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EVENTS
Blood Drives
For Appointments,
call 1-800-452-1097Friday, December 29
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Veteran’s Medical Center, Knoxville 8 am to 12 pm. Community EventsTuesday, December 12
7am Chamber Board Meeting Friday, December 15
7:30 am Ambassadors Meeting at Mr. C’s
Noon Ribbon Cutting for the Knoxville Barber Shop located at 301 E Main Street
Coffee with the Mayor 4-5 pm
Big Red Radio from 9 to Noon at Raceway Tire and From 2 to 5 at
Hy-Vee Saturday, December 16
The Optimists will conduct a Christmas party for all of the children in Knoxville from 10am- 1 pm. Santa will be present and there will be games, cookies and hot chocolate for all!!!
Big Red Radio from 8 to 11 at Hy-Vee
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School
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SCHOOL EVENTS
Monday December 11
Middle Wr., Chariton, H, 4:15
9/10 B BB, Grinnell at OJH, H, 6:00
9/10 G BB, Grinnell, T, 6:00
West Winter Concert, 7:00 at HS Gym
Board Meeting 6:30Tuesday December 12
8 AB B BB, Pella, H, 4:15
Var G/B BB, S. Tama, T, 6:15
East Winter Concert, 7:00 at HS Gym Wednesday December 13
n/a Thursday December 14
8 AB G BB, Centerville, T, 4:15
7 AB G BB, Albia, T, 4:15
8 AB B BB, Centerville, H, 4:15
7 AB B BB, Osky, H (OJH), 4:15
Middle Wr., Osky, Th, 4:15
9/10 B BB, S. Tama, H, 6:00
9/10 G BB, S. Tama, T, 6:00
Wr., Boone, T, 6:30 Friday December 15
Var G/B BB, Pella-C, T, 6:15 Saturday, December 16
Var G/B BB, Chariton, H 5:00
Wr., Story City Tourney, T, 9:00 Sunday, December 17
Vocal Concert, 2:00 at Middle Auditorium
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Upcoming
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 19
8am Business Owners and Managers Meeting Thursday, Dec. 21
Big Red Radio from 1 to 4pm at DeVore Motors. Friday, December 22
Chamber Office will be closed at 12pm for the Holidays. Monday, December 25
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED REOPENING TUESDAY DEC. 26
City Hall closed on December 25th and 26th Friday, December 29
Chamber Office will be closing at 12 noon for New Years!
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Veteran’s Medical Center, Knoxville 8 am to 12 pm. Monday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Chamber office closed reopening Tuesday January 2nd.
City Hall closed RED ROCK RETRO RADIO THEATRE
WANTED
LIVE RADIO SHOW
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE RED ROCK RETRO
RADIO THEATRE
FEBRUARY 16-17
DINNER AND LIVE
PERFORMANCE
WITH LOCAL TALENT AND LATER
BROADCASTING ON KNIA/KRLS.
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The Senior
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SENIOR EVENTS
Monday December 11
11:00 You Can! Week One Begins! Orientation To Step Counters (at the center)
1:00 PaintingTuesday December 12
9:30 Rec Center You Can!
12:15 Senior Board Meeting
1:00 Ceramics Wednesday December 13
Cards 9:00-3:00
10:30 Line Dancing You Can! Thursday December 14
9:00 You Can! Walk & Mini Talk
at V.A.
11:00 West Elementary
Second Graders Friday December 15
10:30 A Good Night's Sleep
Discussion Group
1:00You Can! Bowling
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Library and Rec. Center Info.
Knoxville Public Library
Open
Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. -7p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sun-ClosedKnoxville Recreation Center
Swimming, Basketball, Racquetball, Complete Exercise Room and Game Room.
For more information call (641) 828-0580.
Chamber Email
Please note that the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Growth Development Office has changed internet providers and the new email addresses are as follows:Roxanne Johnson, Director: rxjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Donell States, Executive Assistant: dstates@iowatelecom.net
Teresa Rowley: trowley@iowatelecom.net
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net
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In this issue you
will find:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MyEntreNet
HELP MYENTRENET!!
Christmas Trees
ANGEL TREES
The "TREE OF SHARING"
Ribbon Cutting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
OPTIMIST CHRISTMAS PARTY
RECYCLING!
