august 2015 - Greater Burlington Partnership

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Partnership
The
AUGUST 2015
GREATER BURLINGTON PARTNERSHIP NEWSLETTER VOL. 95 NO. 8
PRESIDENT & CEO’S LETTER
Kay Sackville Breuer
Vice President
319-208-0041
[email protected]
YOUR INPUT
NECESSARY
by Jason Hutcheson
Belinda Colwell
Administrative Assistant
319-208-0042
[email protected]
Mark Foster
Program Dir. Govt. Relations
and Young Prof. 319-208-0050
[email protected]
Steve Frevert
Downtown Partners, Inc.
Exec. Dir. 319-208-0056
[email protected]
Jason Hutcheson
As you are aware, there are roughly 700 members of the Chamber of Commerce, and from
those 700 members, there are approximately 1,700 contacts receiving this monthly newsletter.
As a business association, there is an inherent charge to represent the “opinion” or the “interests”
of the membership. There are some issues (such as taxation and the regulatory environment)
in which there is broad agreement among this diverse membership base. However, there are
other issues (such as local spending priorities or controversial topics such as immigration) in
which the membership base may not have a clear consensus.
Regardless of the challenge, the Partnership is charged each fall with assembling the “official”
policy positions of the organization. The process begins in August with an online survey asking
for your input on a variety of issues. The Government Relations committee then takes your
responses and drafts language representing the spirit of your opinions. The Board of Directors
then approves the platform putting its seal of approval on the finer points.
How then, does the organization adequately represent the varied opinions of 700 members?
As you can imagine, rarely do 1,700 individuals among 700 different business interests and
organizations agree on every issue. The organization’s policy statements tend to reflect majority
opinion, but sometimes, very controversial issues may not have a clear majority opinion. In
those cases, the Partnership may not have an “official” position regarding the issue.
If you receive emails from the Partnership, you will receive a survey later this month
called the ‘Political Action Policy Survey’. I would encourage your participation.
In particular, there will be questions related to minimum wage as well as efforts by the Obama
Administration to reclassify workers - specifically expanding overtime eligibility to all workers
earning less than $50,000 per year regardless of duties or position. Both of these issues are likely
to draw significant attention over the next 12 months, and it will be important to capture your
thoughts on these issues.
I take phone calls every year from members unhappy with a stance the Partnership may have
taken on a particular issue. Sometimes the frustration can result in a dropped membership.
Although it would be easier to be a benign organization with no courage on controversial issues,
it is to your advantage to have a strong, local business organization willing to speak up. It is not
easy, but it is essential.
Check your email inbox of a survey later this month. We need to know your thoughts on a
variety of topics.
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President & CEO
319-208-0043
[email protected]
Sherri Krause
Finance Manager
319-208-0044
[email protected]
Brenda Levitt
Econ. Development Research
Coordinator 319-208-0047
[email protected]
Carla McGrath
Membership Recruitment
319-208-0048
[email protected]
Julie Meloan Bell
Welcome Ctr & Group Travel
Coordinator 319-208-0052
[email protected]
Rachel Lindeen
Dir. Member Services
319-208-0046
[email protected]
Chelsea Tolle
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045
[email protected]
David Toyer
Dir. of Economic Development
319-208-0053
[email protected]
Brenda Wischmeier
Director of Marketing
319-208-0040
[email protected]
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is included
in annual events fees. Non-members: $3 per issue.
Periodicals postage paid at Burlington, Iowa.
POSTMASTER: The Partnership is published monthly
by the Greater Burlington Partnership 610 North
Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601.
POSTMASTER send address changes to Greater
Burlington Partnership (USPS 001-692) 610 North
Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601
RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365
Partnership
The
AUGUST 2015
GREATER BURLINGTON PARTNERSHIP NEWSLETTER VOL. 95 NO. 8
“Greater Burlington shall be a growing center
of commerce, industry, education, healthcare,
entertainment and culture, providing a great
place to live, work and operate a business.”
Vision of the Greater Burlington Partnership
ON THE COVER
The group on the cover may be small, but they sure are mighty!
Working tirelessly for the past five years, this group has helped
the Greater Burlington Partnership fill a need that we couldn’t
have done alone.
Annually, the Greater Burlington Partnership sells numerous
sponsorships and advertising options. In years past, staff members
made phone calls, printed brochures and sent mailers year round,
which was deemed inefficient. Through a streamlined process, this
small but mighty group and one staff member accomplish more in
less time, all while having a lot of fun.
