Join us for the 2025 IACC Fall Conference, where chamber professionals from across Iowa will gather to elevate their strategies, strengthen connections, and explore innovative approaches to growing their communities. This year’s theme, "Taking Your Chamber to New Heights," reflects our goal to help you soar beyond expectations!

 

When: October 8-9, 2025

October 8, 2025 | 1:00 -5:00 P.M. & Evening Reception (6:00-7:30 P.M.)

October 9, 2025 | 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Where: Kent Campus Center at Simpson College

701 N C. St, Indianola, Iowa 50125

 

Why Attend?

• Expert insights from top industry leaders
• Networking with chamber professionals from across the state
• Actionable strategies to take back to your community
• Fun social events and a chance to experience Indianola's vibrant community!

 

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Conference Agenda

 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

12:00 P.M. | Exhibitor Set-Up

12:30 P.M. | Registeration Opens

1:00 P.M. | Official Welcome - Sheriffa Jones, IACC Board Chair & Amanda Zwanzinger, Indianola Chamber - Host Community

1:30 P.M. | Horizon's Report - Amy Sheilds, ACCE

2:30 P.M. | Roundtables - Discussion & Topic Questions on Horizon's Report

4:00 P.M. | Exhibitor Break

4:15 P.M. | Megan Lucas, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

5:00 P.M. | Adjourn

6:00 - 7:30 P.M. | Evening Reception, Coordinated by Indianola Chamber of Commerce

 

Thursday, October 9, 2025

7:15 A.M. | Registeration Opens & Breakfast

8:00 A.M. | Day #2 Kickoff & Welocme

8:15 A.M. | Keynote Speaker - Brain Health

9:15 A.M. | Megan Lucas, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

10:15 A.M. | Exhibitor Break

10:30 A.M. | Roundtables - Horizons Discussion Groups

11:30 A.M. | Exhibitor Break

11:45 A.M. | Lunch & Annual Meeting

12:45 P.M. | Executive Director Debi Durham

2:00 P.M. | Adjourn