September 2013 Vol. 93 No. 9 The Experience A Newsletter for the Greater Burlington Partnership
Partnership Gears Up for Manufacturers Month p5
Capturing Greater Burlington as a Travel Destination p9
View The Experience at www.greaterburlington.com 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 Volume 93 No. 9
News Partnership Belongs to Rivers Association Let Our Crew Help You Page 4 Partnership Gears Up for The Partnership’s crew of volunteers has set sail and is working one on Manufactures Month one with members to discover the best marketing opportunities for their Page 5 business. With more than 100 events and publications provided by the Alliant Energy Presents: Workforce Greater Burlington Partnership, the help is appreciated. Realities Page 6 As you begin to think about your 2014 marketing plan and what options Member Profile of the Month Page 7 best fit your business, a member of our crew will be happy to help Director Nomination Process Begins you navigate through the menu of options. The crew includes Aaron Page 7 Baltisberger, Sarah Beckman, Brett Bessine, Bryan Bross, Amy Burkhart, Business & Industry Website Section Kevin and Jayne Gobble, Jon Hart, Brian Hopkins and Tammy Starkey Gets Refreshed Hopkins, Dana Johnston, Patty Moad, Lisa Nafziger and Amy Strothman. Page 8 Capturing Greater Burlington as The goal for the Partnership is to ask members one time per year to support a Travel Destination Page 9 the ongoing events and publications rather than return month after month. New Members & Business The volunteer crew will be assisting with this effort through October 1. Successes Page 10 & 11 If you haven’t been contacted and are interested in being involved or Calendar of Events viewing the menu of sponsorships or advertising options, you can look Page 12 for the “Oceans of Opportunities” button at the bottom of Member Information www.greaterburlington.com or call 319-208-0041. Page 13 Upcoming Partnership Events Page 14 Partnership Calendar Page 15 Kay Sackville Breuer Sherri Krause Beth Nickel Heritage Fest is Coming Vice President Finance Manager Convention & Visitors Bureau 319-208-0041 319-208-0044 Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045 Page 16 [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] 319-753-2034 [email protected] www.edminardphotography.com 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 Pasta & Politics Be a Marketing Ninja On September 5, the Des Moines County Supervisors will Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend join Chamber of Commerce members for lunch. Bob Beck, “Be a Marketing Ninja” each month to learn new marketing Tom Broeker and Jim Cary will address questions raised by tools and grow your business. These no cost mini sessions the Government Affairs committee of the Greater Burlington are held over the noon hour in the Winegard Board Room. Partnership, as well as from those attending the luncheon. Bring your own lunch, listen, learn and share. Business owners, marketing staff, human resources and administrative This event is new in 2013 and has included panels from staff are encouraged to attend. Des Moines County Schools and the Burlington and West Burlington City Councils. The luncheons are well attended This month’s “Be A Marketing Ninja” will be held on Tuesday, and very informative. Do not miss the conversation and September 24 at 12 pm on “Online Reputation Management the opportunity for your voice to be heard. Issues will be and Social Media” with Eric Thomas, President of ETC discussed that affect your business. Thank you to our event ComputerLand. sponsor, the City of West Burlington. RSVP by September 23 to Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant at [email protected] or 319-208-0042. Lunch will be served at 11:45 am at a cost of $10 in the Winegard Board Room at the Greater Burlington Partnership. RSVP to Mark your calendars for the October 29 “Be A Marketing Brenda Levitt, Economic Development & Government Affairs Ninja” on “Linkedin” with Jeff Ebbing, Director of Marketing Coordinator at [email protected] or at 319-208-0047. and Communications at Southeastern Community College. On the Cover Featured on the cover are the Riverboat Ambassadors. This The Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is group of volunteers helps welcome the passengers on the fortunate to work with this group of volunteers. Featured on Queen of the Mississippi and the American Queen Riverboats the cover: Top row (left to right): Don Close, Milt Paule, Jack to Greater Burlington. Naylor, Ed Minard Middle row: Ruth Ann Sandrock, Laurie Paule, Judy Adams, Joyce Cordor Bottom row: Bev Siekman, The Riverboat Ambassadors goal is to create a welcoming Carolyn Bouquet, Donna Richardson environment for visitors to Greater Burlington. This is an energetic group who truly love the community and are proud Not Pictured: Bonnie Baldwin, Chuck Rucker, Ruthann Griggs, to share the history, attractions, shopping and dining with the Diane Mansheim, Barbara Schulz, Rodney Botts, Al and Sue passengers. They’ll even sing to you at the drop of a hat with Kristensen. songs about Iowa and Greater Burlington. Special thanks goes to Ed Minard, owner of Ed Minard Not only do these volunteers greet passengers at the Riverfront, Photography, for his time and talent with the photograph. View but they volunteer at the Welcome Center and on other boards more of Ed’s photography at www.edminardphotography.com. that make Greater Burlington a great place to travel to and call home.
