starting at 8:30 am;
Soup Lunch served starting at 11:00 am. Proceeds from the event will go to help benefit high school youth and church’s scholarship fund./ For More information contact Carol Adkins at 828-7665.
Lunch With Santa
Lunch with Santa is Saturday, December 9th from 11 to 1. At the Fire station. $1.50 per person.
The Knoxville Lions Club has joined with the Chamber as sponsors this year.
Local Talent Wanted
The Coffee Connection: Looking for local talent to come in & play or sing on weekends.
Must be clean, family friendly entertainment.
If interested, contact Terri Stauner-828-8141 or stop by-213 E. Main Street Knoxville
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
$4.00The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.
AT THE MOVIES
FREE HOLIDAY MERCHANT SHOWS(MERCHANTS LISTED BELOW)
Tickets may only be picked up at participating merchants.
No tickets will be given out at the box-office.
Tickets are valid for only the special matinee's listed below and may not be used for regular movies.
Seats are on a first come first serve basis. All movies are G or PG rated. 12:00 AND 2:30
Fri/Sat 11/24 & 25 MONSTER HOUSE
Sat 12/2 ICE AGE 2
Sat 12/9 POLAR EXPRESS
Sat 12/16 OVER THE HEDGE
Sat 12/23 R.V. KNOXVILLE SPONSORING MERCHANTS
Reed's Automotive
Reed's Kone Korner
Knoxville Family Health Center
State Farm
Iowa State Savings Bank
Massage Works
Hy-Vee
Super 8
Kevin J. Wadle, CPA
Family Dentistry
Pizza Hut
Federal Employees Credit Union
Godfather's Pizza
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Options Screen Printing
Furney Portrait Studio
Knoxville Insurance
Farm & Home
State Bank of Bussey (Bussey)
State Bank of Bussey (Osky)
Taso's Steakhouse
Smith's Carpet
Plush Pony
Candi's Flowers
Fairlane Bowl
Knoxville Journal Express/Reminder
Fareway Stores Nov 17 - Nov 23 HAPPY FEET
Rated PG
Run Time 1:48
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:10
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon/Tues 7:00
Wed 7:00 9:10
Thurs 4:30 7:00 9:10 FLUSHED AWAY
Rated PG
Run Time 1:26
Fri/Sat 7:15 9:15
Sun 2:15 7:15
Mon/Tues 7:15
Ends Tuesday
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