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In this issue you
will find:
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
FOXFEST @ The Swamp Fox
Business Morning Meeting
Kid's Pet and Bicycle Parade
Another Dam Bike Ride
Old Home Days Expo
Become a Chamber Member
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Friday, September 15, 2006
4:00-5:00pm
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office
309 E Main St
Knoxville, IA
Anyone with thoughts, ideas, concerns or questions for Mayor Sprafka are invited to attend.
FOXFEST @ The Swamp Fox
Kick off Oktoberfest with THE FOX THE SWAMP FOX and Millstream Brewing Co.bring you FOXFESTSEPT. 16BEER, FOOD & MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA2-3pm Homebrew Competition3-7pm Beer Tasting 7-11pm Music provided by: insanejane
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, September 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.
Kid's Pet and Bicycle Parade
2nd Annual
Old Home Days
Kid's Pet and Bicycle ParadeSaturday, September 30, 2006
11 am
Downtown KnoxvilleMeet at the Historic Bandstand at 10:45 amBring your Pets downtown.
Show them off and be sure to have them on a leash or secured.
Also, shine up and decorate those bicycles!
Another Dam Bike Ride
20th Annual
Another Dam Bike Ride (ADBR)
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Knoxville, IowaThis Scenic 38.6 mile ride encompasses the best of Marion County and Iowa. Through rolling country hills, across majestic Red Rock Dam, along nature strewn recreation trails, this ride has something for everyone. Recreational cyclists of all ages are invited for this fun filled event that includes admission to the Old Home Days Cultural Festival in Knoxville. Registration will take place at the Knoxville Recreation Center, 800 S. Park Lane, Knoxville beginning at 8:00 am. The Ride will begin at 9:30 AM from the Knoxville Recreation Center. From Des Moines take Highway 5 South to Knoxville. Take the VA Medical Center Exit and proceed East. Turn right on Park Lane. Entry Fee is $25 per person ($30 after September 15) Entry includes a collectible long sleeve t-shirt (for 1st 125 entries), two great rest stops with refreshments, special 20th Annual Rider's Appreciation Luncheon, use of showers, sauna, pool and whirlpool at recreation center, scenic marked route, and the most fun you have ever had!!!! Lodging is available at the following Knoxville Chamber Partners: Super 8 (641)828-8808, Red Carpet (641)828-3191, Country Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)620-1111, Comfort Inn(Colfax) (515)674-4455, Ameri Host Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)628-0085. Camping is available at Marion County Park (641)828-2214 or Lake Red Rock (641)828-7522. For additional information contact the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138 (641)828-7555 www.knoxville-iowa.com. Helmet use is strongly recommended. All participants must sign a waiver. Parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for all riders under the age of 18. Obey all traffic laws, ride smart, and be safe. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: E-mail: T-Shirt Size: Entry Fee $25 before September 15, $30 after. Make check or money order payable to Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138. Credit Card Payment Card #: Exp Date: Name on Card: In signing this entry form or another, I understand and agree to absolve all the sponsors and organizers, and volunteers, be they individuals or organizations, singly and collectively of all blame for any injury, misadventure, harm, loss, or inconvenience suffered as a result of taking part in "Another Dam Bike Ride" to use my name and any photographs, videotape, motion pictures, recordings, evaluations or any other record of my participating in the Another Dam Bike Ride" for any publicity and /or purposes without obligation or liability to me. I have read and understand the above release and waiver.
Signature: Date:
(All registrants must sign) Mail completed entry form with payment to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Old Home Days Expo
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Old Home Days - Knoxville, Iowa
September 29-30, October 1, 2006
Exposition Contract Company Address City State Zip Phone Products Offered Name of Responsible Person
Signature Date Name of Representative(s) Who Will Man The Booth (Print Clearly)
First Last
The undersigned, henceforth referred to as "Vendor", submits application for exposition space in the 2005 Old Home Days and hereby agrees to abide by all terms, conditions and regulations governing the "Event" and its production as stated in this contract. Return the completed application with payment to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Important information on reverse side. Please read before completing.
1. Option A
Number of spaces
Multiply by $25.00 (Note: Food Vendors Please call (641)828-7555 for pricing.)
Electricity add $10 2. Total
*Please Note that Sept 30 and Oct 1 expo will be on the square in downtown Knoxville and Oct 2 will be at Marion County Park or Marion Fairgrounds.
Expo Schedule: Friday, Sept. 29 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sept, 30 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Oct. 1 11am - 6 pm at Marion Co. Park
10 am - 4 pm at Marion County Fairgrounds
1. RENTAL FEES AND OPTIONS
Option A: $25
15' x 15' space. Located in Downtown Knoxville. Additional space must be arranged for before arrival and will be charged to the Vendor at a rate per square foot. In order to reserve an expo area, you must provide an outline of lot size requested, including all dimensions and indicating equipment within the area. Additional space will be charged at the rate of $5 per square foot. Calculate the square footage and enter amount in appropriate box on the front side of this form. A diagram of the area you are requesting and what will be placed in the area must accompany this application.
