GREATER BURLINGTON PARTNERSHIP NEWSLETTER VOL. 98 … · Busted: The target audiences for the...

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GREATER BURLINGTON PARTNERSHIP NEWSLETTER VOL. 98 NO. 3

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is included in annual events fees. Non-members: $3 per issue. Periodicals postage paid at Burlington, Iowa. POSTMASTER: The Partnership is published monthly by the Greater Burlington Partnership 610 North Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601. POSTMASTER send address changes to Greater Burlington Partnership (USPS 001-692) 610 North Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Price is $24, which is included in annual events fees. Non-members: $4 per issue. Periodicals postage paid at Burlington, Iowa. POSTMASTER: The Partnership is published monthly by the Greater Burlington Partnership 610 North Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601. POSTMASTER send address changes to Greater Burlington Partnership (USPS 001-692) 610 North Fourth Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Iowa 52601

Jason HutchesonPresident & CEO 319-208-0043jhutcheson@greaterburlingtoncom

Brenda LevittGraphic Designer [email protected]

Kay Sackville BreuerVice President319-208-0041 [email protected]

Steve FrevertDowntown Partners, Inc.Exec. Dir. [email protected]

Belinda Colwell Office [email protected]

Chelsea Lerud Convention & Visitors Bureau Exec. Dir. [email protected]

Rachel Lindeen Event Coordinator319-208-0046 [email protected]

Cindy Henry Customer Relations Specialist [email protected]

Jeremy HessDir. of Economic Development [email protected]

Emily Pattee Welcome Center Manager [email protected]

Sherri Krause Chief Financial Officer [email protected]

Dustin RothMarketing & Communications Dir. [email protected]

RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365page 2

The bulk of the Partnership’s time, energy, and focus is guided by the five-year plan of work. The current plan, which covers the years 2014 - 2018, is known as Partnering for the Future II and has been a great success. More than 80 investors pledged over $2 million to support the goals and strategies defined in the plan, and many of the aggressive goals have been fully realized.

As an organization, we are now in the process of assembling the next five-year plan. There are many things to be done, and although expectations of the organization have increased, it must be selective in its plan of work - focusing resources on those areas which produce both a positive economic value and tangible results.

So what might be considered in the next five-year plan?

Naturally, economic growth will be the feature of the plan. Supporting the expansion efforts of existing companies, the recruitment of new jobs and capital to the region, and the development of real estate for industrial purposes will all be major areas of focus. Beyond that, however, I’d like to suggest a couple of additional topical areas that could be worthy of including in the next plan:

Neighborhood Redevelopment - We have a number of neighborhoods within our community in desperate need of redevelopment. There are few cures for generational poverty and lifestyles built on criminal activity. However, we will not achieve our long-term objectives as a community without addressing the glaring needs of our neighborhoods. Many groups are working on the societal challenges, but they need help in turning around the quality of the housing stock, and that is a role in which the Partnership could provide leadership.

Talent Attraction - Census estimates continue to project our population trend downward. With more than 1,000 open jobs in Southeast Iowa at any given point in time, this must have our attention. Significant efforts have been made to retrain and motivate existing residents for current jobs. This effort alone is insufficient, and there must be an aggressive strategy to attract talent to the community. It will help our economic base as well as our population trend.

Endowment Growth - This is a very generous community, and the evidence for that can be seen in virtually any community building with donor walls of fame. In particular, the business community is very generous in supporting the never-ending requests for donations. That said, many of the community challenges of the future will need long-term, predictable sources of revenue, as the era of quick fixes is over. Government will never have enough resources to accomplish our community goals, and endowment funds can help provide the perpetual, stable funding streams needed.

The Community Foundation of Des Moines County is designed for that explicit purpose, and as word about the Foundation spreads, more and more donors will choose to leave lasting legacy gifts to the community through this powerful vehicle. The Partnership can provide organizational support to the Foundation to help its endowed fund balances grow rapidly.

Non-profit Alignment - Fewer residents, increased socioeconomic challenges, and the rise of elitism in exclusive youth programming has put a strain on a variety of non-profit organizations serving our region’s most vulnerable populations. Every non-profit serving Southeast Iowa is on the search for new resources, and I see a day in the not too distant future where consolidation will occur. While each group is important and serves a niche, there are not enough resources to go around.

