The 2019 Fairfield Chamber Member Trick-or-Treat will be happening on Halloween on  Thursday, October 31st, during business hours. Come to participating businesses around Fairfield and join in on the Trick-or-Treat fun! Don't forget to stop in at the Chamber to Trick-or-Treat and to play our guess how many candy corn are in the skeleton mug game. For the guessing game, you will fill out a ticket to enter your guess. At the end of the day on Friday, November 1st, the Chamber will pick the winner with the closest guess. The winner will receive the mug of candy corn and $10 Chamber Bucks! 

The following are the 2019 Chamber Member Trick-or-Treat participants:
(This list will continue to be updated)

Adela's
​At Home Store
Big Tree Marketing
​Brown's Shoe Fit
​Century Insurance
Chamber of Commerce
Chickadee
City Hall (8:30am - 4:30pm)
​Custom Cuts
Edward Jones - Connie Boyer
Everybody's Whole Foods
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
​Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA)
Fairfield Public Library
First National Bank
Flirt
​Frontline Print & Web
Green Building Supply
​Health and Wholeness
Indian Hills – Jefferson Center
Iowa State Bank (101 N. Court)
Iowa State Bank (55 S. 4th)
Kim's Kottage
MidWestOne Bank (2408 W. Burlington)
MidWestOne Bank (58 E. Burlington)
Morrissey Law Offices
Orscheln Farm & Home
​Pickle Creek Herbs
Pilot Grove Savings Bank
Revelations Café and Bookstore
SOMM Wines
Southeast Iowa Union
Stuff a Bear and More
Smithburg Automotive
​Temp Associates
TM Info Center
That Cellular Place - US Cellular
Washington State Bank
​Wolfe Eye Clinic

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce!
For more information, please send us an email at Events@FairfieldIowa.com or call 641-472-2111

​The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Economic Development Association, and The Southeast Iowa Union have partnered to present the 2019 Fairfield Mayoral Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 30th at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.  Candidates running for the position of Mayor of Fairfield are: Connie Boyer, Michael Halley, and Ed Noyes.
 
The Atrium at the Civic Center will open at 6:30PM for a Meet & Greet with the candidates. Light refreshments will be served. The forum will be from 7:00-8:45PM in the Sondheim Theater.

This event is free and open to the public.  It will be moderated by Andy Hallman of the Southeast Iowa Union. Questions may be submitted prior to the event, no later than Tuesday, October 29th by emailing the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce at: ceo@fairfieldiowa.com  
 
Individuals will also have an opportunity to submit forum questions during the Meet & Greet, as well as during the forum. For more information, contact Danielle at the Chamber by calling 641-472-2111.

Presentation on Tuesday, October 29th, from 12pm - 1:30pm at the Fairfield Public Library.

TJ Pridell with InfoUSA will show attendees how to conduct market research and business analytics using the ReferenceUSA database. The database is freely available for library cardholders to use remotely, from home or work, or at the library.

ReferenceUSA Now Available Through the Fairfield Public Library

ReferenceUSA, the premier reference and research database is now available at the Fairfield Public Library.  Free to library cardholders, ReferenceUSA provides details on over 44 million businesses and 270 million consumers.  ReferenceUSA can be used to:

• Find sales leads for new start-up companies
• Conduct market research
• Search for jobs and internships
• Find housing, schools, childcare, churches and doctors in your area
• Reconnect with lost family or friends

Please RSVP for this FREE presentation (lunch offered!) event by sending an email to Info@FairfieldIowa.com or 641-472-2111.

To access ReferenceUSA, simply visit the Fairfield Public Library and sign up for a library card. Cardholders can use the database at the library or even remotely through the library website.

​Choosing the Right Countertop

There are many different choices when it comes to choosing the right countertop; however, the first thing you should consider is your budget. The amount you want to spend on countertops will greatly impact the type of material you choose. Upgrading your countertops can make the biggest difference in your space. There are so many different textures, colors and patterns to choose from for your home. If you want your countertop to be the star of your design, you should choose a unique pattern.

​Granite Countertops

Granite comes in unique patterns and colors and will always complete the look of your space. Whether you want two or three colors, or more, granite may be your choice of material. Granite is very versatile and durable. With a smooth surface, it gives you an easy cleanup as well as a beautiful finished look!

​Cambria Quartz Countertops

Whether you are looking for a solid color, or a multi-color countertop, Cambria Quartz has it all. Cambria countertops add beauty to any room, with hundreds of styles to choose from you are guaranteed to find the right countertop for your home. Cambria Quartz can be used in many different styled spaces; modern, traditional, transitional and more!

What is the difference between Cambria Quarts and Granite?

There are some similarities as well as some differences between the two surfaces. While they are both very durable, Cambria Quartz is slightly stronger than granite as it is 93% quartz and granite is 40-60% quartz. Both materials are comparable in pricing and provide excellent heat and scratch resistance.

Wood Countertops

A touch of wood will always warm up a space. What better way to incorporate wood in your design than with wood countertops? You can mix it up using wood for the kitchen island and another material for the perimeter countertops!

View all of our choices on our countertops page. You can also give us a call (641) 472-8385 or visit our showroom for any questions!

Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Position Announcement: Event Coordinator

Job Description:
Seeking a creative, energetic person for planning, developing, and coordinating Chamber events and programs including establishing budgets and timelines, working with committees, creating reports, securing sponsors, and debriefing events to improve their outcomes. The purpose of Chamber events and programs is to create opportunities for members to network with each other and the community at large, provide information and education about relevant and trending topics, build capacity within our member organizations, and celebrate member successes. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who can prioritize tasks efficiently and enjoys working with people.

​This position will be part-time, 30+ hours per week to start, with the opportunity to become full-time. We can offer a schedule with some flexibility in a supportive work environment.

Skills & Knowledge:
Proven customer service skills, event planning experience, enthusiastic personality with people skills, problem solving skills, self-motivated, and organized. Additional valued skills would include strengths in managing various social media, and Chamber management information systems.

Additional Beneficial Experience:
Historic knowledge of the community, economic development and/or community planning experience.

Nature of the Job:
Local travel with occasional evening/weekend events.

Wage:
This is an hourly position, with a start wage of $13.00/hr and up, depending upon experience. Benefits would be included if the applicant is hired as a full-time staff.

To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (including 3 references) and salary history via email to Darien Sloat, Chief Executive Officer, at Ceo@FairfieldIowa.com with “Position Application” in the subject line.
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This position will remain open until filled.

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​On Saturday, October 12th, Leadership Fairfield participants had the opportunity to volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity build site here in Fairfield. Leadership Fairfield participants are required to fulfill a minimum of 6 hours of volunteer work during the class, which comes to a close in April of 2020.
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