June 2013 Vol. 93 No. 6

The Experience A Newsletter for the Greater Burlington Partnership

Greater Burlington Leadership p6 Small Business Breakfast Winners & Industry Report p8 - 9

View The Experience at www.greaterburlington.com Investing in Area Education Greater Burlington Young Professionals Award Scholarship 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 Burlington, Iowa USA 52601 Greater Burlington Young Professionals exists to encourage young Phone: 319-752-6365 FAX: 319-752-6454 professionals to become active members of the Greater Burlington E-mail: [email protected] community, offering volunteer opportunities, monthly networking and Website: www.greaterburlington.com personal and professional development. Volume 93 No. 6 One way Greater Burlington Young Professionals feel they can give back is to encourage young adults to strive in education. Annually, News a scholarship is awarded to an area high school senior who will be The Power of Google attending Southeastern Community College. Page 4 The 2013 recipient is Kortni Isom, of Mediapolis Community High Preserve Iowa Summit School. YP member Lea Burke of Burke Installed presented Kortni Page 5 during the awards ceremony with the scholarship. Greater Burlington Be A Marketing Ninja Page 5 Young Professionals have awarded more than $2,500 in scholarships made possible through the sales of t-shirts depicting Greater Burlington. Greater Burlington Leadership Kortni Isom, Mediapolis Senior Page 6 Social Assistance Report Page 7 Greater Burlington Workforce Committee Awards Scholarships Small Business Winners and This spring, the Future Workforce Committee of the Industry Report Greater Burlington Partnership, added a new program to Page 8-9 their School-to-Career initiatives for Des Moines County Business Successes students. The program offered the opportunity to apply for Page 10 one of three scholarships to Business Horizons, a program of Golden Ticket to your Backyard the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. Adventure The scholarship is a week long, hands on, action oriented, Page 10 live in summer program for high school students who want New Members to learn about the business world. During the week, high Page 11 school students from all across Iowa will be actively engaged L to R: Lois Roth, Business Teacher, Anna Smith, Claire Calendar of Events in several activities. Henry, Ashley Witte and Sheila Newman, Program Director Page 12 Member Information The event is held at Central College in Pella, Iowa every summer. Danville wrapped up all the scholarships for Page 13 2013 with three excellent students. This year’s winners are Anna Smith, senior, Claire Henry, senior and Ashley Upcoming Partnership Events Witte, junior. The process includes submitting an application, a resume, getting a teacher recommendation Page 14 and going through an interview. All three received their recommendation from Lois Roth, business teacher at Partnership Calendar Danville High School. Join the Future Workforce Committee in congratulating Anna, Claire and Ashley. Page 15 Outdoor Movies Return Downtown Kay Sackville Breuer Sherri Krause Beth Nickel Vice President Finance Manager Convention & Visitors Bureau Page 16 319-208-0041 319-208-0044 Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Just A Thought Page 4 Belinda Colwell Becky Kuster Melissa Schwenker Administrative Assistant CVB Ass. & Welcome Center Membership Director Front Cover Photo: 319-208-0042 Coordinator 319-208-0052 319-208-0046 Ed Minard [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 319-750-2873 edminardphotography.com [email protected] Steve Frevert Brenda Levitt David Toyer Downtown Partners, Inc. Econ. Development & Govt. Dir. of Economic Development SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is Exec. Dir. 319-208-0056 Affairs Coord. 319-208-0047 319-208-0053 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 Jason Hutcheson Sheila Newman Brenda Wischmeier Partnership. POSTMASTER send address changes President & CEO Program Director Director of Marketing to The Experience (USPS 001-692), 610 North 319-208-0043 319-208-0048 319-208-0040 Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

