April 2012 - Greater Burlington Partnership

April 2012
Vol. 92 No. 4
The Experience
A Newsletter for the Greater Burlington Partnership
Mike Wagner Keynotes
Small Business Breakfast p2
Downtown Partners Gears
Up For Spring p8 - p9
View The Experience at www.greaterburlington.com
Mike Wagner to Keynote
Small Business Appreciation Breakfast
610 North 4th Street, Suite 200
Burlington, Iowa USA 52601
Phone: 319-752-6365
FAX: 319-752-6454
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.greaterburlington.com
When Mike Wagner steps into the business world, he sees people working
inside organizations who have more insight, innovation and energy to offer
than they realize. That’s why he started White Rabbit Group – to unleash
that potential! There’s nothing more satisfying than to see leaders and
employees take their company’s performance to a new level.
Volume 92 No. 4
News
Connect with Iowa Leadership
Page 3
Alliant Energy Executive Visit
Page 4
Region Heads to D.C. Summit
Page 5
Partnership Career Fairs
Page 5
Golden Ticket Adventure
Page 6
Member of the Month
Page 7
Downtown Gears Up
for Spring
Page 8 - 9
Member Renewals
Page 10
New Members
Page 11
Calendar of Events
Page 12
Member Information
Page 13
Upcoming Partnership Events
Page 14
Partnership Calendar
Page 15
Greater Burlington Leadership
Page 16
Mike has extensive experience as a skilled communicator and facilitator. His
marketplace focus includes the topics of leadership, personal development,
creativity and organizational brand building. He has spoken to and worked
with clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune
500 companies.
On May 18, come hear Mike and take time to recognize small businesses
of Des Moines County. “Small businesses are a big driver of the
American economy. They not only provide jobs, they also contribute
to local economic growth by doing business locally and supporting the
community,” said Sheila Newman, Existing Industry and Workforce
Specialist.
Mike Wagner, CEO White Rabbit Group
We encourage you to join us and honor all small businesses at the 2012 Small Business Appreciation Breakfast
at the Comfort Suites Hotel & Convention Center at 7:30 am. Small businesses receive four complimentary
breakfasts. Additional breakfasts can be purchased for $15.
To RSVP for the Small Business Appreciation Breakfast, contact Brenda Levitt by May 14 at
[email protected] or 319-208-0047. No cancellations or refunds after May 14.
Nominate a business for the 2012 Small Business of the Year!
Businesses who have exemplified outstanding business achievements and community service are encouraged
to apply. All nominations will be made electronically this year. You will be emailed a link to the nomination
form, or you can access it at www.greaterburlington.com. Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 1. It is
customary and perfectly acceptable to nominate your own company for the award.
If you have not received the link for the nomination form via email and would like a form mailed to you,
contact Brenda Levitt at [email protected] or 319-208-0047.
Kay Sackville Breuer
Jason Hutcheson
Beth Nickel
Just A Thought
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Front Cover Photo:
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Exec. Dir. 319-208-0056
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Kay Sackville Breuer
319-752-6365
Shakespeare Garden
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SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is
Economic Development
Exec. Dir. 319-208-0043
Steve Frevert
Sherri Krause
[email protected]
[email protected]
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045
Melissa Schwenker
Finance Manager
319-208-0044
Membership Director
319-208-0046
Dennis Hinkle
Brenda Levitt
Brenda Wischmeier
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
President & CEO
319-208-0050
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Vice President
319-208-0041
Econ. Development & Govt.
Affairs Coord. 319-208-0047
Jaime Howard
Sheila Newman
[email protected]
[email protected]
CVB Asst. & Welcome Center
Coordinator 319-208-0052
[email protected]
Director of Marketing
319-208-0040
Existing Industry and Workforce
Specialist 319-208-0048
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Connect With Iowa Leadership
The Greater Burlington Partnership welcomes Roger Lande, Director of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, for Connect With Iowa Leadership luncheon series.
The Department of Natural Resources is one of the state’s most controversial.
Its operations affect farmers, park users, hunters, fishing enthusiasts and many
businesses. DNR regulates pollution, hunting and fishing, livestock confinements and
landfills, for example. It also runs energy efficiency and waste reduction programs.
Lande has long been active in protecting and preserving Iowa’s natural resources as a
hunter and fisherman. Roger was an Eagle Scout and as a youth was active in Scout
and Izaak Walton league projects to protect the soil, air, woods and water.