2. SALES
Any companies selling merchandise must conform to the legal tax ordinance of federal, state, county and city authorities. Forms will be available at registration and must be turned in before departure.
3. PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment must accompany this contract to secure space assignment. All cancellations must be in writing. Companies that cancel 60 days prior to the expo will receive a full refund. After the 60 day cut-off, a 25% cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations; no refunds to companies that cancel one month prior to the expo.
Exhibitors that are 90 days past due with no confirming payment, will be automatically cancelled. If they wish to be reinstated, their space will be assigned according to availability upon receipt of a written request and full payment.
4. EXHIBITS
Exhibits shall be so arranged as not to obstruct the general view nor hide the exhibits of others.
5. SPACE ASSIGNMENT
Space assignment will be at the sole discretion of the promoter. Space assignment, written or otherwise, will not be guaranteed until check-in time. Promoter reserves the right to make last minute changes.
6. INFLATABLES, HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
AND SAMPLING
Advertising over 10 feet high, inflatables and product sampling are not permitted without the expressed written consent of the promoter.
7. OPERATION
Promoter reserves the right to restrict the exhibit to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display materials. If, for any reason, an exhibit and its contents are deemed objectionable by Promoter, the exhibit will be subject to removal. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter or any item of poor character, which management in it's sole discretion considers objectionable to the events well being. In the event such an eviction or restriction is enforced, management will not be liable for refunding rental fees or funds for exhibition, except at its own discretion. Vendor agrees that management may substitute the actual space assigned to vendor if necessary.
8. EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Vendor must not injure or deface property. Should such damage occur, vendor is liable to property's owner. Vendor is responsible for lost or stolen rental equipment such as tables and chairs. 9. UNOCCUPIED SPACE
Management reserves the right, should any rented vendor's space remain unoccupied on the closing hour of move in, or should any space be forfeited due to failure to make proper payment, to rent said space to any other vendor, or use said space in any other manner, but this clause shall not be construed as affecting the obligation of vendor to pay the full amount specified in his invoice for space rental should management not resell the space.
10. SUBLETTING OF SPACE
Vendor shall not assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space assigned or have representatives, equipment or materials from other firms than his own in the vendor space without written consent of management.
11. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS
Management will employ night security and will take reasonable precautions to safeguard vendor's property. However, management will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of vendors' or its representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident, acts of God or any other causes beyond his control. Vendor agrees to save the promoter, employees, management, its agents and employees free and harmless of and from all claims, demands, damages and liability of whatsoever kind and character asserted by any person or persons on account of damage to property or injury to or death of any persons occurring on or about the leased premises arising out of the use of the leased premises by vendor.
12. INSURANCE
Vendors' shall carry and maintain during the Event, including move-in and move-out days, and at his sole cost and expense, personal injury and property damage coverage under a policy of general public liability insurance. Vendor shall also carry insurance for property damage or combined single limit bodily injury and property damage policy.
Vendor warrants that by signing this contract he will comply with the insurance regulations of this contract.
13. UTILITIES
Management shall use reasonable care to have all power services installed in time for the opening of the Event. Proper and reasonable care shall also be taken to prevent the interruption of power service during the Event. However, management shall not be held responsible for late installation or interruption of any services that may occur.
14. INABILITY TO PERFORM
If management should be prevented from holding the Event or if it cannot permit vendor to occupy his space due to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to, strike, civil disobedience, acts of war, acts of God, management will refund to vendor the amount of rental paid by him, less a proportionate share of the event expenses, and management shall have no further obligation or liability to the vendor. If vendor shall have no rental payment, he nevertheless shall be obligated to pay his proportionate share of expenses.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
The person signing this agreement or the Promoter has full authority to bind the vendor to all provisions of this agreement. In the event any controversy or litigation should arise concerning this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its attorney fees and costs actually incurred in such litigation.
Become a Chamber Member
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006 Membership ApplicationPlease complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 2006 Dues:____ Payment Information: (Circle) Enclosed Bill January Bill Quarterly Business Name: Contact Name/Title: Address: City, State, Zip: Extended description of your location: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ Hours of Operation:______________________________________________________ Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web Site: Owner: Manager: Description of Business: ______________________________________________________________________
(manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc.) Products/Services offered:
Full Time Employees: Part Time Employees: Date and Year Business Opened: Signature: Please complete reverse side also. Future Plans for Company: What Makes Your Business Unique?____________________________________________________________________
What Drew you to this Field of Business? _______________________________________ Personal Background: What qualities you bring to this business field? _________________ How can the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce assist you with your business:
Comments and Suggestions:
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
Sept 8 - Sept 14STEP UP
Rated PG-13
Running Time 1:43
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:10
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00 ACCEPTED
Rated PG-13
Running Time 1:30
Fri/Sat 7:10 9:15
Sun 2:10 7:10
Mon-Thurs 7:10
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