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

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610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 Small Business Appreciation Breakfast Burlington, Iowa USA 52601 Phone: 319-752-6365 FAX: 319-752-6454 When Mike Wagner steps into the business world, he sees people working E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.greaterburlington.com inside organizations who have more insight, innovation and energy to offer Volume 92 No. 4 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. News Mike has extensive experience as a skilled communicator and facilitator. His marketplace focus includes the topics of leadership, personal development, Connect with Iowa Leadership creativity and organizational brand building. He has spoken to and worked Page 3 with clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune Alliant Energy Executive Visit 500 companies. Page 4 Region Heads to D.C. Summit On May 18, come hear Mike and take time to recognize small businesses Page 5 of Des Moines County. “Small businesses are a big driver of the Partnership Career Fairs American economy. They not only provide jobs, they also contribute Page 5 to local economic growth by doing business locally and supporting the Golden Ticket Adventure community,” said Sheila Newman, Existing Industry and Workforce Mike Wagner, CEO White Rabbit Group Page 6 Specialist. Member of the Month We encourage you to join us and honor all small businesses at the 2012 Small Business Appreciation Breakfast Page 7 at the Comfort Suites Hotel & Convention Center at 7:30 am. Small businesses receive four complimentary Downtown Gears Up breakfasts. Additional breakfasts can be purchased for $15. for Spring Page 8 - 9 To RSVP for the Small Business Appreciation Breakfast, contact Brenda Levitt by May 14 at Member Renewals [email protected] or 319-208-0047. No cancellations or refunds after May 14. Page 10 New Members Page 11 Nominate a business for the 2012 Small Business of the Year! Calendar of Events Businesses who have exemplified outstanding business achievements and community service are encouraged Page 12 to apply. All nominations will be made electronically this year. You will be emailed a link to the nomination Member Information form, or you can access it at www.greaterburlington.com. Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 1. It is Page 13 customary and perfectly acceptable to nominate your own company for the award. Upcoming Partnership Events If you have not received the link for the nomination form via email and would like a form mailed to you, Page 14 contact Brenda Levitt [email protected] or 319-208-0047. Partnership Calendar Page 15 Greater Burlington Leadership Kay Sackville Breuer Jason Hutcheson Beth Nickel Page 16 Vice President Economic Development Convention & Visitors Bureau 319-208-0041 Exec. Dir. 319-208-0043 Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045 Just A Thought [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Page 4 Steve Frevert Sherri Krause Melissa Schwenker Front Cover Photo: Downtown Partners, Inc. Finance Manager Membership Director Kay Sackville Breuer Exec. Dir. 319-208-0056 319-208-0044 319-208-0046 319-752-6365 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Shakespeare Garden [email protected] Dennis Hinkle Brenda Levitt Brenda Wischmeier President & CEO Econ. Development & Govt. Director of Marketing SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is 319-208-0050 Affairs Coord. 319-208-0047 319-208-0040 included in annual events fees. Non-members: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] $3 per issue. Periodicals postage paid at Burlington, Iowa. POSTMASTER: The Experience is published monthly by the Greater Burlington Jaime Howard Sheila Newman Partnership. POSTMASTER send address changes CVB Asst. & Welcome Center Existing Industry and Workforce to The Experience (USPS 001-692), 610 North Coordinator 319-208-0052 Specialist 319-208-0048 Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601 [email protected] [email protected]

page 2 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 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. Roger Lande, Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources No cancellations or refunds after April 17.

Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair Supports Area Veterans Greater Burlington Partnership is proud to be one of the While Iowa’s January unemployment rate was 5.4%, our regional sponsors for the 2012 Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair. Just unemployment rate was 7.8% and the unemployment rate among a few months ago, help wanted ads were scarce, as were job Iowa veterans is even higher. offers. However, with over 75 help wanted ads in last Sunday’s newspaper, the April job fair is perfectly timed to help area Approximately 150 members of the 832nd Engineer Battalion employers fill their growing need for more employees. Army National Guard from Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk and 85 members of the 389th Engineer Company U.S. Army Reserves The new Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown has from Middletown have returned in the last 7 months. The offered its facility to provide this much needed service. Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown is encouraging all With that generous offer, IowaWorks and all sponsors are of the soldiers in their battalions who are seeking employment proud to dedicate the first hour of this job fair to our Veterans. to come to the Southeast Iowa Regional Job Fair. This is your America has the strongest, most capable and professional opportunity to support and hire some of the most professional military in the world. Unfortunately, even though many of and dedicated employees you will find. our veterans have the training to perform a wide variety of occupations, some of them are struggling to find employment Register online at www.SEIowaRegionalJobFair.com or contact when they return from duty. Debra Fox at [email protected] or 319-753-1671 ext. 31452.

