Monday, Apri 17
Cambridge Investment Research
9:45 a.m. Students meet Chamber staff at FHS parking lot and carpool to Cambridge
10:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Program and free lunch
12:30 p.m. Carpool arrives back at FHS parking lot

Students MUST pre-register by 4:00p.m. on Monday, April 10
For more information, contact Event Coordinator Brittney Tiller at (641)-472-2111 or Events@FairfieldIowa.com  

Too many high school students are graduating from high school without knowing all the amazing career opportunities right in their own hometown! The Chamber of Commerce is seeking to give Fairfield High School students a closer look at the possible careers at Fairfield Businesses and some of the pathways to get there.

Fairfield High School students are invited on FCSD's In-service Days to visit Fairfield Businesses to learn about the business, job and career opportunities, and tips from HR how to prepare to enter the workforce to secure the job they want!. This program is relevant to both students planning to obtain a college degree and those who plan to directly enter the workforce after high school. 

The Awards
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by Libertyville Savings Bank
Recognizing an individual's voluntary service over many years, contributing to the betterment, growth and/or improvement of the community. 
Winner/s Announced at the Banquet
 
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Schaus-Vorhies Manufacturing, Inc.
Recognizing Chamber members for their notable internal or external physical improvement to the appearance
of their business completed in 2016.
AGRI-INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS COMPANY
HAWTHORNE
HEALTH AND WHOLENESS
IOWA WIND AND SOLAR
JODI'S TOUCH
SHOKAI SUSHI
SIGNS AND DESIGNS LTD
SIMPLY THRIVE! WEIGHT LOSS CENTER OF SOUTHEAST IOWA LLC
SWEET ‘N SAUCY
THE GREATER FAIRFIELD AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – RESTORE
THE HIDEAWAY PUB
THIS OLD BARN
 
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.
Recognizing a Chamber member for their efforts toward improving the economy and quality of life in the
Fairfield Community during 2016.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF FAIRFIELD
 
GREEN BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsored by Global ID Group
Recognizing a Chamber member for completing a project in 2016 that created a lasting, positive impact
on the natural environment.
SCHAUS-VORHIES MANUFACTURING, INC.
 
IMPACT AWARD
Sponsored by Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Recognizing a Chamber member for their in-depth, long-term contribution to the Fairfield community over the years.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TRAILS COUNCIL
 
INTERACTIVE MEDIA AWARD
Sponsored by Hawthorne
Recognizing a Chamber member with the best website or blog in 2016
FOODCHAIN ID
 
NEW YOUNG BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsored by Natel Broadband
Recognizing a Chamber business who entered their first year of existence in 2016 and made marked improvements to their space of operation or product delivery
MAIN STREET DONUTS
 
PROGRESS AWARD
Sponsored First National Bank of Fairfield
Recognizing a Chamber member who has demonstrated progressive innovations during 2016.
FAIRFIELD COLAB
 
RISING STAR AWARD
Sponsored by Danaher Oil Company
Recognizing a Chamber member in their second or third year of existence in 2016 who made outstanding early contributions to the Fairfield area
JEFFERSON COUNTY CIDER WORKS
 
WELLNESS AWARD
Sponsored by Jefferson County Health Center
Recognizing a Chamber member who served as a role model for health and wellness during 2016
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEATH CENTER

Reserved VIP Table Options
If you would like a reserved table towards the front of the room, contact the Chamber by calling 641-472-2111 or emailing Events@FairfieldIowa.com.  Provide the names of the eight people sitting at your table and a high resolution logo for us to use in the event program, slideshow and marking your table.  The cost for VIP Reserved Tables Sponsorships is $500.

Sports Themed Centerpieces
​To enhance the Banquet's sports theme, the Chamber would like to offer VIP Table Sponsors the option to decorate your own centerpiece.  Centerpieces can be sport or team specific or a mix of both to best reflect who your company roots for!  All centerpiece items will be available for pick up at the Chamber during business hours following day.  If you choose not to offer a centerpiece, the Chamber staff will decorate your table similarly to the non reserved tables.

