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/

Thank you to our April newsletter sponsor: Pennie Carroll and Associates.

3232 Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

https://www.penniecarroll.com

The Market on Hubbell will be April 27th from 9 AM- 3 PM. This event includes several local vendors, coffee, food, and music.

Hello everyone!

Last week, we announced via Facebook live that we are undergoing a brand refresh. This includes a new logo and plans are being made to give our website a new look down the road as well. Our new logo has two different versions, stacked and horizontal. The colors are the same as what the City has switched to and the font is still the same as before. We hope you are as excited about these updates as we are.

Next, we understand the importance of fostering strong connections with our members. To this end, we are organizing meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and brainstorm ideas collaboratively. These sessions serve as invaluable opportunities to strengthen our community bonds and ensure that we are meeting the diverse needs of our members effectively. Information gathered from these meetings is shared with the board so they can hear what our members are saying. If you would like to meet with over coffee or at your office (or mine), please contact me to schedule a time.

If you ever have any questions, suggestions, or if there's anything specific you'd like to see from your Chamber membership, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your input is invaluable, and we are here to serve you.



Once again, thank you for choosing to be a part of our Chamber of Commerce.

Becca Squiers

Executive Director

Don't miss out!

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 promote your business to members of our community and surrounding areas.

We are also looking for items to go into our raffle at the golf outing.

These are filling in fast! For more information about either of these events, please contact our Executive Director.

There's also opportunities for Summer Fest, Cy-Hawk 9 Hole outing, CHILLtober Fest, and Trick or Treat Around the Lake.

We would love to share it news on and here in our newsletter.

This could include:

• winning an award
• milestones (anniversaries, etc)
• new products/services
• new locations
• renovations
• etc

There's also opportunity to share news like this on the Greater Des Moines blog page.

Email our Executive Director for more information on the blog post/to share this awesome news.

Join us in congratulating Jake Schilling in his promotion to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banker at Keystone Savings Bank.

Also, welcome Bryan Gordon who will now be the branch manager of this location.

6871 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515.266.6900

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

Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend early with our Chamber Unplugged. This is an informal networking event and is a great way to meet other members. Weather permitting we will be out on their patio overlooking the lake.

$15 per person or $50 for group of 4

Registration includes appetizers and a drink ticket.

Please note, we will not be having Lunch Club or Unplugged in June and July. We will resume these events again in August.

Registration for our Annual Golf Outing begins Wednesday, April 17th at 8:00 AM.

• Contests for longest drive (men's and women's), closest to the pin, and longest putt
• Raffle and 50/50
• Team prizes

Registration includes lunch and two drink tickets.

$85 per person or $300 Team of 4

New this year: Mega passes! These include advantages such as mulligans and on course games. Prepurchase your pass and receive Chill on the Hill tickets. Passes will be handed out at the registration table during check-in.

This event is open to the public!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Eagle: Tasty Tacos (President's Club)

Golf Towel: Bankers Trust (President's Club)

Golf Ball: Kading Properties

Bev Cart/Koozie: Great Southern Bank (PC), Sleep Inn and Suites, Courtyard Estates

Contest: Squeaky Clean

Prize: Community State Bank (PC)

Tee Box: Copper Shores Village (PC), Skin Fusion Fx (PCE), Fareway (PCE), Tasty Tacos (PC), Pennie Carroll and Associates (PC), Elder Corporation (Chamber Trustee), Sundance Reatly (PC), Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar (PCE), Snyder and Associates, Kading Properties, Hy-Vee, Fully Promoted, Athletico

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.

Stay tuned for information about May's meeting.

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

CIRAS at Iowa State is hosting a manufacturing lab tour in Ames on innovative technologies for businesses to implement.

May 9th 10AM-2PM

Tuesday, April 23rd, 6 PM: City Council Meeting



Thursday, May 2nd, 4:30-6:00 PM: Chamber Unplugged

Friday, May 17th, 10 AM: Annual Golf Outing at Copper Creek Golf Club

Thursday, May 2nd, 4:30-6 PM: Chamber Unplugged at La Feria

Tuesday, June 4th, 8:30-9:30 AM: Q2 Power Hour workshop

From our members:

Sundance Real Estate now hiring

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. 