While the Partnership cannot prevent this future reality, it can take a leadership role by convening the various non-profits and proactively supporting the alignment of resources to ensure maximum reach and budgetary efficiencies.

PRESIDENT & CEO’S LETTER

The Next 5 Year Planby Jason Hutcheson

Jason HutchesonPresident & CEO 319-208-0043jhutcheson@greaterburlingtoncom

#GreaterBurlingtonPartnership • GreaterBurlington.com page 3

cON THE COVER Annual Dinner Award Winners

Annually, the Greater Burlington Partnership has the privilege of honoring numerous individuals, organizations, and businesses at the Annual Dinner. The awards are a tradition of the Chamber of Commerce that began in 1965 with the top honor of the Emmy Award.

1. It was with great pleasure that the 2017 Emmy Award was given to Milt and Laurie Paule for their continued years of community service. Milt and Laurie can be seen throughout the community volunteering, attending events and meetings, or networking at a Business After Hours. They both continue to be active in their church, service clubs, the Greater Burlington Partnership and regularly make visits to area nursing homes and hospitals to visit friends.

Additional award winners are selected through nominations in a variety of categories. Those winners include:

2. Chairman’s Award was awarded to Chief Doug Beaird, Burlington Police Department, for his work with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

3. Best Renovation was awarded to Frank Millard and Company.

4. Community Impact was awarded to Hound Town Days, Burlington Community School District.

5. Business Person of the Year was awarded to Jerry Courtney, Northwestern Mutual.

6. Project of the Year was awarded to Brockway Mechanical and Roofing for their new facility.

7. Young Professional of the Year was awarded to Brett Bessine, Two Rivers Bank and Trust.

Congratulations again to all award winners. Thank you for helping make this community a super place to live, work and play.

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Dustin Roth is excited to join the Greater Burlington Partnership team as the Director of Marketing & Communications. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing and has worked with many businesses in the Greater Burlington area. Dustin’s background is in video production, and he looks forward to helping highlight and showcase the best of Greater Burlington.

Dustin grew up in Burlington, where he currently resides with his wife and three great kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball in the summer, woodworking, the Cubs and generally building and creating things.

Meet our newest member of the team Dus t i n R o t h

Ear th Day Clean Up - April 21H e l p K e e p B u r l i n g t o n B e a u t i f u l

Meet on Saturday, April 21, at 8 am at the Port of Burlington and help clean-up our city! Registration begins at 8 am. Wear your favorite Earth Day shirt from past years or purchase our new 2018 shirt for $5 the day of the event. There will also be a free lunch after the clean-up from 11 am - 12:30 pm. Be entered for some amazing door prizes and enjoy the live music!

Please call Tabetha Gerdner with questions 319-753-8131 or email [email protected].


Contact Joyce Vance, Development Director at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, to RSVP at 319-752-3639,

or [email protected].

Ear th Day Clean Up - April 21


Myth: The Chamber of Commerce only focuses on Downtown Burlington.

Busted: The target audiences for the Chamber of Commerce are businesses that are located in or have business interests in Des Moines County. Under the umbrella of the Greater Burlington Partnership, one of the partner divisions is Downtown Partners, whose focus is Downtown Burlington. However, each division at the Greater Burlington Partnership is governed by their own Board of Directors, budget, and mission. The funding stream for the Chamber of Commerce is through membership investments and event and program sponsorships, while Downtown Partners receives funding by a combination of event and program sponsorships, the Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) levy on downtown commercial property, an annual contribution from the City of Burlington, fundraising, and grants.

Myth: The Chamber of Commerce is all about ribbon cuttings and networking events.

Busted: Absolutely, the Chamber of Commerce does celebrate business successes through Ribbon Cuttings; why wouldn’t we want to celebrate? They also encourage business leaders to meet and convene together; however, there is so much more! The Chamber of Commerce provides ways to grow professionally through programs like Greater Burlington Leadership and Greater Burlington Young Professionals. There are also opportunities to advocate with elected officials on issues that are favorable to business and will develop the local economy. In addition, the Chamber of Commerce is a resource for business and community information, including the community calendar of events so you can stay up to date on everything there is to do in Greater Burlington.

Myth: The Chamber of Commerce is only about big business.