page 2 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 Des Moines County First Skilled Iowa Community Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds were pleased to announce that Des Moines County received the Skilled Iowa designation in the Winegard Board Room on May 2. Skilled Iowa is a statewide initiative designed to prepare Iowa’s workforce for the demanding jobs of today and of the future. The program allows both the employed and unemployed to take an exam that identifies work-ready skill sets. The individuals then receive a ranking based on the exam’s success rate. Employers appreciate the exam results, as it improves the odds that new hires will be able to successfully meet the demands of the job. Des Moines County received the designation because a large number of local residents have already taken the exam and a number of area employers have already agreed to consider the exam rankings in the employment process. L to R: Bob Beck, DMC Supervisor, Governor Branstad, For more information about the program or to sign up as a Skilled Iowa Jim Cary, DMC Supervisor, Lietenant Governor Reynolds, Teresa employer, contact William Stuflick, IWD Regional Manager, at Wahlert, IWD Director and Tom Broeker, DMC Supervisor [email protected] at 319-753-1671. Partnership Welcomes David Toyer David Toyer is the Greater Burlington Partnership’s new Director of Economic Development. David comes to Burlington having served as the Economic Developer for the City of Webster City, Iowa the past three years.

During his time in Webster City, David was responsible for creating the city’s economic development marketing program, which attracted recognition from both the International Economic Development Council and the Mid-America Economic Development Council.

“I’m excited to join the Greater Burlington Partnership’s team and be part of their new Partnering for the Future campaign,” said David. “I’m also looking forward to meeting with representatives of local industries in the first few weeks.”

David has spent more than a decade working in development and land use consulting. Additionally, his background includes time as a registered lobbyist. David, his wife and three kids will be moving to Burlington in June. In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing and traveling. David Toyer, Director of David can be reached at [email protected] or 319-208-0053. Economic Development

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 3 Fortunately, the board of directors is supportive and agreed to dedicate financial resources to a more thorough The Power of examination of the transitional assistance programs. Just a By understanding the programs more completely, the organization would be better prepared to make specific policy recommendations and speak articulately about the Thought consequences of some of the programs. Just days ago, Mark Foster, our intern hired for this very purpose, released the full report on his five month investigation. You asked for this report, so please You Spoke, We Listened – download it at www.greaterburlington.com. In our On May 14, more than 32 Then Responded research, we have not found any other organizations that Chamber of Commerce have aggregated this type of data. His report is unique. members attended the Be Every fall, this organization conducts a legislative priority A Marketing Ninja on “The survey to gather thoughts from the membership about Since the report has now been released, it is time for government policies, pending legislation and future the next steps in the process. There will be some time Power of Google” with Amy priorities. Several years ago, you began to raise red flags dedicated to sharing the information and getting other Ziegler, Digitial Marketing regarding social assistance programs. The prevailing communities and elected officials up to speed. There are Manager for the Iowa Tourism school of thought was that some programs were attracting general recommendations and specific policy suggestions Office. individuals to our community with no plans to ever gain that will need time to percolate. In addition, barriers meaningful employment. and hurdles that Mark encountered researching this Amy stressed the importance information have been identified and will be shared with of having your business on As a result of input, the organization responded by those officials responsible for management and oversight. conducting interviews, holding panel discussions, and For instance, it became very evident that there must be Google with four simple steps: requesting the presence of state officials at various more transparency in Iowa’s Department of Human meetings. The concerns were noted in our legislative Services. Of all the organizations interviewed, DHS was 1. Get a Google Account policy agendas and were discussed during the annual the most opaque. treks to Des Moines and Washington DC. The feedback 2. Sign up for Google + from our elected officials and their key staff members was There is quite a bit more work to do, but the effort of 3. Create/Claim your business fairly unison “Without specific policy recommendations, raising awareness and encouraging reform is underway. on Google Local there is not much we can do.” Keep in mind, this effort began with feedback received 4. Start improving your digital Although the Partnership’s efforts continued, there was from a survey. The board members and the employees of presence with Google not a lot of progress. Greater Burlington Partnership care about your thoughts Analytics and Google and concerns. Survey results aren’t just lost in cyberspace, Adwords As I reviewed the results of last fall’s policy survey, I was they are analyzed, reviewed and incorporated into our pleased with the level of feedback received. Many of our plan of work. The next time a survey comes into your Google has 100 billion searches members took the time to complete the survey and fill email account from this organization, I hope you will monthly, and having your in some of the comment boxes. One of you (the survey respond. Your comments do make a difference. is anonymous, so I have no idea which member it was) information correct is essential provided a comment that captured my attention: “When to your business. are you going to get something done about this issue? Jason Hutcheson, President & CEO Roll up your sleeves and get to work.” Greater Burlington Partnership For more information on Ouch. bringing the power of Google to your business, contact In the eyes of at least one member, our efforts to date were Brenda Wischmeier, Director not enough. It was time to do more. of Marketing, at 319-208-0040.