The luncheon will be April 20 from 11:30 am - 1 pm in the Winegard Board Room at
the Greater Burlington Partnership. Cost to attend the luncheon is $15.
RSVP to Brenda Levitt at [email protected] or 319-208-0047 by April 17.
No cancellations or refunds after April 17.
Roger Lande, Director of the Iowa Departmen
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Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair Supports Area Veterans
Greater Burlington Partnership is proud to be one of the
sponsors for the 2012 Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair. Just
a few months ago, help wanted ads were scarce, as were job
offers. However, with over 75 help wanted ads in last Sunday’s
newspaper, the April job fair is perfectly timed to help area
employers fill their growing need for more employees.
The new Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown has
offered its facility to provide this much needed service.
With that generous offer, IowaWorks and all sponsors are
proud to dedicate the first hour of this job fair to our Veterans.
America has the strongest, most capable and professional
military in the world. Unfortunately, even though many of
our veterans have the training to perform a wide variety of
occupations, some of them are struggling to find employment
when they return from duty.
While Iowa’s January unemployment rate was 5.4%, our regional
unemployment rate was 7.8% and the unemployment rate among
Iowa veterans is even higher.
Approximately 150 members of the 832nd Engineer Battalion
Army National Guard from Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk and 85
members of the 389th Engineer Company U.S. Army Reserves
from Middletown have returned in the last 7 months. The
Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown is encouraging all
of the soldiers in their battalions who are seeking employment
to come to the Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair. This is your
opportunity to support and hire some of the most professional
and dedicated employees you will find.
Register online at www.SEIowaRegionalJobFair.com or contact
Debra Fox at [email protected] or 319-753-1671 ext. 31452.
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com
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Just a
Burlington is a wonderful community, and I look forward
to working with you to make it even better.”
Embrace New Leadership
This message needs to come from every corner of
our community. It is hoped that leaders from West
Burlington, surrounding communities and Des Moines
County, as well as representatives from the business
community, educational entities and citizens from every
walk of life will say in one voice, “We are glad you are here,
our community is poised and ready for growth, and we
want to work with you to make this the best time in the
history of Greater Burlington.”
Later this month James Ferneau will begin his duties
as the City Manager of Burlington. I want to take this
opportunity to thank the Burlington City Council for the
excellent process that was used in identifying candidates
and selecting the new City Manager. The decision to
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In the first few weeks it is critical that relationships
are developed and partnerships formed that will be
foundational for the new City Manager’s tenure. An
examination of every past achievement and every current
successful venture proves that teamwork provides the
only opportunity for significant accomplishment. Mr.
Ferneau seems to possess the skills, past experiences and
personal characteristics to lead the city, and he will need
members of the community to join forces with ideas,
support and enthusiasm.
Thought
Mr. Ferneau has excellent credentials and impressed
the Council, community panel and city staff. There
is every reason for optimism as a new era in city
management begins. With several city department
heads slated to retire in the coming months, the new
City Manager will have a unique opportunity to build a
leadership team for key city operations.
“In the first few weeks it is critical that
relationships are developed and partnerships
formed that will be foundational for the new
City Manager’s tenure.”
Let’s make a commitment to greet our new Burlington
City Manager with receptivity and optimism.
When people start new jobs, frequently they are granted
what is called a honeymoon period. They are given a few
months of understanding, kindness and even forgiveness.
Let’s all make a contract with the new City Manager.
Let the contract emphasize commitment to mission,
excellence, progress, respect, fairness and integrity. The
contract length by mutual agreement will be “as long as
you are our City Manager.” If all key partners and the
citizens of Greater Burlington agree to join hands with
the Mr. Ferneau in the opportunities before us, there is no
limit to what can be achieved!
Dennis Hinkle, President & CEO
Greater Burlington Partnership
It would be my hope that during the critical first weeks,
dozens of Greater Burlington leaders and citizens would
make a point to meet the new City Manager and say,
“I want to do everything in my power to help you be
successful. If you ever need an ear or want a perspective
on something, do not hesitate to call me. Greater
Alliant Energy
Executive Visit
Members of the Executive
Management Team from
Alliant Energy spent the day
in Greater Burlington on
February 29.
Alliant Energy was a major
investor in the organization’s
Partnering for the Future
campaign and has been a
strong partner on economic
development projects.
There were several goals for
the visit:
1. Demonstrate the economic
momentum building within
the community and showcase
the opportunity for future
development.
