9:00 am on the following Saturdays at the Mills County Engineers Office, 403 Railroad Ave., Glenwood, IA 51534

January 16th
February 20th
March 20th

Invited: Senator Hubert Houser, Representative Greg Forristall, and Representative Richard Anderson

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Hosted by the Glenwood Area Chamber & Glenwood/Mills County Economic Development.

Oasis Steak House & Lounge will be opening each Sunday for breakfast, beginning on Sunday,January 17, 2010, offering a breakfast buffet, breakfast menu, and lunch menu. Hours for Sunday will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
NO alcohol served.

Sponsored by your
Glenwood Area Chamber of Commerce

connecting people…
developing relationships…
growing business

32 ˝ N. Walnut St. Glenwood Senior Center…20 N. Vine Street…Glenwood, Iowa 51534
Located on the northeast corner of the beautiful Glenwood Town Square

The Lunch N Learn Series is designed to provide educational opportunities to help you advance your business through tips, suggestions, and action steps provided by our speakers.

Lunch N Learn Series Package: Attend all 4 (includes lunch) if pre-paid no later than January 29, 2010
$32.00 for Chamber Members & $52.00 for Non-Chamber Members
Purchase price prior to each session individually (includes lunch):
$10.00 per session for Chamber Members
$15.00 per session for Non-Chamber Members
Each session Noon – 1:00 p.m.

February 4th, 2010 – “Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do about It”

Presenter: Bob Clements, Des Moines, Co-Owner E-Myth Benchmark

Participants will learn the 5 key actions that will enable them to recession-proof their businesses and clearly differentiate them from their struggling competitors. A “call to action” for business owners to create a business that works for them.

May 6th, 2010 - “Why Your Business Needs Google Apps”
Presenter: Darwin Brown, Glenwood, President, DARMEDIA, Inc.,
Professional Media Solutions

Participants will learn how Google Apps will help them better connect, communicate, and collaborate with their staff, prospects, and customers to simplify, improve, and mobilize their business communication and collaboration processes.

August 5th, 2010 - “Basic Communication is Harder Than it Sounds”
Presenter: Michelle Hill, Council Bluffs, AIM (American Institute of Management, Inc.)

Participants will learn how to strengthen relationships through understanding different communication styles, how to manage conflict and perception versus intentions, and improve active listening through interactive exercises.

November 4th, 2010 – “The 5 Most Effective Ways to Market Your Business on a Tight Budget”
Presenter: Mark Ford, Mills County, President, FFG Consulting, LLC.

Participants will learn 5 examples of how to market their small business even in times of “tightening budget belts” when profits have receded.

To Register: Contact Glenwood Area Chamber Office @ 712.527.3298 glenwoodia@qwestoffice.net

"Treasure Women"
Thursday, April 15, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $40.00
To Receive CEU's - Fee: $50.00
(includes Lunch and breaks)
Registration Deadline is April 8, 2010
$10. late fee applies after this date.
No refunds after this date.
The Fountains Ballroom
51496 - 230th Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
Call The Glenwood Area Chamber of Commerce
for more information. 527-3298

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New styles for Mother's Day and Spring!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunbridges / 16 N. Walnut / Glenwood
For more information:
call Jeannie Van Maasdam
712-527-9366
cell: 402-637-1587

Saturday, May 22 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Games & Balloons for the kids
* Prize drawings throughout the event
* Chipping & putting contests
* Horseshoes
* Take a hike with the family through our
nature park
* Free pontoon river rides
* Apache Camper & Camping World will be
showing off their newest RV models
www.thewildsrv.com

Save the Date!
July 9, 10, 11, 2010