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page 4 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 Sponsors and Exhibitors Sought for Preserve Iowa Summit Downtown Burlington is gearing up to host the inaugural Preserve Iowa Summit from August 22 - 24. This first-ever combined statewide historic preservation and downtown revitalization conference is expected to bring more than 300 attendees to Greater Burlington. The conference activities will take place at several downtown venues, including the Capitol Theater, Burlington Apartments ballroom and local restaurants. It will encompass a wide variety of educational sessions, tours and special events for Summit attendees.

The Convention & Visitors Bureau and Downtown Partners are working with Main Street Iowa, the State Historical Society of Iowa and Preservation Iowa on conference logistics. “We are eager to share our success stories with people across Iowa,” said Steve Frevert, Executive Director of Downtown Partners. “To help do that, we’re looking for additional partners to ensure that Summit attendees have a great experience while they’re here.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations to partner in the Preserve Iowa Summit. In addition, exhibit space will be available at the Tama Event Complex registration site. To learn more about being a sponsor or exhibitor, contact Beth Nickel or Steve Frevert at [email protected] or [email protected] or 319-752-6365. Be a Marketing Ninja Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend “Be a Marketing Ninja,” a no-cost event to learn ways to market and grow your business. These mini sessions are held over the noon hour at the Greater Burlington Partnership in the Winegard Board Room. Bring your own lunch, listen, Golf Classic learn and share. Business owners, marketing staff, human resources and administrative staff are encouraged to attend. Save the This month’s “Be A Marketing Ninja” will be held on Tuesday, June 25 at 12 pm on “Constant Contact” with Dawn Wilkerson, Date Sales and Marketing Consultant for Center for Business and Industry Services. 14th Annual Chamber Golf Classic RSVP by June 24 to Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant, August 22, 12:30 pm Shotgun Start at [email protected] or 319-208-0042.

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 5 Leadership Great Leaders, Today and Tomorrow The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Greater Burlington Leadership, 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 program gives both experienced and developing leaders a broader view of civic leadership responsibilities and opportunities through direct contact with a wide spectrum of institutions and people who shape the community where we live and work. What You Will Experience Annually, participants receive information on a number of topics and new projects in the community. Here are a few of the opportunities previous classes were able to take part in: • Generations in the workforce and how it relates to day to day work habits and styles • Tour of KPI Concepts and CNH or other area manufacturers to learn firsthand how they are growing in today’s economy and dealing with issues such as the workforce • Community tour with stops at the Capitol Theater, upper story development and historical places in the area • Personality styles and how we work with others • Tour of Lock and Dam 18 • Tour of the Iowa Capitol and one-on-one time with area Legislators, discussing issues important to our businesses and the community • Issues in the education system including new trends such as the One-to-One Initiative and interactive classrooms Plus…training in various leadership skills including vision, networking with community leaders, communication, team building, decision making and dealing with change. Apply Now - Apply online at www.greaterburlington.com by June 15. A volunteer committee selects candidates based on several criteria.

The Sessions - Monthly sessions are held at different locations from September through May. Sessions run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Each session incorporates a full day of activities, which may include a combination of presentations, tours, discussions, training, simulation and more. Session Topics - Workforce, Education, Economic Development, Government Affairs, Agriculture, Healthcare, Public Safety and Environment

Session Dates - September 18, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, January 21-22, February 19, March 12, April 9, May 14 and May 21 The Investment - Tuition for Greater Burlington Leadership is $795 for members paid prior to the first session and is non-refundable. Additional expenses for the Government Affairs program may be incurred and include travel to Des Moines, an overnight stay and additional meals.