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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 3 Partnership Just a Belongs to Rivers Thought Association Rivers are an incredibly important asset to our local economy. Navigation on the Mississippi College Students: River is imperative for the transportation of commodities in Ready for Work? and out of the region. In addition, Tens of thousands of college students across the state have Workforce challenges are the number one issue in flood control efforts are becoming resumed studies. As a nation, we place significant value economic development. From laborers to professionals, increasingly necessary as on education, and that emphasis has provided us with the companies are having a difficult time filling positions all thousands of acres of agricultural, dominant global economy. Education, however, comes across the county. Talent has become our most scarce residential and industrial ground with significant cost. resource. Those states, regions and communities that face serious flooding threats. solve talent shortages will be the ones to thrive in the A quick Google search reveals dozens of studies regarding future. Congress, for whatever reason, has the cost of higher education. Estimates carry a fairly failed to recognize the importance wide range, but the total costs of a four year degree from I’m all for a well-rounded education, but my expectations a public university averages about $90,000. At private have moved beyond the basics. Can you communicate of the Lock & Dam system and colleges, the price tag is closer to $170,000. Both estimates competently? Do you understand the terms ‘profit margin’ has failed to act on comprehensive include living expenses but exclude scholarships. and ‘return on investment?’ Can you be trusted to deliver flood control. quality work on time? Will you get along with others Depending upon the university, the typical graduate from around you? Are you flexible enough to learn a new task The Partnership belongs to an Iowa, ISU, and UNI will owe between $25,000 - $30,000 quickly? These qualities are expected of college graduates organization called the Upper in student loan debt upon graduation. The number of entering the workplace. Mississippi, Illinois, and Missouri parents with Parent Plus loans continues to increase as well. Is our current system producing talent that can generate Rivers Association (UMIMRA) a positive ROI? It had better, as global competition is which seeks to balance flood Locally, we funnel thousands of dollars in scholarships to fierce, public financing of education is growing, and protection, navigation, support our students- many of whom will never return to student loan debt is reaching crippling levels. environmental, economic and Southeast Iowa. As taxpayers, we finance this education recreational interests on the as well. The Iowa Legislature appropriates approximately Make no mistake; there is a war for talent. I hope your $600 million annually to support Iowa’s public college student is prepared to be one of the talented, and river. The organization works to universities. Grants, subsidies and other aid provided by hopefully, they will choose to return to this community. improve public awareness and the federal government are more difficult to track. Greater Burlington needs each and every one. advocate on behalf of its members in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and in Higher education is a great thing, and we are all heavily Washington DC. invested in the results. It is time, however, that we begin Jason Hutcheson, President & CEO to demand significant return on that investment. College Jason Hutcheson, President & is a time to ‘find one’s self,’ but as a taxpayer, I’m not Greater Burlington Partnership CEO, currently serves on its board interested in financing one’s journey to adulthood. I’m much more interested in graduates ready for excellence in of directors. More information the workplace. about UMIMRA may be found at www.umimra.org.
