Our chamber office has been busy with ribbon cuttings as we welcomed many of the new businesses to town. We celebrated three ribbon cuttings with Norwalk Parks and Recreation for the Elizabeth Holland Park, Windflower Pickleball Courts and Great Western Trail projects. These new features in Norwalk have been amazing additions for our residents to enjoy.
 
The Johnson Retail Center had a fun community event with three ribbon cuttings celebrating the opening of True Roots Chiropractic, Rock Valley Physical Therapy and Johnson Orthodontics of Norwalk. The remaining business, Bellflower Florist and Gifts, will have a ribbon cutting celebration after their official opening. Another exciting ribbon cutting event and grand opening celebration happened at Holland Farms Senior Living with a reception that included food, music, and tours. We also welcomed Auburn Moon Boutique as a new online business based in Norwalk.
 
Several new business members have joined the chamber including Amore Pets of Norwalk, Iowa Hearing Center, Greater Des Moines Home Builders Association and Rexco Equipment, Inc. We are excited to have these businesses join our valued membership.
 
Our chamber has received a few requests for the new Iowa maps. Those wanting to travel with a paper map can stop by the chamber office and pick up the new 2021-2022 Iowa Map from the Iowa DOT. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm or by appointment.
 
Thank you to all the businesses and volunteers that supported the Norwalk Music Fest event. If you are interested in helping organize or volunteer at the next community event, please contact the chamber office. We are happy to connect our residents with volunteer opportunities and community resources.