For More Information - For more information, please contact Kay Sackville Breuer at 319-208-0041 or [email protected]. page 6 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • (319) 752-6365 Findings of Social Assistance Report are Released From January through May, intern Mark Foster met with various officials to garner a greater understanding of the various social assistance programs available to Southeast Iowa citizens. With this, the question may arise: “Why is a Chamber of Commerce studying social assistance programs?” The answer to this lies in the countless comments from members of the Chamber of Commerce throughout the past six to seven years in regards to an influx of out-of-staters coming to Iowa to apply for government sponsored programs. It has been a highly discussed issue, but nobody has investigated the matter very far. Up until this study was conducted, all that existed were rumors of what has taken place in Southeast Iowa during what has been nationally known as the ‘Great Recession.’ The government affairs committee deemed it necessary to either confirm or debunk what has taken place in terms of social assistance programs in Intern Mark Foster presents the Social Assistance findings to the Greater Burlington Board on May 21. Southeast Iowa within the past decade.

With this, Mark compiled a nonpartisan report stating the facts, statistics and testimonials of officials within the programs that creates an insight to the trends and changes actually taking place. Anonymity was given to all of the officials in order to create a truthful and non-hostile environment for interviews. Though the project has taken place over numerous weeks, it must be stated that given the far-reaching governmental bureaucracy and the copious amount of social assistance programs that exist, not every statistic, fact or question can be found or answered with this report. This final report is available at www.greaterburlington.com. Mark has presented his findings to the Greater Burlington Partnership Board and will be presenting to numerous lunch groups. If you would like to understand the report better or would like a presentation call Mark Foster at 319-752-6365.

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Medicaid: $53.1 Million Food Assistance: $13 Million Cash Assistance: $1.3 Million Tenant-Based Section 8 Housing: $1.3 Million Project-Based Section 8 Housing: $1 Million The above five programs totaled nearly $70 million worth of use in Des Moines County in 2012. Given the use of other social assistance programs in 2012, an estimate of $80 million-$100 million of taxpayer dollars was distributed for social assistance programs in Des Moines County. This estimation does not include monies given by local charities. It also excludes administrative costs for administering these programs.

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 7 Join the Greater Burlington Partnership incongratulating theSmall Business all 2013winners. May an EF-5 tornado. 22,2011with Rob’s disaster preparedness presentation can befoundat www.greaterburlington.com/bus_exist.cfm. businesses shouldhave and lessons learnedinrebuilding experiences inJoplin, fromthecommunity his Joplin Missouri. was hiton President O’Brian, Rob oftheJoplin Area Chamber ofCommerce, was thekeynote speaker. talked about Rob disaster readiness plans all Brass Band playing background musicand asmemberschecked visited outthesponsor booths. celebrate and recognize area businesses. small The2013 Appreciation Small Business Breakfast withthegot off SouthHill toa jazzy start On Friday, May 17more than 150Chamber ofCommerce members gathered at Suites theComfort Hotel &Conference Center to 2013 Appreciation Breakfast Appreciation Business Small Wendi Riggens Photography Innovation Award Innovation Community Impact Award Impact Community American EyeAmerican Care and Freedom LASIK Small Business of the Year the of Business Small customers and being able to change and adapt both attribute their strategylistening of to the Deb Dobroski-Bessine from The Art Medium Store and Dan Bessine from Weird Harold’s Weird Harold’s &The Medium with the times fortheirsuccess. thetimes with The last five years have seen small businesses weather what is now called the “Great Recession” and the ups and downs the economy has taken since then. Growth has started, sputtered and stalled more than once. Yet this sector that produces over half the private GDP and employs half the private sector continues to be a mainstay of our economy.

Des Moines County small businesses once again remain positive and are looking toward the future. From January through April, personal interviews were conducted with 70 area small businesses. While pride in weathering the economic challenges in the last few years was a comment heard often, so was talk of sales growth, expansion and increased employment needs.

