Economic Relief for Small Businesses

Resources for businesses COVID-19 | Aug 2020 Need help for your business? The NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC has established the North Iowa Small Business Help Line to answer questions from entrepreneurs about the Federal Coronavirus Relief programs including those contained in the CARES Act such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and other …

2023 Puckerbrush Days- July 14th & 15th

JULY 14 and 15, 2023 Downtown Forest City Puckerbrush Days is a two day annual community celebration in July that offers over 30 activities for community members and visitors. The Puckerbrush Days parade, fireworks, battle of the businesses, bouncy house, craft show and magic show, bags tournament, beer garden and live music are just a few of the exciting activities …

21st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser- June 2nd

The 21st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser! Open to the Public! 9am Shotgun Start 18-hole/ 4 person best shot $250 per team of 4 Lunch is Included Sponsor a hole! $125 hole sponsor or $325 for hole sponsor and team Register online! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHrJToKdWD5naZAQtT187dmSLTiEkLjDu901ggtn1ShanPkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link *Contact the Golf Course before May 20th to reserve your golf cart! (641)-585-1353 Questions? Contact us …

Denim Fest Country Music Festival

DENIM FEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA – MAY 26, 27, 28, 29. Headliners, all band announcements, ticket purchasing, camping reservations and much more is available on the official Denim Fest website   

Forest City is a GIG Certified Community!

Special Thank you to the dedication and hard work of WCTA for helping Forest City become a smart connected community! Forest City is gig certified with 100% fiber optic broadband to assist in looking for new businesses and new families that come to town. WCTA CEO Mark Thoma presented a certificate to the City of Forest City ( Mayor Ron …

Chamber Annual Meeting 2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the Forest City Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting last night! Many Chamber Members, Board Members, Ambassadors and friends attended the event offered valuable feedback and insight.

New Business opens March 7th

Congratulations to Ashley Ploeger, owner of Every Day Nutrition (smoothie & juice bar) on her Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on March 7th! We encourage the community to stop in and try out a tasty smoothie! Every Day Nutrition – Hours and Contact info: Mon-Fri • 7AM-2PM (Sat • 8AM-12PM) 146 North 4th St. Forest City, IA 50436 (641) 585-1445 …

Garage Sale Weekend and Clean Up Days

Forest City Garage Sale Weekend is set for April 28th-30th! Place your ad in the Summit/Shopper by calling Globe Gazette at (641)-421-0500 by 4pm on April 21st.   Boy Scout Clean Up Day- Saturday, May 13th   Those who want to arrange a pickup curbside at their home address, call City Hall by noon, May 12th at 585-3574 and pay …

Summer Events in Forest City

Whether you are a local or visitor, you will enjoy the summer lin-up of events.  We’ve got you covered for Summer Events in Forest City! DENIM FEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA – MAY 26, 27, 28, 29 . Headliners and all band announcements, ticket purchasing, camping reservations and much more will be available on the …

Shop Local Stamp Card Promotion!

Shop Local this Holiday season! Visit the following Chamber members in Forest City to get your card stamped and entered into a drawing! Cards can be found at any participating business, or can be printed out.   5+ stamps= entered in drawing for $20 in Chamber Bucks 8+ stamps= entered in drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks 10+ stamps= entered …

November News from the Chamber

Good Afternoon Chamber Members! First, thank you to all the businesses that participated in the Treats on the Streets on Halloween! We had hundreds of youth and parents around town participating. It’s in our plans to do it again next year. Let us know if you have any suggestions to improve the event. Welcome new Chamber members The Modest Daisy, Core …