Norwalk Area Chamber

05/28/2026

Congratulations on 5 years 🎀✨🎉 We had a great time celebrating with you. 💜 🥂Cheers to many more!

05/28/2026

Who’s ready to play? 👀

Can you guess where we were this week based on this picture? Tag or mention the business below for an entry to win a $20 gift card to Kwik Star.

Want an extra entry? Add something you know about this business in your comment. ⬇️

We’ll draw a lucky winner on Monday, June 1st, 2026. ✨

05/27/2026

This week in our area...

Live music, happy hours and trivia nights. 🤩 If you visit our calendar....take a look at next week too. There are so many fun events being planned by our member businesses. 🚴

A special thank you to In2It Digital, Athlure, Mark Duncan, and Lucinda Sperry for their creative contributions in bringing both the brand and vision to fruition.

05/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome Hinders, Updegraff, Franklin & Limkemann, P.L.C. to our Chamber community!

Hinders, Updegraff, Franklin & Limkemann, P.L.C. is a municipal, business, and employment law firm that partners with Iowa cities, public entities, and privately held employers to provide practical, proactive legal solutions in employment and human resources.

Their team helps client leaders navigate hiring, discipline, workplace investigations, policy development, and compliance with state and federal employment laws while helping organizations manage risk, support their employees, and serve their communities with confidence.

With a strong commitment to trusted guidance and long-term partnerships, they bring valuable expertise and support to employers across Iowa, and we’re thrilled to have them as part of our Chamber network.

Be sure to connect with their team and join us in welcoming them to the Chamber!

05/20/2026

We wanted to take a moment to recognize our Intern Jayla Jacobe for all of the incredible work she has done this year at the chamber. We are so proud of you and grateful beyond words! Here are a few highlights of initiatives Jayla accomplished during her time with us:

✨Built the Learn Local web page at norwalkchamber.org
✨TikTok posts for Enjoy Norwalk
✨Loaded over 400 events on the event calendar at EnjoyNorwalk.org
✨ Created new member announcement posts
✨ Maintained our member listings on the DSMP Directory
✨ Polished the Norwalk Area Chamber Directory and ensured everyone had a logo on their listing. She added a lot of logos.
✨ Helped with RUNorwalk, Women’s Collective, Bags for Business and the Golf Outing
✨ Created monthly newsletter

Just to name a few! 😅 Thank you Jayla for everything you’ve done for us. We’ll miss you!

That said, you have a bright future at Iowa State and we can’t wait to see everything unfold. Go get ‘em Tigress 🐯
🌪️ 💜

05/20/2026

Come celebrate 5 wonderful years with Holland Farms Senior Living during their Open House and Anniversary Celebration on May 28th from 5–7 PM.

Enjoy an evening of appetizers, desserts, live music by the Ramblin’ Ukes, and meaningful community connection as we celebrate this special milestone together. The ribbon cutting will take place at about 5:30 PM.

📍 2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, Iowa

We’d love to celebrate with you.

05/19/2026

Congratulations Pizza Ranch! 🎉 We enjoyed meeting the team during our member lunch and what a great occasion to host your ribbon cutting. 🎀 Thanks for coming everyone! ✨

05/19/2026

There’s still time to register for our third About Your Email session on May 26 from 8:30–10 a.m. ✨

This month’s topic:
What Happens After the Sale
Post-Project & Follow-Up Emails That Drive Referrals and Repeat Business

We’ll dive into how thoughtful follow-up emails can help you stay connected with clients long after the project is complete. From strengthening relationships to creating repeat business and referrals, these simple strategies can make a lasting impact on your customer experience and future growth.

If you’ve ever wondered what to say after the sale, this session is for you.

Register here: https://mms.norwalkchamber.net/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=NORW&evid=102055009

05/19/2026

We are so excited to see everyone for their headshots today! Lets go and don’t worry if you missed this event, we’ll have another one in the fall. Thank you, Calli! 📸

05/19/2026

This Week in Our Area:

🎶 Fridays at the Farm – Fridays at the Farm - Brittany Sword
📅 May 22, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Middlebrook Agrihood
Enjoy live music on The Farmhouse porch, browse the local vendor market, and grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sip something refreshing from the Wine Wagen or beer tent, and settle in for a relaxed Friday evening under the open sky.

🥕 Norwalk's Farmers Market
Join us every Tuesday from May 5 through October 13, 4:00–6:30 PM at Norwalk Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun.

🎶 Live Music at Middlebrook Mercantile & Iowa Distilling Company

🍔 Weekly Specials at Wilson's Ciderhouse & Farm - Des Moines — Taco Thursday & Ramen Friday

🎲 Don’t miss Bingo and Trivia nights at Iowa Distilling Company & Middlebrook Mercantile

📍For full event details, visit enjoynorwalk.org -> Events

A special thank you to In2It Digital, Athlure, Mark Duncan, and Lucinda Sperry for their creative contributions in bringing both the brand and vision to fruition.