To learn more about this group and the Total Resource Campaign
(TRC), see page 9.
Pictured are (front row)Tammy Starkey Hopkins, Century 21
and Jayne Gobble, Community Action of Southeast Iowa, (back
row) Lisa Nafziger, Great River Health Systems; Brian Hopkins,
Century 21; Kevin Gobble, Aspen Financial and Amy Burkhart,
Great River Home Health and Hospice.
Photo Credit: Brenda Wischmeier, Greater Burlington
Partnership
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com
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Golf Classic
AUGUST 27, 12:30 pm
SPIRIT HOLLOW
Golfing and sponsorship opportunities are still available and range
from $250-$1,000. For additional information, contact Kay Sackville
Breuer, Vice President, at [email protected]
or 319-208-0041.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLF SPONSORS
The clubs are coming out for the 16th Annual Golf Classic! Golfers
and sponsors alike are excited for this year’s event. Play for the day
will be a four person, best shot tourney. Come a little early to take
advantage of the driving range and grab a bite to eat.
EAGLE:
CART:
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
Air Choice One
BIRDIE: Anderson, Roberts, Porth, Wallace & Stewart LLP,
Big River Resources West Burlington, Bix Basement Systems,
Catfish Bend Casino, CNH, Edward Jones – Joel Sieren,
Farmers Savings Bank, Great Western Bank, Iowa Wesleyan
College Merit Construction, MidWestOne Bank, Summer
Street Animal Clinic, U.S. Bank and Universal Fitness
HOLE:
Advanced Home Health Care, Great River Home
Health & Hospice, International Eyecare Center, Jimmy
John’s, QPS Employment Group, Servpro of Burlington,
State Farm Insurance – John Korschgen Agency and
Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory
DRIVING RANGE: Iowa Fertilizer Company
ETHANOL IS
CLEAN.
Big River Resources
Highway 34 & Beaverdale Rd
West Burlington
319-753-1100
www.BigRiverResources.com
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HOME
IOWA CRITERIA MET
MEMBER BASE
OF THE MONTH
Des Moines County has met the criteria to be designated as
a Home Base Iowa (HBI) community, and the application
is pending. Des Moines County joins nineteen existing
communities that are certified in Iowa. The following criteria
needs to be met to become a Home Base Iowa Community:
a percentage of area businesses need to sign on, local
government supports the effort, signage is added designating
the community as a Home Base Iowa Community and
the community offers incentives in addition to those in the
statewide HBI Act.
Des Moines County offers qualifying Veteran or Service
Member relocation, career and education assistance when relocating here.
In addition, there are complimentary hotel rooms available to help with
the interview process. A Des Moines County ambassador community
tour is offered along with a gift basket which includes a day pass to a local
fitness center, two rounds of golf with cart at Flint Hills Golf Course as
well as discounts and gift cards for local restaurants and retailers. The
cities of Burlington and West Burlington have offered family day passes to
city pools. Southeastern Community College offers in-state tuition to all
veterans and their qualifying family members. Area banks offer up to
$300 off closing costs and .025% off consumer loans. The city of Burlington
w w w. h o m e b a s e i o w a . g o v
offers a ten-year split scale residential tax abatement in a targeted area of
seven years at 100%, 75% in year 8, 50% in year 9, and 25% in year 10. There
is also a city-wide abatement schedule for 3 years at 100%. Veterans are
invited to visit Des Moines County and the new Mississippi Valley Veterans
Memorial. For more information, contact Brenda Levitt, Economic
Development Research Coordinator, at [email protected]
or 319-208-0047.
TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR
COMMUNITY EVENT FUNDING
Each year the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau sets aside funding from the
budget to support local events bringing visitors to Greater Burlington. If you or someone you
know hosts a local event, we invite you to submit an application. Events must submit a new
application each year to be considered for funding. The 2016 Community Event Funding
applications will become available August 10 with a due date of October 2, 2015.
The application is available at www.greaterburlington.com or by contacting Chelsea Tolle,
Executive Director of the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, at
[email protected].
