Hello Becca,

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.

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

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.

Post your local jobs for FREE using Leap Here and discover more potential matches through the Leap Here hiring funnel. Sign up by August 5, 2023 and get a free comparison / explanation for how manual reviews compare to custom algorithms when advancing applicants.

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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

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 

Car Shows & Food Trucks

·      July 30 – Mustang Car Show

o  Food Trucks Location: Main Entrance

 TBD 

Free Live Entertainment

  Kowboy Kix

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 11:00 AM

Cody Hicks

Friday, August 4, 2023 10:00 PM

McKenzie JaLynn

Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 PM

Country River Band

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:00 AM

Opus Taylor

Friday, August 11, 2023 10:00 PM

Craig Swalwell Band

Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 PM

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

This week's lunch feature at

The Hills Bar and Grill

Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp with romaine lettuce, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, cheese blend, and avocado

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

📢 Calling volunteers in Greater Des Moines (DSM)! 🌟 We want to hear from you!  

Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by participating in a 10-minute survey. Your valuable feedback will help us understand what drives volunteerism, the challenges volunteers face, and how we can better support your engagement moving forward.  

As a token of our appreciation, participants who complete the entire survey will have the chance to enter a prize drawing for 30 $20 VISA gift cards! 💸💳 

👉 Take the survey and make your voice heard! 📝 

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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.

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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