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 3 Burlington is a wonderful community, and I look forward to working with you to make it even better.” Alliant Energy This message needs to come from every corner of Just a our community. It is hoped that leaders from West Executive Visit Burlington, surrounding communities and Des Moines County, as well as representatives from the business Members of the Executive Thought community, educational entities and citizens from every Management Team from walk of life will say in one voice, “We are glad you are here, Alliant Energy spent the day our community is poised and ready for growth, and we in Greater Burlington on want to work with you to make this the best time in the February 29. Embrace New Leadership history of Greater Burlington.” Alliant Energy was a major In the first few weeks it is critical that relationships Later this month James Ferneau will begin his duties are developed and partnerships formed that will be investor in the organization’s as the City Manager of Burlington. I want to take this foundational for the new City Manager’s tenure. An Partnering for the Future opportunity to thank the Burlington City Council for the examination of every past achievement and every current campaign and has been a excellent process that was used in identifying candidates successful venture proves that teamwork provides the strong partner on economic and selecting the new City Manager. The decision to only opportunity for significant accomplishment. Mr. use a consulting firm was a good one, the vetting process development projects. Jason Hutcheson, Executive Director Ferneau seems to possess the skills, past experiences and yielded qualified applicants and the interview process There were several goals for Economic Development personal characteristics to lead the city, and he will need was very well structured. Mayor Davidson is to be members of the community to join forces with ideas, the visit: commended Greaterfor his leadership Burlington of thePartnership process. support and enthusiasm. Mr. Ferneau has excellent credentials and impressed 1. Demonstrate the economic When people start new jobs, frequently they are granted momentum building within the Council, community panel and city staff. There what is called a honeymoon period. They are given a few is every reason for optimism as a new era in city months of understanding, kindness and even forgiveness. the community and showcase management begins. With several city department Let’s all make a contract with the new City Manager. the opportunity for future heads slated to retire in the coming months, the new Let the contract emphasize commitment to mission, development. City Manager will have a unique opportunity to build a excellence, progress, respect, fairness and integrity. The leadership team for key city operations. contract length by mutual agreement will be “as long as 2. Provide an opportunity you are our City Manager.” If all key partners and the for area business leaders to “In the first few weeks it is critical that citizens of Greater Burlington agree to join hands with interact with the management the Mr. Ferneau in the opportunities before us, there is no team. relationships are developed and partnerships limit to what can be achieved! formed that will be foundational for the new 3. Illustrate the return on City Manager’s tenure.” investment and lay the groundwork for future Dennis Hinkle, President & CEO partnerships. Let’s make a commitment to greet our new Burlington Greater Burlington Partnership City Manager with receptivity and optimism. Gregg Lawry, Vice President of Customer Service, was It would be my hope that during the critical first weeks, dozens of Greater Burlington leaders and citizens would the keynote at an investor make a point to meet the new City Manager and say, luncheon and spoke about “I want to do everything in my power to help you be the future of energy demand successful. If you ever need an ear or want a perspective and generation. The visit was on something, do not hesitate to call me. Greater deemed a great success.

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page 4 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 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. Participating are Chamber and economic development representatives from Fort Madison, Keokuk, Mount Pleasant, and Louisa County. Dennis Hinkle, President & CEO of Greater Burlington Partnership and Kiley Miller, President of Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce listen to Anyone interested in making the trip to Washington, D.C. should contact Tom Vilsack during one of the 2010 sessions in Washington, D.C. Brenda Levitt [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. Sponsored by

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Spring is upon us, which means the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau will be launching Greater Burlington many ad campaigns to get Midwesterners thinking about a trip to Greater Burlington. EXPERIENCE IT! 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. If you are interested in seeing the full 2012 marketing plan, contact Beth Nickel at [email protected] or 319-208-0045. Request A Free Travel Guide 319-752-6365 VisitBurlingtonIowa.com

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The Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and local attractions will again be teaming up to offer a program to get residents out exploring their own backyard. Approximately nine attractions and tourism related businesses will be offering discounted rates and offering special activities and programs during the 11-day promotion. Burlington Trailways will be providing complimentary community tours on Thursday, May 24 in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Market.

