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2025 Yearly Newsletter Sponsor

RE/MAX Revolution

932 N Shadyview Blvd

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515-265-7200

www.soldbyrev.com

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April Monthly Newsletter Sponsor

Pennie Carroll and Associates


3232 Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

515-490-8025

https://www.penniecarroll.com/

Edencrest at Pleasant Hill Grand Opening

Thursday, April 3

4-7 PM

6151 Martha L. Miller Dr

Pleasant Hill, IA

Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of Edencrest at Pleasant Hill!



Celebrate with us and enjoy:

Heavy Appetizers & Drinks

Live Music

Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 PM


For more information, please contact:

Staci Fjelland, Community Relations Director

 515-380-0598

Grand Opening

Springtime Hill Climb 5k

This year's Springtime Hill Climb will be on Saturday, April 12th at 8:30.


Proceeds from this event are donated to charity.


Thank you to our event sponsors:


Gold: Anytime Fitness

Starting Line: Copper Shores Village- Immanuel (PC)

Finish Line: Swain Chiropractic

Mile Marker: ThriveNow Recovery Centers (PCE), NuCara (PC)


Late registrations are not guaranteed a T-shirt

Register for the Springtime Hill Climb

Lunch and Learn

Briana's Inspired Creations and Sleepy Hollow

Thursday, April 3, 2025

11:30 AM- 12:30 PM

4051 Dean Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

Join us for a networking lunch and learn about two of our business members: Briana's Inspired Creations and Sleepy Hollow.

Registration includes lunch catered by Briana and a beverage.



Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, April 1st.

$15 per person or $50 group of 4

RSVP for April Lunch and Learn

Young Professionals of Eastern Polk County Night at the I-Cubs

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

6:38 PM

1 Line Drive

Des Moines, IA 50309

Join YPEP for a fun night at the Iowa Cubs game! Meet us at Principal Park on April 15th at 6:00 p.m. to grab your ticket and connect before the game. Registration includes a general admission ticket—don’t miss this great networking opportunity! RSVP by April 8th.

RSVP for YPEP at I-Cubs
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Breakfast Club: Tour Your Chamber featuring Keystone Savings Bank

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

7:30-8:30 AM

6871 NE 12th Ave

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Join us for networking and breakfast at Keystone Savings Bank! Connect with local professionals and learn about Keystone’s financial services for individuals and businesses, how to spot counterfeit bills, and the latest scams.

RSVP for April Breakfast Club

2025 Spring and Summer Sponsorships

With warmer weather ahead, our top spring and summer events are coming soon!

Secure your sponsorship now for the Annual Golf Outing, Chill on the Hill, and Summer Fest—great chances to showcase your business.

Contact our Executive Director for details.

Golf outing registration opens April 14th!

2025 Member to Member Coupons

Member-to-Member Coupons are back! These exclusive deals help Chamber members support and grow together. Submit your offers (as many as you would like) to our Executive Director by April 1st, and we’ll create the coupons for you. New members receive them year-round—don’t miss out!

Chamber Bucks Referral Program

Help grow our Chamber and earn rewards! Refer a new member, and if they join within three months, you’ll get $50 in Chamber Bucks. Use them for fees, sponsorships, or event tickets—they’re transferable and valid for a year. Just send us your referral, and we’ll handle the rest!

Keystone Savings Bank

Grand Reopening

Friday, April 25

12-5 PM

6871 12th Ave NE

Pleasant Hill, IA

The Pleasant Hill branch recently underwent a complete remodel! Join them for a Grand Reopening on April 25th, 2025! They have an afternoon of fun planned, starting with a Ribbon Cutting at Noon.


Ribbon Cutting - 12:00 pm

Inflatables - 12 pm - 5 pm



Refreshments from Great Caterers of Iowa

Games & Prizes

Grand Reopening

Ladies' Self-Defense Class

Tuesday, April 29th

6-8 PM

Doanes Park Youth Center

5050 Doanes Park Rd

Pleasant Hill, IA

We’re proud to partner with RHINO Tactical Defense for a FREE Ladies' Self-Defense Class on Tuesday, April 29, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Doanes Park Youth Center. Open to ages 13 and up, this class will teach essential self-defense techniques to boost confidence and personal safety.

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

Register for Ladies' Self-Defense Class

2025 Chill on the Hill

Mark your calendars for this year's Chill on the Hill Concert Series!

Jobs Board on our Website

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
Executive Director's Email


Professor Peg's Marketing Tips

Use AI Marketing for Instagram social listening


AI marketing can revolutionize social listening on Instagram by providing real-time insights and helping you better understand your audience. Here’s how you can use AI for Instagram social listening:


Monitor Brand Mentions: AI tools can track mentions of your brand, hashtags, or keywords across Instagram, even if users don’t tag you directly. This helps you stay aware of how people are talking about your business.


Sentiment Analysis: AI can analyze the tone of conversations about your brand, identifying whether the sentiment is positive, negative, or neutral. This allows you to address concerns or amplify positive feedback.


Trend Identification: AI can spot emerging trends by analyzing large volumes of data. This helps you stay ahead of the curve and create content that resonates with your audience.


Competitor Insights: Use AI to monitor your competitors’ mentions and strategies. This can provide valuable insights into what works in your industry and help you refine your approach.


Customer Feedback: AI can analyze comments, reviews, and direct messages to identify common themes or issues. This helps you improve your products or services based on real customer input.


Content Optimization: AI tools can suggest the best times to post, the most engaging hashtags, and even the type of content that performs well based on audience behavior.


Crisis Management: AI can alert you to potential PR issues by identifying spikes in negative sentiment or unusual activity, allowing you to respond quickly.


By leveraging AI for social listening, you can gain deeper insights into your audience, improve engagement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance your Instagram strategy. Let me know if you’d like to explore specific tools or examples!


Let me know if you’d like more details on these strategies! Contact me at ceaqmarketing.com

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DSM Intern Connection

  • Tuesday, June 3: DSM Intern Connection Kick-Off: Mastering Connection & Confidence for Career Success with Dr. Claire Muselman | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
  • Tuesday, June 17: Habits of Top Performers: Setting Yourself Up for Success Now with keynote speaker Allen Weaver | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
  • Tuesday, July 1: Murky Waters: Navigating Conflict, Tension and Apologies at Work with keynote speaker Kristin Economos | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
  • Tuesday, July 15: Wired for Resilience with keynote speaker Vanessa McNeal | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
  • Tuesday, July 29: Executive Luncheon – Invite Only  
  • *In order to attend, participants must have attended 3 of 4 previous DSM Intern Connection events
Greater Des Moines Partnership

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