page 4 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 Partnership Gears Up for Manufacturers Month Manufacturers Nationally Recognized Coach is Appreciation the Featured Keynote Speaker Luncheon A teacher, coach, principal, banker and powerful speaker, Kent Stock is also the man who coached the Norway, IA baseball team October is Manufacturers during their now-famous final season. As depicted in the 2007 Appreciation Month and the film, “The Final Season,” the nationally recognized Norway Greater Burlington Partnership baseball team came together under head coach Kent Stock to defy is gearing up to recognize the odds and win Norway’s 20th state title in what would become area manufacturers at the the team’s final season before being forced to merge with a bigger, Manufacturers Appreciation neighboring school district. The experience and motivation Luncheon on Friday, October he used to guide Norway has given him the insight to develop 4, with exhibits opening at leaders in organizations across the country. 11:20 am at the PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center. Speaking about how to live your life on a daily basis, Kent’s story is a testimony to the power of following your dreams. Many doors in Kent’s life have been closed, but it has always been the Chamber of Commerce next door that leads to something greater. Kent is a firm believer in taking risks. He is a natural members are encouraged to leader who strives to constantly excel and inspire others to do the same. His magical story will nominate a manufacturer at captivate and motivate audiences to think about “How They Want To Be Remembered!” www.greaterburlington.com by clicking on the “Nominate Manufacturers Team Up to Hit the Greens an Area Manufacturer” button. Nomination deadline is The 14th Annual Manufacturers Appreciation Golf Outing will be a four September 9. person best shot tourney held on October 1 at Spirit Hollow Golf Course, with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Special thank you goes to the event sponsor PZAZZ! Registration is limited to manufacturers until September 6. Registration Entertainment Complex. fee of $50 includes a golf cart and steak dinner at the awards banquet.
Area manufacturers Sponsorships are $100 and include recognition at the hole of your choice, receive four free lunches. recognition in printed material and the opportunity to host a game at Don’t miss out, send your your hole! RSVP to Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant, at Sign up at www.greaterburlington.com or contact Brenda Levitt, bcolwell@greaterburlington. Economic Development & Government Affairs Coordinator, at com or 319-208-0042. [email protected] or 319-208-0047.
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[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 5 Alliant Energy Presents: Workforce Realities Chamber of Commerce members are invited September 19 - 20 to a special no cost event hosted by the Greater Burlington Partnership and sponsored by Alliant Energy . The event features Mark Lautman presenting: Workforce Realities: New Strategies, Programs and Partners to Confront a Continuing Challenge.
Mr. Lautman has more than 30 years experience in economic development and is a founding Director of the Community Economics Lab, a private not-for-profit think tank that innovates new approaches to economic development to work in a labor and capital constrained economy. Mr. Lautman works with community leaders to transform community economies and elevate the professional practice of economic and workforce development.
This two day workshop will be held at the Greater Burlington Partnership in the Winegard Board Room, 610 N. 4th Street Suite 200, Burlington, IA.
To attend, RSVP to Susan Gordan by September 12 at [email protected]. Mark Lautman Director of Community Workforce Realities Schedule Economics Lab September 19 September 20 5:30 pm – Networking opportunity 8:30 am – Workshop led by Mark Lautman 6 pm – Dinner Followed by Featured Presentation 12:30 pm – Lunch with wrap-up session Board Adopts Resolution School Board Forum Dates Set Supporting Levy Renewal The dates have been set for the Burlington and West Burlington School Board Forums. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the The Chamber of Commerce board of directors adopted the following Burlington School Board forum on Wednesday, September 4 at 7 resolution during its August board meeting: pm in the board room at the Burlington Community Administration The government affairs committee of the Greater Burlington Building. The West Burlington School Board Forum is scheduled the Partnership has recommended the Greater Burlington Partnership next evening, Thursday, September 5 at 7pm in the council chambers fully support the renewal of the Southeastern Community College in West Burlington’s City Hall. Debt Service Levy. The dollars raised can only be utilized for real Both forums are open to the public and will broadcast live. You can estate and associated building improvements and has been in place for nearly 20 years. SCC plays a vital role in developing the region’s view the Burlington School Board Forum on channel 11 and the West workforce, and a strong institution is in the interest of the business Burlington School Board Forum at www.westburlington.org. community. Candidates running for the Burlington School Board are Linda Therefore, the Chamber of Commerce division of the Partnership Garwood and Darven Kendell. Candidates running for the West fully supports the renewal of the SCC debt service levy. Burlington School Board are Lee Boughton and Jay Day. Interns Infiltrate Greater Burlington The I-Connect Hospitality Program gave interns an opportunity to leave the office to meet with fellow young professionals during a variety of lunch & learns, tours of local businesses and evening socials. Two surveys were conducted during the program to help us understand the young adult mind’s view of our community. • “I thought Greater Burlington was great. I really applaud the Partnership and the I-Connect program for helping me explore the Burlington area and its businesses.” When it comes to attracting these youth back to Greater Burlington they had a few suggestions: • “It seems like there are many undesirable residential areas. It would be good if there were more professional jobs and the community was a bit safer for people who may want to start a family here.” All in all, the program grew in its second year and had higher participation rates. We look forward to the 2014 intern infiltration and with the help of more sponsors we hope to continue to show that Greater Burlington can mix youthful rowdiness with strong professionalism! For more information, contact Sheila Newman, Program Director, at [email protected].