FOLLOW US ON
www.greaterburlington.com
319-752-6365
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RECOGNIZING AREA MANUFACTURERS
OCTOBER 2, 11:30 am
PZAZZ! ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
EXHIBITS OPEN AT 11:20 am
Join us to recognize area manufacturers and guest speaker Terry Rich,
President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery. Prior to that, he was CEO of
the Blank Park Zoo, President and CEO of Rich Heritage Inc., a national
marketing and television production company that produced shows
for HBO, ESPN and Comcast, among others, and Vice President of
Marketing for Heritage Communications Inc. As an entrepreneur, Terry
developed Rich Heritage Inc., along with four other companies including
radio station KBBM, US Digital Video, Newsletter Ease and the World
Championship Soccer League, LLC.
Guest Speaker Terry Rich, President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery
He has appeared on national television in many roles and has won
numerous entrepreneurial and leadership awards in television production
and marketing. Rich graduated from Iowa State University and is
Governor Emeritus at ISU and Director Emeritus of the Blank Park Zoo.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
To RSVP contact, Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant by
September 28 at [email protected] or 319-208-0042.
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7
Help us honor Des Moines County Manufacturers
and submit a nomination. With just a few moments of
your time answering three questions, you can submit
a nomination. Find the nomination form at
www.greaterburlington.com.
“ALL ABOARD” FOR AREA SCHOOLS
Planning is underway for the 2015 Teachers Appreciation Reception hosted by the
Future Workforce committee. The event will be held on September 2 from 4 - 6 pm
at the PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex. More than 30 local businesses have signed
up to sponsor. We encourage sponsors to all have fun, decorate to this year’s theme
“Pick up the Steam in 2016” and help us show appreciation for the area educators and
staff. To sponsor or find out more information, contact Rachel Lindeen, Director of
Member Services, at [email protected] or 319-208-0046.
WELCOME SPONSOR
A group of Des Moines County educators at the photo booth last year.
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GREATER
BURLINGTON
YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS
5:05 SOCIAL
Kelly O’Shea’s - August 11, 5:05 pm
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH
5:05 Socials are always relaxed evenings filled will plenty of
networking and fun. Stop by at your convenience and stay
for as long or as little as you would like.
Dominique Palermini, Advanced Home Health Care
Hometown: Montrose
LUNCH & LEARN
Burlington Golf Club - August 18, 12 - 1pm
Featured speaker Joyce Vance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and
Western Illinois, will show us some basic and advanced lessons
on business etiquette, dinner etiquette and everyday etiquette.
All events are free for Young Professionals members, $15 for nonmembers. First event is complimentary for prospective members.
RSVP is required for all events via the Facebook page or by
contacting Mark Foster, YP Program Director, at
[email protected].
www.greaterburlingtonyp.com
YP Member: 2 Years
“Young Professionals is an excellent way to meet new people and
get involved with the community. Greater Burlington YP puts
together some really great events while always having a lot of fun.
They also have some really great educational ones, too.”
Fun Fact: “I was one of the co-founders of the Greater Keokuk
YP group.”
2015
PRESENTING
SPONSOR
www.midwestonebank.com
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DOWNTOWN
BURLINGTON
FALL SIP, TASTE & STROLL
SEPTEMBER 25, 5 - 8 pm
Did you miss the Spring event? Here is your opportunity to join
numerous wineries and breweries for samples hosted throughout
downtown. It’s a perfect way to try new tastes while browsing great
shops in downtown. The Fall Sip, Taste & Stroll is hosted by Downtown
Partners and sponsored by Country Friends. For more information
contact Mark Foster, Program Director, at
[email protected].
144 ENVELOPES
In the coming weeks, Downtown Partners volunteers will be
approaching area individuals and businesses for a unique fundraiser.
The idea is to receive donations corresponding to a dollar amount on
an envelope, from $1 to $144. This stands to be a significant fundraiser
in which no one entity is asked to contribute a major amount. Plans are
underway for a thank you reception on October 6. All donors will be
invited, and those who attend will be eligible for special door prizes.
Watch the Downtown Burlington, Iowa Facebook page, Friday Facts,
and the September Partnership newsletter for details.
MOVIES START AT DUSK
Looking for a fun way to spend summer evenings? Grab a lawn chair and
head down to the 5 & V! No admission, though donations are accepted.
The movies start at dusk, but come early for games and activities. Check the
Downtown Burlington, Iowa Facebook page for updates in case of inclement
weather. Downtown Partners thanks Drake Hardware and Software and
Elks Lodge #84 for making the 5 & V Downtown Cinema possible.
The
Downtown Cinema
AUGUST 1
ALEXANDER
AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE,
AUGUST 7
NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
PADDINGTON
BEAR
SPONSORED BY
SPONSORED BY
DR. MARK C. POTHITAKIS
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&
TD&T CPAs and
ADVISORS, P.C.