2. Provide an opportunity
for area business leaders to
interact with the management
team.
3. Illustrate the return on
investment and lay the
groundwork for future
partnerships.
Gregg Lawry, Vice President
of Customer Service, was
the keynote at an investor
luncheon and spoke about
the future of energy demand
and generation. The visit was
deemed a great success.
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Great River Region D.C. Summit
On April 23 – 24 the Great River Region will make their annual trip to our nation’s
capital. Approximately 15 delegates from southeast Iowa will attend, informing
Congressman Loebsack, Senator Grassley and Senator Harkin of positions on the
issues affecting business and requesting funding for projects of importance to the
region’s economic development. It is important that Greater Burlington, along
with the Great River Region, communicate in person with our representatives in
Washington, D.C.
Meetings are being scheduled with Congressman Loebsack, Senator Grassley and
Senator Harkin, as well as the U.S. Chamber, Waterways Council, Amtrak, and the
USDA. This year’s trip will inform our congressional delegation on the specific
needs of the region in the following areas: Transportation, Energy Production,
River, Welfare Reform and Defense.
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Anyone interested in making the trip to Washington, D.C. should contact
Brenda Levitt at [email protected] or 319-208-0047.
Des Moines County Youth Participate In Career Fairs
More than 640 students from area schools gathered at Southeastern Community
College for the annual Career Fairs hosted by the Future Workforce committee.
The Fifth Grade Career Fair and Eighth Grade Project CAPE (Career Awareness
Partners in Education) lasts about three hours and is open to all Des Moines County
schools. The fairs allow the students to learn about six different career pathways:
Agriscience, Arts/Communication, Family/Human Services, Health Sciences,
Business/Marketing, and Engineering. Eighth grade students attended an additional
session on Entrepreneurship. Over thirty of our local business people volunteered
time out of their day to talk about their careers with these fifth and eighth grade
students. Presenters spoke to the students about the different opportunities these
career pathways have to offer.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Spring Marketing Campaign
Greater Burlington
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Spring is upon us, which means the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau will be launching
many ad campaigns to get Midwesterners thinking about a trip to Greater Burlington.
A mix of print, web, and television advertising will play a role in the spring marketing campaign for 2012.
Look for ads promoting the community in many popular magazines including Midwest Living, AAA
Living, Reader’s Digest, Ladies Home Journal, Better Homes & Gardens and Family Circle. Ads will also be
placed in all of the Iowa metro newspapers.
New for 2012, Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be placing ads in the Journal and
Topics newspapers, which have circulation in all Chicago suburban newspapers.
A 30 second television advertising spot has been produced and will be airing in Dubuque, Waterloo/
Cedar Falls and Quad Cities markets.
Web-based banner ads will be placed on travel related websites throughout the months of April – June.
The Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau will be analyzing web traffic at
www.visitburlingtoniowa.com, Community Guide orders from target markets, increased inquires and
leads from target markets and click-through rates to gauge the success of the campaigns.
Request A Free Travel Guide
If you are interested in seeing the full 2012 marketing plan, contact Beth Nickel at
[email protected] or 319-208-0045.
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Burlington will host the annual Iowa Department of Transportation
Commission tour on April 9 and 10. The annual commission tour
rotates around the State of Iowa annually and gives commissioners the
opportunity to visit completed projects and look at potential project
areas that need to be addressed.
Day two of the event will consist of communities presenting potential
Iowa Department of Transportation projects to the commission. The
local Highway 61 Coalition will be presenting the Burlington to the
Muscatine County line project at this year’s meeting. All members
of the Greater Burlington Partnership are invited to attend the
presentation.
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Zach James, Transportation Planner with Southeast Iowa Regional
Planning Commission, served as a local connector in helping attract
this event to the Greater Burlington Community.
If you belong to an association, club, board and travel out of town for
meetings, conferences or training, contact Beth Nickel, Executive
Director, Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau at
[email protected] or 319-208-0045 to learn how you
can be a local connector.
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Titan Broadcasting
Titan Broadcasting, located in RiverPark Place, consists of the two largest radio stations
in Southeast Iowa, Mix 107.3 KGRS and 101.7 The Bull KBKB-FM. Titan Broadcasting,
locally owned by L.J. Pritchard, took over the two stations in December 2007 and
moved them to their new studios in downtown Burlington in the fall of 2009.
