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October 2012 Vol. 92 No. 10

The Experience

Partnership Completes Two Real Estate Transactions p2 Market Your Business and Go for the Gold p10

View The Experience at www.greaterburlington.com

A Newsletter for the Greater Burlington Partnership

RiverPark Place • 610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 • Burlington, Iowa 52601 • 319-752-6365page 2

Just A ThoughtPage 4

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Phone: 319-752-6365FAX: 319-752-6454

E-mail: [email protected]: www.greaterburlington.com

Volume 92 No. 10

NewsGolf Classic Winners Announced Page 3

Prospect Activity Page 4

New Members Page 5

Buy Local Shop Local Page 5

Kuster Heads to Conference Page 6

Be A Marketing Ninja Page 6

Member of the Month Page 7

Downtown for the Holidays Page 8

Market Your Business Page 9

Business Successes Page 10 & 11

Calendar of Events Page 12

Member Information Page 13

Upcoming Partnership Events Page 14

Partnership Calendar Page 15

YP Membership Drive Page 16

Partnership Completes Two Real Estate Transactions

Front Cover Photo:Ed Minard

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Flint Ridge Business Park has a new tenant. The Economic Development division’s board of directors authorized the sale of Shell Building #4 to Commercial Plaza, Inc. which will lease the facility to Industrial Service Corporation (ISC). The company provides a variety of services to area companies, and the immediate need was for additional warehouse space. It is likely that the facility will have a variety of uses over time. The shell building was completed in 2004 to reduce the construction timeline on fast-moving projects.

“We are pleased that this transaction has been completed,” said Rob Harrington, Director of Economic Development. “It is encouraging to see locally held companies reinvest in the community.”

Shell Building Sold to Local Company

DPI Sells Portion of Bookend BuildingsDowntown Partners has sold two of its three properties in the 500 block of Jefferson Street, commonly called the Bookend Buildings, for restoration and redevelopment.

“This is a significant step toward enhancing the appearance and economy of downtown Burlington,” said Steve Frevert, Executive Director of Downtown Partners. “For years the Bookend Buildings were emblematic of downtown disinvestment. Now they will become part of its accelerating revitalization.”

The buildings were purchased by Downtown Partners last year with proceeds from the Partnering for the Future investment campaign. The organization had identified the bookend buildings as a top redevelopment priority due to their architectural significance and prominent location.

The east and central buildings in the block have been purchased by local residents who are planning first floor commercial development for the initial phase of the project. They have right of first refusal on 522 Jefferson, the corner building at Sixth and Jefferson, which is still being offered for sale by Downtown Partners. It is eligible for historic rehab tax credits and façade restoration grants. For information, contact Steve Frevert at [email protected] or 319-208-0056.

Brenda LevittEcon. Development & Govt. Affairs Coord. [email protected]

Rob HarringtonEconomic Development Dir. [email protected]

Brenda Wischmeier Director of Marketing 319-208-0040 [email protected]

Jason HutchesonPresident & CEO [email protected]

Becky KusterCVB Asst. & Welcome Center Coordinator [email protected]

Kay Sackville BreuerVice [email protected]

Beth Nickel Convention & Visitors Bureau Exec. Dir. 319-208-0045 [email protected]

Steve FrevertDowntown Partners, Inc.Exec. Dir. [email protected]

Sherri Krause Finance Manager [email protected]

Sheila Newman Existing Business and Workforce Specialist [email protected]

Melissa Schwenker Membership Director [email protected]

Belinda ColwellAdministrative Assistant [email protected]

page [email protected] • www.greaterburlington.com

Universal Therapy Group reigned as the champion at the 13th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic and Fundraiser held on Thursday, August 23.

“The championship brought an end to a fun-filled day of socialization by Chamber of Commerce members and guests,” said Kay Sackville Breuer, Vice President.

The Chamber of Commerce also thanks the many sponsors who made this event possible. Their continued support helps offset major increases in annual membership dues.

Not too Late to Recognize Area Manufacturers

Universal Therapy Group Team, L to R: Jim Batterson, Brian Fleming, Lorenzo Watkins and Scott Spear

It is the last chance to sign up for the Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon to be held on Friday, October 5, with exhibits opening at 11:20 am at the PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center. Opening remarks start the luncheon at 11:40 pm.