page 6 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • (319) 752-6365 MEMBER OF THE MONTH Merit Construction
Construction Company Lives Up to Its Name Merit Construction Company’s name truly expresses its philosophy. Employees can grow and receive recognition based on the merit of their performance. Every employee is empowered to do their job to the best of their abilities, always putting the customers’ needs first. Being an employee-owned company only reinforces the superior service Merit Construction Company employees provide to every client. “We treat each project as if we’re building a building of our own,” says Vice President of Marketing, Scott Pantel. Although this general contracting company was officially founded in 1976, its roots date back to the 1880s and its history with the Stark Building Company, Voightman Construction and Rinderknecht Associates. Merit Construction Company has been providing pre- construction, design/build, construction management, general contracting and safety services throughout southeastern Iowa ever since. Company President Scott Friauf credits Merit’s longevity to its team approach. “We work closely with the owner, architect and subcontractors to make sure every project is on time and within budget,” says Friauf. The team approach encourages collaboration and efficient project management. If you have a construction project in your future, please call Merit to find out how we can help. 319-364-1974 www.meritconst.com Director Nomination Process Begins for the Partnership Members and investors have a chance to take on policy setting roles. Chamber of Commerce nominating committee members are Bryan Those wanting to assume the duties, or know someone with the Bross, Mike Dick, Rick Buller, Jeff Burkhart, Joyce Vance, Jim Carter, capabilities, need to make their ideas known soon. Kathy Wunderlich and Deb Fowler. Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Bryan Bross appointed a Members of the Economic Development nominating committee are committee last month to nominate next year’s officers and directors. Craig Symons, Bill Hassel, Randy Pflum, Steve Delaney, Jon Billups, Economic Development Chairman Steve Delaney and Downtown Tom Broeker, Jerry Sherwood and Mark Richardson. Partners, Inc. Chairperson Dana Johnston also did the same for Members of the Downtown Partners, Inc. Nominating Committee are their groups. If you would like to submit a name to the Nominating Dana Johnston, Chris Lee, Jerry Johnson and Rachel Lindeen. Committee, please contact the chairperson. The committees seek Board of Director candidates with a variety of perspectives who will serve from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. In addition, other selections will include chairperson, chairperson elect, treasurer and vice chairs.
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 7 Business & Industry Website Section Gets Refreshed Have you noticed any changes in the Business & Industry as new pages of content aimed at better serving site selectors, section of the Partnership’s website? If not, you should check entrepreneurs and existing business. out the recently completed update to this section of the website. The refreshed Business and Industry section on the Greater The changes were made to refine the information we make Burlington Partnership’s website can be viewed at available to site selectors and businesses, improve our search www.greaterburlington.com/business.cfm. engine optimization and enhance the end user’s experience. These changes include new content on existing pages, as well
Toyer Goes to Industrial Asset Management Council The Partnership’s Director of Economic Development, David Toyer, will be attending the Industrial Asset Management Council’s (IAMC) fall professional forum September 28 - October 2 in Salt Lake City, UT. The forum is entitled “Buildings, Technology & Workforce: The Future of Manufacturing and Corporate Real Estate” and will feature industry networking sessions, case studies and discussion workshops. IAMC is the leading association of industrial asset management and corporate real estate executives, their service providers and economic developers. IAMC is unique to the industry as it is an organization that carefully balances its membership to achieve an intimate, active, member-driven culture.
page 8 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 Capturing Greater Burlington as a Travel Destination
Recently, the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau hired Chamber of Commerce member Media Development to capture Greater Burlington as a travel destination and a place that we call home. It was a full day of smiling, playing and shooting. A special thank you goes to our models and Chamber of Commerce business locations who allowed us to capture these moments.
