Forest City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

11/04/2024

Parent Teacher Conference Special. $1.49 cheeseburgers Monday Nov 4th and Tuesday November 5th from 3 to close. Limit 5. You don't have to be a PARENT or a TEACHER to enjoy this great deal!!!!!

11/01/2024

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Forest City Chamber! 🎃👻💀

We cannot wait to see all of your fun costumes tonight. Please stop by from 5-7 PM for Halloween Treats and to warm up!!!

💀👻🤒 Scan the Treats on the Streets QR code on the flier to see a list of all the participating businesses you can stop to Trick or Treat!

10/31/2024

Join us this afternoon...

10/30/2024

Head out to BEAR CREEK GOLF COURSE before Sunday for their end of season sale!

Beverage clearance! Discounted 4-packs, 6-packs, and singles available! Stop in now through Sunday and take some home!
Remaining clubhouse hours this week:
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-7
Friday & Saturday 9-6
Sunday 9-5 | FINAL DAY

10/29/2024

FCHS has their Fall Musical coming up and you won't want to miss it!! You can get tickets at the link below!!

Buy Tickets Here:
https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

10/29/2024

This warm weather calls for ice cream!! Sweet Emmylu's will be open today!

Excuse us while we lose our minds a little bit on this {bootiful} Fall day.

We're having Pop Up Hours today to celebrate the weather! 4-7PM!

$5.00 Pints (anything in the case)
$2.00 Snap O' Lantern scoops

10/29/2024

We had a wonderful time celebrating Pilot K**b Awards & Engraving Ribbon Cutting! Thanks for hosting a great evening and showing off your shop and workspace! Pilot K**b Awards & Engraving can take care of any of your engraving and trophy needs!

10/28/2024

Want to jump start your career in Law Enforcement? WCSO are currently seeking applicants for full time jailer positions.
Great competitive pay and county benefits package.
The proper candidates must be motivated and hard working individuals that are able to multi- task and work well on their own and in a team environment.
Strong communication, computer, and people skills are a must for these positions.
These positions also include working day, night, overnight, weekends, holidays, and swing shifts. Hours may fluctuate.
Applications may be obtained from the Winnebago County, Iowa government website or in person at WCSO.
Call (641)585-2828 - (ext. 1) with inquiries or questions.

10/28/2024

The Chamber has a spooky visitor and they want you to know that the map for Treats on the Streets is ready!! You can find the map at the link below!

Can't wait to see all your fun costumes on October 31st!!

Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=123O8TSSKCgmcq_3vinMwlAvDSaWo2zA&ll=43.262979371546564%2C-93.63790995&z=18

10/25/2024

We recently got to celebrate our successful partnerships between the City of Forest City, IA, Forest City Economic Development, Forest City Parks and Recreation& the Forest City Chamber of Commerce. We also recognized those is our community, both businesses and individuals, who have gone above and beyond and deserve recognition!

2024 Community Partnerships Awards Luncheon
Mezzanine, Boman Fine Arts Center- Oct. 23rd

City of Forest City, Barney Ruiter Citizenship Award:
JoAnn Bartleson

Chamber Awards:
Merit Award- Toby Welsh
Volunteer of the Year- Randy Broesder
New Business of the Year- Sweet Emmylu's
Best Business Practice of the Year- Schott Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
Best Business of the Year- Forest City Inn

Forest City Economic Development:
Economic Impact Award- Solventum

Forest City Parks and Recreation:
Ga***rd Wooge Service Award- Chad Reese

All entities award:
John K. and Louise V. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award-
Ron and Linda Haugen

Thank you to our corporate sponsor- Winnebago
Thank you Backyard Bites LLC & Heart Land Hill for our fantastic lunch and dessert!

10/24/2024

This is a must see!!

You have just FOUR DAYS left to secure your tickets for a special one-night only showing of the new Christmas film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!"

BrickStreet is proud to host this one-night only special screening and fundraising event to stock area food shelves and help those in need this holiday season! Not only will you get to see this great new Christmas family film, you'll have a chance to meet actress Liz Tabish, from The Chosen, who also plays Mrs. Grady in the movie.

Learn more and reserve your seats right now at the link below. The Boman is filling up quickly so remind your friends and family to grab tickets and share this post so we can spread some early Christmas cheer!

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=255290&fbclid=IwY2xjawGEyedleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTUEzNI_znxc4ToK447zcmepa_OewCci3-Q7oNHN00sTtCApWm3BQ1D-zA_aem_zs0hn-sMD1mWMhI28NJFxQ

10/23/2024

Last chance to sign up your business for Treats on The Streets 2024!! Last day to sign up is this Friday, October 25th!

Sign up:
https://forms.gle/gsRLPEDpRc5hXQTH8

Map is available NOW with businesses that have already signed up and will be edited to add any more that may sign up.

See you all on Halloween!! 🎃🍫🍭

Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=123O8TSSKCgmcq_3vinMwlAvDSaWo2zA&ll=43.263227002637635%2C-93.63769115536495&z=19

10/21/2024

Congrats to all of the cast and crew of BrickStreet Theatre's upcoming show of Scrooge the Musical! Cannot wait to see it in December!

10/21/2024

Pop into Sweet Emmylu's for some ice cream today!

The weather is perfect...
So we say, why not?!

Please note: scoops ONLY.
No speciality items.

10/18/2024

Troop 418 and Pack 98 are serving up Mini Donuts, tomorrow, 10/19 from 8am - 2pm. They will be located in the Hy-Vee - Forest City, IA parking lot and its all for a great cause! Go show them your support!