Hello Becca,

Membership Survey

There's still time to complete the survey that includes voting on the 2024 Board of Directors, nominating Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year, and programming interests. Voting will go through Monday, November 6th.

Salvation Army Chamber Challenge

• Businesses adopt a kettle location for a day and cover volunteer shifts from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - any available day and location they choose.
• Participating businesses also receive a dedicated and branded Virtual kettle web page where donation can be raised online to add to their total.
• Whenever a business(es) is ringing, a press release will go out and it will be promoted on social media to let people know they are out and where.
• One business from each chamber will win a Kettle Hero award for raising the most money with their virtual and in-person kettles for a day.

• Whichever chamber raises the most money on their day will be declared Chamber Challenge Champions (Golden Bell).

Prizes will also be given to businesses for:

2nd place raising the most money (Silver Bell)

3rd place raising the most money (Bronze Bell)

Most festive or creative bell ringing (costumes or presentation to attract donor attention)

Most bell ringers

To sign up your business or chamber, contact

Tamyra Harrison at 515-868-5967 or tamyra.harrison@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Hazardous Waste Services for Businesses

Did you know that the Metro Waste Authority offers businesses a place to dispose of hazardous/univeral material at the facility in Bondurant?

For more information, visit their website or contact Norman Wrigley, Business Waste Coordinator, at 515.333.4434 or e-mail: nwr@mwatoday.com

To be eligible, a certificaiton form must be completed first.

https://www.mwatoday.com/waste-recycling/hazardous-waste/business-services/

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

Ticketed Events 

Saturday, November 18 at 7PM – Night Fever - Bees Gees Tribute Band

o Free standing room on the concourse level

Saturday, December 3 at 7:30PM – Commodores  

o Location: The Meadows Event Center 

o Tickets on sale now - https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/commodores-pm2023/listing

Saturday, January 6 at 7PM –  Rick Alviti - Elvis Tribute

o Location: Finish Line Show Lounge

o Tickets will be on sale in the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop starting Saturday, October 14 

Free Live Entertainment

 Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge

o Tuesday, November 7 – Tom Hofer & the Iowa Playboys Jazz

o Tuesday, November 14 – Ken Frette & Country Classic Classic Country

o Tuesday, November 21 - Clarksville Station Classic Country

o Tuesday, November 28 – Kowboy Kix Classic Country

Friday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge,

o Friday, November 3 – Royce Johns Country

o Friday, November 10 – Get Off My Lawn Classic Rock

o Friday, November 10- 1pm-4pm – Dale Menning & The Stardusters Variety

o Friday, November 17 – Recoil Variety

o Friday, November 24 – Route 66 Country/Southern Rock

Saturday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o Saturday, November 4 – Buckmiller Schwager Blues

o Saturday, November 11 – Hold On Classic Country

o Saturday, November 25 – Kick Rock

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

The Lions Club is once again selling wreaths and other greenery. Orders are due by November 2nd.

Payment methods accepted are cash, check, or Venmo.

Orders should arrive late November/early December.

This month's Features at Cove Nutrition

5:30am-1:30pm & 3:30pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday

8:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday & Sunday

1260 Copper Creek Dr. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515-729-0604

Deliveries are available, with a 4 drink minimum order.

Call ahead & place your order. Especially if you're short on time!

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

Airport Authority’s Request for Polk County to Issue Referendum Moves Forward

Initiative to Issue Sale of Bonds to Fund the Airport Terminal Expansion to be on the November 7^th General Election Ballot

Des Moines, Iowa (September 19, 2023):  The Des Moines Airport Authority is pleased to announce a significant step forward in funding the expansion and development of the Des Moines International Airport at the lowest cost of capital for the project. The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of placing a referendum to support the funding of the new terminal on the November 7th ballot. If passed by voters, the referendum would authorize Polk County to sell bonds up to $350 million and enable Polk County to loan the proceeds to the Airport Authority for the new terminal project. Revenue from airport operations will repay all principal and interest on the bonds at no additional cost to the taxpayers.

The Des Moines Airport Authority requested that the Polk County Board of Supervisors bond on behalf of the Airport Authority because leveraging Polk County's AAA bond rating would result in potential savings of approximately $70 million over the life of the loan, ensuring the Airport remains operationally competitive with existing and prospective airlines. The Des Moines Airport Authority will repay the entire loan with airport revenues.

"To grow and remain an economic engine for the region, we need the new terminal funded as economically as possible, and the referendum is the best pathway to do that," said Kevin Foley, Executive Director of the Des Moines Airport Authority. “We thank the Board of Supervisors for their support of the referendum.”

This unanimous decision reflects the County Board's recognition of the importance of a modern, efficient terminal to meet the growing needs of our community and visitors. The new terminal will enhance passenger experience and strengthen our position as a key transportation hub in the state.

"We are grateful for the Polk County Board of Supervisors' unwavering support for the future of the Des Moines International Airport," said Jake Christensen, Board Chair of the Des Moines Airport Authority. "This referendum is a critical step toward realizing our vision for a state-of-the-art terminal that will serve as a gateway to our region and state."

The new terminal passenger processing facility will bring numerous benefits, including increased capacity, improved amenities, and a more convenient and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. It will also contribute to the economic vitality of Central Iowa by creating jobs and driving tourism and business growth. The Des Moines Airport Authority encourages the public to learn more about the upcoming referendum and its role in lowering the overall cost of the project. Authority leadership looks forward to engaging with residents and stakeholders in the coming weeks to provide information and answer any questions.

Upcoming classes and events through the Greater Des Moines Partnership:

Local Business School: Master Your Small Business Marketing

Monday, Oct. 2 - Monday, Nov. 6 l  Register Here 



Entrepreneur Field Days

• Nov. 1: xBk Live, Building The Business of Music in DSM + Live Show l 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. l Register Here
• Nov. 2: Lashier Graphics, Servicing Analog And Bringing Brands To Life l 1 - 3 p.m. l Register Here
• Nov. 8: Lola’s Fine Hot Sauces, Creating A League Of Their Own In Hot Sauces l 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. l Register Here
• Nov. 16: VizyPay: Bootstrapping Pays Off At Scale l 4 - 6 p.m. l Register Here

A Conversation with Princess Reema, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the U.S.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 l 12 – 1 p.m. l  Register Here

Outclassing Your Competition

Thursday, Nov 2 l 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. l  Register Here

Iowa Angel Investor Summit

Tuesday, Nov 14 l 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. l  Register Here

11th Annual Inclusion Summit

Wednesday, Nov. 15 l 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. l  Register Here

16th Annual National IES

Saturday, Nov. 18 l 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. l  Register Here