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Chill on the Hill - Final Night of the season
Recoil
6-9 PM Copper Creek Lake Park
$12 Admission includes a drink ticket
Ages 21+
Thank you to everyone who attended last week! We would love to see you again this week as we close out the Chill season.
Thank you to our week 8 sponsors:
Platinum Stage: Elder Corporation
Beer Tent- Forge 65/Indigo Living
Concession Zone: Golf Cars of Iowa and Copper Shores Village-Immanuel
Hydrations: Eisenlauer Team
After Party: Mugsy's Pizza House and Irish Pub
Food truck: Momma Moody's Grinders and Iowa's Classic Concession
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Office closing early
The office will be closing at 3:00PM on Tuesdays now through August 29th.
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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.
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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.
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Parade Registration
We will be having a parade this year in conjunction with our End of Summer Fest on Saturday, August 26th. *No registration fee*
Please register for the parade by August 17th. (Chamber membership is not required for participation in the parade.)
End of Summer Fest Activities
Line up for parade: Noon
Parade starts: 1 PM
Family friendly activities (bounce houses, Hy-Vee Indy Show Car, etc) at Copper Creek Lake: 2:30-5:30
Concert with Shock Collar: 6-9
Fireworks to follow
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Sponsorships for End of Summer Fest
If you would like to be a sponsoring partner for this event, please contact the office at 515-313-8740 or complete the online form.
Thank you to those who have signed up to be a sponsor at this time:
Gold sponsor: Polk County Supervisors
Food and Beverage: Envoy Mortgage and Kading Properties
Supporting Sponsors: Re/Max Revolution, Pleasant Hill Physical Therapy, NuCara Pharmacy, Drake Signs, Paychex
Activity Sponsors: Leaf Filters and Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee
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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.
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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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Indy Race Weekend
Hy-Vee Indy Car Race Weekend is back!
July 21-23
Iowa Speedway in Newton
Get your Chairman's Club Tickets today. See flyer for more information.
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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel | |
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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
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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
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Free Live Entertainment
Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Tuesday, July 18 - Dale Menning & The Stardusters Variety
o Tuesday, July 25 - Jerry Beauchamp Band Variety
Friday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Friday, July 21 - Route 66 Variety
o Friday, July 28 - Mark Doty & The Cause Rock & Blues
Saturday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Saturday, July 22 - Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s 50’s/ 60’s Rock
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
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This month's Features at Cove Nutrition | |
This week's lunch feature at The Hills Bar and Grill | |
Enjoy two flour shells flautas stuffed with shredded chicken, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, and salsa verde. | |
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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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Stay in the know and sign up at https://www.dsmpartnership.com/news-media/e-newsletter-sign-up.
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Upcoming classes and events through the Greater Des Moines Partnership:
Top Five for Small Business: The Top 5 Killers of Productivity in Your Business and How to Address Them
Wednesday, July 19 l 9 – 10 a.m. l Register Here
Education in Action: Youth Employment: How to Maximize the Opportunities
Thursday, July 20 l 1 – 2:30 p.m. l Register Here
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
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