Hello Becca,

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.

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!

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.

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  

·      August 18 & 19 – Regional Challenge Finals – Post Time 6PM



·      August 20 – Regional Challenge Finals – Post Time 4PM

Promotions & Special Events

·      Customer Appreciation Week – September 11 – 15

o  Details TBD 

Free Live Entertainment

  Gaylin Sudik & Friends

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 11:00 AM

Grind

Friday, August 18, 2023 10:00 PM

Mike Bernard and The Midwest Made

Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 PM

Jerry Beauchamp Band

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 11:00 AM

May Pang

August 22, 2023 2:00 PM - August 23, 2023 2:00 PM

ROCK ART SHOW -- May Pang To Showcase Candid Photos of John Lennon

Lucas Beebe

Friday, August 25, 2023 10:00 PM

Taylor King and Nicholas Sinclair

Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 PM

Clarksville Station

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 11:00 AM

Ticketed Events

·      August 3 – Styx Tribute

o  Tickets on Sale July 9

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

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

As a Member of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, you are automatically a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. We collaborate with The Partnership to provide you with access to information, impactful events, resources and tools to make your business more successful.

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All of the research is accessible free of charge and is presented in a newly streamlined interface. Charts and data can easily be captured and used in other presentations.

The Data Hub is another way that Members are able to tap into information and resources available through The Partnership’s regional network.

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Upcoming classes and events through the Greater Des Moines Partnership:

Public Policy Issue Forum on Rural Development

Thursday, Aug. 17 l 12 – 1 p.m. l  Register Here

Top Five for Small Business: The Leadership Blueprint

Wednesday, Aug. 23 l 9 – 10 a.m. l  Register Here

DEI Management Certification Program

Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Tuesday, Nov. 7 l 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. l  Register Here

Supply Chain Technology Seminar

Wednesday, Sept. 6 l 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. l  Register Here