Come see Jefferson County’s Emergency Food Pantry! The Lord’s Cupboard will be hosting a Business After Hours on Thursday, May 24th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Light appetizers and adult beverages will be served. The Lord’s Cupboard recently moved from its long-time home to its new location at the southeast corner of 4th and Grimes (in the former Sunshine Laundry). Participants are encouraged to bring a canned item to support the Lord’s Cupboard as they prepare for the L.O.A.F. program. 

The Lord’s Cupboard is located in Fairfield, and serves as Jefferson County's emergency food pantry.  Monday through Friday afternoons, they serve low-income families food, paper goods, and other essentials.  During the summer months, the L.O.A.F. Program helps feed hungry school-children who depend on free lunches during the school year. Every December, they provide Holiday Meal Boxes for the needy in Jefferson County. They are a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, relying on the generosity of the community to continue helping those less fortunate.
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The Chamber Business After Hours is a free, monthly networking event open to Chamber Members, their guests and the general public.  If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or by email at Events@FairfieldIowa.com.

​Reconnect with your Leadership Fairfield classmates and meet others who have graduated from the program as well. The first ever Leadership Fairfield Reunion will be held on Friday, May 18th at Jefferson County Ciderworks from 4:00-7:00pm. Presenting Sponsors, Washington State Bank and Jefferson County Ciderworks are providing a free drink ticket and appetizers for all past graduates of Leadership Fairfield! 

All past Leadership Fairfield graduates are welcome to join in the fun for the Social Hour beginning at 4:00pm. At 5:30 pm the Chamber Staff will lead past year’s graduates as they go head to head in fun challenges. After a few games, Leadership Fairfield class will be named the winner. 

Leadership Fairfield is the premier networking & professional development program for our area. This class includes eight monthly sessions each centered around a unique theme.  Every session includes expert presenters, panels of community leaders, and behind-the-scene tours of Fairfield businesses. By the end of the program, each participant will not only have a well-rounded view of the various businesses in Fairfield but also have personally connected and networked with Fairfield's top business and community leaders. If you are interested in participating in Leadership Fairfield, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or by email at Events@FairfieldIowa.com.

Are you actively hiring? The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield High School are partnering for an Application Day. This new event will be held at the Fairfield High School on Wednesday, May 2nd from 2:30-4:00pm. This event is open to all Fairfield Area Businesses who are actively hiring for long term or summer jobs. 

Juniors and Seniors will be excused from the last hour of their school day to interact & apply with potential future employers. Businesses should be ready to engage with students about job positions they have available and students will be encouraged to come with a resume in hand.
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Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 27th at 5:00pm. You may register online at www.FairfieldIowa.com. For more information about this and other Chamber programs, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or by email at Events@FairfieldIowa.com.