May 19 date set for the Chamber Annual Spring City Garage Sale

Nancy Morrissey — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Hundreds of treasures are awaiting shoppers at the Chamber's Annual Spring City Garage Sale. Collectibles, books, furniture, baby clothes, household items, - you name it, and chances are, someone will be selling it. Plan to be able to browse to your heart's content!

Mark your calendars for May 19. That is when the area's largest Garage Sale will be happening. ...

Business After Hours on May 24 @ ERA Fairfield Real Estate

Nancy Morrissey — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

INFORMATION:
What: Business After Hours
Who: ERA Fairfield Real Estate
When: May 24
Time: 4:30 – 6:30p
Phone Number: 641-472-2353

ERA Fairfield Real Estate will host the Fairfield Chamber's Business After Hours May installment for all Chamber members, spouses and guests on Thursday, May 24 from 4:30-6:30p at 52 East Burlington Avenue.

ERA ...

B3 with Ed Malloy @ SunnyBrook Living Care Center

Nancy Morrissey — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

What: Business Before Breakfast
When: Thursday, May 24, 8:00a
Where: SunnyBrook Living Care Center, 400 Highland Street
Presenter: Ed Malloy, Fairfield City Mayor
Topic: Fairfield's 2012 Goals
Cost: $5 members; $8 non-members = coffee and something to munch on
Host: SunnyBrook Living Care Center
Series Sponsor: SendOutCards
Reservations encouraged: 641-472-...

The Week That Is

Lori Knox — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The following is a snapshot of incentive, projects and events happening with your Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce this week.

The Week That will Be

The time has come to be registering for the event of the summer!
It is time for Blast Off. Get all the information by clicking here.

Welcome New Chamber Member

PURE Elegance Decora...

May 31 Fairfield Chamber Leadership Luncheon

Nancy Morrissey — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with William Penn University is pleased to announce the second installment of the Leadership Luncheon Series for 2012. Leadership luncheons are designed to provide practical knowledge that attendees can use in their work and everyday life and to assist in employee development. The second luncheon ...

2012 Men's and Ladies Blast Offs Info and Registration

Nancy Morrissey — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Men's Blast Off registration:Online form or Paper Form at the Chamber
Ladies Blast Off registration: Online Form or Paper Form at the Chamber
Men's and Ladies Blast Off: Online payment option

Playing to win takes on a whole new meaning when you do business on the green. Designed to create an environment that encourages camaraderie and promote business opportunity among Chamber members, the events are fun...

New Chamber Member Spotlight - PURE Elegance Decorations

Nancy Morrissey — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:18:35 +0100

We specialize in Wedding Decorations but also decorate for Birthdays, Graduations, Theme Parties, Company Functions and Special Occasions. We also rent Linens, Vases, Centerpieces and Decoration Supplies.

PURE Elegance Decorations
404 South 33rd Street
Fairfield, IA 52556
Contact: Vilma Thorn
Tel 1: 641-472-0950
Tel 2: 641-919-8473

New Chamber Member Spotlight - AmericInn Hotel & Suites

Nancy Morrissey — Sun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Welcome to AmericInn Hotel & Suites Fairfield, Iowa. Our prime location and wonderful amenities make us your best lodging choice while in the Fairfield area. Start your day with our free, hot, home-style breakfast and stay connected with free, hotel-wide, high-speed Internet. Guests enjoy our inviting, indoor pool, hot tub and cozy fire-lit lobby and after a long day unwind at our Beer and Wine bar. Our beautiful guestrooms feature cozy Serta Perfect Sleeper® beds, 3...

2012 Annual Awards Banquet Winners & Sponsors Recognition

Nancy Morrissey — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:50:05 +0100

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet Presented by MidWestOne Bank is proud to announce all of the award recipients including the prestigious Citizen of the Year award. This year's April 27th banquet held at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, catered by Yummy’s Gourmet Cakes, emceed by longtime Fairfield resident and owner of J...

New Chamber Member Spotlight - Sweet Williams Prep & Coat

Nancy Morrissey — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Sweet Williams Prep and Coat we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy.

We offer the best in coating services. Our rates are competitive, with no hidden fees. Our specially trained employees are friendly and will be there to help you every step...

