Economic Development Workshop

Hello Becca,

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, participated, sponsored, or volunteered at our End of Summer Fest this past Saturday.

We hope you all enjoyed your day.

See you at our next event, HILLtober Fest on Saturday, September 23rd.

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Workshop

Thursday, September 14th

Copper Creek Golf Club

5:30-7 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 Tuesday, September 12th.

East Polk Regional Afterhours

Wednesday, August 30th

4:30 -6 PM

Founder's Irish Pub

Join us for this regional afterhours hosted by the Bondurant Chamber of Commerce as they talk about how to use social media to enhance your business.

Please R.S.V.P to director@bondurantchamber.com .

About their speaker:

Andi is the Creative Director and President of Creative DSM, a full service marketing agency based out of Urbandale, Iowa.

Her background includes graduating from Iowa State University, developing digital marketing plans for successful startups in Los Angeles, and a Creative Director position at a consumer technology company in Miami that resulted in a nine-figure acquisition in 2018.

Andi’s role at Creative DSM is to leverage creative marketing strategies to enhance the impact of optimized search engine content, web design and inbound marketing efforts.

August Young Professionals of Eastern Polk County

This month the YPEP group will be playing mini golf at Toad Valley.

Registration includes a round of mini golf and 2 drink tickets.

$15 per person

Kindly RSVP by August 30th.

September Chamber Unplugged

Thursday, September 7th

Croz Nest East

4:30-6:00 PM

Join us for an evening of networking, appetizers, and drinks. Feel free to stay and participate in trivia starting at 7:30.

$15 per person or $50 for group of 4

Please RSVP by noon on September 7th.

HILLtober Fest

Saturday, September 23rd

Copper Creek Lake Park

3-7 PM

Join us for this new event which is a combination of Chill on the Hill and Oktober Fest.

$12 admission at the gate

21 and older

Music by Jordan Beem from 3-5 and Kracklin from 5-7.

Food vendors: Iowa's Classic Concessions and Peter's Brothers

Thank you to our sponsors:

Band: Helena Industries

Beer Garden: Re/Max Revolution

Security: Landus Cooperative

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact the office or visit our sponsorship page on the website.

Volunteers needed:

We're looking for volunteers to help out with this event.

*1-2:30 PM Set up area (beer tent, garbages and signs placed)

2:30-7:30 PM Serve in beer tent, tear down, make sure garbage is picked up (if you would like to assist with tear down only, we will start that around 6:45)

This is a great opportunity for employees to take advantage of volunteer programs through your work.

For more information about each of these entail and to sign up, please visit our website,

Trick or Treat Around the Lake

Thursday, October 26th

Copper Creek Lake Park

5-7 PM

Don't miss out on this fun and easy way to promote your business.

Over 1,000 people attend this from our community and surrounding area. Hand out candy and promotional items. You can even decorate your space.

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact the office or visit our sponsorship page on the website.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Gold: Elder Corporation

Silver: NuCara Pharmacy, Midland Credit Union, Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar, Envoy Mortage, Copper Shores Village

Volunteers needed:

We're looking for volunteers to help out with this event.

4-5 PM Assist businesses with getting items to their assigned location

6:50-7:30 Assist businesses with getting items back to their cars

This is a great opportunity for students to earn silver cord hours and employees to take advantage of volunteer programs through your work.

For more information about each of these entail and to sign up, please visit our website,

Southeast Polk Education Foundation raises funds to support grants for teachers to fund educational projects. They are hosting a tailgate style event prior to the Homecoming football game on 9/15, just outside the new SEP stadium! There will be food trucks and terrific entertainment. They are very excited for what they hope will be a fantastic new Homecoming tradition at SEP!

If you would like to donate promotional materials that they could give away as prizes at our event (koozies, pens, sunglasses, etc), please contact the Chamber office to make arrangements to drop your items off before Monday, September 11th.

The new stadium holds 6,300 people so it will be a nice reach within the community, and great opportunity for local businesses to promote. The game is against Ankeny Centennial.

Southeast Polk is participating in national Attendance Awareness Month this September to raise awareness among the entire SEP community about the importance of consistent school attendance. We know that when our students attend regularly, they learn more, build stronger relationships with classmates and teachers, and have the ability to access other support and enrichment opportunities. We also know that attendance is a lifelong employability skill that we want to encourage in our students.

Jobs Board on our website

Is your business looking for employees? If so, email us the information and we will post it on our new jobs board.

Please include:

Job Title
Description
Experience necessary
Links to online applications
Any other pertinent information

http://www.pleasanthillchamber.org

director@pleasanthillchamber.org

Office closing early

The office will be closing at 3:00PM on Tuesdays now through August 29th.

Also, the office will be closed all day on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day and Friday, September 8th.

City of Pleasant Hill Comprehensive Plan

The City of Pleasant Hill is excited to begin the process of updating the community's long-range comprehensive plan, which will help guide growth and development through 2050 and beyond! Information about the planning process including an overview of the project scope and schedule can be found on project website: https://engage.thinkconfluence.com/pleasant-hill-comprehensive-plan

Stay tuned - engagement activities will be added to the site in August!

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

Promotions & Special Events

· Customer Appreciation Week – September 11 – 15

o Details TBD

Free Live Entertainment

*Clarksville Station

August 29, 2023 11:00 AM

Clarksville Station is bringing classic country music to the Finish Line Show Lounge. Come out and listen to this free show - you will not leave disappointed! Must be 21 or older to attend .

*Monkey, Monkey, Monkey

September 1, 2023 10:00 PM

FREE SHOW! Central Iowa cover band, Monkey, Monkey, Monkey is coming to the Finish Line Show Lounge. Come sing along to your favorite pop songs. Show starts at 8pm. Must be 21 or older to attend.

For more information about shows in the Finish Line Lounge, visit https://www.prairiemeadows.com/events?category=Free+Shows

This month's Features at Cove Nutrition

Weekly specials at Croz Nest East

Member Events

Facebook link for the Red Acre Barn Holiday Market hosted by Bub Olive

https://www.facebook.com/events/665711568394014/permalink/665711575060680/?notif_id=1690223179442427&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

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