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page 10 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 NEW MEMBERS Greater Burlington Area Crime Stoppers Inc. Ponzu 424 N 3rd St, Burlington, 319-752-6835 (75-DO-TELL) 610 N 4th St Ste 400, Burlington, 319-758-9332, www.ponzuasian.com www.burlingtoniowa.org/crimestoppers.html Mike Field, Manager Stephanie Stuecker, Treasurer, [email protected] Come to Ponzu for a unique dining experience! Enjoy sushi with an amazing Crime Stoppers is a program that involves the public, the media and the police view on the Mississippi, or sit at our Teppanyaki Table and watch your dinner in the fight against crime. Unsolved crimes are selected and advertised using be cooked in front of you! For reservations call 319-758-9332 after 3 pm. the news media. Anonymous cash rewards are available to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest of offenders and capture of fugitives. Premiere Star Travel Agency 418 Leffler, West Burlington, 319-208-1683, www.premierestartravel.com Eagle Corporate Apartments Miranda Brown, Travel Agent, [email protected] 970 Kent Ave, Ste 704, Brooklyn, NY, 212-537-386, Corporate Office Premier Star Travel Agency is a full service travel agency and a certified www.eaglecorporateapartments.com accessible travel advocate. No matter your travel needs, we are the place Joanne Rhoden, Director, [email protected] to go. Get the personalized touches you deserve. Hotel alternatives for short-term or long-term stays and less expensive than a hotel, more comfortable than home. Accommodations feature fully-furnished apartments and amenities. Offering a comprehensive selection of studios, one- Universal Therapy Group Administration Office bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments in Burlington and US. 212 Jefferson St, Burlington, 319-208-1744, www.universaltherapygroup.com Cindy Villebrun, Owner/President, [email protected] Universal Therapy Group provides physical therapy rehabilitation to all ITC Midwest individuals in our community so they may have the opportunity to function 123 5th St, SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-297-6819, www.itctransco.com at their optimal level. We provide patients with state-of-the-art facilities and Angela Jordan, Area Manager, [email protected] equipment to help accomplish their rehabilitation goals. Universal therapists ITC Midwest is a transmission-only electrical utility company covering Iowa, have a heartfelt commitment to get you back to the business of living your southern Minnesota and a few western counties in Illinois. We are a best life, all done in an engaging and fun atmosphere. Empower yourself and subsidiary of parent company Holdings based in Novi, MI. choose Universal Therapy Group for all your rehabilitation needs.
Recognizing 7 Year Members What’s a 12 @ 12?
New this year is recognizing 7 year Chamber of Commerce Come join us at a 12@12 luncheon provided by members with testimonial videos. Check out these videos the Greater Burlington Partnership. by visiting the Greater Burlington Partnership YouTube page to view the following videos: What is a 12@12? 12@12 is when twelve Chamber of Commerce members are invited to meet with Jason • Hawkeye Pedershaab Hutcheson, President & CEO and Kay Sackville Breuer, • Life Solutions Behavorial Health Services Vice President for a roundtable discussion on progress and • Burlington Noon Lions Club concerns of the Greater Burlington Partnership. • Kim Anne Photography • Riverview Business Center Come enjoy lunch, fellowship and share feedback from your • Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission experience as a business in the community. • Sperry Union Store For more information, contact Melissa Schwenker, Membership Director at [email protected] or 319-208-0046.
