Congratulations to the following gift certificate winners:

B. E.Mick's Women's Fashions - Debbe Baker
Bella Nails & Boutique - Melanie Oeltjebruns
CrawDaddy Outdoors - Kodi Rohne
Design 360 @ Decorating Den - Barb Lutz
Love & Lace - Karen Boehme
Renewed Purpose - Marlene Miller
Tenenbaum's Jewelry - Sylvia Johnson
The Zebra Patch - Emily Neuendorf, Lory Trost, and Nance Ramsey

The Waverly Art Walk, held Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., has been moved from Kohlmann Park to W-SR High School's Bock Gym, 1405 4th Ave SW, due to inclement weather. 

The Art Walk is Waverly's annual juried fine arts and craftr show. This year marks its eighth anniversary where artists from a tri-state area display and sell their works of media ranging from basketry, jewelry, pottery, photography, painting and more. 

This year's event features over 40 artists, food vendors, and folk/bluegrass group Damascus Road. The event is open to the public and people of all ages are invited to enjoy the day. 

Swing into Spring with Waverly merchants on Saturday, May 4th as they open their doors and showcase all that spring has to offer. Enjoy special savings, sweet treats and more as you shop spring open houses all around town. Also, don't forget to register for the gift certificate giveaway taking place at each participating retailer. (No purchase necessary-Saturday only)

Participating Merchants Include: 
BE Mick's Women’s Fashions
Bella Nails & Boutique
CrawDaddy Outdoors
Design 360 @ Decorating Den
Georges TV & Appliance
Jo Marco Boutique & Salon
Love & Lace
Rack ‘Em Up Promotions
Renewed Purpose
Tenenbaum's Jewelry
The Zebra Patch
Thompson Shoes
Wild Carrot 

The Waverly Area Education Roundtable is seeking businesses to participate in a Workplace Exploration Day. The Roundtable and local school administrators are planning a one-day program for teachers and other interested school staff to learn first-hand about the job skills, working conditions, advancement opportunities, and future employment prospects that exist within various sectors of our local economy.  

This one-day “work exploration” is planned for early June with the tentative dates of June 4 and/or 5. As a first step in planning this program we are seeking businesses interested in participating. Participation requires hosting a group(s) of approximately 4 - 8 school staff (exact size to be determined). About 90 minutes will be allotted for each visit and we expect that each school staff group may be able to attend two visits a day.  If you are interested in participating as a host and want to learn more about this program as it takes shape, please click on this link to complete the brief interest survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Work_Explore.
 
For more information on the exploration day, please contact either Emily Neuendorf (Chamber Executive Director;  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or 352-4526) or Fred Ribich (Chair, Education Roundtable;  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or 352-8449).

For more information on the Waverly Area Education Roundtable, view this brochure (PDF).

The  Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber invites Waverly Chamber of Commerce members to attend Road Map to Success, a Business Education Series taking place four weeks in May from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Country Club, Waterloo. 

Identify yourself as a Waverly Chamber  member when registering, and receive the $25 rate per session!

Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber

 Business Education Month

Location:  Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo
Time:  7:30-9:30 a.m.
Cost:  $25 per session and $45 non members  (includes continental breakfast)
Register:  Bette Wubbena, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (319) 232-1156

(Identify yourself as a Waverly Chamber member and receive the $25 per session rate)

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | Road Map to 2014 Healthcare Reform for large employers 51 employees.

A panel of professionals from the fields of healthcare, insurance and human resources will discuss the reform and how it will affect employers and employees.  RSVP by May 1.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 |  Road Map to 2014 Healthcare Reform for small employers 1-50 employees.

A panel of professionals from the fields of healthcare, insurance and business owners will discuss the reform and how it will affect employers and employees.  RSVP by May 8.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | Road Map to Communications: Social Media for Business

Learn about the tools to use, how to communicate with young employees, generate revenue along with increasing customer base and how to eliminate the liability issues.  RSVP by May 15.

Panel:  Megan Horn, ME&V - Communicating with Young Employees
           Britt Jungck, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber - Generating Reveune & Increasing Customer Base 
           Lindsey Newcomb, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - Liability Perspective
           Megan Fereday, HR Connect - Questions & Answers
           Facilitator, Wendy Knapp, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
           

 Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | Road Map to Retirement: Successful Succession Planning

Helpful insights into decision making and identifying a successor, about the process and success stories from those who have made the transition. 
RSVP by May 22.