New Chamber Member Spotlight - Jefferson County Area Taxi

Nancy Morrissey — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Jefferson County Area Taxi provides the Jefferson County community with quality, affordable transportation to unlimited destinations. Jefferson County Area Taxi provides local cargo hauling, as well.

Jefferson County Area Taxi
P.O. Box 1372
Fairfield, IA 52556
Contact: Josh Robinson
Tel: 641-919-2083
Email: info@jcat1.com
Website: Jefferson County Area Taxi

New Chamber Member Spotlight - Chickadee: Toys, Books & Gifts for Kids

Nancy Morrissey — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:55:39 +0100

Chickadee is a kid and baby store selling new, handmade, and consigned items that are affordable & fun!

Chickadee: Toys, Books & Gifts for Kids
57 East Broadway Avenue
Fairfield, Iowa 52556
Contact: Amy Miller
Tel 1: 641-919-1044
Email: mail@chickadeekids.com
Website: www.chickadeekids.com

They carry:

New toys, including Melissa & Doug brand wood to...

Fairfield Thinks Inclusively - The Iowan Magazine highlights Fairfield

Nancy Morrissey — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

It's midday on a Wednesday, and you may have to circle the town square twice to find a parking spot. Men in business suits and 20-somethings with computers crowd sidewalk tables outside restaurants and coffee shops. Yes, there's the old Gimble's jewelry store. Yes, there's the familiar brick courthouse. But present also are the Ayurvedic cuisine, the aromatherapy, and the Jingui Golden Shield Qi Gong. Fairfield offers an unusual-for-Iowa blend of traditional and new cultures.

Fairfield Voice Actor and Chamber Member Narrates Documentary on Iowa Public Television

Nancy Morrissey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:00:21 +0100

Jeffrey Hedquist, President and Creative Director of Hedquist Productions, Inc. in Fairfield, IA, is the off-camera narrator on Iowa Public Television’s half-hour documentary called Iowa Soldiers Remember Afghanistan premiering Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Iowa Public Television’s press release states:

“As part of the network’s comm...

New Fairfield / Jefferson County Map Now Available

Nancy Morrissey — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce has released an updated official Fairfield and Jefferson County streets and roads map. The new map, approximately six months in development, serves as the only area map sanctioned by the Chamber and will be distributed widely over the course of the next 2-3 years.

Through the support of nearly 50 Chamber-member advertisers Fairfield now has...

Cambridge Named a Top Workplace in Iowa 2011

Nancy Morrissey — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce member Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (Cambridge) has been recognized as one of the top 10 mid-size employers in Iowa. Sponsored by The Des Moines Register, the Top Workplaces 2011 survey was led by Workplace Dynamics and over 900 employers were invited to participate. The final field was based on over 100 companies with nearly 26,000 employees responding.

Chamber Appoints Jon Gilrain Fairfield Merchant Committee Chairman

Nancy Morrissey — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Jon Gilrain joined the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce as a merchant in 2009 when he and his wife opened Finnywick's Toys • Games • Gifts on North Main Street. Jon became Chairman of the Merchant's Committee in September 2011 with an aim toward increasing cooperative action between local merchants and helping to strengthen Fairfield's brand as a regional shopping destination....

Chamber Member to Member Discounts Program

Nancy Morrissey — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce and provide Chamber members with a Member to Member [M2M] Discounts Program. This program allows Fairfield Chamber Business Members a special discount when shopping, dining, or visiting other Chamber members! That's right; members get a special discount just for being a Chamber member.

The M2M Discounts Program provi...

Google Places for Your Business

Nancy Morrissey — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100

If you're a local business owner and you want to take control of the information Google has or doesn't have listed about your business on GoogleSearch and Google Maps, then Google Places can help you do just that. For simple and easy help getting started with Google Places and other useful tipsclick here.

Google Places provides businessowners with powerful yet easy-to-use tools to help you reach existin...

Chamber is on Facebook. Are you?

Nancy Morrissey — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Your Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is live on Facebook, the world's premier social networking site. You'll find photos, information on what's going on Chamber- and Fairfield-wise, and more. If you're on Facebook, find us- Facebook.com/FairfieldIowa.

Let us know your Facebook page address and we will link you from your membership listing in the Chamber membership directory. Easy as that...

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