“Golden Tickets” will be distributed throughout the community starting May 1. The tickets can be picked up at any of the partnering attractions or downloaded at www.greaterburlington.com. The Experience newsletter or contact Watch for more details in next month’s issue of Beth Nickel at [email protected] or 319-208-0045.

Burlington to Host Iowa DOT Commission Tour Burlington will host the annual Iowa Department of Transportation Zach James, Transportation Planner with Southeast Iowa Regional Commission tour on April 9 and 10. The annual commission tour Planning Commission, served as a local connector in helping attract rotates around the State of Iowa annually and gives commissioners the this event to the Greater Burlington Community. opportunity to visit completed projects and look at potential project If you belong to an association, club, board and travel out of town for areas that need to be addressed. meetings, conferences or training, contact Beth Nickel, Executive Day two of the event will consist of communities presenting potential Director, Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau at Iowa Department of Transportation projects to the commission. The [email protected] or 319-208-0045 to learn how you local Highway 61 Coalition will be presenting the Burlington to the can be a local connector. 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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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. Have you ever found yourself humming or singing along to a song that you never 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 610 N. 4th Street, Suite 310 Burlington, IA 52601 grow your business today. 319-752-2701 www.thenewmix.com / www.1017thebull.com [email protected] 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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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 - 7:30pm 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.

Visit www.greaterburlington.com for all Downtown upcoming events! Help Beautify Burlington! Decorate a “County Seat”

On Saturday, April 21, participants of all ages are invited to come Do you have an artistic flair and a desire to see your work in public? out for the 12th annual Earth Day Clean Up. Volunteers can register The Downtown Partners Design Committee is seeking creative at the Port of Burlington beginning at 8 AM to get t-shirts, trash entries for the “County Seat Project” to decorate wooden benches. bags and gloves. After going out to pick up litter, return to the Port The City of Burlington is providing benches to be placed at various for a free lunch, music, door prizes, and a group photo. Individuals, points downtown, and DPI will coordinate the project. “This families, businesses, church groups, and organizations are all has been a popular project the past three years,” said Downtown encouraged to help out. For more information, call 319-753-8251. In Partners Executive Director Steve Frevert. “We receive many 2011, volunteers picked up more than four tons of trash and collected compliments about how the painted benches bring a little more more than 3000 tires, making an immediate, positive impact in our color to downtown.” Applications may be downloaded at community’s appearance. Join your fellow citizens and lend a hand www.greaterburlington.com or call Downtown Partners at in caring for our piece of the earth. 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].

Visit www.greaterburlington.com for all Downtown upcoming events! The Board of Directors asks fellow business and organizational 2012 MEMBER RENEWALS 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.

