Weekly Chamber Link
The latest news from the Keokuk Chamber and its members!
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Our
2018 Membership Drive
is in Full Swing
THANK YOU for your renewed membership!
Ace Hardware
ARC Mechanical
Burlington Bees
CBIZ-Center for Business at SCCl
The Crossing
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Services
First Community Bank
Goodwill of the Heartland
Hartrick's Independent Lumber Co
Hoerner YMCA
Keokuk Catholic Schools
Keokuk Christian Academy
Keokuk Medical Center
Knights of Columbus
Pilot Grove Savings Bank**
McDowell Crane & Rigging
Quality Inn
Seither & Cherry Contractors
Southside Boat Club
TO Haas
Tri-State Sheet Metal
TSS Inc
Twin River Storage
**Denotes Premium Membership
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Sponsored by Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
See a full schedule of events HERE
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Spirit of Keokuk Awards
The Keokuk Affiliates, composed of Main Street Keokuk, Inc., Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce, Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau, and Keokuk Economic Development Corporation, are seeking nominations for the 28th annual Spirit of Keokuk Awards. The intent of the Award is to recognize individuals, businesses, and/or organizations that have made significant contributions of their time, talent, and expertise toward the economic vitality of the Keokuk area.
Nominators are advised to write their nominations with the assumption that those reading and scoring have never heard of the person, organization, or business. Access a nomination form
HERE or by calling any of the Affiliate offices.
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WELCOME to our
Newest Chamber Member!
Joe Steil
Friend of the Chamber
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The Chamber Ambassadors are a group of volunteers recognizing new business and celebrate milestones with existing businesses in Keokuk! You can join us for our next call!
For more information on the Ambassadors, attend the monthly meeting this Thursday, January 18 at Rascal's Pub & Grub at Noon
or call Kira at 524-5055.
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We're already preparing the 2018 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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Information about advertising and listing your business will be available soon!
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What's happening
in Keokuk
this week?
Thursday, January 18
Coding Club
Keokuk Public Library; 4-5pm
No experience necessary. Space limited.
Friday, January 19
Live Music by
Staggard
Southside Boat Club; 8pm
Saturday, January 20
34th Annual Eagle Days
Runs through Sunday, Jan 21
For a full list of events, click
HERE
Eagle Days Breakfast
Southside Boat Club; 8am
Guided Painting Class
Lost Canvas Gallery; 4pm
Live Music by
Michael Coultas
Southside Boat Club; 5:30pm
Music Trivia
to benefit
KHS After Prom
Keokuk Yacht Club;
registration
begins at 6:30
Talent Showcase
Featuring Ryan Toops
Rascal's Pub & Grub; 8pm
Sunday, January 21
34th Annual Eagle Days
For a full list of events, click
HERE
Tuesday, January 23
Outside In:
African American History in Iowa
A Humanities Iowa program
Keokuk Public Library; 6:30pm
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Bridges o
ut
of Poverty
Monday, January 22
4:30-6:30pm
Fort Madison United Methodist Church
This is the follow up session to the program orientation last month. However, no previous attendance is necessary to join us for this meeting. For more information call the Chamber at 524-5055 or to register to attend, click
HERE.
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Register for Southeast Iowa Days in Des Moines
Chat with legislative leadership and network with other development professionals as we advocate on behalf of our region.
February 21 & 22, 2018
Interested in attending? Discounted room rates are available until January 22, 2018. For more information on registration and/or room rates, please contact Shelley at 524-5055.
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By now, you should have received an invoice for your
2018 membership.
Haven't seen yours? Questions about your investment?
Or how to get the most out of your membership?
Call us at 524-5055!
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Henry County Extension Offers Beginning Beekeeper Course
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Henry County is hosting a Beginning Beekeeper Course on Thursday evenings in February. Classes will meet from 6pm to 9pm on February 1, 8, 22 and March 1 at the Henry County Extension Office in Mt. Pleasant.
This 4-part course is open to all interested individuals and will be led by Southeast Iowa Beekeepers, Dave and Ray Tull. "We are very excited to be able to offer this beginning beekeeper course!" said Darbee Wellman, Henry County Extension Ag and Youth Educator. "Dave and Ray have been beekeepers in our area for many years and we look forward to them sharing their knowledge and experience to help new beekeepers get started."
Participants are required to pre-register and space is limited. This class fills up fast! The fee for the course is $25/individual or $35/couple (sharing a book), which will cover the cost for books and refreshments. Registrations and payments will be taken until the class is full or no later than January 24, 2018. If you have any questions or would like to register please stop by the Henry County Extension Office, located at 127 N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, or call 319-385-8126.
ISU Extension and Outreach is part of an educational network supported by Iowa State University, local county governments, and the United States Department of Agriculture. ISU Extension and Outreach works to provide learning opportunities for citizens of Iowa by providing unbiased, research-based information that will improve quality of life.
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Are you hosting a special event or class? Has your company received an award, celebrated an anniversary or decided to hire? Tell our member community! Email [email protected] to have your news included in the next issue of the Weekly Chamber Link.
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