Busted: The organization is a member-driven organization with goals and strategies designed to improve the business climate, grow the economic pie, and enhance the community’s leadership capacity. Those interests are valuable to businesses regardless of size. In fact, businesses with fewer than five employees regularly represent between 50 - 60% of the Chamber of Commerce membership base. The Chamber of Commerce is a venue for diverse business and community interests to convene and pool resources to pursue common interests.

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Leadership

Greater Burlington Leadership Class of 2018 is presenting an Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar to community businesses. In order to provide the best experience for attendees, seating is limited.Objective: Prepare community businesses and their associates on what to do in the event of an active shooter incident. Educating our community members helps us promote a Greater Burlington that is friendly to business and unfriendly to crime.All proceeds will benefit community safety programs.

A Greater Burlington Leadership Initiative

Thursday, April 26, 8:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:30 - 4:30 PMPZAZZ! Convention & Event Center in Burlington, Iowa

If your business would like to sponsor this event or for ticketing information,

contact: [email protected]

Meet the 2017-18 Greater Burlington Leadership Class:Front row (L-R): Jen Koch, Great River Entertainment, Heather Lange, Heather Lange Designs, Lori Beckman, Danville Telecom/i-connect you, Kelli Carlson, BANK Middle row (L-R): Cindy Sharpe, Two Rivers Bank & Trust, Alicia Siefken, Century 21 Property Professionals, Chad Todd, American Ordnance, Marcus Chezum, Energyficient Systems, Inc., Jessica Umthun, Great River Health Systems Back row (L-R): Kelly Fry, City of West Burlington, Stephanie Nagrocki, Team Staffing Solutions, Inc., Todd Courtois, Van Meter, Inc., Ann Brotherson, Great River Health Systems


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Y P O F T H E M O N T H Brent Hartley Employer: MidwestOne Bank

Hometown: Niota, Il YP Member: 4 years

Why did you join YP? I joined YP to expand my professional network in the Burlington area. It has been a great way to start new relationships and build on existing ones.

Which community organizations do you volunteer for? I am a member of the Burlington Kiwanis, currently serving as President-Elect and Shamrock Shuffle Committee Chair. I recently volunteered for the Burlington Community High School Career Fair, and I am a graduate of the Greater Burlington Leadership, class of 2015 - 2016.

What do you enjoy most about the area? Greater Burlington has a lot to offer. Growing up about 25 minutes away in rural Illinois, Burlington has always been where we go for entertain-ment. There is quite a bit to do and a lot of great things to be a part of in this area.

Unique about me: I am the frontman for a Christian rock band, Captives Set Free.

Delicious food and drinks, fun with friends new and old and game night! Join in on the fun

during the March 505 Social.

RSVP through the YP Facebook event or

[email protected].

All events are free for Young Professional

members, $15 for non-members. First event

is complementary for prospective members.

MARCH

Beancounter Coffee House & Dr inkery

M a r c h 2 2 , 5 : 0 5 pm

Greater Burlington Young Professionals a professional and social group for individuals

between the age of 21 - 42.

505 SOCIAL

Lunch & Learn

City of Burlington City Planner Charlie Nichols and Assistant Manager for Public Works Nick MacGregor

will be providing an update on city projects including capital improvement projects,

the Healthy Neighborhood initiative and more!

PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center

M a r c h 6 , 1 2 pm

The Partnership is asking you to nominate a small business that you feel has gone above and beyond and should be named the 2018 Small Business of the Year. They may have outstanding customer service, served the community for a long time, stood out on a community partnership or simply just operate an outstanding small

business. To nominate a small business, visit GreaterBurlington.com by March 30.

Seeking Small Business Nominations

2018Small Business Appreciation BreakfastMark your calendar for May 11 to celebrate small businesses in Des Moines County.

Comfort Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Doors open at 7 am, breakfast served at 7:30 am


Please welcome these new members by sending an email, liking their Facebook page or visiting their website. Even

better, stop by to introduce yourself, exchange business cards and help grow their network as well as your own!

Sawyer Door18875 DMC Hwy 99, Burlington, 515-230-4760, sawyerdoor.com

Todd Sawyer, Owner

High quality products paired with years of experience allow them to

provide long-lasting value to your home. Sawyer Door is your local

C.H.I. and LiftMaster dealer.