Mix 107.3, “The Best of the ‘ 80s, ‘90s and Today,” boasts an incredible on-air staff that
includes 30+ year veteran Cosmo Leone on Weekday Mornings and 25+ year veteran
Tim Brown all afternoon.
101.7 The Bull, “Your Home for Better Country,” is home to Drew and Nikki in the
Morning, the only local morning show with two dedicated morning hosts, and radio
veteran Big Mark Hempen in the midday.
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intended to learn? Would you like for people to be repeating your business’s jingle or
slogan even though they never intended to learn it? Contact Titan Broadcasting to help
grow your business today.
Greater Burlington Partnership Blood Drive
The Greater Burlington Partnership is hosting a blood drive at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood
Center April 2 - 30. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is located at 3407 Agency Street in
Burlington.
Volunteer blood donors provide a critical resource for patients and hospitals in the Greater
Burlington area.
To make an appointment and donate call 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
Mention your donation is given on behalf of the Greater Burlington Partnership.
Presenting donors will be entered in a drawing to win two
One-Day Passes to Burlington Steamboat Days!
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Downtown Partners
Gears Up for Spring
It’s an exciting time to be downtown!
With warm weather arriving, Downtown
Partners is working on a number of great
projects to promote and beautify the city
center. You’re invited to participate!
Farmers Market Vendors Sought
Spring is here, and Downtown Partners is gearing up for the 2012 season of the
Riverfront Farmers Market. The market, supported by First Federal Savings Bank
of Iowa, will take place at the Port of Burlington on Thursdays from 5 - 7:30 pm
beginning May 3. If you are interested in being part of the region’s most successful
Farmers Market, download the application and guidelines at
www.greaterburlington.com or call Downtown Partners at 319-752-6365.
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Help Beautify Burlington!
Decorate a “County Seat”
On Saturday, April 21, participants of all ages are invited to come
out for the 12th annual Earth Day Clean Up. Volunteers can register
at the Port of Burlington beginning at 8 AM to get t-shirts, trash
bags and gloves. After going out to pick up litter, return to the Port
for a free lunch, music, door prizes, and a group photo. Individuals,
families, businesses, church groups, and organizations are all
encouraged to help out. For more information, call 319-753-8251. In
2011, volunteers picked up more than four tons of trash and collected
more than 3000 tires, making an immediate, positive impact in our
community’s appearance. Join your fellow citizens and lend a hand
in caring for our piece of the earth.
Do you have an artistic flair and a desire to see your work in public?
The Downtown Partners Design Committee is seeking creative
entries for the “County Seat Project” to decorate wooden benches.
The City of Burlington is providing benches to be placed at various
points downtown, and DPI will coordinate the project. “This
has been a popular project the past three years,” said Downtown
Partners Executive Director Steve Frevert. “We receive many
compliments about how the painted benches bring a little more
color to downtown.” Applications may be downloaded at
www.greaterburlington.com or call Downtown Partners at
319-752-6365. The deadline for applications is April 15. The chosen
entries will be unveiled in July.
Picture This! Downtown Photo Project
The Downtown Partners student board representatives are seeking submissions for a
special project entitled “Photography for the Ages.” Shutterbugs are invited to submit
their original photos related to downtown Burlington. The chosen submissions will
be included on a professionally printed poster and sold at the Snake Alley Art Fair
and through other local outlets. This is a great opportunity to share what you like
best about downtown! The submission deadline is May 1. For details about photo
requirements or questions, contact Michelle Randall at [email protected].
for all Downtown upcoming events!
2012 MEMBER RENEWALS
American Family Insurance Carlos Capdevila Agency
Automatic Vending Service
Bobcat of Burlington
Mississippi Valley Council,
Boy Scouts of America
The Buffalo
Burlington by the Book
Burlington Opticians
Cafe Olde World
Carl A. Nelson & Company
Corporate Medical Services of
Southeast Iowa, PC
Craftsman Press, Inc.
Crazy Coyote
C.U.R.E. Solutions
Des Moines County Board of
Supervisors
Dolores’ Resale Shop
Doran & Ward Printing Company
The Drake
Ebert Supply
Edward Jones- Jon Hart
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Flint Cliffs Manufacturing
Furniture Plus
Grafik Dimensions Design Studio
Great River Materials
HealthFirm Insurance
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
I Wireless
Ideal Ready Mix Company
Identity Salon
Industrial Motors
Ivy Bake Shoppe
The Board of Directors asks fellow business and organizational
leaders to help the Chamber of Commerce be a catalyst by renewing
their memberships. The renewing members are listed as of March 12.