MARKETING YOUR
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
TO BUSINESS LEADERS
PLAN YOUR 2016 BUDGET
TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN
The Greater Burlington Partnership offers a wide variety of
sponsorship and advertising options. They include marketing
to area business leaders and the community, depending on
your preference.
Amy Burkhart, Great River Home Health and Hospice
[email protected] or 319-768-3392
A complete guide of the options will be mailed to all members
in early August, allowing you to take a look at what works
best for your business and your overall marketing plan. Once
you have made your decision, feel free to contact one of the
volunteers featured on the cover of this month’s newsletter
and on page 3 or Kay Sackville Breuer, Vice President, at
[email protected] or 319-208-0041.
VOLUNTEER CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian Hopkins, Century 21
Tammy Starkey Hopkins, Century 21
Jayne Gobble, Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Kevin Gobble, Aspen Financial
Lisa Nafziger, Great River Health Systems
“As co-owner of Summer Street Animal Clinic, the ability to review
the menu of sponsorships allows us to place our advertising dollars
toward events and programs throughout the year more efficiently and
effectively. We at Summer Street Animal Clinic feel that advertising
with the Greater Burlington Partnership is money well spent. What
better way to partner with someone that works so hard to support
Burlington’s businesses.”
Heath Hillyard,
Co-Owner Summer Street Animal Clinic
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INTERN PROGRAM WELCOMES
FUTURE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WORKFORCE
During the next decade, the Greater Burlington community and
other communities across the nation will be vying for the necessary
workerforce to fill job vacancies. The Partnership recognizes that the
success of a community will depend greatly on its workforce. That’s
why in its fourth year, the interns program has proven to be a major
necessity in attracting soon to be college graduates.
32 interns from 11 different organizations participated in this year’s
summer interns program. With an event nearly every week of the
summer, these future young professionals were given the opportunity
to network and have fun through a variety of outlets.
Interns enjoyed a game at Community Field and cheered on the Bees!
Throughout the summer, interns participated in numerous events
including:
• Lunch & Learns
• Team building session and cookout at Starr’s Cave
• Golf at Flint Hills
• Kickball against Young Professionals
• Toured Big River Resources
• Shooting at Big Hollow
• Volleyball at the RecPlex for Tuesday night league
By making their time in our community a pleasurable one, we look
forward to many of these individuals graduating in the coming years
and returning to the area to work, play and raise a family.
The interns program is hosted by the Hospitality committee, another
benefit of your Chamber of Commerce membership. This program
is led by Mark Foster, Program Director at the Greater Burlington
Partnership.
Interns played a friendly game against the Greater Burlington
Young Professionals at the Burlington RecPlex.
Another intern program will be in the works for 2016. Details are sent
to employers in April.
MEMBER IMPACT ISSUE:
POSSIBLE CHANGE IN WHITE
COLLAR OVERTIME POLICY
The Department of Labor, at the order of President Obama, has
recently announced a proposed rule that would extend overtime
protections to nearly 5 million white collar workers within the first year
of implementation. As the current rule reads, 40 hour a week salaried
employees are exempt from overtime if they make more than $23,660
per year. The proposed change would more than double that threshold
to $50,440 per year.
So what’s this mean for the employer? Business owners will have to
make the decision to either boost their managers’ salaries over $50,440
or convert those same employees to hourly pay, and they would at
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least make a little more in overtime. Other options include hiring more
part time staff to do the work and cut base pay and benefits to keep total
compensation the same overall. The complete notice of the proposed
rulemaking can be viewed at www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/NPRM2015/
We want to know how you feel about this possible change and how it
would impact your business or organization. The Chamber of Commerce
will be relaying your comments to the Department of Labor.
Contact Mark Foster, Program Director with your comments.
NEW MEMBERS
Any Wear Apparel
2621 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington, 319-754-5110
Joni Manske, Owner, [email protected]
Any Wear Apparel is your full service screen printing and embroidery source.
Big or small orders are welcome with quick turn around. Check out their fan
wear at the 2121 Mt. Pleasant St location, everything for the Iowa, Iowa State,
Burlington, West Burlington, Mediapolis and Danville fan! See Any Wear
Apparel for all of your sporting good needs.
WHAT ARE THE
BENEFITS OF A
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
MEMBERSHIP?
