Thank you to our yearly newsletter sponsor: Sundance Realty.

5161 Maple Dr, Suite E

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515.585.0634

https://www.sundancerealtyiowa.com/

Join us for our new quarterly event called Power Hour. Each one will focus on a topic that's important to our members.

In March, we will tackle Social Media.

This training is presented by SCORE Des Moines and is free to attend.

Is your business looking for employees? If so, email us the information and we will post it on the jobs board found on our website. 

Please include:

• Job Title
• Description
• Experience necessary 
• Links to online applications
• Any other pertinent information

Our April Lunch Club will be held at the Carriage House at Pennie Carroll and Associates.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

11:30 am-12:30 pm

3232 Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

Representatives from the Greater Des Moines Partnership will give an overview of how they help businesses.

Registration includes salad bar lunch from Briana's Inspired Creations and beverage.



RSVPs are encouraged and due by Tuesday, April 2nd.

$15 per person or $50 for group of 4

YPEP was formed in March 2023 as a way to connect young professionals in our region.

Meetings are typically held the last Thursday of the month from 5-6 PM (this will be changing in April). Each quarter will consist of a learning session, activity, and community service project.

For more information about our Young Professionals Network, please visit our website.

Be sure to follow the group on Facebook and LinkedIn.

**April 26th the group will be planting trees in Pleasant Hill as a part of Earth Day. More information to come on this event.**

We have added links to our website to several organizations that can help your business in a variety of ways.

• Iowa Workforce Development
• Iowa Small Business Development Center
• Score | Des Moines
• and more

There are still sponsorship opportunities available for this year's Annual Golf outing and Chill on the Hill Concert series.

These events are a great way to get your business name out to members of our community.

These are filling in fast! For more information about either of these events, please contact our Executive Director.

There's also opportunities for Summer Fest, Cy-Hawk 9 Hole outing, CHILLtober Fest, and Trick or Treat Around the Lake.

Friday, March 29th- Monday, April 1st.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.

** Newsletter will be sent out on Tuesday, April 2nd. **

Tuesday, March 26, 8:30-9:30: Power Hour: Social Media

Tuesday, March 26, 6 PM: City Council Meeting

Friday, March 29-Monday, April 1: Office Closed

Thursday, April 4, 11:30-12:30: Lunch Club

From our members:

Sundance Real Estate now hiring

Special Census Field Representative

The City of Pleasant Hill is conducting a Special Census this year beginning July 1, 2024 and we need your help! We are in need of Special Census staff to assist in gathering an accurate count of our community. Click on the link for more information. 

March Cove Nutrition Features

For more information, click on the link to take you to their Facebook page.

2024 Springtime Hill Climb

Registration is happening now.

All proceeds will go to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Iowa Chapter)

The Springtime Hill Climb is a springtime race through the streets and trails of Pleasant Hill Iowa. Don't be intimidated by the name - it's primarily named the Hill Climb because of the location, not the elevation. The race is 5K (3.1 miles) and is chip-timed.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Doanes Park

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, April 13, 2024

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:30 AM

𝗙𝗲𝗲:

$35 Regular Rate (before April 1)

$45 Late Registration (until packet pick-up Friday, April 12)

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽: Friday, April 12 at Doanes Park (5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill, IA)

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Doanes Park is located at, 5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill and there will be parking provided in the park through the south entrance off 6th Ave.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘀: All pre-registered participants will receive a long-sleeve running shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: $100 VISA gift cards will be given to overall male and female 1st place runners; medals to the top 3 places in each age group.

This event is brought to you by Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to the following business for sponsoring this year's event:

Gold: Anytime Fitness

Starting Line: Courtyard Estates

Finish Line: Kading Properties

Mile Markers: NuCara Pharmacy (President's Club), Kading Properties

Easter Egg Hunt at Parkridge Specialty Care



Saturday, March 30th at 10:30 AM

5800 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hostetler

Lutheran Church of the Cross



Celebrate Easter at Lutheran Church of the Cross.

Click on the link for information about their services and pancake breakfast.