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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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20 - Funky Fridays at the Boogaloo - Adult Prom! The Boogaloo Cafe — 10 pm Sponsored by 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. 1 - Southeast Iowa Pigeon Club 20-22 - Player’s Workshop Presents “Death and Taxes” Southeastern Community College Grounds — 6 am - 12 pm Little Theater — 2 or 8 pm Shows Times Buy, sell or trade. Everything in fur, feathers & flea market Items. For more A Mystery/Comedy by Pat Cook. Directed by Sally Price. For more information, call information, call 319-392-8177. 319-753-6623. 1 - Fourth Annual PZAZZ! Health & Wellness Exposition 21 - Keep Burlington Beautiful Earth Day Clean Up PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center — 10 am - 4 pm Port of Burlington Welcome Center — 8 am - 12 pm It’s never too late to think about your health! Free to the public. For more Help clean up Burlington and West Burlington! Meet at the Port of Burlington to get information, visit www.thepzazz.com. 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 26-29 - Player’s Workshop Presents “Death and Taxes” Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 1-5, Saturday & Sunday 1-4. For more Little Theater —2 or 8 pm Shows Times information, visit www.artguildofburlington.org. A Mystery/Comedy by Pat Cook. Directed by Sally Price. For more information, call 319-753-6623. 6 - Live at the Boogaloo Cafe - Patrick N Swayze The Boogaloo Cafe — 10 pm 27 - The Hollands Concert Party rock and pop band Patrick N Swayze is Peoria’s favorite “good time” band! Starr’s Cave Nature Center — 7:30 - 9:30 pm Free to the public - 21 and over. For more information, visit www.thepzazz.com. 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 11 - Burlington Civic Music Presents Red Star Army Chorus Dance Ensemble and $2 for children and students. Refreshments are served at intermission. For more Memorial Auditorium — 7:30 pm information, call 319-753-5805. This world-renowned troupe of singers and dancers with orchestra has performed in more than 150 American cities. The youthful personnel feature strong, clear 29 - American Icon: A Tribute to Johnny Cash singing by a chorus and dynamic, colorful dancing that live up to their reputation of The PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center — 7 pm Cash’s classic songs portrayed by international performers Doug Allen and Nicole presenting a brilliant show. For more information, visit www.burlcivicmusic.com. Evans in this multimedia theatrical show. For more information, visit www.thepzazz.com. 14 - 10th Annual Genealogy Workshop For the 2012 Bees Schedule, visit www.gobees.com. 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 To Submit Calendar Information $25 per person. For more information, visit www.dmchs.org. www.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm

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plugs from Federal-Mogul. “Performance Driven™” Champion plugs are i Day. available through leading automotive parts and service providers across the U.S. The “Save Like a Champion” rebate runs February 25 through June 30, Bouquets will be available for pick-up at HyVee on Agency from 2012. Consumers who purchase premium Champion Iridium spark plugs can 7-11 am on Tuesday, April 24 and free delivery will be available receive a $2.50-per-plug mail-in rebate. starting at 8 am. at Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates Off Tuning Orders can be placed with any Kiwanis member, by emailing [email protected] or calling 319-752-4616 by Up Your Lawn and Garden Equipment 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 rm Champion plugs for a broad range of small-engine applications, and $5 on West Burlington Athletic Facilities Champion lawn mower tune-up kits. Champion small engine spark plugs and Upgrade Project lawn mower tune-up kits are available through leading retailers across North America. A group of active citizens are in the midst of an ambitious fo Details regarding all rebate offers must be postmarked within 14 days of fundraising project supporting activities and athletics in the West purchase. Visit www.ChampionRebate.com for rebate details. Burlington School District. The committee is raising funds to

place an all-weather running surface on the track and purchasing n For more information regarding Champion spark plugs, lawn and garden the necessary equipment to host track meets. The committee equipment rebates and other “Performance Driven” Champion products, is also planning to provide equipment for a new multi-purpose please contact your automotive parts provider or visit facility which houses wrestling, weight lifting and batting cages www.AlwaysaChampion.com.

for off season hitting, as well as improving the football field I Notre Dame - God’s Portion Day playing surface and building a stadium façade.

The 33rd annual Gods Portion Day event will be Sunday, April 15, from The committee is looking to raise $250,000 using numerous r 8 am – 7 pm. Breakfast starts at 8 am, and the live auction begins at 10 am. events and a capital drive. Watch for flyers on an April 21 Fun Do you have something you would like to donate to our auction? Your Run and pork barbeque at West Burlington HS. A brand new e donation is tax deductible and allows you to benefit from your charitable Chevy HHR will be raffled, courtesy of Deery Brothers Motors, actions. In addition, we will promote your business in a variety of ways – at the West Burlington Fourth of July Celebration. Tickets are on our auction website, auction book, through social media and even with only $10. Watch for locations where tickets can be purchased. more attention at our “live” event. We will pick up your donation, or you Some of our local business partners have already generously

can drop it off at the school. Thank you for your support of Notre Dame contributed to this project, such as Farmer’s & Merchant’s Bank & mb Catholic Schools. We invite everyone to join us for a fun filled day that’s Trust, First Federal Bank, Ideal Ready Mix, USG, and Two Rivers become a family tradition – live auction, silent auction, kids activities, the Bank & Trust. Visit www.wbschools.us for more information and new marketplace, desert auction, breakfast, lunch and lots of great items for a brochure or contact Superintendent Dave Schmitt at sale. For more information, call Val Giannettino, Development Director [email protected] or 319-752-8747. 319-754-8431 ext. 385. Me To Submit Member Information Send to Brenda Wischmeier, Director of Marketing, [email protected]