Those members listed in bold also made voluntary contributions.
Renewing members will be recognized in the newsletter through May.
Jet Air
Kelly O’Shea’s Shamrock Pub &
Grille
Kenny’s Roller Ranch & Rec Center
Kitchens Plus
La Tavola
Burlington Noon Lions Club
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood
Center
Modern Welding Company of Iowa
New London Family Health
Life Solutions Behavioral Health
Services
Pen City Sheet Metal
People’s Choice
Physical Therapy Works
Prugh Funeral Service
RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists
Burlington Regional RecPlex
Robberts & Kirkman, LLLP
Roberts Tire Center
Ruhl&Ruhl
Shokai Sushi
Southeast Iowa Adolescent
Pregnancy Prevention Coalition
St. Luke United Church of Christ
E.G. Staats & Co.
SunnyBrook Home Care
Tenderfoot Carpets, L.P.
U.S. Gypsum
Weird Harold’s
Benefit of Membership
Schedule Your Business Success
The Greater Burlington Partnership wants to hear about your Business
Successes and would like to join you in celebrating with a Ribbon Cutting.
Your Business Success will be featured in The Experience, online and on the
Greater Burlington Partnership Facebook and Twitter.
To schedule your Business Success, contact Melissa Schwenker at
[email protected] or 319-208-0046 to
take advantage of this free membership benefit.
Melissa Schwenker,
Membership Director
Member Meeting
All Chamber of Commerce members and their employees are
invited to attend a “What’s New” round table discussion.
April 25, 7:30 am
Greater Burlington Partnership
Johnson Conference Room
610 N. 4th Street, Suite 200
Mark you calendars for upcoming dates: May 23, June 27 & July 25
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Anytime Fitness
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Doug Raderschadt, Owner
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We fit your busy schedule and on-the-go lifestyle. With your
membership, you can workout when it’s best for you—day or night! Our
clubs are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Members
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CenturyLink
3010 Division St, Burlington, 800-244-1111, www.centurylink.com
Robin Brewster, Area Plant Supervisor, [email protected]
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the
United States. The company provides broadband, voice, wireless and
managed services to consumers and businesses across the country.
Daisy Frames Photography
517 N 3 St, Burlington, 319-850-1840, www.daisyframesphotography.com
Amber Prall and Chris King, Owners, [email protected]
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Eastern Iowa Tire
105 S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, 319-208-0084, www.eitire.com
Mark Olson, Branch Manager, [email protected]
Eastern Iowa Tire Inc., is a service-oriented commercial, retread, and auto
service dealer, with coverage from Rockford, IL to Cozad NE to serve
you. Our 24 hour road service is available 7 days a week. We provide
outstanding customer service, competitive prices, the right tire for your
needs, and reliable, quality vehicle service.
F.A.C. Marketing, Inc.
517 N 3rd St, Burlington, 319-752-9422, www.facmarketing.com
Kim and Mark Edwards, Owners, [email protected]
Chris King, Owner, [email protected]
F.A.C. Marketing is a full service advertising agency with clients nationwide.
Call on F.A.C. Marketing for design, print, copy, video, audio, direct mail,
web and social media, promotional items and consulting services.
Liberty National Insurance
27152 Joiner Dr, Brookfield, MO, 660-734-1085
Donna Schweikert, Agent, [email protected]
www.libertynational.com
Let us show you how your business can save money with insurance
benefits your employees purchase using tax free money! You win and
your employees win, paying less in taxes and having more benefits.
Your business can save up to 10% on employment and Social Security
taxes with this program.
Riley Paint Company
106 Washington St, Burlington, 319-753-1667, www.rileypaint.com
Jeff Jennison, President, [email protected]
We produce coatings that meet your specifications and deliver them
when you want them. Riley Paint Company creates a product that sells
and a relationship that succeeds. We understand that making it right for
you also serves us best.
UniQue Personnel Consultants
1024 E Jackson St, Macomb, IL, 309-252-8400, www.uniquepers.com
Danielle Mason, Senior Consultant, CSP, [email protected]
UniQue was established to provide flexibility, customization and the
highest level of customer service in the industry. UniQue guarantees
its customers the most qualified people, affordable prices and a long
term business partner. We are confident you will be pleased with our
professional consultants and our commitment to completely satisfied
clients.
USA-Containers, LLC.