Sales were up for both total revenue and individual sales for the third year in a row. Total revenue this year showed 63% of businesses with increasing revenue and none showing a decrease in revenue.

Projected increases in employment needs are also up with 42% of the companies we talked with. No one had decreasing employment projections, further evidence of a strengthening local market.

Employers continue to express concern regarding the quality, stability and availability of workers in the area. Lower skilled workers in Iowa surpass the number of lower skilled jobs by 20%, while middle skills see the reverse, with a 17% gap in workers for the jobs available. Training and educating low skilled workers for the middle skill jobs is a focus.

No matter the size of your business, technology has both tangible and intangible benefits that can help you make money and produce the results your customers demand. 2012 results show that 44% of the companies surveyed have technical based business opportunities emerging with 50% of the opportunities in products, product improvements or production systems. While 2013 results again says 44% of the business surveyed have technical based opportunities, the majority of them (56%) were in social media and websites. Business owners’ thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Greater Burlington area: Strengths Weaknesses • Regional shopping hub • Low income jobs, lack of disposable income • Loyal customers • Declining population • The riverfront and tourism events • Loss of young people • Small town feel • Riverfront development • Downtown improvements • Lack of skills in labor pool

Uncertainty regarding the Affordable Health Care Act, minimum wage increases and federal budget cuts has small business owners cautious about what the coming year will bring. The most common concern amount small business owners (67%) was legislation adversely affecting business, namely the Affordable Health Care Act and minimum wage increase. Only 27% felt there might be legislative action that would benefit them, with commercial property tax reform at the top of the list. BUSINESS SUCCESSES

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Business Telephone Systems Copiers - Computers/Networking Shredders - Typewriters Benefit of Membership Facsimilies - Calculators - Printers Schedule Your Business Success The Greater Burlington Partnership wants to hear about 50 your Business Successes and would like to join you in celebrating with a Ribbon Cutting.

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 11 To Submit Calendar Information June Calendar of Events www.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm

1 - Des Moines County Heart Walk 10 - 12 - Mitch King’s - Extra Heartbeat Football Academy 29 - Huck’s 3rd Annual Lucky Duck Derby Band Shelter at Crapo Park - 9 am Rec Plex Huck’s Harbor www.desmoinescountyheartwalk.org [email protected] www.thepzazz.com 1 - Friends of the Burlington Public Library Book Sale 11 - Steamboat Days - Craig Morgan Multiple Dates: Burlington Public Library - 8 am - 5 pm Port of Burlington - 8 pm 2013 Bees Schedule, visit www.gobees.com www.burlington.lib.ia.us www.steamboatdays.com Farmers Market Every Thursday at the 1 - Joyce Breach “Fly Me to the Moon” 12 - Steamboat Days - Florida-Georgia Line Port of Burlington 5 - 7 :30 pm Tama Event Center - 8 pm Port of Burlington - 8 pm at Crapo Park June 6 & 13 319-572-6637 www.steamboatdays.com Burlington Public Library Summer Reading Programs 1 - 3 - Golden Ticket to your Backyard Adventure 13 - Steamboat Days - Hinder www.burlington.lib.ia.us Greater Burlington Area Attractions Port of Burlington - 8 pm www.greaterburlington.com www.steamboatdays.com For complete event details, visit www.greaterburlington.com. 6 - 8 - Snake Alley Film Festival 14 - Steamboat Days - Eli Young Band Capitol Theater Port of Burlington - 8 pm Over 1,000 hits monthly on www.snakealleyfestivaloffilm.com www.steamboatdays.com www.greaterburlington.com and over 7 - Friday Night Live Presents ‘Stache! 15 - Steamboat Days - Kid Rock 750 hits monthly on the mobile site. The Boogaloo Cafe - 10 pm Port of Burlington - 8 pm www.thepzazz.com www.steamboatdays.com Use this benefit of membership and 7 - Young Astronomers Night 16 - Steamboat Days - Bridgit Mendler Submit your Events and Friday Facts! Big Hollow - Witte Observatory Complex - 9 - 11 pm Port of Burlington - 8 pm www.dmcounty.com www.steamboatdays.com 7 - 9 - Free Camping Weekend 16 - Snake Alley Art Fair Des Moines County Conservation Parks Snake Alley - 8 am - 4 pm 319-753-8260 www.snakealley.com 7 - 9 - Cynapalooza 22 - Des Moines County Bark for Life 5k Walk/Run 400 Block of Jefferson Crapo Park - 8 am www.originalcyns.com [email protected] 8 - Kids Fishing Derby 22 - Universal Boot Camp at Huck’s Harbor Big Hollow Lake and Ponds - 9 - 11 am Huck’s Harbor www.dmcounty.com www.thepzazz.com 9 - Buy, Sell & Trade Flea Market 23 - 5 & V Downtown Cinema Southeastern Community College - 6 am Corner of 5th & Valley - Sundown 319-392-8177 www.greaterburlington.com 9 - Bettman and Halpin 28 - Friday Fest Capitol Theater - 3 pm Port of Burlington - 5:30 pm www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.org www.greaterburlington.com