[email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com page 11 To Submit Calendar Information September Calendar of Events www.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm
3 & 17 - Support Group for Mental Health 21 - Friends of the Burlington Public Library Book Sale Four Square Church - 6:30 pm Burlington Public Library - 8 am - 5 pm 319-392-4016 www.burlington.lib.ia.us 5 - 8 - Husband-Wife Golf Championship 26 - Business After Hours Burlington Golf Club - 10 pm Newbury Living - 5 pm www.iowagolf.com www.greaterburlington.com 6 - Friday Fest 27 - 28 - Burlington Blues and Barbecue Port of Burlington - 5:30 - 8 pm Burlington Memorial Auditorium - 3 - 12 pm www.greaterburlington.com www.burlingtonbluesandbarbecue.com 6 - Small Potatoes Concert 27 - 29 - Oliver: The Musical Starr’s Cave Nature Center - 7 pm - 10 pm Players Workshop - 8 pm 319-753-5808 319-752-6623 8 - Mississippi Pool 19 Fishing Tournament Circuit 28 - Heritage Fest Burlington South Boat Ramp - 6 am Downtown Burlington - 11 am www.anglerschoice.net www.greaterburlington.com 8 - Buy, Sell &Trade Flea Market 28 - Comic Books Day Southeastern Community College - 6 am Burlington Public Library - 10 am - 4 pm 319-392-8177 www.burlington.lib.ia.us 10 & 24 - Support Group for Recovery of Mental Illness 28 - Garrett’s Path 5K Walk/Run Event Four Square Church - 6:30 pm Crapo Park - 9 am 319-392-4016 www.garrettspath.org 13 - Michael On Fire 29 - Pot O’ Blue & Gold Cash Raffle Live at the Washington - 6 am PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center - 9 pm www.thewashingtonmusic.com www.burlingtonnotredame.com 14 - Ronald Keaton’s “Churchill” Multiple Dates: Burlington Capitol Theater - 7:30 pm 2013 Bees Schedule, visit www.gobees.com www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.com Farmers Market Every Thursday at the 14 - Rhapsody in Blue POPS! Port of Burlington 5 - 7 :30 pm Memorial Auditorium - 7:30 pm www.seiso.us Burlington Public Library - Programs & Events 19 - Burlington Rotary Chicken Bar-B-Q www.burlington.lib.ia.us Port of Burlington - 4 - 7 pm For complete event details, visit www.burlingtonrotaryclub.org www.greaterburlington.com. 21 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life Great River Medical Center - 12 am - 12 pm www.relayforlife.org Chamber Bucks Chamber Bucks work just like a check!
Order at: greaterburlington.com 319-752-6365 page 12 RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365 United Way’s Annual Kickoff Luncheon Celebrate German Heritage at
The Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way’s Annual General Oktoberfest on the River n Campaign Kickoff Luncheon will be held Wednesday, September 11 at Come celebrate German heritage at Oktoberfest on the River, 12 pm in the PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center. The General Campaign hosted by the Burlington Noon Lions Club on October 5, 4-10 pm officially begins with the Kickoff Luncheon and will run through at the Port of Burlington. Tickets are $7 in advance $10 at the o i November 30. For reservations or more information, contact the door. Tickets can be purchased at F & M Bank & Trust, Two United Way Office, 319-752-7831. Rivers and MidWestOne Bank or from any Burlington Noon Lions Club Member. The Annual Kickoff Luncheon is sponsored in our community by F&M at Bank & Trust, Great Western Bank, MidWestOne Bank, Two Rivers Bank Featuring music by Herbie’s Little German Band, The Wendinger & Trust and US Bank. Brothers Band and Malek’s Fishermen Band. Come enjoy some fabulous homemade German dishes: cabbage rolls, German potato salad, sauerkraut, potato soup, smoke pork chops, brats and
Notre Dame Pot O’ Blue & Gold home-made applesauce. rm It’s almost time for the big cash drawing – 75 lucky winners and a grand Proudly serving Southeast Iowa needs by helping to buy eyeglasses prize of $100,000. Have you bought your ticket yet? What are you waiting and hearing aids for children and adults. for - the drawing is Sunday, September 29 at PZAZZ! Convention & Event
Center. Welcome New Employees to Metzger fo Your purchase of a Pot O’ Blue & Gold ticket helps Notre Dame, with Johnson / Klingner & Associates, PC