U.S. Army Recruiting420 N Roosevelt Ave Ste 120, Burlington, 319-753-6763, goarmy.com

Jonathan Madsen, Station Commander

The Burlington Army Career Center recruits the highest quality men and

women that meet the needs of an expeditionary Army, while taking

exceptional care of soldiers, civilians and families. Provides recruits with

information and opportunities to assist in making an informed decision.

WELCOMINGNEW MEMBERS

Proline Striping1115 Iowa Ave, Muscatine, 563-260-7711, prolineiowa.com

Daniel Novak, Owner

Companies want a functional, safe and attractive parking lot without

a lot of thought and energy. Proline offers full service parking lot

maintenance including pothole repair, parking lot lines, and asphalt

sealing. With one call, your parking lot can look and function like new!

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Think Spring in DOWNTOWN

May 5, 10 am - 4 pmLooking for something fresh and new? Visit your favorite shops in downtown Burlington to check out the new stores, spring fashions, décor and great merchandise. Register to win one of five chances for $100 in Downtown Dollars at the participating businesses.

May 4, 5 - 8 pmSupported by Tri States Public Radio

Spring, Sip, Taste & Stroll

Enjoy samples from a variety of local wineries and brewers as you stroll through shops on a beautiful spring Friday evening. Watch for ticket details in the coming weeks.

May 3, 4:30 - 7:30 pmSupported by Two Rivers Bank & Trust Join Downtown Partners for the opening day of the region’s favorite farmers market, featuring fresh and local produce, baked goods, crafts, food vendors, live music, and more!

Jefferson Street Farmers Market

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GreaterBurlington.com/Downtown

Downtown Spring Open House

ONE A-MAY-ZING WEEKEND!


AD Specialties UnlimitedAflacAllen Blasting and Coating, Inc.Alter Metal RecyclingAmerican EyeCare and Freedom LASIKAmerican Family Insurance - Carlos Capdevila AgencyAmericInnAnderson, Roberts, Porth, Wallace & Stewart LLPAshley Furniture HomestoreASPEN Financial Services, Inc. - Kevin GobbleBANKBark & Play Daycare and SuitesBeckman Law Offices, P.L.C.Bickel's Cycling & FitnessBickford Assisted Living and Memory CareBrueck Construction, Inc.Buffalo Wild WingsBurlington Area YMCABurlington Capitol TheaterBurlington Little LeagueCapps Insurance AgencyCardon Industries, Inc.Casa Fiesta Mexican RestaurantCasey's General Store #1241Casey's General Store #2019Casey's General Store #2346Casey's General Store #2342Cessford Construction CompanyCNH IndustrialCOBO USAComfort Suites Hotel and Conference CenterCulligan of BurlingtonDanville Community School DistrictDanville Telecom/i-connect youDeery Brothers, Inc.Derby's Furniture CompanyDes Moines County Heritage Center

Diamond Realty, Inc.DMC Democratic Central CommitteeDoran & Ward Printing & PackagingEbert SupplyElectronic Engineering Co.Elevate ChiropracticEyecare MaxFairfield Inn & SuitesFlint Cliffs ManufacturingFye Excavating, Inc.George's Lawn Mower, Inc.Glik'sGoodwill of the Heartland Great Prairie Area Education AgencyGreat River Christian SchoolGreat River Entertainment, LLCGreat River Plumbing, Inc.Great Western BankHealthFirm, LLCHoliday Inn Express & SuitesHorse & Buggy MuseumHuffman's Farm & HomeHy-Vee Food Store #1The Iowa StoreIowa Workforce DevelopmentJet Air, Inc.Jochims, JerryJonescapesKimAnne PhotographyLISCOLumos Electric, Inc.Lunning Chapel, Inc.Manpower, Inc.Martini's GrilleMassner Real EstateMann's McDonald's L.C.Dr. Mary Schilling McManis D.D.S.Mediacom BusinessMinard, Edwin E. IIMississippi Valley Human ResourcesMississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Mississippi Valley Veterans' Memorial, Inc.MTC TechnologiesOneMain FinancialPaddlewheel Lounge, Inc.Panera BreadParrott Farms, Inc.Pinned It CreationsPrairie Ridge Care & RehabilitationReid's Landscapes & Turf, Inc.Reif Oil CompanyRheinschmidt Tile and Marble, Inc.Rheinschmidt's Flooring, LLCRiver Basin PublicationsRock Valley Physical TherapyRussell CellularShottenkirk SuperstoreSilgan ContainersSonic Drive-In #6586Southeast Iowa Building & Construction Trades CouncilStandard of BeaverdaleStyltiqueSubway #1TAG Communications, Inc.TargetTeam Staffing Solutions, Inc.Terrus Real Estate GroupThe Extra Heartbeat FoundationTwo Rivers Bank & TrustU.S. Bank, N.A.U.S. CellularValley Distribution CorporationWells Fargo Bank, N.A.Wunderlich Excavating & Plumbing