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For more information, contact Lonnie Schuyler at 319-750-4124. For information on coverage area, visit www.windstreambusiness.com. To RSVP, contact Lea Anne Beeson, Business Account Executive, at

Cyn-a-Palooza - Celebrating 10 Years [email protected] or 319-790-6913. fo June 7 - 9 stop by for Cyn-a-Palooza and the 10 year anniversary and Get Your Steamboat Days Tickets

Grand Opening of Original Cyns newly renovated space at 417 Jefferson n in Downtown Burlington. Great giveaways (over $2,000 worth), super Tickets are still available for the June 11 - 16 Steamboat Days 2013 sales and specials, tons of new merchandise. Saturday...wiener dog Main Stage lineup. Steamboat Days has an action packed outdoor 6-day music line up planned along the Mississippi riverfront with parade/races. Wiener winner basket is over $400, wiener “bettor” winner Craig Morgan, Florida Georgia Line, Hinder, Eli Young Band, Kid $250. Fun, family oriented event with games, goodies, cake walk, ice Rock and Bridget Mendler. I cream and much more. Tickets are available at www.steamboatdays.com for $57.65 ($55 For more information, call Original Cyns at 319-753-1311. r plus $2.65 processing fee), or tickets can be purchased for $55 at a variety of local businesses throughout the Greater Burlington area. Snake Alley Art Fair - Celebrating 46 Years e For a complete listing of businesses, visit www.steamboatdays.com. The Snake Alley Art Fair will be on June 16 on the streets of Burlington’s Heritage Hill Historic District, North Sixth Street between Washington After June 10, tickets can be purchased outside the Steamboat Days and High Streets, including Snake Alley. gate for a 6 day pass for $60 or $45 for one night. Over 100 artist booths, strolling musicians, children’s activities and art, images of Snake Alley, food and drink vendors, and Iowa’s typically Benefit of Membership mb beautiful June weather make this Father’s Day event a festive celebration. Member Information is a great opportunity for Chamber of An estimated 10,000 patrons stroll the Fair each year. Commerce members to promote an event, advertise special offers The Fair is organized by an all-volunteer committee of the Art Guild at or business promotions. Take advantage of this benefit and submit 301 Jefferson Street. Rain or shine, the fair goes on in Heritage Hill! your Member Information. Me To Submit Member Information Send to Brenda Wischmeier, Director of Marketing, [email protected]

