As I write this our chamber office is busy preparing for new opportunities. We have a new intern, Haley Cooper, from the Norwalk High School training into our office systems and learning about graphic design and marketing. Sarah Gunsaulus who has been working for us since April is busy organizing our Annual Awards and Tree Lighting events. I have been busy managing our newest project...a new office space.

The office next to us (Suite 4) that used to be the Cash N Go has double our current space and is being renovated into a new professional space for our growing chamber. Several businesses have stepped up and made our renovations easier by donating items and bringing their talent to the table. We want to give a big THANK YOU to Eggers Bilt Homes our landlord who has helped manage and guide the construction process. They have updated lighting, plumbing and HVAC for the new space. Eric Simon from SHYFT Collective is also a NACC board director and has helped get a fresh coat of paint on the walls and managed carpet installers and new flooring with Chris and Dana at Flooring America. Flooring America has donated stylish new commercial carpet tiles that will make the new space look amazing. Thank you to these partners in this process. We appreciate your support! We hope to have this space ready to tour soon and celebrate with a ribbon cutting. Keep up-to-date on upcoming events on our Facebook page (NorwalkChamberIowa).

Another big change is I have been offered a new position as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Warren County Economic Development working alongside Executive Director Rachel Gocken. I have been at the chamber for six years and my favorite part has been getting to know all of our amazing members that contribute to this thriving community. I cannot thank everyone enough for giving me this opportunity to serve the Norwalk area. I am grateful and look forward to serving you more on a county level in my new role. My hope is that a new director will bring fresh energy and ideas to lead our community on the next leg of our journey. I will work alongside the new director to train them in and help them feel welcome and supported. If you know anyone interested in this position please contact the chamber office.

I’m not saying goodbye, but see you around soon!

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House on Nov. 10 at 1:30 - 3:30 pm to celebrate the new chamber office. 1043 Sunset Dr., Ste 4, Norwalk, IA. We are right next to Wendy's Ice Cream.