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Indianola Chamber of Commerce is Hiring

Believe it or not, I have been the President & CEO of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce for over 8 years. It seems like just yesterday that I started my journey that has been challenging, rewarding and a lot of fun.  

 

Throughout the years, I have worked hard to make Indianola the best place to own a business, work, live and raise a family.  Along the way, my work turned into passion, my passion turned into pride, and now I have a great deal of respect and gratitude for all of the people in this community who join me in believing that “Indianola’s the best.”

 

I am proud that the Indianola Chamber’s influence has been an integral part in defining who we are, what we represent, and where we want to go in the future. As current projects end and future efforts are taking form, our past accomplishments, coupled with the work we do today, have and will continue to positively affect the Indianola economy.

 

To accomplish the Indianola Chamber’s mission to foster a vibrant economic environment while enhancing the quality of life, I am proud of the relationships and partnerships I have built with many community investors and businesses, as well as the city and county to make Indianola a better place to live and work. Indianola will always be stronger and more successful when we all work together.

 

As a voice for local businesses, I have been proud to support a pro-business environment knowing that that our local businesses create the financial foundation for the community, and income development is critical for their success. Not to mention, they also are employers and depend on the Chamber and our partners to create a lifestyle that attracts the best employees.

 

But most importantly, I am proud of the town that Indianola has become and excited about the possibilities for the future.  And, as progress continues, I can’t wait to see what happens next.

 

As for me, I am retiring as a proud President & CEO of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce. I have met some amazing people, made some life-long friends, and will leave this organization in the capable hands of a new executive and Board of Directors who will continue to focus on building a strong, thriving business community and remarkable place for our families to live.

 

I will never say good-bye to the place I have called home since before I graduated from Simpson College or to the people whom I have come to love. Instead, I will just say “see you later.” 

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