New Resident Welcome

Overview

The New Resident Welcome embraces newly relocated residents in Grinnell while providing businesses and organizations the opportunity to introduce themselves to an engaged audience.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsors can showcase their products and services, build local business loyalty, and help new residents feel more connected to Grinnell. Open to the general community, the event seeks to promote Grinnell as the best community to live, learn, work, and play.

Marketing & Communication Statistics for 2025

  • Facebook Marketing (5,551 followers): 
    • Average views: 7358 (sponsor articles: 10482)
    • Average reach: 3421 accounts
  • Instagram Marketing (1,853 followers):
    • Average views: 1314
    • Average reach: 440 accounts
  • General Communications:
    • Grinnell Herald-Register mentions: 3 
    • Community Newsletter mentions: 9

Notice of Photographic & Media Recording: When you attend a Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce event, photo, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and your image and likeness being used in connection with the promotion, advertising, and/or marketing of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Grinnell Community. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Chamber at 641-236-6555.

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Ridiculous Day The Chamber’s annual Ridiculous Day encourages local Grinnell residents to shop local with Grinnell downtown businesses.
Grinnell Farmers Market As the longest-running community event of the year, Grinnell Farmers Market allows for 24 weeks of consistent promotion through dedicated social media and email channels.
Annual Celebration The Annual Celebration highlights the Chamber's accomplishments and honors outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs through our annual business awards.
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