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Trick or Treat Around the Lake
Thursday, October 26th
Copper Creek Lake Park
5-7 PM
Thank you to our sponsors:
Gold: Elder Corporation
Silver: NuCara Pharmacy, Midland Credit Union, Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar, Envoy Mortage, Copper Shores Village, Sundance Realty, Helena Industries
Member Participants: Pleasant Hill Physical Therapy, Paychex, Lakeside Dental, Berean Church, Landus Cooperative, Empress Threads, Skin Fusion Fx, Veranda Dentistry, Eisenlauer Team, Good Government for Pleasant Hill, Great Southern Bank, Suzy's Kitchen and Gifts, Primerica- Andrea Stanfel, A-1 Auto Detailing, The Cove Nutrition, Pennie Carroll and Associates, Pleasant Hill Parks and Rec, Pleasant Hill Library, Hy-Vee, Copper Creek Golf Club, Keystone Savings Bank, Mugsy's Pizza and Irish Pub, Senator Nate Boulton, Main Vein
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Young Professionals of Eastern Polk County
Food Drive
Now through October 27th
The Young Professionals of Eastern Polk County (YPEP) is hosting a food drive to help restock the shelves at the Caring Hands Food Pantry.
A few of their most needed items are pasta sauces, canned soups, Ramen Noodles, and other shelf-stable items.
Items can be dropped off at one of the following locations:
*Austin Bittner Real Estate Team (all days)
RE/MAX Revolution
932 N Shadyview Blvd
*Keystone Savings Bank (October 23-27th only)
6871 NE 12th Ave
*Chamber of Commerce Office (October 23-27th only)
5160 Maple Dr, Suite C
*Trick or Treat Around the Lake (October 26th only) at the Park Shelter
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Membership Survey
Tomorrow a survey will be sent out to the members that will include voting on the 2024 Board of Directors, nominating Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year, and programming interests. Voting will go through Monday, November 6th.
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The Membership Committee is hosting an event for those who have thought about joining our Chamber or were previous members and are looking to renew.
We would love to have some of our members there to network with leads and share their stories.
Feel free to share this event with any businesses you know that you would like to see become a part of our organization.
Tuesday, October 24th
4:30-6 PM
Hills Bar and Grill
For more information or to RSVP, visit the event page on our website.
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Salvation Army Chamber Challenge
- Businesses adopt a kettle location for a day and cover volunteer shifts from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - any available day and location they choose.
- Participating businesses also receive a dedicated and branded Virtual kettle web page where donation can be raised online to add to their total.
- Whenever a business(es) is ringing, a press release will go out and it will be promoted on social media to let people know they are out and where.
- One business from each chamber will win a Kettle Hero award for raising the most money with their virtual and in-person kettles for a day.
- Whichever chamber raises the most money on their day will be declared Chamber Challenge Champions (Golden Bell).
Prizes will also be given to businesses for:
2nd place raising the most money (Silver Bell)
3rd place raising the most money (Bronze Bell)
Most festive or creative bell ringing (costumes or presentation to attract donor attention)
Most bell ringers
To sign up your business or chamber, contact
Tamyra Harrison at 515-868-5967 or tamyra.harrison@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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Parkridge Specialty Care Candy Donation Drive
From October 1-27, Parkridge Specialty Care is doing a candy donation drive for their Trick or Treat.
For more information, contact Lisa Hostetler, Activity Director.
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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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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
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Ticketed Events
• Saturday, December 3 at 7:30PM – Commodores
o Location: The Meadows Event Center
o Tickets on sale now - https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/commodores-pm2023/listing
• Saturday, January 6 at 7PM – Rick Alviti - Elvis Tribute
o Location: Finish Line Show Lounge
o Tickets will be on sale in the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop starting Saturday, October 14
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Free Live Entertainment
Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Tuesday, October 24 - Clarksville Station Classic Country
o Tuesday, October 31- Tommy Browder + The Country River Band Classic Country
Friday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Friday, October 27 – Lincoln Highway Contemporary Country
Saturday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge
o Saturday, October 28 – McKenzie Jalynn Country
For more information about shows in the Finish Line Lounge, visit https://www.prairiemeadows.com/events?category=Free+Shows
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Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Thursday, October 26th
7:30-8:30 AM
The Urbandale Chamber would like to invite you to the Regional Breakfast hosted and sponsored by Iowa Wild! The event is on Thursday, October 26th from 7:30-8:30 am at Wells Fargo Arena. All area Chamber members are invited and are encouraged to join for breakfast and networking!