100% of the proceeds going to the school to support teachers’ salaries, n curriculum, technology and the teachers’ retirement fund. Charles M. Ytzen, ALA, LEED Green Associate: Chuck has joined the Architectural Group of Metzger Johnson/ For more information contact Val Giannettino, Development Director, at Klingner & Associates in Burlington, as a senior architect. He 319-754-8431 ext.385, [email protected] or visit is currently an Illinois Licensed Architect and LEED Green www.burlingtonnotredame.com. Thank you for your support. I Associate, seeking his Iowa license. In his spare time, he
enjoys bicycling across our beautiful tri-state area with “Bike r Burlington” bike club in addition to officiating high school
Using Your Benefits of Membership swim meets in the fall and winter months. e The Experience Newsletter is a great opportunity for Chamber of Zachery Terry: Zach has joined the Burlington office of Commerce members to promote their business at no cost. Klingner & Associates as a construction material testing Chamber of Commerce members can promote an event on page 12 by technician. Zach is a recent graduate of Western Illinois
submitting the event to the online calendar at www.greaterburlington.com. University in Construction Management, with a lot of job- mb Chamber of Commerce members can also take advantage of this related experience throughout internship opportunities. He is page by sending your information to Brenda Wischmeier, Director of also knowledgeable in Revit and AutoCAD. Marketing at [email protected]. Stop by our office today and welcome these two professionals This is a great way to take advantage of membership benefits! to our community! 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.
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September 26 Hosted by: Newbury Living October 24 Hosted by: Two Rivers Bank & Trust November 21 Hosted by: SunnyBrook Assisted Living December 9 Sponsored by: Bruner, Cooper & Zuck & Hosted by: Friday Fest Holiday Showcase Port of Burlington Servpro of Burlington Beverage Sponsor: Golden Eagle Distributing Business After Hours pm September 6, 5:30 - 8 Music by: Jive Radio 5 - 7 pm
Are you a Young Professional looking to get involved, meet new people and grow your network? Join Greater Burlington YP! Membership is open to those living and working in Greater Burlington ages 21-42.
Visit www.GreaterBurlingtonYP.com for more information or contact Kay Sackville Breuer, [email protected] or 319-208-0041. Thursdays, 5 –7:30 pm 2013 Presenting Sponsor Port of Burlington Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest on September 12! 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 September 2013 (A) Alliant Energy Executive Conference Room MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 OFFICE CLOSED 7:30 am (J) 7 pm (Burlington Community 5 pm (Port of Burlington) 5:30 pm (Port of Burlington) Executive Committee Administration Building) Farmers Market Friday Fest 7 pm (West Burlington City Hall)
9 10 11 12 13 12 pm (Schramm Building) 7:30 am (A) DPI Business Development Government Affairs 4 pm (W) 5 pm (Port of Burlington) TRC Training Farmers Market
16 17 18 19 20 7:30 am (W) 7:30 am (J) 8 am (J) Board of Directors Business Retention & Expansion Ambassadors Committee 12 pm (J) 4 pm (W) 12 @ 12 8 am (W) TRC Training Greater Burlington Leadership 5 pm (Port of Burlington) Farmers Market 23 24 25 26 27 8 am (Weird Harold’s) 7:30 am (A) 5 pm (Newbury Living) DPI Marketing & Promotions Entrepreneurship Committee Business After Hours 11:30 am (J) 12 pm (J) 5 pm (Port of Burlington) DPI Design Committee TRC Luncheon Farmers Market 12 pm (W) 4 pm (A) Be A Marketing Ninja Greater Burlington Leadership Committee 30
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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 Heritage Fest Is Coming! Downtown Partners’ 26th annual Heritage Fest will be held Saturday, September 28 from 11 to 4 along Jefferson Street and throughout the downtown. The event focuses on Burlington’s rich past – and present – with a wide variety of activities including performers, crafts, vintage vehicles, pony and wagon rides, Civil War reenactors, locomotive tours, CNH equipment displays, a piñata bash, and much more, all at no charge. It’s a great day for families and people of all ages.
Heritage Fest is made possible by Farm Bureau Financial Services, Air Choice One, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Two Rivers Bank & Trust, F&M Bank and Alliant Energy.
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