In honor of Heart Health Month our February Special Guest is Hy-Vee Dietician, Denise Boozell. She will be giving us healthy tips and advice to keep your tickers in tip-top shape. LOVE your heart and learn ways to keep you, your family, friends and co-workers healthy at this fun and informative Membership Breakfast.

The February Membership Breakfast is brought to you by your Indianola Hy-Vee.

The February Breakfast will be at Vintage Hills Retirement Community on Thursday, February 2 from 7:30-8:30am

Cost is $10 for members | $15 non-members

Chamber Membership Breakfasts are a great way to start your month. They occur the first Thursday of each month at various locations in Indianola. Each Breakfast features an informative topic and guest speaker and gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself and the business/organization you represent. You will hear about important upcoming Chamber information, such as special events, marketing opportunities, deadlines, special alerts and more. Plus, if you have a special announcement or event coming up in your business you can share it during our 30-second "commercials".

Reservations are requested for Membership Breakfast Meetings. We encourage all Chamber Members and their employees to take advantage of the benefits of attending the Monthly Membership Meetings.

PM Mixers are THE social gathering for Indianola Business Professionals! Mingle with area professionals in a relaxed and fun environment! Who says working can't be fun?

This month, join us at host business, Brickhouse Tavern located on the West side of The Square in Indianola. This Thursday, January 19th from 4:30-6:30.

PM Mixers are held bi-monthly at participating Member Businesses. Talk to The Chamber today for more information on hosting a PM Mixer!

JANUARY MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST

Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Teigland, Indianola Community Schools Superintendent

Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance and $17 on the days of the tour. Get your tickets today at one of the following locations:

• Indianola Chamber of Commerce
• Kerry's Flowers & Creative Touches
• McCoy True Value
• Peoples Bank
• Treasures Fine Jewelry

Schedule:
Friday, December 9th
*Home Tour ~ 5-9pm
*Local Artist Showcase & Reception ~ 5-10pm
*Taste of Indianola ~ 8-10pm

Saturday, December 10th
*Home Tour ~ 9-3pm
*Local Artist Showcase & Reception ~ 9-3pm

**Artist Showcase & Reception located at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center

What if you knew that you could add 12 healthy and happy years to your Life?  Would you be interested?  Dan Buettner, a world-renowned author of the The New York Times bestselling book titled “The Blue Zones – Lesson For Living Longer, from the People Who've Lived the Longest,” identified common elements of cultures and healthy living which produced longer life expectancy.  The common elements, referred to as The Power 9, are nine lifestyle behaviors that have a direct impact on our increased well-being and longevity.  Visit http://www.bluezones.com/live-loonger/power-9/ 

The Blue Zones Project will encourage all Iowa communities to become Blue Zones Communities over the next five years.  Those who exhibit the greatest passion, interest, and ability to transform their communities will receive assistance from international experts to turn their community into a Blue Zones Community.  These communities, selected through an open request for proposal process, will share their experiences with others who are adopting Blue Zones principles.  All Iowans and their communities will have the ability to leverage tools, resources, and an online learning collaborative to start changing their environment.  Visit .

Of the 900 communities in Iowa, ten will be chosen to receive direct support from the Blue Zones Project Team in their quest to become Blue Zones Communities. With your help, Indianola could be one of them. The selection committee is looking for places with lots of community support. And are going to measure that enthusiasm by the number of residents that pledge to participate if their hometown is chosen to become a Blue Zones Community.

Show your support and vote for Indianola by signing up at http://bluezonesproject.com/blue-zones-my-town or by texting "BZP" to 772037.  Want to help Indianola even more? Ask your friends to pledge too and together we'll make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.