Please RSVP (free of charge) through their website so they can get an accurate head count for John. Parking instructions and extra info are also on the website.
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This month's Features at Cove Nutrition | |
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5:30am-1:30pm & 3:30pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday
8:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday & Sunday
1260 Copper Creek Dr. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515-729-0604
Deliveries are available, with a 4 drink minimum order.
Call ahead & place your order. Especially if you're short on time!
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Airport Authority’s Request for Polk County to Issue Referendum Moves Forward
Initiative to Issue Sale of Bonds to Fund the Airport Terminal Expansion to be on the November 7th General Election Ballot
Des Moines, Iowa (September 19, 2023): The Des Moines Airport Authority is pleased to announce a significant step forward in funding the expansion and development of the Des Moines International Airport at the lowest cost of capital for the project. The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of placing a referendum to support the funding of the new terminal on the November 7th ballot. If passed by voters, the referendum would authorize Polk County to sell bonds up to $350 million and enable Polk County to loan the proceeds to the Airport Authority for the new terminal project. Revenue from airport operations will repay all principal and interest on the bonds at no additional cost to the taxpayers.
The Des Moines Airport Authority requested that the Polk County Board of Supervisors bond on behalf of the Airport Authority because leveraging Polk County's AAA bond rating would result in potential savings of approximately $70 million over the life of the loan, ensuring the Airport remains operationally competitive with existing and prospective airlines. The Des Moines Airport Authority will repay the entire loan with airport revenues.
"To grow and remain an economic engine for the region, we need the new terminal funded as economically as possible, and the referendum is the best pathway to do that," said Kevin Foley, Executive Director of the Des Moines Airport Authority. “We thank the Board of Supervisors for their support of the referendum.”
This unanimous decision reflects the County Board's recognition of the importance of a modern, efficient terminal to meet the growing needs of our community and visitors. The new terminal will enhance passenger experience and strengthen our position as a key transportation hub in the state.
"We are grateful for the Polk County Board of Supervisors' unwavering support for the future of the Des Moines International Airport," said Jake Christensen, Board Chair of the Des Moines Airport Authority. "This referendum is a critical step toward realizing our vision for a state-of-the-art terminal that will serve as a gateway to our region and state."
The new terminal passenger processing facility will bring numerous benefits, including increased capacity, improved amenities, and a more convenient and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. It will also contribute to the economic vitality of Central Iowa by creating jobs and driving tourism and business growth. The Des Moines Airport Authority encourages the public to learn more about the upcoming referendum and its role in lowering the overall cost of the project. Authority leadership looks forward to engaging with residents and stakeholders in the coming weeks to provide information and answer any questions.
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Upcoming classes and events through the Greater Des Moines Partnership:
Local Business School: Master Your Small Business Marketing
Monday, Oct. 2 - Monday, Nov. 6 l Register Here
Entrepreneur Field Days
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Oct. 25: Wander Women, Building An Inclusive Community Through The Outdoors l 4 - 6 p.m. l Register Here
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Nov. 1: xBk Live, Building The Business of Music in DSM + Live Show l 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. l Register Here
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Nov. 2: Lashier Graphics, Servicing Analog And Bringing Brands To Life l 1 - 3 p.m. l Register Here
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Nov. 8: Lola’s Fine Hot Sauces, Creating A League Of Their Own In Hot Sauces l 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. l Register Here
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Nov. 16: VizyPay: Bootstrapping Pays Off At Scale l 4 - 6 p.m. l Register Here
Multicultural Reception and Roundtable
Tuesday, Oct. 24 l 4 – 6:30 p.m. l Register Here
Top Five for Small Business: HR and Employee Management Strategies
Wednesday, Oct. 25 l 9 – 10 a.m. l Register Here
Education in Action: Advancing Access and Equity
Thursday, Oct. 26 l 1 – 2:30 p.m. l Register Here
Regional Breakfast
Thursday, Oct. 26 l 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. l Register Here
A Conversation with Princess Reema, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the U.S.
Tuesday, Oct. 31 l 12 – 1 p.m. l Register Here
Outclassing Your Competition
Thursday, Nov 2 l 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. l Register Here
Iowa Angel Investor Summit
Tuesday, Nov 14 l 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. l Register Here
11th Annual Inclusion Summit
Wednesday, Nov. 15 l 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. l Register Here
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