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MAKING A DIFFERENCEThank you to the members for renewing their memberships and providing the resources to accomplish the ongoing goals of the Chamber of Commerce. Those listed in bold have made an additional commitment by making a voluntary contribution.

Those listed are renewals received from 01/11/2018 through 02/01/2018.

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CVB ADVOCATING FOR TOURISMBIn January, the Convention & Visitors Bureau partnered with Grow Greater Burlington to speak with State of Iowa Elected Officials at the Travel Federation of Iowa Legislative Showcase.

The CVB will also travel to Washington D.C. in March to attend the U.S. Travel Association's Destination Capitol Hill with other Iowa tourism representatives. Please reach out to Chelsea Lerud before March 16 if you have a tourism related message you would like to communicate to our elected officials.

The tourism industry educates the public about the area’s quality of life amenities, which could encourage the next employee or business to move to our community. It is important for the CVB to constantly have this conversation with our elected officials to remind them that tourism is an important part of the state’s and nation’s economy.

Share FRIDAY FACTS with ALL of your business contacts,

friends and family Do you know someone who would like to receive Friday Facts? Forward your Friday Facts email and have them click on the link at the bottom right to subscribe. Sign up is also at GreaterBurlington.com.

The ability to submit your latest news is still a members only opportunity. This change will enhance the value of this popular benefit!

FRIDAY FACTSUPDATE!


Sponsored by Indiana, Iowa Foundations for Fair Contracting

$5 breakfast, free coffee and Legislative insight. Breakfast is ready at 7:15 am, forum starts at 7:30 am. RSVP to Belinda Colwell by March 15.

EGGS & ISSUES - March 17

RSVP: D.C. Summit - May 21 - 23Meet with elected Iowa Delegates in Washington, D.C.

If you are interested in joining the Southeast Iowa Delegation or would like more information for the 2018 D.C. Summit, contact Rachel Lindeen.


MARCH HAPPENINGS SAVE the DATE

APRIL19 - Business After HoursAmerican EyeCare and Freedom LASIK 5 - 7 pm

21 - Earth Day Clean Up Port of Burlington 8 am

MAY3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Jefferson Street Farmers Market Downtown Burlington 4:30 - 7:30 pm

4 - Spring Sip, Taste & StrollDowntown Burlington 5 - 8 pm

5- Downtown Spring Open House Downtown Burlington 10 am - 4 pm

11 - Small Business Appreciation Breakfast Comfort Suites Hotel & Conference Center 7:30 am

26 - Snake Alley Criterium Downtown Burlington 8 am

GET MORE EVENT DETAILS: GreaterBurlington.com

1, 2, 3, 4 - Come Back, Little ShebaPlayers Workshop, show times vary PlayersWorkshopTheater.com

2 - Duke & The Band on The Fly The Washington, 8 pmTheWashingtonMusic.com

3 - Sip N ShopBurlington Memorial Auditorium10 am - 3 pmSteamboatDays.com

3 - Junior Achievement Bowl-A-ThonKing Pins at FunCity, 1 - 4 pm JAHeartland.org

3 - Armstrong Benefit for AutismBig Muddy's, 9 pm, 18 years older show BigMuddys.com

3 - BK Davis - Peel Me a Grape Capitol Theater, 7 pm BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com

3 - Elton Dan and The Rocket BandThe Washington, 8 pm TheWashingtonMusic.com

6 - YP Lunch & Learn PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center 12 pm GreaterBurlington.com

8, 9, 10 - SnowBull - CBRA Professional Bull RidingBurlington Memorial Auditorium, Times vary BurlingtonSnowBull.com

9 - Small Potatoes at SCNC Starr's Cave Nature Center, 7:30 pm DMCConservation.com 10 - Shamrock Shuffle Crapo Park, 10 am BurlingtonKiwaniscom