QPS Employment Group
214 E Jefferson St, Burlington, 319-850-3270, www.qpsemployment.com
Laura Rasmussen, Regional Marketing Coordinator
[email protected]
QPS Employment Group is a full-service employment agency that specializes
in industrial, technical, office clerical and professional placements. QPS places
workers in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions and has grown
to be the largest privately-held staffing firm in Iowa. QPS responds to both
its employees and customers, finding employment for applicants and taking
initiative to resolve customers’ staffing needs.
Carla McGrath, Membership Recruitment
CAN ANSWER THAT QUESTION!
[email protected]
319-208-0048
BUSINESS SUCCESS
ACCESS SYSTEMS
Pam Patrick, Office Manager, staff and the Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the new location of
Access Systems with a Ribbon Cutting. Access Systems
is located at 1212 Broadway St, West Burlington.
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To Submit Calendar Information
AUGUST
www.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm
1 - 4 - Des Moines County Fair
Southeastern Community College
www.desmoinescountyfair.com
1 - Destination Tribal Belly Dance Troupe
Capitol Theater - 7 pm
www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
1 - Live at the Tiki Bar - Caught in
the Crypt & Hello Nuvo
The Tiki Bar - 8 pm
www.thepzazz.com
1 - 5&V Downtown Cinema
Drake Hardware and Software - Dusk
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,
No Good, Very Bad Day
2 - Chuck Murphy Acoustic Show
The Tiki Bar- 1 pm
www.thepzazz.com
2 - Burlington Municipal Band Summer
Sunday Concert
Crapo Park Band Shell - 7:30 pm
www.muniband.org
7 - Specifically for Seniors - First in Flight:
The Tuskegee Airmen
Burlington Public Library - 10 am
www.burlington.lib.ia.us
7 - 5&V Downtown Cinema
Drake Hardware and Software - Dusk
Paddington Bear
7 - Witte Observatory Complex Open for
Public Viewing
Big Hollow Recreation Area - 7 pm
www.dmcounty.com
8 - Partnership Night at the Bees
Community Field - 6:30 pm
9 - Buy, Sell & Trade Flea Market
Southeastern Community College - 6 am
www.poultryshowcentral.com/
Southeast_Iowa_Pigeon_Club.html
9 - People Project: Celebrate Burlington
Memorial Auditorium - 12:30 pm
www.artcenterofburlington.com
5 - Lifelong Learning Workshop Series Historic Housekeeping
DMC Heritage Center - 10 am
319-752-7449
9 - Burlington Municipal Band Summer
Sunday Concert
Crapo Park Band Shell - 7:30 pm
www.muniband.org
6 - 8 - Snake Alley Festival of Film
Capitol Theater
www.snakealleyfestivaloffilm.com
10 - How to Nights @ the Library
Burlington Public Library - 6:30 pm
www.burlington.lib.ia.us
11 - Lunch at the Top
1st United Church of Christ - 11 am
www.firstuccburl.net
19 - Lifelong Learning Workshop Series
- Dolls
DMC Heritage Center - 10 am
319-752-7449
20 - Shooting Range Certification
Starr’s Cave Nature Center - 6 pm
www.dmcounty.com
BE SOCIAL
Get updates on recent news
and events from the Greater
Burlington Partnership via
social media. For links, visit
www.greaterburlington.com.
21 - Friday Fest
Port of Burlington - 5:30 pm
21 - Witte Observatory Complex Open for
Public Viewing
Big Hollow Recreation Area - 7 pm
www.dmcounty.com
22 - Southeast Iowa Pagans
Bandshell at Crapo Park - 10 am
www.facebook.com/southeastiowapagans
28 - Relay for Life
Great River Medical Center - 5:30 pm
www.facebook.com/
events/460688920763614/
Multiple Dates:
Bees Schedule, visit www.gobees.com
Farmers Market Thursdays 5 - 7 pm
27 - Jalapeño Pepper Eating Contest
Burlington RecPlex, visit
www.burlingtonrecplex.com
For complete event details, visit
AMERICAN QUEEN SETS SCHEDULE
Passengers on the boats will have the opportunity to tour the Heritage
Hill District, Mosquito Park, Heritage Center, Phelps House, Snake
Alley, and Downtown Burlington. New this year, the American Queen
has extended their stop by a few hours to allow passengers additional
time to enjoy lunch and the afternoon in the community.