Those interested have the option to arrange the centerpiece themselves (Bring items to the Convention Center on April 5th anytime between 12:00-4:00pm.) or the Chamber staff will arrange your centerpiece for you (Drop items off at the Chamber before Wednesday,12:00pm April 5th)  Questions?  Contact the Chamber.
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See examples below.

Meet.  Greet.  Connect.  Repeat.  That’s the recipe for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Event set for Tuesday, March 21 at the Best Western Fairfield Inn.
6:30-7:00pm - Doors open for networking, drinks and appetizers
7:00-7:15pm - Introductions and Instructions by Chamber Staff
7:15-8:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
​
Whether you're breaking into the Fairfield market or established, Speed Networking is a great way to make more solid business contacts in a shorter amount of time than on your own.  Don't miss this opportunity to grow your business!

Participants will sit across from each other and are given four minutes to conduct an information-sharing conversation.  When the bell rings, the group is rotated around the table.  Each person will have the opportunity to meet as many people as an hour will allow with a chance to continue conversations afterwards.
 
If you are nervous about what to say, stop by or call the Chamber office and we would be happy to offer some tips and techniques or even do a practice round with you!

2017 Chamber Members
(Updated 3/1/17)
 
​​Aalto Design, Inc.
​American EyeCare
​KYOU, Fox 15 TV
​Walton Club
Access Energy Cooperative
AERON Lifestyle Technology, Inc.Adela's
Alex J. Roth, DDS
Alice G & Co.
All American Pest Control
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
Americus Diamond
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Amrita Aromatherapy
Arbogast Balmer Nelson Van Mersbergen, PLLC
Arnold Motor Supply
BASS Lawn / Landscaping Care, Inc.
Behner Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Best Green Answers
Best Western Fairfield Inn and Kokomo's Kafe
Bob's Automotive, Inc.
Brown's Shoe Fit
Carnegie Historical Museum
Casey's General Store South
Casey's General Store West
Cedar Valley Winery
Century Insurance LLC dba Erickson Insurance
Charles and Jan Espy
Community 1st Credit Union
Community Childcare Center
Conference Calls Unlimited
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Cox Carpentry Co.
Crisis Intervention Services
Culligan Water Technologies
Dairy Bar
Danaher Oil Company
Dave's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Drish Construction, Inc.
Eastgate Energy Services, Ltd.
Earl Shepard
Edward Jones Investments- Brian Olson
Edward Jones Investments- Connie Boyer
Edward Jones Investments- Joe Stever
Edward Jones Investments- John Stever
ERA Fairfield Real Estate
Everybody's Whole Foods, Inc.
Fairfield City Administrator
Fairfield CoLab
Fairfield Community School Board
Fairfield Community School District
Fairfield Cultural Alliance
Fairfield Dental Clinic
Fairfield Economic Development Association 
Fairfield Farm and Home Real Estate
Fairfield Farmers Market
Fairfield Golf & Country Club
Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau -CVB
Fairfield Jet Stop
Fairfield Ledger
Fairfield Manufacturing Association
Fairfield Media Center
Fairfield Nutrition
Fairfield Products
Fairfield Tire & Service
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Credit Services of America
Ferguson Leaders Unlimited
Fesler Auto Mall
Fiedler Heating & Cooling
First National Bank in Fairfield
Flirt
Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.- Craig Foss
Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.- Lucas Helling
Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.- Sarah Cochran
Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.- Tim Kuiken
Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C.- Vanessa Willman
Foursquare Daycare
Frederick Swartz & Co., P.C.
Freeman Kevenides Law Firm LLC
French-Reneker-Associates, Inc.
Frontline Print and Web
Gamrath-Doyle Insurance
Gary D. Roth, DDS
Global ID Group
GoJindy
Golden Eagle Distributing
Golf Links to the Past
Goodwill of the Heartland
Graf & Company: Certified Public Accountants
Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity / Restore
Green Building Supply
H & R Block
Hawthorne
HCI Hospice Care Services
HDLB Architecture and Design, PLLC
Health & Wholeness