RR1 BOX 94AA, Smithshire, IL, 877-391-4064
www.usa-containers.com
Mike Alecock, Owner, [email protected]
We have all aspects surrounding the maintenance, repair, logistics and
development of cargo containers. We have also developed specialized
equipment for a wide variety of applications, from climate controlled test
chambers to mobile tool rooms.
SHOTTENKIRKBUYSCARS.COM
WE ARE INTERESTED IN PAYING
CASH FOR VEHICLES UNDER
85,000 MILES
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com
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April
Calendar of Events
20 - Funky Fridays at the Boogaloo - Adult Prom!
The Boogaloo Cafe — 10 pm
Live all the cheesiness and fun as an adult! Dust off the tux, squeeze into your original
prom dress and come dressed from any prom era! Come stag, in a group, or with a date,
but don’t forget the corsage! For more information, visit www.thepzazz.com.
Sponsored by
1 - Southeast Iowa Pigeon Club
Southeastern Community College Grounds — 6 am - 12 pm
Buy, sell or trade. Everything in fur, feathers & flea market Items. For more
information, call 319-392-8177.
20-22 - Player’s Workshop Presents “Death and Taxes”
Little Theater — 2 or 8 pm Shows Times
A Mystery/Comedy by Pat Cook. Directed by Sally Price. For more information, call
319-753-6623.
1 - Fourth Annual PZAZZ! Health & Wellness Exposition
PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center — 10 am - 4 pm
It’s never too late to think about your health! Free to the public. For more
information, visit www.thepzazz.com.
21 - Keep Burlington Beautiful Earth Day Clean Up
Port of Burlington Welcome Center — 8 am - 12 pm
Help clean up Burlington and West Burlington! Meet at the Port of Burlington to get
assigned a clean up area. Free lunch is served to participants from 11 am - 12 pm. For
more information, call 319- 753-8260.
1-28 - Stained Glass Artisans
Art Center of Burlington
Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 1-5, Saturday & Sunday 1-4. For more
information, visit www.artguildofburlington.org.
6 - Live at the Boogaloo Cafe - Patrick N Swayze
The Boogaloo Cafe — 10 pm
Party rock and pop band Patrick N Swayze is Peoria’s favorite “good time” band!
Free to the public - 21 and over. For more information, visit www.thepzazz.com.
11 - Burlington Civic Music Presents Red Star Army Chorus Dance Ensemble
Memorial Auditorium — 7:30 pm
This world-renowned troupe of singers and dancers with orchestra has performed
in more than 150 American cities. The youthful personnel feature strong, clear
singing by a chorus and dynamic, colorful dancing that live up to their reputation of
presenting a brilliant show. For more information, visit www.burlcivicmusic.com.
14 - 10th Annual Genealogy Workshop
Burlington Public Library — 9 am - 3 pm 7:30 pm
This full day workshop sponsored by the Burlington Public Library Foundation
is a great chance to learn new ideas and network with other genealogists. The 2012
speaker is Patricia Walls Stamm , a genealogy instructor, speaker, and writer. For
more information, call 319-753-1647.
19 - Desserts by Design
Memorial Auditorium — 6:30 pm
This annual event features decorated tables and delicious desserts planned by many
dedicated volunteers. Tickets (available at the Heritage Center, 501 North Fourth)are
$25 per person. For more information, visit www.dmchs.org.
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26-29 - Player’s Workshop Presents “Death and Taxes”
Little Theater —2 or 8 pm Shows Times
A Mystery/Comedy by Pat Cook. Directed by Sally Price. For more information,
call 319-753-6623.
27 - The Hollands Concert
Starr’s Cave Nature Center — 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Music group The Hollands will be performing live at Starr’s Cave Nature Center in
Leopold Loft. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are sold at the door and are $10 for adults
and $2 for children and students. Refreshments are served at intermission. For more
information, call 319-753-5805.
29 - American Icon: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
The PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center — 7 pm
Cash’s classic songs portrayed by international performers Doug Allen and Nicole
Evans in this multimedia theatrical show. For more information, visit www.thepzazz.com.
For the 2012 Bees Schedule, visit www.gobees.com.