• July 31
• September 11
• August 21
• September 25
• August 25
• October 9
RESTOCK
YOUR 2015
COMMUNITY
GUIDES
If your business is running low on
Community Guides, contact Chelsea Tolle,
at [email protected].
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TRI-STATE SUMMIT
Tickets are now on sale for the Notre Dame Pot O’ Blue & Gold
raffle. The drawing will be held on September 27 at the PZAZZ!
Entertainment Complex. More than 75 cash winners and a grand prize
of $100,000! Your purchase of a Pot O’ Blue & Gold ticket helps Notre
Dame with 100% of the proceeds going to the school to support teacher
salaries, curriculum, technology and teachers retirement fund.
The Tri-State Development Summit Tourism Task Force is
holding the first Tri-State Tourism Summit on August 11 in
Mt. Pleasant. The day-long event will feature presentations
by the Illinois and Missouri state tourism directors, a keynote
presentation by nationally-recognized tourism speaker and
trainer Phil Bruno, interactive panel discussions with Iowa
Tourism’s social media and digital marketing managers, a
networking lunch and resource fair.
Tickets are available at Notre Dame, area financial institutions and
other retail outlets in Burlington and West Burlington. For more
information, contact Val Giannettino, Development Director, at
[email protected] or 319-754-8431 x 385 or
visit www.visitburlingtonnotredame.com.
PLAYERS WORKSHOP THEATER ANNOUNCES
2015-2016 SEASON
Players Workshop Theater, Burlington’s live theater since 1932, is
pleased to present the following four plays for your enjoyment.
• September 25 to October 4: The Second Time Around; a
comedy by Henry Denker
• December 4 -13: Christmas Belles; a Jones, Hope, Wooten
Southern farce
• February 19-28: The Glass Menagerie; a drama by Tennessee
Williams
• April 22 to May 1: Steel Magnolias; a comedy-drama by Robert
Harling
Evening performances are at 7:30 pm, a change from previous years.
Sunday matinee remains at 2 pm. Season tickets are $40 for adults and
$24 for students under 18. To purchase tickets, contact Mary Krohlow,
at 319-752-8501. More information at our redesigned website at
www.playersworkshoptheater.com.
AUDITIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Auditions for The Second Time Around, a comedy by Henry Denker,
will be held August 2 and 3 at 7 pm at the Players Workshop Theater.
Auditions consist of cold readings from the script, which means no
preparation is necessary. No experience is necessary, either. Four males
and four females are needed in an age range from late teens to early 70s.
If interested in auditioning, contact Bonnie Downes at 319-752-4688.
Those who should attend: Tourism, travel and hospitality
professionals; convention and meeting planners; Chamber
of Commerce and downtown/Main Street representatives;
museum directors; small business owners; elected officials
and anyone interested in learning how to build great guest
experiences in their community.
The registration form is available at www.tristateofmind.org.
Advance registration is required. Cost is $25 per person and
includes lunch. The deadline to register is August 4. For more
information, contact Maggie at [email protected].
WALMART SUPERCENTER HOLDS
GRAND RE-OPENING CEREMONY
Walmart Store #797 Management Team and Associates
invites you to attend a grand re-opening ceremony for the
newly remodeled Supercenter on August 14 at 7:30 am. The
remodeling has included the addition of several self-checkout
lanes, a new bakery and several other upgrades aimed to better
serve customers. Please join us in celebrating 30 years of doing
business and recognizing long-term associates.
HORSE SENSE FOR LEADERS
Member Information
NOTRE DAME POT O’BLUE & GOLD RAFFLE
Looking for an innovative way to learn leadership skills outside
of a classroom? Through direct interaction with horses in
an arena environment you will clearly see the importance of
relationships, communication, understanding and trust leading
a team to successful results. Get a taste of what this full class
will entail by attending a Lunch & Learn on August 26 from
11:45 am to 12:30 pm at the SCC West Burlington Campus
Fair Arena. To register call CBIZ at 319-208-5375.
