Hello Becca,

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone one who volunteered, sponsored, and attended this year's Chill on the Hill season. We couldn't continue to do this each year without your support.

Thank you once again to all of our sponsors:

Platinum Stage: Elder Corporation

Military Night: Meta

Nightly: Re/Max Revolution, NuCara Pharmacy, and Fareway

Band: Bankers Trust and ValPak

Beer Tent: Heartland Roofing, Siding, Solar, Helena Industries, Pet Supplies Plus, Forge 65/Indigo Living

Concession Zone: Midland Credit Union, Copper Shores Village- Immanuel, Hy-Vee, Golf Cars of Iowa

Hydrations: Courtyard Estates and Eisenlauer Team

After Party: Mugsy's Pizza House and Irish Pub

East Polk Regional Afterhours

Join us for an informative afterhours event about how to find qualified candidates in today's workforce climate. Chad Pierce with Iowa Workforce Development and Brian Berry with Palmer Group will be be providing information about regional labor market, state and federal programs available to employers, and more.

Heavy appetizers will be served and attendees will receive a drink ticket.

This event will be held in the Golfer's Lounge at Toad Valley Golf Course.

Thank you to Meta/Altoona Data Center for being the sponsor for this event.

4:30-5:00 Networking

5:00-6:00 Program

Kindly RSVP by July 26th.

Learn more about our speakers:

Chad Pierce is a business engagement consultant with Iowa Workforce Development serving portions of central, northcentral, and western Iowa. He has been in this role for 2 years, starting in Fort Dodge, and currently working out of our American Job Center in Des Moines. He works closely with Iowa businesses to help diagnose workforce challenges and provide resources related to recruiting, tax credits, hiring, customized training opportunities, and detailed labor market information. Whether you’re developing, expanding, or consolidating your business, IWD can help facilitate your workforce needs.

Brian is currently a proud Employee Owner at Palmer Group serving in the role of Human Resources Director. He has spent the past 25 years working in a variety of roles within employment and staffing industry in the Des Moines area. Brian is passionate about serving others, his family and friends, and fishing.

August Lunch Club featuring

Iowa's Small Business Development Center

Thursday, August 3rd

11:30-12:30

Lunch club resumes in August with our guest speaker Jenica Johnson from the Iowa Small Business Development Center. She will be going over what resources are available to small business owners.

Regstration is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $50 for table of 4. This includes a pizza lunch and a drink. Kindly RSVP by 2pm on Wednesday, August 2nd.

Thank you to DART for being our August Lunch Club sponsor.

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Workshop

Thursday, September 14th

Copper Creek Golf Club

4:30-6 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 Thursday, September 7th.

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.

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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

Car Shows & Food Trucks

·      July 30 – Mustang Car Show

o  Food Trucks Location: Main Entrance

 TBD 

Free Live Entertainment

  Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Tuesday, July 25 - Jerry Beauchamp Band Variety

 Friday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Friday, July 28 - Mark Doty & The Cause Rock & Blues

 Saturday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Saturday, July 29 - Raquel & The Wildflowers Country & Rock

Ticketed Events

·      July 27 – Willie Farrell & Jonathan – Comedy Show

o  Tickets available June 17

o  FREE tickets to reserve your seat are available at the gift shop

This month's Features at Cove Nutrition

Member Events

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. Stay connected to regional news, educational and networking opportunities, public policy and events through The Partnership’s newsletters.

There are a variety of different digital newsletters that are tailored to fit the needs of our Members. Sign up for one or all of the newsletters to ensure that you are in the know about ways to enhance your membership and to take advantage of the variety of programs across the region.

OneVoice Weekly

Learn about the latest Partnership news and events as well as highlights from the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region in OneVoice Weekly, The Partnership's flagship newsletter.

Regional Events News

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Small Business Resources

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Young Professionals Connection

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Downtown DSM USA

Stay in the know of what is going on in Downtown DSM USA with this weekly newsletter.

Government Policy Council

The Government Policy Council Newsletter is a weekly update of The Partnership drives policy with one regional voice.

Capital Crossroads

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Stay in the know and sign up at https://www.dsmpartnership.com/news-media/e-newsletter-sign-up.

Upcoming classes and events through the Greater Des Moines Partnership:

Multicultural Reception and Roundtable

Wednesday, August 2 l 4 – 6:30 p.m. l  Register Here

Top Five for Small Business: The Leadership Blueprint

Wednesday, August 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