CDC Members and Friends,



A fresh slate of events just went live on the CDC Community Events Calendar! Click the button below to see all the fun upcoming activities as well as events where you can network and grow your business.

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Crawford County March Retail Mania! Happening Now!

Crawford County March Retail Mania is happening now! Participate in this month-long shopping event to score big! Every purchase at the participating local businesses counts as points towards awesome local gift cards. It's game time! 🎉

🏀 How to Play:

• Make a purchase at any participating business to get your stamp.
• Each stamp scores a two-point shot, giving you two entries into the 16 Sweet drawings.
• Shoot for the hoop from March 7th-9th, and every purchase will earn you two stamps for double the points!

📈 Maximize Your Score:

• Collect stamps from every participating business to double the points of your total score for even more chances to win.

🗓️ Contest Period:

The game runs from March 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2024. Make sure to turn in your stamp sheets by Monday, April 1st, 5 pm to the CDC Office (109 N Main St) or at a participating business.

🎉 16 Sweet Drawings:

Every stamp is an entry into the drawings for a share of local gift cards. There will be 16 total winners.

🏆 Winners Revealed:

The winners will be announced on Friday, April 5th, at noon. A bracket will be made featuring the 16 random finalists for a showdown to determine the tournament champion. Each round a finalist passes makes them eligible to win a higher amount of gift cards.



Let the shopping games begin!

WIBIO Meeting

March 7th

WIBIO'S March Meeting will be held at the CDC Office (109 N Main St- Denison) on Thursday, March 7th at 5 PM. WIBIO's mission is to unite as women and take pride in the place where we live, work, and play by doing service projects to enhance our community. WIBIO is free to all Women. For information or to join the group please call the CDC office at 712-263-562, email a mnutt@cdcia.org, or go here.

This month, WIBIO members will be assembling period packs for area schools.

Legislative Coffee

March 9th

Join the CDC for a Legislative Coffee event with Steven Holt and Jason Schultz on Saturday, March 9th at the CDC Office. This is your chance to connect directly with our legislators, express your concerns, and gain insights into the issues that matter most to our community. The event will start with brief introductions and opening comments from the legislators. We encourage everyone to bring forth one question or comment to initiate the conversation. This is a valuable opportunity to engage in a meaningful exchange with our elected representatives. 



Your presence and participation can make a difference, so mark your calendars and be a part of shaping our community's future.

Business After 5

March 13th

We are excited to announce our very first Business After 5 Networking event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th at the CDC Office! This is an excellent opportunity for you to expand your network and connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly environment.

We look forward to seeing you there and hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow your professional network.

Coffee Connections

March 28th

We are excited to announce our very first Coffee Connections Networking event, scheduled for Thursday, March 28th at the CDC Office! This is an excellent opportunity for you to expand your network and connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly environment.

We look forward to seeing you there and hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow your professional network.

Why is Networking Important?

Networking is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities for your business. By connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders, you open doors to collaborations, partnerships, and insights that can drive your success.

Join us for these events to expand your circle, exchange ideas, and discover new possibilities. Your next big breakthrough could be just one conversation away.

Direct Mailer & CDC Member Advertising Savings!

Attention CDC Members! Did you know that you can save on your advertising with the Direct Mailer? Inquire with them today by calling 712-792-2179.

Boy Scouts Paper Drive

The Boy Scouts of Troop 55 in Denison will hold the March paper drive on Saturday, March 9th at the Walmart parking lot. The Scouts will be there from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM to help you unload your tied, bundled, or sacked newspapers. You may bring your acceptable papers in either paper bags or cardboard boxes; please no plastic bags. Please limit cardboard.

Crossroads of Crawford County Annual Event

Schleswig Trivia Night

Eventide Drive Through Chicken Dinner

Denison's St Patrick's Day Parade

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