To Submit Calendar Information
www.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm
RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365
Member Information
Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates of Up to
$40 on Champion® Spark Plugs
Kiwanis Sunshine and Smiles Flower
Day Campaign
Consumers who are planning to tune up their vehicles this spring will be
able to save as much as $40 through a rebate offer on Champion® spark
plugs from Federal-Mogul. “Performance Driven™” Champion plugs are
available through leading automotive parts and service providers across the
U.S. The “Save Like a Champion” rebate runs February 25 through June 30,
2012. Consumers who purchase premium Champion Iridium spark plugs can
receive a $2.50-per-plug mail-in rebate.
Kiwanis is selling Sunshine and Smiles Flower Bouquets for $15
wrapped or $20 in a vase, just in time for Administrative Assistants
Day.
Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates Off Tuning
Up Your Lawn and Garden Equipment
Orders can be placed with any Kiwanis member, by emailing
[email protected] or calling 319-752-4616 by
April 13. Thank you for helping Kiwanis serve the children of
Des Moines County.
From March 1 through April 30, 2012, consumers can qualify for a $1.50
mail-in rebate on innovative Champion EZ Start™ spark plugs, 50 cents on
Champion plugs for a broad range of small-engine applications, and $5 on
Champion lawn mower tune-up kits. Champion small engine spark plugs and
lawn mower tune-up kits are available through leading retailers across North
America.
Details regarding all rebate offers must be postmarked within 14 days of
purchase. Visit www.ChampionRebate.com for rebate details.
For more information regarding Champion spark plugs, lawn and garden
equipment rebates and other “Performance Driven” Champion products,
please contact your automotive parts provider or visit
www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
Notre Dame - God’s Portion Day
The 33rd annual Gods Portion Day event will be Sunday, April 15, from
8 am – 7 pm. Breakfast starts at 8 am, and the live auction begins at 10 am.
Do you have something you would like to donate to our auction? Your
donation is tax deductible and allows you to benefit from your charitable
actions. In addition, we will promote your business in a variety of ways –
on our auction website, auction book, through social media and even with
more attention at our “live” event. We will pick up your donation, or you
can drop it off at the school. Thank you for your support of Notre Dame
Catholic Schools. We invite everyone to join us for a fun filled day that’s
become a family tradition – live auction, silent auction, kids activities, the
new marketplace, desert auction, breakfast, lunch and lots of great items for
sale. For more information, call Val Giannettino, Development Director
319-754-8431 ext. 385.
To Submit Member Information
OFFICERS
Chamber Board of Directors
Chairperson
Mike Dick, CPA Associates, P.C.
Past Chairperson
Rick Buller, Legacy Partners
Chair-Elect
Bryan Bross, Klingner & Associates
Treasurer
Jeff Burkhart, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
Bouquets will be available for pick-up at HyVee on Agency from
7-11 am on Tuesday, April 24 and free delivery will be available
starting at 8 am.
West Burlington Athletic Facilities
Upgrade Project
A group of active citizens are in the midst of an ambitious
fundraising project supporting activities and athletics in the West
Burlington School District. The committee is raising funds to
place an all-weather running surface on the track and purchasing
the necessary equipment to host track meets. The committee
is also planning to provide equipment for a new multi-purpose
facility which houses wrestling, weight lifting and batting cages
for off season hitting, as well as improving the football field
playing surface and building a stadium façade.
The committee is looking to raise $250,000 using numerous
events and a capital drive. Watch for flyers on an April 21 Fun
Run and pork barbeque at West Burlington HS. A brand new
Chevy HHR will be raffled, courtesy of Deery Brothers Motors,
at the West Burlington Fourth of July Celebration. Tickets are
only $10. Watch for locations where tickets can be purchased.
Some of our local business partners have already generously
contributed to this project, such as Farmer’s & Merchant’s Bank &
Trust, First Federal Bank, Ideal Ready Mix, USG, and Two Rivers
Bank & Trust. Visit www.wbschools.us for more information and
a brochure or contact Superintendent Dave Schmitt at
[email protected] or 319-752-8747.
Send to Brenda Wischmeier, Director of Marketing, [email protected]
DIRECTORS Chamber Board of Directors
Julie Anderson, Hope Haven Area Development Center
Dave Beach, Hy-Vee Food Store
Sonya Belger, Styltique
Eric Benne, Swanson, Engler, Gordon, Benne & Clark L.L.L.P
Jim Carter, Retired, Dresser Rand
Joe Cochran, CPA Associates, P.C.
