Hello Becca,

Chill on the Hill Night 7

Cold Filtered

6-9 PM Copper Creek Lake Park

$12 Admission includes a drink ticket

Ages 21+

Thank you for supporting this event. We would love to see you again this week!

Thank you to our week 7 sponsors:

Platinum Stage: Elder Corporation

Nightly- Re/Max Revolution

Band- ValPak of Central Iowa

Concession Zone: Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee

Hydrations: Courtyard Estates

After Party: Mugsy's Pizza House and Irish Pub

Food truck: Momma Moody's Grinders

East Polk Regional Afterhours

Join us for an informative afterhours event about how to find qualified candidates in today's workforce climate. Chad Pierce with Iowa Workforce Development and Brian Berry with Palmer Group will be be providing information about regional labor market, state and federal programs available to employers, and more.

Heavy appetizers will be served and attendees will receive a drink ticket.

This event will be held in the Golfer's Lounge at Toad Valley Golf Course.

Thank you to Meta/Altoona Data Center for being the sponsor for this event.

4:30-5:00 Networking

5:00-6:00 Program

Kindly RSVP by July 20th.

Learn more about our speakers:

Chad Pierce is a business engagement consultant with Iowa Workforce Development serving portions of central, northcentral, and western Iowa. He has been in this role for 2 years, starting in Fort Dodge, and currently working out of our American Job Center in Des Moines. He works closely with Iowa businesses to help diagnose workforce challenges and provide resources related to recruiting, tax credits, hiring, customized training opportunities, and detailed labor market information. Whether you’re developing, expanding, or consolidating your business, IWD can help facilitate your workforce needs.

Brian is currently a proud Employee Owner at Palmer Group serving in the role of Human Resources Director. He has spent the past 25 years working in a variety of roles within employment and staffing industry in the Des Moines area. Brian is passionate about serving others, his family and friends, and fishing.

August Lunch Club featuring

Iowa's Small Business Development Center

Thursday, August 3rd

11:30-12:30

Lunch club resumes in August with our guest speaker Jenica Johnson from the Iowa Small Business Development Center. She will be going over what resources are available to small business owners.

Regstration is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $50 for table of 4. This includes lunch and a drink. Kindly RSVP by 2pm on Wednesday, August 2nd.

Thank you to DART for being our August Lunch Club sponsor.

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Workshop

Thursday, September 14th

Copper Creek Golf Club

4:30-6 PM

The chamber has recently reformed the Economic Development Committee. In order to better serve and advocate for our members, they would like to invite you to an Economic Development Workshop in September. The committee is looking for input from our members to see what priorties the Chamber should focuse on for the Economic Development of Pleasant Hill.

During the session, there will be a time to network, facilitated conversation, and break out session.

Appetizers will be served and each attendee will receive a drink ticket.

Kindly RSVP by 2 PM Thursday, September 7th.

Employee Retention Tax Credit

If your business hasn't filed for the Employee Retention Tax Credit you are owed or if you have been told you do not qualify CLICK HERE for more information. You can also reach out to Anthony Markey of the Markey Agency to schedule a quick meeting at 319-759-4036 or email him at  Markeyagency@gmail.com.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel

AJ’s Steakhouse



o  Reservations

 Call 515.957.3535

Online at Open Table https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=168286&corrid=72106c20-f6d4-4abc-bb97-288412e25c71_

o  Normal Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday | 4pm – 9pm

Friday & Saturday | 4pm – 10pm

o  Wednesday & Thursday Night Specials - $25 each

AJ’S DUET: Bistro Filet, bourbon- glazed chicken breast, baked potato, broccoli

SURF & TURF: Bistro Filet & Petite Lobster Tail, baked potato, broccoli

 LAND & SEA: Bistro Filet & Shrimp Scampi, baked potato, broccoli

Racing

May 12 through September 30

Fridays & Saturdays – Post time 6PM

Sundays & Mondays – Post time 4PM

Special Race Days

·    July 7 & 8 – Festival of Racing – Post Time 6PM

Car Shows & Food Trucks

·      July 30 – Mustang Car Show

o  Food Trucks Location: Main Entrance

 TBD 

Free Live Entertainment

  Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Tuesday, July 11 - Gaylin Sudik & Friends Swing & Polka

o  Tuesday, July 18 - Dale Menning & The Stardusters Variety

o  Tuesday, July 25 - Jerry Beauchamp Band Variety

 Friday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Friday, July 14 - Hudson Road Variety   

o  Friday, July 21 - Route 66 Variety

o  Friday, July 28 - Mark Doty & The Cause Rock & Blues

 Saturday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Saturday, July 15 – Craig Swalwell Blues/ Classic Rock/ Country

o  Saturday, July 22 - Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s 50’s/ 60’s Rock

o  Saturday, July 29 - Raquel & The Wildflowers Country & Rock

Monday Evening Trackside Tunes – 4:30pm, Outdoor Stage

o  Monday, July 3 – Gimikk Rock

Ticketed Events

·      July 13 - Dean Simmons - Garth Brookes Tribute

o  Tickets on Sale June 26

o  $25 per person – tickets are available for purchase at the gift shop

·      July 27 – Willie Farrell & Jonathan – Comedy Show

o  Tickets available June 17

o  FREE tickets to reserve your seat are available at the gift shop

This month's Features at Cove Nutrition

Member Events

Croz Nest East Blind Draw Darts Tournament

Saturday, July 22 1 PM

3801 Easton Blvd, Des Moines



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Raising Capital For Startups

Wednesday, July 12 l 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. l  Register Here

DSM Intern Connection 2023 – DSM USA Intern Bash

Thursday, July 13 l 5 – 7 p.m. l  Register Here

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