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
Business Morning Meeting
Celebrate Community Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
CHAMBER CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
*MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
JANUARY 20, 2007
THE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUETCHAMBER ANNUAL AWARD BANQUETTICKETS WILL GO ON SALE
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 20, 2006. TICKETS ARE $25 PER PERSON OR BUY A TABLE (SEATS 10)
FOR $225. THE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET IS
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 20, 2007 AT
THE RED ROCK CULTURAL CENTER. SOCIAL HOUR AT 6PM
PROGRAM AT 7:30PM
MyEntreNet
2005 Proved A Solid Year For Small Business
Written by: John McDowell - SBA Office of Advocacy
Date: 12/11/06
WASHINGTON – American small business had a solid 2005, despite the economic
shocks of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to a new report issued by
the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The
Small Business Economy for Data Year 2005
(http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/sb_econ2006.pdf) examines the economic
contributions of small business using data from a variety of sources.“In 2005, the economy was shocked by devastating hurricanes in August and
September. Fortunately, for areas outside the Gulf Coast Region, the
challenges proved to be short-term phenomena,” said Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief
Economist for the Office of Advocacy. “As a whole the economy bounced
back, led by resilient small businesses. The estimated 671,800 small
business starts in 2005 were higher than the estimated 544,800 closures,
leading to a new high of 5.99 million employer firms in the U.S. Clearly,
small business had a good year,” he said. Dr. Moutray made his remarks during a speech publicly releasing the report
before the prestigious National Economists Club in Washington, D.C. The Small Business Economy for Data Year 2005 documents the state of small
business in 2005. Chapters and appendices provide an in-depth examination
of key issues facing small business. * Chapter 2 examines small business financing in 2005. It finds business
borrowing to be at an all-time high, and that commercial banks expanded
lending and eased lending standards in response to competition from non-
bank lenders. * Chapter 4 details women’s contribution to business, using multiple data
sources. Latest federal data show that women owned 6.5 million, or 28.2
percent, of nonfarm firms. These firms employed 7.1 million workers with
$173.7 billion in annual payroll. * Chapter 6 discusses the vital role small businesses can play in local
and regional economic development. Order copies of the report, as well as past annual versions, by calling the
Office of Advocacy at (202) 205-6533. For more information, visit the
Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.The Office of Advocacy, the “small business watchdog” of the federal
government, examines the role and status of small business in the economy
and independently represents the views of small business to federal
agencies, Congress, and the President. It is the source for small business
statistics presented in user-friendly formats, and it funds research into
small business issues. The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is
an independent voice for small business within the federal government. The
presidentially appointed Chief Counsel for Advocacy advances the views,
concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House,
federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. For more
information, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.** To sign up for Advocacy updates via RSS feed, visit
http://www.sba.gov/advo/rsslibrary.html **** In order to receive e-mail notices of Advocacy's press releases, monthly
newsletter, small business research, statistics, and regulatory news visit
http://web.sba.gov/list. **
HELP MYENTRENET!!
We will not be holding the online seminars for the remaining weeks in December, but plan to start up again in January. I am just in the process of lining up topics and presenters, so if you have suggestions for sessions you’d like to see, please let me know and we’ll try to incorporate those into our series.Amy Kuhlers, Program Manager
UNI Regional Business Center/SBDC
212 E. 4th St.. Waterloo, Iowa 50703
319-236-8123 (phone)
319-236-8240 (fax)
amy.kuhlers@uni.edu
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!!
ANGEL TREES
There will be Angel trees at KACH and Park Village where people can take the names of people that need a lift up this Christmas, they take a stocking write down the stocking # and return it to where they picked it up from or to Park Lane Village on the Wednesday, December 13th at noon, where the Optimist Club will hand them out. Thank you for helping those in need during this Holiday Season!
The "TREE OF SHARING"
The “Tree of Sharing” DON'T FORGET TO RETURN THE WRAPPED PRESENT TO THE CHAMBER OFFICE. ALL GIFTS MUST BE UNDER THE TREE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 842-6737.
Ribbon Cutting
RIBBON CUTTING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2006
AT NOON
FOR THE KNOXVILLE BARBER SHOP
LOCATED AT 301 E MAIN STREET
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Friday, December 15, 2006
4:00-5:00pm
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Office
309 E Main St, Knoxville, IAAnyone with thoughts, ideas,
concerns or questions for Mayor Sprafka are invited to attend.
OPTIMIST CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Optimists will conduct a Christmas party for all of the children in Knoxville from 10am- 1 pm, Saturday
December 16th. Santa will be present and there will be games, cookies and hot
chocolate for all!!!
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. Please bring name brand items only.
NO TONER CARTRIDGES OR RIBBON CARTRIDGES PLEASE!!
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. ThanksKnoxville 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!
Business Morning Meeting
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 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.
Celebrate Community Church
Experience Christmas at CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CHURCH.CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Baby Jesus We Love You
December 17 at 10:00amANNUAL PRAISE TEAM MUSICAL: Everything Glorious
December 21 at 7:30pm
December 24 at 10:00amCHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION: Letters at Christmas
December 24 at 4:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
409 S. Park Lane DrFriday and Saturday, December 15 & 16
A LIVE NATIVITY in from of the church. The public is invited. Feel free to come in for a hot drink & cookies.Sunday, December 17 at 10:30 am
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” directed by Jim Kidder created by SUE C. SMITH & RUSSELL MAUDLIN, arranged and orchestrated by RUSSELL MAUDLIN
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
313 E Montgomery Street
Phone: 842-3712December 17 Sunday school Christmas Program 10:45amDecember 24 Morning Worship 10:00am and
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 7:00pm & 11:00pm Care and Share During the Christmas Season
Our local church has a wonderful tradition of helping the poor and needy during the holiday season. Sign-up to ring the
Salvation Army Bells. 90% of the funds remain in Knoxville to help those in need in our local community. Other projects
include the Christmas Families Gift Tree. Our Local Mission Committee also directs mission money to state, national and world needs. You may also want to sign-up for our Spring Break Mission Trip to Mexico or help support the trip. Christmas is a wonderful time to remember those less fortunate. In the event of inclement weather
Church Cancellation Policy
When weather is questionable, Pastor Montz will call three members of the congregation. One in town and two who live in the country. Together they will decide whether to hold services. In the event of severe winter weather tune in to the following radio stations to find out if church has been cancelled. KNIA 1320 AM/ KRLS FM 92
1040 AM, WHO
WHO, CHANNEL 13 NEWS STATION
CHAMBER CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Friday, December 22
Chamber Office will be closed at 12pm for the Holidays.Monday, December 25
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED REOPENING TUESDAY DEC. 26
City Hall closed on December 25th and 26th Friday, December 29
Chamber Office will be closing at 12 noon for New Years! Monday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Chamber office closed reopening Tuesday January 2nd.
City Hall closed
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 Dec 8 - Dec 14UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Rated PG
Run Time 1:29
Fri 7:15 9:25
Sat 1:00 7:15 9:25
Sun 2:00 7:15
Mon-Thurs 7:15CASINO ROYALE
Rated PG-13
Run Time 2:24
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:40
Sun 2:15 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00
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