Laura Hubbard, CNH
Lynn Humphries
Jim Kammerer, Great River Health Systems
Bill Malcom, MTC Technologies
Brian Messer, Farmers Savings Bank
Deb Mulch, Burlington Community YMCA/YWCA
LJ Pritchard, Titan Broadcasting
Michelle Russell, Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America
Mary Beth Sanchez, J & S Electric Business Systems, Inc.
Gary Schmeiser, Sterzings Food Company
Don Sheedy, Peaches Cafe & Steakhouse
Judy Stevens, Re/Max Real Estate Specialists
Theresa Thielen, Hass Thielen Funeral Home
Marvin Thomson, Two Rivers Investment Services
Joyce Vance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Kathy Wunderlich, George’s Lawn Mower, Inc.
Vision – A growing regional center of commerce, industry, education, health care, entertainment and
culture which provides a great place to live and work.
Mission – The Chamber of Commerce is a business association that exists to serve as a catalyst for economic
growth and community development in Greater Burlington, Iowa.
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com
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Greater Burlington
Leadership
Environment
Session
Business After Hours
Frank Millard & Company
April 19, 5 - 7 pm
Join us with your co-workers to build your network at
Business After Hours and grow your business!
Brought to you by the Greater Burlington Partnership
Eggs & Issues
RiverPark Place
Winegard Board Room
April 21, 7:15 AM
Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a
legislative breakfast with invited guests Representative
Tom Sands, Representative Dennis Cohoon and
Senator Tom Courtney. RSVP to Brenda Levitt at
[email protected] or 319-208-0047.
Sponsored by
TriOak Foods, Inc.
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Proudly
Supported by:
Frank Millard & Company
107 Valley Street
Burlington, IA 52601
www.frankmillard.com
Klingner &
Associates, P.C.
505 Social
Kickball Throwback Tourney
Tuesday, April 17, 5:15 pm
5:05 pm - Burlington Regional RecPlex,
501 S Broadway Street, Burlington
Bust out your headband, wristbands, tube socks and gym
shorts for a ‘70s and ‘80s Kickball Tournament.
Open to individuals ages 21–42. Annual membership is $55.
For more information, contact Kay Sackville Breuer at
[email protected] or 319-208-0041.
www.greaterburlingtonyp.com
RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365
April 2012
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
12 pm ( J)
Farmers Market Committee
9
THURSDAY
4
10
WEDNESDAY
5
7:30 am (A)
CBA Golf Committee
11
17
FRIDAY
6
7:30 am ( J)
Executive Committee
12 pm ( J)
12 @ 12
16
( J) Johnson Conference Room (W) Winegard Board Room
(A) Alliant Energy Executive Conference Room
12
8:30 am (Starr’s Cave)
Greater Burlington Leadership
7:30 am (A)
Government Affairs
12 pm (City Hall)
DPI Business Development
8 am ( J)
Ambassadors
18
19
5 pm (Frank Millard Company)
Business After Hours
7:30 am (W)
Board of Directors
7:30 am ( J)
BRE Committee
4 pm (A)
Future Workforce
12 pm (W)
Hour with Leadership
13
20
11:30 am (W)
Connect with Iowa Leadership
12 pm ( J)
YP Leadership Council
5:05 pm (RecPlex)
YP 505 Social
23
24
8 am (Weird Harold’s)
DPI Marketing & Promotions
11:30 am ( J)
DPI Design Committee
25
26
27
7:30 am (A)
Entrepreneurship Committee
7:30 ( J)
Member Meeting
4 pm (A)
Leadership Program Committee
30
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Leadership
Donate today and help the Greater Burlington Leadership class reach
their goal of 2,012 units of canned food and personal hygiene items to
help replenish food banks serving the Greater Burlington area.
“Occupy Hunger”
Greater Burlington Leadership is an intensive professional
development series designed to strengthen leadership skills by
empowering and educating people who live, work or have interest in
Greater Burlington. The series is presented by the Greater Burlington
Partnership.
2011- 2012
Food Drive
To learn more about Greater Burlington Leadership or nominate a
candidate for the 2012-2013 series visit
www.greaterburlington.com/chamber_gbl.cfm.
Burlington Bees
Thursday, April 12, 6:30 pm
Friday, April 13, 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 14, 6:30 pm
Sunday, April 15, 2 pm
34 Raceway
Saturday, April 21, 6 pm
Greater Burlington Leadership participants Byers Wolf, Michelle Randall, Melissa Jones, Tony
Diewold, and Lisa Nafziger collect food and personal hygiene items in preparation of
“Occupy Hunger,” the group project selected by participants.
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