OFFICERS DIRECTORS Chamber Board of Directors Chamber Board of Directors Julie Anderson, Hope Haven Area Development Center Deb Mulch, Burlington Community YMCA/YWCA Chairperson Dave Beach, Hy-Vee Food Store LJ Pritchard, Titan Broadcasting Mike Dick, CPA Associates, P.C. Sonya Belger, Styltique Michelle Russell, Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America Eric Benne, Swanson, Engler, Gordon, Benne & Clark L.L.L.P Mary Beth Sanchez, J & S Electric Business Systems, Inc. Past Chairperson Jim Carter, Retired, Dresser Rand Gary Schmeiser, Sterzings Food Company Rick Buller, Legacy Partners Joe Cochran, CPA Associates, P.C. Don Sheedy, Peaches Cafe & Steakhouse Chair-Elect Laura Hubbard, CNH Judy Stevens, Re/Max Real Estate Specialists Bryan Bross, Klingner & Associates Lynn Humphries Theresa Thielen, Hass Thielen Funeral Home Treasurer Jim Kammerer, Great River Health Systems Marvin Thomson, Two Rivers Investment Services Bill Malcom, MTC Technologies Jeff Burkhart, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Joyce Vance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Brian Messer, Farmers Savings Bank 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.

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Business After Hours Frank Millard & Company Proudly April 19, 5 - 7 pm Supported by: Klingner & Associates, P.C. Join us with your co-workers to build your network at Frank Millard & Company 107 Valley Street Business After Hours and grow your business! Burlington, IA 52601 Brought to you by the Greater Burlington Partnership www.frankmillard.com

505 Social Kickball Throwback Tourney Eggs & Issues RiverPark Place Tuesday, April 17, 5:15 pm Winegard Board Room 5:05 pm - Burlington Regional RecPlex, April 21, 7:15 AM 501 S Broadway Street, Burlington

Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a Bust out your headband, wristbands, tube socks and gym legislative breakfast with invited guests Representative Tom Sands, Representative Dennis Cohoon and shorts for a ‘70s and ‘80s Kickball Tournament. Senator Tom Courtney. RSVP to Brenda Levitt at [email protected] or 319-208-0047. Open to individuals ages 21–42. Annual membership is $55. For more information, contact Kay Sackville Breuer at Sponsored by [email protected] or 319-208-0041. TriOak Foods, Inc. www.greaterburlingtonyp.com

page 14 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 (J) Johnson Conference Room (W) Winegard Board Room April 2012 (A) Alliant Energy Executive Conference Room MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 12 pm (J) 7:30 am (J) 7:30 am (A) Farmers Market Committee Executive Committee CBA Golf Committee

9 10 11 12 13 12 pm (J) 8:30 am (Starr’s Cave) 7:30 am (A) 12 @ 12 Greater Burlington Leadership Government Affairs 12 pm (City Hall) 8 am (J) DPI Business Development Ambassadors

16 17 18 19 20 7:30 am (W) 7:30 am (J) 5 pm (Frank Millard Company) 11:30 am (W) Board of Directors BRE Committee Business After Hours Connect with Iowa Leadership 4 pm (A) 12 pm (W) 12 pm (J) Future Workforce Hour with Leadership YP Leadership Council 5:05 pm (RecPlex) YP 505 Social 23 24 25 26 27 8 am (Weird Harold’s) 7:30 am (A) DPI Marketing & Promotions Entrepreneurship Committee 11:30 am (J) 7:30 (J) DPI Design Committee Member Meeting 4 pm (A) Leadership Program Committee 30

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Donate today and help the Greater Burlington Leadership class reach their goal of 2,012 units of canned food and personal hygiene items to Leadership help replenish food banks serving the Greater Burlington area. 2011- 2012 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 “Occupy Hunger” Greater Burlington. The series is presented by the Greater Burlington Partnership. To learn more about Greater Burlington Leadership or nominate a candidate for the 2012-2013 series visit Food Drive 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

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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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