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August Members Messenger
 

A sculpture reveal for the School & Community Public Art Partnership will take place Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00 am at the north end of Kohlmann Park, near the amphitheater. Join us in welcoming a new piece of art into the community, designed by WSR Middle School Students and constructed by the University of Northern Iowa’s Public Art Incubator. The sculpture was funded by the R.J. McElroy Grant. Click here for the full press release. 

Join us on September 2nd for a free seminar, “Tips for Building a Strong Business Recruitment and Retention Program”.   During this one day workshop we will review tips, tools, and strategies that you can incorporate into your business recruitment and retention initiatives.  RSVP by August 28th, call 319-352-4526 or email waverly@waverlychamber.com.  
Click here for more information.  

On September 11th enjoy lunch on the rail trail bridge while supporting Cedar Valley Friends of the Family.  Click here for more information. 
Rugged Toad Triathlon
Ready for an awesome adventure triathlon? Get your wart on with the Rugged Toad Adventure where you will paddle, run and bike. Click here for more information and to register. 

BAG SALE at Trinkets & Togs
Thursday, August 20
9 a.m. to 8 pm
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Farmers State Bank invites you to Happy Hour on Thursday August 20th from 5:00-7:00 at The Pour House in Waverly.  Pizza, drinks & prizes. 

Summer of Encore Mentoring Workshop
If you are 50+ and are interested in starting a small business right away, or are intending to wait until after retirement, now is the time to explore the possibilities.  On August 26th SBA is providing a free workshop from 12:00-1:00 just for entrepreneurs like you.  For more information click here or email Dennis Larkin. 


Check out Waverly Area Economic Development's E-Letter to stay up to date on important economic business. Not subscribed?  Sign up here

Membership Directory Ads Due
Are you interested in your business reaching over 15,000 area households? If so, our Membership Directory is an excellent tool to help make that happen! Waverly Chamber businesses are listed annually in the directory, and as a member you receive an exclusive opportunity to place a special advertisement in the publication, helping your business stay front of mind to the reader. The ad deadline is Friday, August 21st.To participate contact Sheila Kerns today at the Courier's Niche Publications at (319) 291-1448 or Sheila.Kerns@wcfcourier.com.

Chamber Awards Façade Improvement Grant
The 2015 Façade Grant was awarded to the Pour House by the Waverly Chamber Design and Beautification Committee. The Pour House, owned by David Grawe, did updates to their building including masonry work, tuck pointing, new windows on the upper story, and updated the back patio. They also updated signage on the front of their building. Façade Grants through the Waverly Chamber are awarded annually to businesses who apply for matching funding to preserve and restore existing buildings and storefronts. To learn more about the Façade Grant or to apply for the 2016 grant, please contact the Waverly Chamber.


Super 8 in Waverly is a friendly, small, franchise business. Guest enjoy the newly renovated, 41 room property, that includes free Wi-Fi, refrigerator, microwave, continental breakfast and free truck, bus or RV parking. Handicapped-accessible rooms and hot tub suites are also available. Reserve your room today! 

Folkerts Financial Strategies opened for business in February; their office is located at 410 W. Bremer Ave.  Mother and son team, Kathy and Adam Folkerts have over 24 years of combined experience in financial strategy. Folkerts have a strong focus on investing and advising and are excited to help those in Waverly and the surrounding communities with their financial needs.
Root offers a large line of all natural cosmetic products at affordable prices.  Owner and founder, Krista Dolash is a Wartburg grad and is taking the cosmetic industry by storm with her gluten free products.  Most of her products are made right here in Waverly, although Dolash has a large international customer base.  Root invites the community to stop in and check out their product or call them to schedule a makeover.  


In July the Waverly Ambassadors visited the Waverly Senior Center, Value Maxx Mattress and Edward Jones.  Join us in congratulating them for their business accomplishments.
 
In March the Waverly Senior Center brought on Kathy Schute as their new manager.  Kathy is a Waverly native and is passionate about helping seniors in Bremer County. The Senior Center is a vital part of Waverly, providing services and activities like weekly meals, coffee, bingo, ceramics, woodworking and so much more.
 
ValuMaxx Mattress opened for business in February; their store is located at 1281 4th St. NW, next to HyVee. ValuMaxx has six stores in Iowa and sells mattresses and bedroom furniture at affordable prices. If you are looking for a mattress be sure to stop in their new store and speak with one of their trained customer service representatives. 

Emily Wubbena is the new financial advisor at Edward Jones located at 513 W. Bremer Ave.  Edward Jones is a full service brokerage firm that offers a personal one on one approach to their clients. Wubbena is a Waverly native and looks forward to offering these financial services to the Waverly market.

For the full press release click here. 
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