New Resident Welcome

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Overview

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Are you a new or new-ish resident of Grinnell? Welcome!

The New Resident Welcome, presented by RE/MAX Partners Realty, welcomes community members in Grinnell and provides businesses and organizations the opportunity to introduce themselves! The bi-annual New Resident Welcome event, which debuted in October of 2023, invites new(er) residents and their families to join us at Central Park for this unique event.

New Resident Welcome provides an opportunity to meet fellow residents and learn about community events, organizations, volunteer opportunities, and places to shop local.

Vendors representing a variety of businesses and organizations from the Grinnell community will be present to answer questions and share information with new residents. Local businesses and organizations featured at the upcoming New Resident Welcome will be updated here regularly, starting August 15. The Grinnell community at large is invited to chat with our vendors, as well.

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¿Es usted residente nuevo o reciente de Grinnell? ¡Bienvenido!

El evento de bienvenida para nuevos residentes (*New Resident Welcome*), presentado por RE/MAX Partners Realty, recibe a los miembros de la comunidad de Grinnell y ofrece a empresas y organizaciones la oportunidad de darse a conocer. Este evento semestral, que se celebró por primera vez en octubre de 2023, invita a los nuevos residentes y a sus familias a reunirse en Central Park para disfrutar de esta ocasión única.

La bienvenida para nuevos residentes brinda la oportunidad de conocer a otros vecinos y de informarse sobre eventos comunitarios, organizaciones, oportunidades de voluntariado y lugares para comprar productos locales.

Habrá expositores en representación de diversas empresas y organizaciones de la comunidad de Grinnell para responder preguntas y compartir información con los nuevos residentes. La lista de empresas y organizaciones locales participantes en el próximo evento se actualizará aquí periódicamente a partir del 15 de agosto. Asimismo, se invita a toda la comunidad de Grinnell a conversar con los expositores. 

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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.

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  • 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

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