OFFICERS DIRECTORS Chamber Board of Directors Chamber Board of Directors Dave Beach, Hy-Vee Food Store Jim Kammerer, Great River Health Systems Chairperson Sonya Belger, Styltique Brian Messer, Farmers Savings Bank Bryan Bross, Klingner & Associates Eric Benne, Swanson, Engler, Gordon, Benne & Clark L.L.L.P Mary Beth Sanchez, J & S Electric Business Systems, Inc. Deb Brinkley, Happy Joe’s Gary Schmeiser, Sterzings Food Company Past Chairperson Lea Burke, Burke Installed Don Sheedy, Peaches Cafe & Steakhouse Mike Dick, CPA Associates, P.C. Jim Carter, Retired, Dresser Rand Judy Stevens, Re/Max Real Estate Specialists Chair-Elect Joe Cochran, CPA Associates, P.C. Theresa Thielen, Thielen Funeral Home Jeff Burkhart, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Massimo Eritale, Alfagomma America Marvin Thomson, Two Rivers Investment Services Tim Fencl, Danville Telecom Joyce Vance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Treasurer Deb Fowler, Century 21 Property Professionals Byers Wolf, Energyficient Systems L.J. Pritchard, Titan Broadcasting Dr. Heath Hillyard, Summer Street Animal Clinic Kathy Wunderlich, George’s Lawn Mower, Inc. Laura Hubbard, CNH

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 page 13 Upcoming Friday Fest Dates

August 2 Sponsored by: RecPlex at the Burlington RecPlex Beverage Sponsor: Golden Eagle Distributing Music by: Leaving Abbey

August 23 Sponsored by: Danville Telecom & J&S Business Systems, Inc. Friday Fest Beverage Sponsor: Fleck Sales Port of Burlington Music by: Dry June 28, 5:30 - 8 pm September 9 Sponsored by: Bruner, Cooper & Zuck & Sponsored by: Air Choice One & 107.3 The New Mix/101.7 The Bull Servpro of Burlington Beverage Sponsor: Golden Beverage Sponsor: Golden Eagle Distributing Eagle Distributing Music by: Eric Pettit Trio www.greaterburlington.com Music by: Jive Radio

505 Social Big Hollow, June 4, 5:05 pm Enjoy some BBQ and explore Big Hollow with fellow YP members during an evening of fun and networking.

Stop by at your convenience and stay for as long or as little as you would like. COST: Free to members and prospective members, $15 to nonmembers. 2013 Presenting Sponsor Thursdays, 5 –7:30 pm Port of Burlington at Crapo Park June 6 & 13 www.midwestonebank.com Farmers Market is supported by Are you a young professional looking to get involved, meet new people and grow your Great Western Bank of Iowa. network? Membership is open to those living and working between the ages 21-42. www.greaterburlington.com 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 June 2013 (A) Alliant Energy Executive Conference Room MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 4 5 6 7 1 pm (J) 5 pm (Big Hollow) 11:30 am (W) 5 pm (Crapo Park) Farmers Market Committee YP 505 Social Intern Welcome Luncheon Farmers Market

10 11 12 13 14 12 pm (412 N. 3rd) 7:30 am (A) DPI Business Development Government Affairs 5 pm (Crapo Park) Farmers Market

17 18 19 20 21 7:30 am (W) 7:30 am (J) 5 pm (Port of Burlington) Board of Directors Business Retention & Expansion Farmers Market Committee 12 pm (J) 12 @ 12 4 pm (A) Future Workforce

24 25 26 27 28 8 am (Weird Harold’s) 7:30 am (A) 5 pm (Port of Burlington) 5:30 - 8 pm (Port of Burlington) DPI Marketing & Promotions Entrepreneurship Committee Farmers Market Friday Fest 11:30 am (J) DPI Design Committee 12 pm (W) Be A Marketing Ninja

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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 15 RiverPark Place 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 Outdoor Movies Return to Downtown

Looking for a fun way to spend summer evenings with friends and family? Then grab a lawn chair and head down to the 5 & V – downtown Burlington’s outdoor theater! Movies will be shown on the side of Drake Hardware and Software at Fifth and Valley Streets four evenings this summer. There’s no admission for the events, though donations are accepted. The movies will start at dusk, but be The & sure to come down early for games and activities – and to pick out a choice spot. There will be snack and drink vendors on hand, too.

Check the Downtown Burlington, Iowa page on Facebook for Downtown Cinema 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.

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