Stuart, Iowa Chamber of Commerce

08/20/2024

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08/16/2024

08/13/2024

Attention Stuart! It's time to show your favorite local businesses some love! Nominate your favorite businesses for the Best of Southwest Iowa awards! https://bestofsouthwestiowa.com/

08/12/2024

Join us September 14th for a great weekend of shopping! A few spots still available for vendors Benefits

06/14/2024

We have so many fun activities happening in the park on Saturday!
Inflatables, face painting, balloon art, live music, food trucks, vendors & more!

Be a Good Egg! Don't miss out!
https://stuartia.com/chamber/good-egg-days-stuart-annual-celebration/

06/13/2024

06/12/2024

Join us for the street dance on Saturday, June 15 featuring Blacktop
8:00 pm to Midnight.

Check the band out here:
https://www.facebook.com/Blacktoprockband/

06/12/2024

Come hang out in the park on Friday evening for some fun activities for both kids & adults!
- Egg-spress Barrel Train Rides (basketball court)
- Little Stinker/Stinkette Contest
-Baby Contest
-Kiddie Parade
-Water Fight
-Kids Karaoke
-PyroTechnics Show

Get more info & check the schedule here: https://stuartia.com/chamber/good-egg-days-stuart-annual-celebration/

06/10/2024

Don't forget to sign up for the Good Egg Days 5K!🤩
https://stuartia.com/chamber/2024-good-egg-days-5k-registration/

06/08/2024

Kiddie Parade Info below! This year's theme is: How did the good egg start - the chicken or the egg? To cast your vote, dress up like a chicken or an egg!
Line up at 5:30 on June 14 (SW end of the sidewalk)
Parade Starts at 6:00 pm (SW end of the sidewalk)
Age Groups: Pre-K, K-2 & 3-5

06/07/2024

Join us for the annual Good Egg Days parade on Saturday, June 15!

Parade Line up is at 9:00 am (SW 8th St, between Casey's & Burger King)
WCV HS Band, American Legion & Little Stinker/Stinkette line up on SW 7th on the south end of the Care Center's alley.
National Anthem & Parade Starts: 11:00 am
No live animals!
No pre-registration!

06/06/2024

Central Youth Club will have fun FREE activities for kids on Saturday, June 15!
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Where: South side of the LC Clinic
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

06/05/2024

📣🚨 Attention, Stuart / Dexter and surrounding areas 🚨🎟️🏅🎼🎹: We are proud to bring back the Annual Good Egg Days TALENT contest!! Last year we had an amazing turnout and a great, supportive audience.
Date: Saturday, June 15th
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Lawbaugh Park in Stuart
All ages are able to participate!
3 age groups- prizes are $75 for first place, $55 for second and $35 for third place, 3 winners from each age bracket ! 🥇🏆💵💰
Last year we had singers, dancers, comedy, Rubik’s cube solving, and more! If you have a talent and would like to sign up (🆓 to participate and a chance to win $)
If you or your child would like to sign up, please contact Alicia Penton with participant name, age, talent performed & any additional requests (piano needed, equipment etc). We will have a sound system and the ability to plug a cord into a phone for music again 🎶 We can’t wait to see you all! Please feel free to share as well 🏅

06/04/2024

Have a kiddo that loves farm animals?
Ag-4-All
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Where: West of the radio station
Time: 12-2PM
Kids will get the opportunity to learn about farm animals!

06/03/2024

Baby Contest alert! 👶
Friday, June 14, 2024, sign up at 6:30 pm & contest starts at 7:00 pm
Categories for the baby contest are:
-look alike
-cutest swimsuit/diaper butt
-best hair
-best dimples
-through the generations: largest family generation gap
Ages: 0-4

06/02/2024

Good Egg Days 2024 is right around the corner! We are going to be sharing different events that are going on throughout the next couple weeks. Make sure to share & mark your calendars!

First up, the Good Egg Days 5K Race - learn more & register below!
https://stuartia.com/chamber/2024-good-egg-days-5k-registration/

05/25/2024

Here's a look at the schedule for the 2024 Good Egg Days!
Friday Schedule:
5:00 pm = Egg-spress Barrel Train Rides (basketball court)
5:00 pm = Sign up for Little Stinker/Little Stinkette Contest (near gazebo)
5:30 pm = Kiddie Parade Line up (SW end of the sidewalk)
6:00 pm = Kiddie Parade (SW end of the sidewalk)
Theme: How did the good egg start, the chicken or the egg?
"To cast your vote...dress up as a chicken or an egg for the kiddie parade!"
Age Groups: Pre-K, K-2 & 3-5
6:30 pm = Announcement of the Little Stinker/Little Stinkette Contest (Gazebo)
Baby Contest sign up (Alicia Geil) (near Gazebo)
Kiddie Water Fights (street north of the park)
7:00 pm = Baby Contest (Gazebo)
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm = Kids Karaoke by DJ Ivan (Gazebo)
(Dark) = PyroTechnics Show (Basketball court in the park)