Heartland Industries
Hedquist Productions, Inc.
Henderson's Locksmith Service
Holt Family Dental Care
Hunt Chiropractic Center
Hy-Vee / Caribou Coffee / Hy-Vee Gas
ILA
Impact Fitness & Sports Performance, LLC
Indian Hills Community College- Jefferson Center
Iowa Contemporary Art (ICON)
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
Iowa State Representative- Curt Hanson
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 
Iowa Wind and Solar
James D. Pearson, B.A., J.D.
JCM Mutual Insurance
Jefferson County Assessor
Jefferson County Attorney
Jefferson County Cider Works
Jefferson County Conservation Board
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors (JFAN)
Jefferson County Health Center
Jefferson County Realty & Auction
Jefferson County Supervisor- Dee Sandquist
Jefferson County Supervisor- Lee Dimmit
Jodi's Touch Hair Salon
Judith Cox
Keosauqua Lumber, Inc.
Kim's Kottage
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield
KMCD - Classic 96
KTVO Television
Lee Pharmacy
Libertyville Savings Bank
LISCO (Local Internet Service Co.)
Live Wire Electric / Straight Up Doors
Luckman Hardware
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment
Maharishi University of Management
Mahaska Bottling Company
Main Street Donuts
Manpower Inc.
Mayor of Fairfield
McCune and Reed Insurance
MidWestOne Bank
Miller Realty LLC
Morton Buildings Inc
Multi Services R & M
Nancy Morrissey
Neff Family Properties, Inc.
NuCara Pharmacy
Oakwood Nursery & Flowers
Orscheln Farm and Home L.L.C.
Outdoor Oasis
Ottumwa Radio
Overland
Pat and Barb McMahon
Paul Miller
Pierson & Pierson Plumbing & Heating
Pilot Grove Savings Bank
Prompt Care
Purple Star Entertainment Group
QPS Employment Group
Radiance Dairy, LLC
Raymond Funeral Home, Inc.
Revelations Cafe & Bookstore
Rick's Toy
River Hills Community Health Center
Riverside Family Restaurant
Rotary Club of Fairfield
RPM Auto Repair
RSVP of Monroe, Wapello and Jefferson Counties
Safegaurd Source One
Sears Hometown Store
Simply Thrive! Weight Loss Center of Southeast Iowa LLC
Sinclair Tractor
Shari's Starz Dance and Tumbling Studio
Shelter Insurance
Smith Auto Parts and Sales, Inc.
Smithburg Automotive, Inc.
Southeast Iowa Blues Society
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
State Farm Insurance - Ric McCurren 
Strong Studios Productions
SunnyBrook Assisted Living & Memory Care
SunnyBrook Living Care Center
Super 8 Motel
Sweet 'n Saucy
Taco John's
Tara Winkler Graphics
TD&T CPAs and Advisors, P.C.
Team Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Teleco
Temp Associates
Thaddeus Computing
The Arc of Jefferson & Nearby Counties
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
The Iowa Source
The Cider House
The Travel Designer, Inc.
This Old Barn LLC
Tony's Turbo Wash
Transcendental Meditation Information Center
Universal Therapy Group, LLC
University BP
Veterinary Clinic, P.C.
Verizon Wireless Cellular Only
​Vintage Power Wagons
Washington State Bank
Werner Elmker Audio-Visual Studio
Whitetail Country Estates, LLC
Whitney Monument Works
Wiley's Interior Furnishings and Design
Windstream Communications
Young Professionals of Fairfield

​Are you paying too much as a business owner for your credit card merchant services? Chad Shellmyer, NXGEN Payment Services, will help you answer that question! Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 30 for ‘Uncovering the Costs of Credit Cards’. We will offer two sessions of this program to best serve our area businesses. The morning session will be from 7:45-9:00am while the lunchtime session will be from 11:45am-1:00pm. Both sessions will be held in the upstairs conference room at Revelations Café and Bookstore. 

Shellmyer will be giving a background of various types of credit cards, processors, who they are, what they do, and how they make money from your transactions. He will also be able to address if it is best to buy or lease equipment depending on different scenarios, how to keep your client’s information secure, and the best way to keep your costs down as you process these transactions.

The event is FREE for Chamber Members and others are welcome for a $10 fee. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or email Brittney at Events@FairfieldIowa.com.

No outside food or drink will be allowed during the program however attendees may order drinks and food in advance at http://order.letsorderonline.com/display/menu/revelations.