April Cove Nutrition Features

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

First Responders Pancake Breakfast at Copper Shores Village

Wednesday, April 24th 7-10 AM



Walk with a Doc



This event is hosted by Dr. Samantha Algrim of Unity Point Health Pleasant Hill Family Medicine.

It will be held the last Saturday of each month (weather permitting) at Copper Creek Lake Park. Meet at the shelter by the playground.

Next event is Saturday, April 27th from 9-10 AM.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Sip and Shop at the Elks Lodge.

Saturday, April 27th 10AM-3PM

5420 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA

Their April meeting will be Thursday, April 25th from 6:30-7:30 PM at the library.

Guest speaker: Russ Paul, Public Works Director, City of Pleasant Hill

The 4th Annual We Give A Ram Derby Style Fundraiser will be held Friday, May 4th at Copper Creek Golf Club starting at 5 PM.

Monies raised by this event will go to help children in need in Eastern Polk County.

Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link.

Saturday, May 11th

9AM -3 PM

877 SE 64th

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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.

Midland Credit Union

Get a new auto loan or refinance your current one through Midland Credit Union.

90 days no payments.

Apply online at midlandcu.org or give them a call for more info at 515-278-1994.

Offer good through the end of June.

Copper Creek 9 Theatre

Enjoy the latest films right here in Pleasant Hill!!!

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel

Free Live Entertainment

 Senior Tuesday Entertainment – 11:00 A.M., Finish Line Show Lounge

Tuesday, April 23 – Tom Hofer & the Iowa Playboys, Traditional Country & Variety

Tuesday, April 30 – Ken Frette & Classic Country, Country

 Friday Night Entertainment – 8:00 P.M., Finish Line Show Lounge

Friday, April 26 – Kevin Lindgren, Classic Rock & Country

Saturday Night Entertainment – 8:00 P.M., Finish Line Show Lounge

Saturday, April 27 – Route 66 Band, Country

Special Event

 Derby Day Celebration – Saturday, May 4

o  Hat & Bowtie Contest 2-4:30pm

o  Swipe & Win Promotion noon-8pm

o  Watch & Wager – Post time 6:45pm

o  Live Entertainment – Hold On – Finish Line Show Lounge – 8-11pm

 Saturday, June 8 – Corvette Car Show 

Ticketed Events:

Finish Line Lounge

Thursday, June 20 at 7PM – Material Girls – Women of Pop Tribute Band

o  Tickets on Sale – April 15, 2024 

Gift Shop Hours

Monday-Sunday 11AM-8PM

Join them for their 8th Annual Backyard BBQ Competition!

June 1st, 2024

6390 NE Rising Sun Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

www.risingsunchurch.org/holy-smoke

They will have a car show starting at 1pm and more family activities at 3pm.

Then at 4pm, you can fill up a plate with smoked meats from the competition for just a $5 donation.

Competition awards will be presented to the winning teams at 6pm.

Each year, all proceeds from the event are given to a chosen donation recipient in need. For Holy Smoke 2024, they are raising funds to support Kristin Lampkin.

Did you know that being a member of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, you are also a part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership?

Top Five for Small Business: Hiring, Developing and Retaining the Ideal Team Player in Your Organization

Wednesday, April 24 | 9 – 10 a.m. |  Register Here

DMDC 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Friday, May 10 l  Register Here



Top Five for Small Business: Five Ways to Propel Yourself Into Growth

Wednesday, May 22 | 9 – 10 a.m. |  Register Here

Small Business Success Summit

Monday, June 10 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |  Register Here

Other tools and resources from the Partnership:

SCALE DSM BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

SPARK DSM BUSINESS INCUBATOR

SMALL BUSINESS HUB/RESOURCES