Power Hour

Yearly Newsletter Sponsor

Thank you to our yearly newsletter sponsor: Sundance Realty.

5161 Maple Dr, Suite E

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515.585.0634

https://www.sundancerealtyiowa.com/

Annual Dinner Feedback

If you haven't already, please take a couple of minutes to provide feedback on our Annual Dinner.

We would love to hear from you even if you didn't attend.

Feedback

Jobs Board on our website

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

Please include:

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

Welcome our newest members!

Great Caterers of Iowa

1480 Sloans Way

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

https://greatcaterersofiowa.com

515-264-8765

Power Hour:

Social Media

March 26th 8:30-9:30 AM

1421NE 56th St,

Pleasant Hill

Join us for our new quarterly event called Power Hour. Each one will focus on a topic that's important to our members.

In March, we will tackle Social Media.

This training is presented by SCORE Des Moines and is free to attend.

RSVP

Young Professionals of Eastern Polk County

YPEP was formed in March 2023 as a way to connect young professionals in our region.

Meetings are typically held the last Thursday of the month from 5-6 PM (this will be changing in April). Each quarter will consist of a learning session, activity, and community service project.

For more information about our Young Professionals Network, please visit our website.

Be sure to follow the group on Facebook and LinkedIn.

YPEP

Business Resource Links

We have added links to our website to several organizations that can help your business in a variety of ways.

Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Small Business Development Center
Score | Des Moines
and more

Resource Links

Spring/Summer Sponsorship Opportunities

There are still sponsorship opportunities available for this year's Annual Golf outing and Chill on the Hill Concert series.

These events are a great way to get your business name out to members of our community.

For more information about either of these events, please contact our Executive Director.

Our office will be closed

Friday, March 29th- Monday, April 1st.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Save the Date

Tuesday, March 12, 6 PM: City Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 26, 8:30-9:30: Power Hour: Social Media

Tuesday, March 26, 6 PM: City Council Meeting

Friday, March 29-Monday, April 1: Office Closed

Thursday, April 4, 11:30-12:30: Lunch Club (more information coming soon)

From our members:

Sundance Real Estate now hiring

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Hills Bar and Grill

Saturday, March 16

Special Census Field Representative

The City of Pleasant Hill is conducting a Special Census this year beginning July 1, 2024 and we need your help! We are in need of Special Census staff to assist in gathering an accurate count of our community. Click on the link for more information.

US Census Bureau

March Cove Nutrition Features

For more information, click on the link to take you to their Facebook page.

The Cove Nutrition

2024 Springtime Hill Climb

Early registration now extended through March 12th!

All proceeds will go to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Iowa Chapter)

The Springtime Hill Climb is a springtime race through the streets and trails of Pleasant Hill Iowa. Don't be intimidated by the name - it's primarily named the Hill Climb because of the location, not the elevation. The race is 5K (3.1 miles) and is chip-timed.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Doanes Park

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, April 13, 2024

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:30 AM

𝗙𝗲𝗲: $25 Early Registration (before March 4)

$35 Regular Rate (before April 1)

$45 Late Registration (until packet pick-up Friday, April 12)

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽: Friday, April 12 at Doanes Park (5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill, IA)

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Doanes Park is located at, 5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill and there will be parking provided in the park through the south entrance off 6th Ave.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘀: All pre-registered participants will receive a long-sleeve running shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: $100 VISA gift cards will be given to overall male and female 1st place runners; medals to the top 3 places in each age group.

This event is brought to you by Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to the following business for sponsoring this year's event:

Gold: Anytime Fitness

Starting Line: Courtyard Estates

Finish Line: Kading Properties

Mile Markers: NuCara Pharmacy, Kading Properties

Copper Shores Village: Ready to Downsize?

Thursday, March 7, 2024

3:00 pm4:00 pm

1500 Edgewater Dr

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Whether planning a move or looking to simplify a current residence, downsizing one’s possessions can be overwhelming for people of any age. Tisa Johnson, owner of Senior Transitioning Services, will share some helpful tips and tricks for seniors looking to de-clutter as they transition into retirement life.

Seating is limited. RSVP to 515-599-9067 by March 1.

Lutheran Church of the Cross

Celebrate Easter at Lutheran Church of the Cross.

Click on the link for information about their services and pancake breakfast.

Easter

NewLife Church Easter Egg Hunt

WORLD'S LONGEST EASTER EGG HUNT w/ a TWIST

March 30 from 9 - 11 a.m.

6036 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Kids of all ages & stages will not want to miss this!

Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors in your car to their church parking lot on Saturday, March 30th anytime between 9 am - 11am.

They will provide driving directions from our church parking lot.

Bring a basket and enjoy the World's Longest Easter Egg Hunt (with a twist).

See you then!

CELEBRATION SUNDAY SERVICES

March 31 @ 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

NewLife Church

Rising Sun Easter Services

March 28th @ 6:30pm

Join us for them Maundy Thursday service!

March 29th @ 5:30pm

On Good Friday, they're hosting a special meal and presentation on the Passover. All are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience. More information and registration for this event can be found on their website.

March 31st - Easter Sunday

Bring the whole family to their celebrations!

Come to a free breakfast from 8-9am.

Grab a drink at Hebrews coffee house from 8-9:20am.

Stay to worship their Risen Savior at 9:30am!

Rising Sun Church

Markey Agency

If you are self-employed, a 1099 worker or a small business owner you may qualify for up to $32,220 from the IRS. Check out this website and estimate calculator to see if you qualify.

Markey Agency

Midland Credit Union

Transfer your high-rate credit card balances to a Midland MasterCard at 7.99% APR* for 12 months!

Pay off debt faster and save money on interest with their low promotional rate for 12 months on balance transfers posted on or between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024, on new or existing card accounts. Apply online at midlandcu.org or give them a call for more info at 515-278-1994.

Midland Credit Union