*Food trucks 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm*

Saturday Schedule:
7:00 am = 5K Run/Walk Race sign up (SE corner of the park)
8:00 am = 5K Run/Walk Race starts (SE corner of the park)
9:00 am = Parade Line Up (SW 8th St - between Casey's & old Burger King)
9:00 am to 2:00 pm = West Central Youth Club (south of LC Clinic)
10:00 am to 5:00 pm = Inflatables (south end of the park)
10:30 am to 4:00 pm = Riding Zoo Animals (basketball court at the park)
11:00 am = Parade Starts (National Anthem sung by Dalend Mackey)
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (after the parade) = Chancey Hill (Gazebo)
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm = Ag-4-All (West of the radio station)
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm = Balloon Twist Artist (South end of the park)
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm = Airbrush Tattoo Artist (South end of the park)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm = (2) Face Painters (South end of the park)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm = Talent Contest (Gazebo)
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm = Caricature Artist (South end of the park)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm = One Man Band (Gazebo)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm = Cowboy Country Music by Mark Riney (Gazebo)
8:00 pm to Midnight = Street Dance uptown "Blacktop" (Ruby's Pub & Grill, Johnies & The Stuart Chamber)

*Food trucks 10:00 am to (?)*
*Craft Vendors 10:00 am to 4:00 pm*

05/11/2024

A big thank you to Molly Dolch and the West Central Valley Schools Ag students for partnering with us on making our town a little more beautiful for the summer! 🌸🌼

05/10/2024

A HUGE thank you to these area businesses and organizations for celebrating our wonderful teachers this week! We appreciate you!

04/30/2024

Join us tomorrow, May 1st for our monthly chamber meeting.

04/23/2024

Join us tomorrow evening for a truly empowering event!

Some of our very own Stuart businesses will be sharing knowledge and experiences to inspire other women entrepreneurs. Don't miss out.

*Don't forget to register!

Exciting News for Iowa's Women Entrepreneurs!

Just 4 days away! Seats are filling fast, so don't miss your opportunity to join us at the EmpowerHer Summit: Unveiling Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs, hosted by the City of Stuart Economic Development in collaboration with Midwest Partnership and the Adair and Guthrie County Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).

Date: April 24, 2024

Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Saints Center, 320 N Fremont St, Stuart, Iowa 50250

Featuring Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), as our keynote speaker and panel moderator, this summit is all about celebrating innovation, fostering growth, and enhancing community engagement among women entrepreneurs.

What to Expect:
Gain insights from Ms. Durham's wealth of experience and discover IEDA's initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs.

Engage in an empowering panel discussion showcasing local success stories of women entrepreneurs, expertly moderated by Ms. Durham.

Network with fellow guests to forge meaningful connections and explore potential collaborations.

Access a wealth of resources and expertise on funding, marketing, and leadership skills development.

Secure your place by RSVPing before April 23, 2024. RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSa7Hxr-14hT_iuBczIeHzdw0tX2MiKo0xhq3RRPHp3Epb1A/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0wtnB_T437ktCR89OcM4XzCxKYoBCu7t_6oSPlWbGdZABMAvrabB0qZK4_aem_AQy7DSAr-DtNcjxY4Z0p4wsfQf2fy43cqLHsf0eRZh3Svq_GdLITNt5zA8FvKGarSc80wNRU1PPWW9XCJiCQHFmC

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in Iowa's economic landscape!

For more information, contact Matthew Funk, Economic Development Director for the City of Stuart, at 515-523-1455.

We can't wait to see you there!

04/19/2024

Our downtown businesses are excited to see everyone this Saturday for the 90th annual Bonnie & Clyde race!

04/03/2024

Start small business week with shopping small businesses in Guthrie Co.
APRIL 27th
SHOP & HOP
Stuart participating businesses: The Stuart Scoop, Emerald Benefits, Maven Blush Boutique, Stuart Flowers & Gifts, Ruby’s Pub & Grill, and Doe A Deer.

More information coming soon!

04/01/2024

We are looking forward to the next chamber meeting. See you there!
• April 3rd • 12:00 • Motel 6 (203 SE 7th)