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JC Huffman Cabinetry - 10% Off

5/20/2019

JC Huffman Cabinetry is offering 10% off your entire purchase!

Print and bring the coupon below into JC Huffman and receive 10% off your entire order - *Excludes all sale items

This coupon is valid through February, 2020

"Quality custom cabinetry built exclusively for your home by JC Huffman. Since 1988, our family-owned company has been handcrafting custom cabinetry, cabinet doors, custom mantels and cabinet hardware. We are dedicated to making cabinets that are durable, functional and stylish. How do we do it? By focusing on absolute dependability and craftsmanship in our cabinetry. JC Huffman Cabinetry is known for our uncompromising quality, our hand applied finishes and our original designs."

Please contact JC Huffman Cabinetry for more information -
3100 W. Burlington Avenue, Fairfield, Iowa
800-327-4967 or 641-472-8385
Teresa@jchuffman.com

Leadership Fairfield - A Day at the Farms

5/16/2019

The 2018-2019 Leadership Fairfield class graduated in April at the 2019 Chamber Annual Awards Banquet. The Leadership Fairfield program includes eight monthly sessions each centered around a unique theme. Every session is different but includes expert presenters, panels of community leaders and behind-the-scene tours of Fairfield businesses. By the end of the program, each participant not only has a well-rounded view of the various business sectors in Fairfield but also will have personally connected and networked with Fairfield's top business and community leaders.

The theme for March was Passion, with a focus on agriculture. As an extension of that month's focus and discussion topics, Leadership Fairfield participants had the opportunity to attend one last Leadership Fairfield outing on Tuesday, May 7th; a day at the farms! Leadership Fairfield visited Elmore Family Farm and Radiance Dairy. Elmore Family Farm won the Agriculture Award at the 2019 Annual Awards Banquet.

Pictured from left to right is owner Kendra Hellweg with Elmore Family Farm, Leadership Fairfield participants Jessica Anderson, Amanda Woodin, Afton Pedrick and Colby Deao.

Pictured here from left to right is Leadership Fairfield participants Afton Pedrick, Amanda Woodin, Colby Deao and Radiance Dairy owner Francis Thicke.

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Stay Independent - A Healthy Aging Series

5/15/2019

Stay Independent - A Healthy Aging Series

A five session nutrition and wellness series that provides information and tips to help you remain healthy and independent.

Dates: May 1: "Three Meals a Day"
May 8: "Feast on Fruits and Vegetables"
May 15: "Power up with Protein"
May 22: "Exercise Your Independence"
May 29: "Cooking for One or Two"

Time: 10:30am - 11:15am

Cost: Free!

Location: Fairfield Public Library, 104 West Adams

What you'll do...

Learn about the health benefits of eating well and moving more.
Sample healthy, tasty, low-cost recipes.
Exchange ideas with peers to help you meet your health goals.

This event is brought to you in partnership with Fairfield Public Library and ISU Extension and Outreach - Jefferson County

For more information contact: Lori @ (641)472-4166
or padget@iastate.edu

National Small Business Week - Dave's Plumbing & Heating

5/11/2019

Celebrating Dave's Plumbing & Heating!

David Bowen started his own plumbing business here in Fairfield in August of 1986, and still enjoys his work thirty-three years later. With his wife Ellen and their staff, Tim Atkinson and Larry Hill, they cover the greater Jefferson County area providing commercial and residential services in the areas of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. Dave’s an easy going, friendly guy who says he likes the work because he’s always learning something new and he loves Fairfield because there’s always something different happening. Check them out the next time you have need for good people to help take of your home or business!

Pictured in the front is owner and founder David Bowen and his wife Ellen Bowen. Pictured in the back row is Tim Atkinson, Larry Hill and the Ambassadors.

National Small Business Week - Hedquist Productions

5/10/2019

Celebrating Hedquist Productions!

Jeffrey Hedquist is nationally known as “Advertising’s Storyteller”, and he lives right here in Fairfield. He’s a commercial creator/producer who has dedicated himself to creating and producing electronic media for over 40 years; winning more than 700 advertising awards, including CLIOs and International Broadcasting Awards.
He formed Hedquist Productions in 1984 and works with clients, agencies, and broadcasters in 45 states. Hedquist Productions staff include Jay Mattsson and Andy MacKenzie and they operate out of an office and studio in Jeffrey’s home north of Fairfield on Highway 1. Among Hedquist Productions' nationwide spread of clients are Fortune 500 Companies, small retailers and everything in between. He also has produced the audio versions of 27 of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
Always active in the community, you’ll often see Jeffrey entertaining whether it be through storytelling, singing, or volunteering as an emcee at a local event. Another business that sets Fairfield apart as an interesting place full of interesting people.