12 , 13, 14 - 5th & 8th Grade Career FairsSoutheastern Community College GreaterBurlington.com 15 - Aaron Kamm and the One Drops The Washington, 9 pm TheWashingtonMusic.com

16, 17, 18 - Spring Craft & Vendor Show Westland Mall, Hours vary Facebook.com/WestlandMall

17 - Eggs & IssuesGreater Burlington Partnership, 7:30 amGreaterBurlington.com

18 - 34 Raceway Car ShowDeery Brothers, 10 am - 3 pm 34Raceway.com

22 - The Promised LandCapitol Theater, 1:30 pm & 7:30 pmBurlingtonCapitolTheater.com 22 - YP 5:05 Social Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery5:05 pmFacebook.com/BeancounterCoffeeHouse

23 - No School Friday Art CampArt Center of Burlington, 9 am - 5 pm ArtCenterofBurlington.com

23 - Carolyn Wonderland Band Capitol Theater, 7 pmBurlingtonCapitolTheater.com

23 - Burlington Civic Music Presents - WindSyncBurlington Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 pmBurlCivicMusic.com

24 - 34 Raceway Season Kick-Off PartyRoederer's Pit Stop, 6:30 - 10 pm 34Raceway.com

24 - SEISO Classical Concert Series: Musique Francaise Capitol Theater, 7:30 pmSEISO.us


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Southeastern Community College Foundation Great Tastes Fundraiser Join us April 13 for the SCC Foundation Great Tastes Fundraiser. This 2-hour event includes beverage and food tasting along with a silent auction, followed by a 1-hour live auction. At PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center. Tickets $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Unique items and services donated by SCC employees and supporters.

For more information, contact Becky Rump at 319-208-5065 or [email protected].

Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way holds Annual MeetingThe Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, March 9 with a 12 Noon luncheon at the PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center. Reservations are required; please call the United Way Office at 319-752-7831 for more information. The Annual Meeting agenda includes nominations for organization officers and board members.

Mark your calendar for Burlington Notre Dame's God's Portion Day. A pancake breakfast begins at 8 am followed by a silent auction at 9 am and live auction beginning at 10 am. Plus a tiki bar, cash raffle, and kids activities. There will be a bake-off between IOWA and Iowa State. Come support your team! We invite everyone join us for a great day.

For more information, contact Val Giannettino at 319-754-8431 ext 385 or [email protected].

God's Portion Day - March 11

Does your small business (99 or fewer employees) recycle or have a waste reduction program? Do you know a small business that does? We want to recognize them! Nominations for the 2018 Small Business Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards are being accepted.

Previous winners include Zaisers Landscaping Florist & Nursery and Bickels Cycling & Fitness! Nominations accepted until April 27. Winners will be announced at the 2018 Small Business Appreciation Breakfast on May 11. To request a nomination form, contact Darven Kendell at [email protected] or 319-753-8126.

Small Business Recycling and Waste Reduction Award Nominations Sought

2018 Clean Out Your Files Day The 2018 Clean Out Your Files Day will be from 8 am - 4 pm on Thursday, April 12 at the Area Recyclers facility at 1818 West Burlington Avenue. Hope Haven document shredding returns as a co-sponsor for this year’s event and will be on site for collection of confidential documents limited to bank statements, tax forms, credit card statements, and similar type documents. A maximum of 2 paper grocery sacks of confidential paper that needs to be shredded will be accepted per individual/address or business. There is no limit of regular paper that will be accepted. Residents and businesses are encouraged to bring all paper in paper sacks or corrugated cardboard boxes. Volunteers from the BHS and Notre Dame Leo Clubs will be available to help participants. For more information, check our Facebook page keyword “Area Recyclers”, or email Darven Kendell at [email protected].

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DOWNTOWN Open 4 Business

Competition

With Main Street Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Downtown Partners is working to boost local business development efforts. The Open 4 Business competition is a chance for entrepreneurs to try out their business ideas for downtown Burlington. Each of the state’s 54 Main Street organizations can submit one business to represent their program. The business must be for-profit and located within the Main Street district.

Downtown Partners will hear pitches from up to three local applicants, with the winner chosen for the semifinals in June for a chance at $8000. The five state finalists will present their ideas in a statewide contest in August for up to an additional $20,000 in funding.

To apply for the Open 4 Business competition, visit GreaterBurlington.com or contact Steve Frevert.

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