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FRIDAY FEST
PORT OF BURLINGTON
AUGUST 21, 5:30 - 8 pm
Sponsored by: Burlington Trailways and Brockway Mechanical & Roofing
Beverage Sponsor: Golden Eagle Distributing
Music by: JIVE Radio
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
2015 UPCOMING
PARTNERSHIP EVENTS
5&V DOWNTOWN CINEMA - AUGUST 1 & 7
Corner of 5th & Valley at Drake Hardware & Software
PARTNERSHIP NIGHT AT THE BEES - AUGUST 8
Community Field
FRIDAY FEST- AUGUST 21
Port of Burlington
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC - AUGUST 27
Spirit Hollow Golf Course
FALL SIP, TASTE & STROLL - SEPTEMBER 25
Downtown Burlington
Thursdays, 5 –7 pm
Port of Burlington
August 27 - 4th Annual Jalapeño Pepper Eating Contest
SPONSORED BY GREAT WESTERN BANK
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MANUFACTURERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
OCTOBER 2 -PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex
DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT - OCTOBER 30
Downtown Burlington
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - NOVEMBER 8
Downtown Burlington
PARTNERSHIP
NIGHT AT THE BEES
AUGUST 8, 6:30 pm
COMMUNITY FIELD
The Greater Burlington Partnership and the Burlington Bees are at it
again! Enjoy a fun filled night of baseball and amazing fireworks when
the Bees take on the Lake County Captains.
Tickets are priced right and are a nice way to treat your employees
and customers to a night out with friends and family. Tickets for
the evening’s game are $3 (half price) with a minimum of 10 tickets
purchased. If you choose to purchase 50 tickets at full price, $300, your
company banner will be displayed that night and announced over the
P.A. Call the Bees at 319-754-5705 and get your tickets today!
www.gobees.com
SCAVENGER HUNT
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The second annual #DowntownBtown Social Media Scavenger Hunt
was a big success! Despite the wilting heat, ten teams participated.
Downtown Partners thanks the donors for the prize baskets and drawings:
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Any Wear Apparel
Applebee’s
Art Center of Burlington
Bella Ragazza
Big River Popcorn
Burlington by the Book
Burlington Memorial Auditorium
Capitol Theater
Country Friends
Csky Boutique
David Beckman
Digger’s Rest
Ebert Supply
Fleck Sales
Golden Eagle Distributing
Great Western Bank
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Gypsi
Hopefully Yours
The Iowa Store
Julie Anderson
La Tavola
Martini’s Grille
Mundt Piano & Organ
Nightfall Comics & Games
Original Cyns
Red Screen Door
The Sombrero
Stories Café
Styltique
The Washington
Weird Harold’s
Westland Theatre
Special thanks to The Washington for hosting the event and to Drake
Hardware & Software for handling IT needs.
WHAT ARE D.C. OFFICIALS SAYING?
Southeast Iowa representatives traveled to the nation’s capital in June for
the annual D.C. Summit. The delegation, comprised of leaders from both
business and government, spent time with Senators Grassley and Ernst,
Representative Loebsack and their staffs.
Here’s some information about what we heard:
• Despite consistent pressure to identify a long-term infrastructure
plan, Congress is still using short term tactics such as “pension
smoothing” and “repatriation.”
• The Essential Air Service (EAS), Small Community Air Service
Development program and the Non-Primary Entitlement (NPE)
program funds have proven to have a vital impact for our area.
These programs have the support of our legislators.
• There are possible avenues to convince Iowa representatives to
vote for marketplace equity if it is done in a responsible manner.
Regional Chambers will continue to advocate for equity between
local brick and mortar businesses and online - only establishments.
L to R: Leah Galvin, Advanced Home Health Care; Shelly Oltmans, Keokuk Chamber
of Commerce; Kathy Gabel, Advanced Home Health Care; Mark Foster; Representative
Dave Loebsack; Tom Marion, Mayor of Keokuk; Travis Kraus, Mount Pleasant Chamber
of Commerce; Jason Hutcheson; Mary Beaird, Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority
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610 N. Fourth St., Suite 200
Burlington, Iowa 52601
TELEPHONE 319-752-6365
FAX 319-752-6454
E-MAIL [email protected]
WEB SITE www.greaterburlington.com
2016
COMMUNITY GUIDE
EVENT DATES NEEDED
35,000 GUIDES PRINTED
22,000 VIEWS ELECTRONICALLY
Work has begun on the 2016 Burlington/West Burlington
Community Guide, a full color, 80-page publication that is used to
market the area, and your community event information is needed!
To be included in the 2016 Community Guide, submit your event to
the online calendar by September 1 at www.greaterburlington.com.
Be sure to include the event date, time, location, contact
information, and a brief description. Use this free marketing
opportunity to promote your community event!
For more information, contact Chelsea Tolle, Executive Director
of the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau at
[email protected] or 319-208-0045.
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august 2015 - Greater Burlington Partnership

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