NewLife Church Easter Egg Hunt



WORLD'S LONGEST EASTER EGG HUNT w/ a TWIST

March 30 from 9 - 11 a.m. 

6036 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Kids of all ages & stages will not want to miss this!

Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors in your car to their church parking lot on Saturday, March 30th anytime between 9 am - 11am.

They will provide driving directions from our church parking lot. 

Bring a basket and enjoy the World's Longest Easter Egg Hunt (with a twist). 

See you then! 

CELEBRATION SUNDAY SERVICES

March 31 @ 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Egg Hunt and Easter Service



Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 30, 11am at Redhead Park

* Easter Breakfast - Sunday, March 31, 9:30 at the Church (2440 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317)

* Easter Worship - Sunday, March 31, 10:45am

Rising Sun Easter Services



March 28th @ 6:30pm

Join us for them Maundy Thursday service!

March 29th @ 5:30pm

On Good Friday, they're hosting a special meal and presentation on the Passover. All are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience. More information and registration for this event can be found on their website.

March 31st - Easter Sunday

Bring the whole family to their celebrations!

Come to a free breakfast from 8-9am.

Grab a drink at Hebrews coffee house from 8-9:20am.

Stay to worship their Risen Savior at 9:30am!

Walk with a Doc



This event is hosted by Dr. Samantha Algrim of Unity Point Health Pleasant Hill Family Medicine.

It will be held the last Saturday of each month (weather permitting) at Copper Creek Lake Park. Meet at the shelter by the playground.

Kick off for Walk with a Doc is Saturday, March 30th from 9-10 AM.

Markey Agency



If you are self-employed, a 1099 worker or a small business owner you may qualify for up to $32,220 from the IRS. Check out this website and estimate calculator to see if you qualify.

Midland Credit Union

Transfer your high-rate credit card balances to a Midland MasterCard at 7.99% APR* for 12 months!

Pay off debt faster and save money on interest with their low promotional rate for 12 months on balance transfers posted on or between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024, on new or existing card accounts. Apply online at midlandcu.org or give them a call for more info at 515-278-1994.

Copper Creek 9 Theatre

Enjoy the latest films right here in Pleasant Hill!!!

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel

Free Live Entertainment

 Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge

Tuesday, March 26 – Jerry Beauchamp Band, Polka

Friday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge,

Friday, March 29 – Jesse and the Medicine Men, Country

Saturday Night Entertainment – 8pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

Saturday, March 30 – Hold On, Rock

Ticketed Events:

Finish Line Lounge

Saturday, April 20th at 7PM – ABBAMANIA, a Tribute to ABBA 

ABBA Mania includes songs such as “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, and more! Don’t miss your chance to experience the sounds and style that made ABBA an international musical sensation. _{Tickets must be purchased at the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop. Phone and Online ticket purchases are not available.}

Gift Shop Hours

Monday-Sunday 11AM-8PM

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino will host a Hiring Event on Tuesday, March 26, from 2pm – 7pm in AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room located near the main

casino entrance. This event is open to the public and includes full, part-time and seasonal employment

opportunities with excellent benefits. On-site interviews and free food will be available to attendees.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Sip and Shop at the Elks Lodge.

Saturday, April 27th 10AM-3PM

5420 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA

Save the date!

Saturday, May 11th 9AM-3PM

877 SE 64th St

Pleasant Hill, IA

Click the link for more information

Did you know that being a member of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, you are also a part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership?

Boosting Resilience & Mental Health for Small Business Success

Wednesday, March 27 | 9 – 10 a.m. |  Register Here

Raising Capital For Startups

Thursday, April 4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |  Register Here

Global Insurance Symposium

Tuesday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 17 |  Register Here

Top Five for Small Business: Hiring, Developing and Retaining the Ideal Team Player in Your Organization

Wednesday, April 24 | 9 – 10 a.m. |  Register Here

DMDC 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Friday, May 10 l  Register Here



Top Five for Small Business: Five Ways to Propel Yourself Into Growth

Wednesday, May 22 | 9 – 10 a.m. |  Register Here