Pictured here from left to right is Jay Mattsson, Chamber CEO and Ambassador Darien Sloat, founder and owner Jeffrey Hedquist and Andy MacKenzie.

National Small Business Week - Dairy Bar

5/9/2019

Celebrating Dairy Bar!

Emily Harryman knows better than most people that almost everyone loves ice cream! As the owner of one of Fairfield’s landmark businesses known as the Dairy Bar, she is on a first-name basis with many of the people you’ll see in the lines waiting for their turn to enjoy a cone, shake, or one of the many other tasty treats they serve through the little windows of the store that’s been there since 1950. First opening as a Dairy Queen, Emily’s grandparents, Roberta and Harold Mosinksi, and Emily’s aunt, Janet Whitten, bought the business in the early 90’s and changed the name to Dairy Bar, making it a truly local business. In 1996, Emily’s mom, Roberta Mosinski, purchased the business and as a youth, Emily worked in all aspects of the store before taking over the business in 2007 with an original goal to make it at least ten years. With the help of her husband Jeff, and her most regular staff, Joy Messer, Emily’s business continues to thrive beyond that ten-year goal. Emily’s ice cream has been brightening the day for locals and visitors alike for three generations. With Emily’s young daughters Hazel and Eileen already spending time in the store, we may someday see 4th generation keeping the lights on for years to come.

Pictured here from left to right is Jeff Harryman, Emily Harryman, Joy Messer, Hazel and Eileen Harryman, and the Ambassadors.

Business After Hours: Carnegie Historical Museum and Indian Hills Community College

5/9/2019

Come to Business After Hours on Thursday, May 9th from 4-7pm at the Carnegie Historical Museum building in Fairfield! Carnegie Historical Museum and Indian Hills Community College will be our BAH hosts. Carnegie is located at 112 S. Court Street.

Carnegie Historical Museum will have learning stations and a door prize drawing, as well as a punch card activity! Drinks will be provided, including wine from Cedar Valley Winery.

Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) will be having an Open House as part of this Business After Hours event. They recently moved the Career Academy classrooms to their building and welcome you to stop by for a tour. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. College administrators, faculty, staff and students look forward to visiting with you. Enter a drawing for Indian Hills merchandise! IHCC is celebrating 22 years in the Carnegie building!

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 Info@FairfieldIowa.com.

National Small Business Week - Paint-Line, Inc

5/8/2019

Celebrating Paint-Line, Inc!

Started in 1995, Paint-Line provides metal finishing services in the form of powder-coat painting, dip-line painting, and heat treated porcelain finishes. Paint-Line is a division of the Schaus-Vorhies Companies (SVC) group of businesses and is led by John Brokken. John says that one of their secrets to success is treating staff like they’re family. Proof of this comes with the longevity of key staff. Frank Nelson is the Production Manager for the business and he’s been with SVC for twenty-five years. You don’t get that kind of length of service by treating people poorly. Adaptability and a can-do attitude keep this business alive; whether it’s running 10,000 parts through a spray booth that will end up helping light NASCAR tracks around the world, or helping re-surface your great grandmother’s one-of-a-kind patio set, these folks treat every customer with dignity and respect.

Pictured here is the Paint-Line crew and the Ambassadors.

National Small Business Week - Oakwood Nursery & Flowers

5/7/2019

Celebrating Oakwood Nursery & Flowers!

Terri Diers and Terry Klein started Oakwood Nursery in its present location back in 1978. The seeds of this business were sown by Terri’s mother, Irma Hartman, who loved plants, flowers, and trees her whole life. She cultivated that love for growing things with Terri and forty-one years later this company continues to serve the area with a quiet unassuming style. Terry Klein tells us that when they started they didn’t even have a cash register. While staff were out working a job site, customers would come pick up merchandise and leave their money under a rock in one of the sheds. Small town living can’t be beat! Dennis Hammel started working for Oakwood thirty-one years ago and is another reason this business tends to keep their customers year in and year out. Rounding out their staff is Debbie Hahn who works part-time in the spring; their busy season.

Pictured here from left to right is Terry Klein, Terri Diers, Dennis Hammel, Debbie Hahn and the Ambassadors.

Application Day - Fairfield High School

5/1/2019

Are you actively hiring? The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield High School are partnering for an Application Day. This event will be held at the Fairfield High School on Wednesday, May 1st from 2:00-3:30pm. This event is open to all Fairfield Area Chamber Member Businesses who are actively hiring for long term or summer jobs.

All students turning 16 years of age by the end of the school year 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.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 10th 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.