The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Legislative Forum, an event that connects citizens with their elected representatives to foster open dialogue and civic engagement. The forum will take place on Saturday, March 15 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention center. Doors open at 7:00am with the event beginning at 7:30am. This is a unique opportunity for Fairfield residents to hear directly from state legislators about their work at the Capitol, legislative priorities, and issues impacting the local community. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions during a public Q&A session. The topics for March will be Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will give residents an update on what is currently happening at the capital. With this first forum being in January, the legislators will be just getting started. Event Details: Date: Saturday, March 15 Time: 7:30 – 9:00am Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Cost: Free The Legislative Forum is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 641-472-2111. The second forum will be held on March 15th.

Exciting Opportunity for Fairfield's Business and Building Owners! Or anyone interesting in learning about funding opportunities! The Downtown Resource Center is coming to Fairfield! Join us as they present incentives and funding resources available to building and business owners, as well as opportunities for the City of Fairfield. 💡 Learn about grants, funding options, and programs to support building improvements and business growth. 🤝 Connect with experts who can guide you in utilizing these resources. 🏙️ Help us keep Fairfield’s downtown vibrant and thriving! 📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29 📍 Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room 🕒 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm This event is an excellent chance to explore how we can work together to enhance Fairfield’s downtown and support local businesses. www.fairfieldmediacenter.com www.facebook.com/fairfieldmediacenter www.twitter.com/FFMediaCenter www.youtube.com/fairfieldmediacenter

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Legislative Forum, an event that connects citizens with their elected representatives to foster open dialogue and civic engagement. The forum will take place on Saturday, January 18 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention center. Doors open at 7:00am with the event beginning at 7:30am. This is a unique opportunity for Fairfield residents to hear directly from state legislators about their work at the Capitol, legislative priorities, and issues impacting the local community. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions during a public Q&A session. "The Legislative Forum is a cornerstone of the Chamber's mission to promote civic involvement and informed dialogue," said Mendy McAdams, Executive Director of the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. "This event provides an invaluable platform for our community to engage with lawmakers and understand the decisions shaping our future." The topics for January will be taxes and education. Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will give residents an update on what is currently happening at the capital. With this first forum being in January, the legislators will be just getting started. Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 18 Time: 7:30 – 9:00am Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Cost: Free The Legislative Forum is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 641-472-2111. The second forum will be held on March 15th.

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https://fairfieldiowa.com/ 📢 Meet the Candidate Event Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the local candidates for Senate District 44 and House District 87 in a relaxed setting, sponsored by Freeman Kevenides Law Firm! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 16 ⏰ Time: 5:30 pm door open with event beginning at 5:45 pm 📍 Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center This is your chance to hear the candidates speak about their vision and plans for our community. Questions will focusing on key areas of concern important to our local businesses and economy. Note: This is not a debate or public Q&A. It’s a time for dialogue around issues relevant to our Chamber members. We encourage all community members to attend and listen to the important conversations shaping our future. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Freeman Kevenides Law Firm

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide Jefferson County residents the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers during a series of four public forums during the Iowa legislative session. Dates: February 17 April 20 Time: 7:30am - 9:00am Where: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center ​Who: Open to residents of Jefferson County Cost: Free Monthly legislative forums are held from 7:30 am - 9:00 am on Saturday in February and April. Legislators will provide a brief update followed by a Q&A session moderated by the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and donuts will be available for participants. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible! Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, Fairfield Community Schools, Sierra Club, and Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors (JFAN). The Legislative Forums will also be live streamed on Fairfield Media Center's YouTube channel. ​If interested in the opportunity to ask a question during the Q&A part of the Forum, please form your question around one of the topics provided below. Primary Topics for Q&A Session: TBD For more information regarding the format for questions for the Q&A session, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or email Info@FairfieldIowa.com. The following legislators have been invited to the forum: Iowa Senate Representative Adrian Dickey (Republican) Iowa House Representative Helena Hayes (Republican) Iowa House Representative Jeff Shipley (Republican) ​The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce helps to plan and implement Legislative Forums and Candidate Forums. The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce encourages legislative action that promotes business growth, local economy and strong communities. We are a non-partisan organization and do not endorse any candidate.

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will continue its decades old tradition of officially kicking of the Holiday season with our annual lighting ceremony on the square! See the town square come to life! The Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at Central Park in Fairfield. To kick off the illumination and subsequently the holiday season, the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce organizes this festive tradition with the lights being turned on at 6:00pm. Special thanks to our 2023 Holiday Lighting Ceremony Sponsor: Everybody's Whole Foods! The Fairfield High School Choir will set the mood by singing Holiday music at 5:30pm. The Chamber Christmas Committee chooses one citizen, whom best exemplifies the holiday spirit, and presents them with the opportunity to throw the switch to turn on the lights for the season. This citizen will be announced at 5:55pm so the lights can be turned on at 6:00pm sharp. After arriving to town as the lights come on, Santa can be found in the Santa House listening to the children share their hopes for the holiday season. There will also be horse drawn wagon rides around the square for the kids. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be handed out at the Santa House. An evening not to be missed! Return every Friday and Saturday evening to see Santa from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm each evening where you can get your photo taken with him then stop in at the workshop and add your photo to an ornament. Thank you to our 2023 Horse Drawn Wagon Sponsors: Dexter Laundry Thank you to our 2023 Hot Cocoa Sponsors: McDonald's Century Insurance Fairfield Dental Clinic Vastu Partners Washington State Bank ReHabVisions Morrissey Law Offices

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate’s Forum on Monday, October 30th at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, thanks to our sponsor Freeman Kevenides Law Firm. Door will open at 4:30 pm with the event beginning at 5:00PM. Schedule: 5:00 pm: Event begins 5:15 - 5:45 pm: Mayor Candidates 6:00 - 7:00 pm: City Council - 4th Ward and At Large (opposed races) 7:00 - 8:30 pm: School Board Candidates Time limits will be enforced. There will not be a question and answer segment. No shouting from the audience will be tolerated. Please plan to come and be respectful of all in attendance. The event will be Live Streamed by Fairfield Media Center. This event is free and open to the public. This forum will not be a debate, but an opportunity for each candidate to show their position on key issues. For questions or more information, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111.