Guest Speaker Mike Fazio, Vice President of Career TEAM Consulting, has enjoyed a 20 year career focused on sales management, marketing, training and recruiting, with a definitive belief that consistent, enthusiastic coaching and leadership development provides individuals and organizations with the tools needed to reach higher levels of performance. He has historically implemented successful strategies in both his corporate and government experiences and is driven by a passion for helping, sharing and teaching others. Mike believes that “selling” is the fundamental root behind all successful people and organizations. He stresses that while not everyone shares the word “sales” in a title, it can be defined as “The applied science and art of giving people what they need to know, in a way they want to hear it.”

To RSVP, contact Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant by October 2 at [email protected] or 319-208-0042.

Presenting Sponsor:

Golf Classic

Sales & Marketing and Social Media WorkshopsLead by Mike Fazio at PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center

Cost per person per session is $25 Sales & Marketing practices: Telling Is Not Selling:

Hall B, 9 – 11 amSocial Media and Business:

Hall B, 2 – 3:30 pmTo sign up, contact Barb Blow at Center for Business and Industry

Services at [email protected] or 319-208-5375. Hosted by: Center for Business and Industry Services

Brenda Wischmeier Director of Marketing 319-208-0040 [email protected]


Prospect Activity in the Greater Burlington area has been very positive in the past several months and continues to grow as the year comes to an end. “With the announcement of the large fertilizer project just south of Burlington, an update to the membership on our activity here in the Greater Burlington area is in order,” said Rob Harrington, Director of Economic Development.

In the past several months information has been sent to more than 12 possible projects ranging from retail establishments to large industrial companies. The activity in the past few months shows that the Burlington area has tremendous opportunity for growth in the upcoming months and years. In the next few months Rob will be traveling across the United States working on these projects and many more. The potential growth that will come from these companies is something to look forward to.

For more information, contact Rob Harrington at 319-208-0053.

Prospect Activity Grows

This month marks my first as your new President and CEO. Since the announcement last fall, I have had multiple opportunities to visit with board members, stakeholders and reporters about the future of the Greater Burlington area and our organization’s role in moving it forward. During the conversations, I am often asked about my specific plans for the Partnership.

There are certainly a number of initiatives that have my attention, from bold advocacy on behalf of business to planning for the next generation industrial park. It is important to note, however, that this organization is not about me or my personal vision for the future. I am mindful that the Partnership has garnered its credibility, not overnight, but only after years of hard work and successful outcomes. The successes of the past would not be possible without the financial support of our members and investors as well as the time and expertise derived from the many volunteers and board members. Strong organizations, such as this one, outlast their individual leaders.

I am humbled at the opportunity to lead this great organization and the dependable team members that put concepts into action every day. There is significant economic momentum within this community, and there

are opportunities before us that have not existed for some time. Over the last four decades, Southeast Iowa’s history has been marred by population declines and job losses. Our future, however, can look very different as new jobs will bring more families and new opportunities to this corner of the state. The Orascom project alone presents us with a chance to attract new residents and new businesses to Greater Burlington.

Fortunately, our community is positioned well to take advantage of these new opportunities. Due to the efforts of many, we have invested in first-rate amenities, improved attractions, and solidified our footing as the region’s hub for health care, shopping, dining, entertainment, culture, commerce and more.

As a community, we are not without challenges. However, through the efforts of the Partnering for the Future campaign, the Imagine steering committee, and the City of Burlington’s revamped comprehensive plan, my sense is that we will charge forward regardless of the obstacles.

Dennis Hinkle was not afraid to take risks and promote those big ideas that had the most potential to succeed. My hope is that one day my successor will say the same about me. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Jason Hutcheson, President & CEO Greater Burlington Partnership

Opportunity Awaits!

Just a Thought

“The successes of the past would not be possible without the financial support of our members and investors as well as the time and expertise derived from the many

volunteers and board members.”

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Support Greater Burlington Shop Local/Play Local The leaves are a bright array of vivid colors, and a cool breeze is in the air. The smell of a fire burning reminds you that autumn is here, and the holidays are just around the corner. Oh, the holidays, the hustle and bustle and the long list of things to do.

If that thought brings you back to reality, save yourself time and money while supporting your friends and neighbors. Shop Greater Burlington this holiday season, then enjoy your extra time and play in Greater Burlington.

From the everyday groceries to that one of a kind gift. Greater Burlington has a wide variety of family-owned businesses and those name brand shopping attractions you have come to love. Then, enjoy the area attractions like the scenic river view or just have a relaxing dinner at one of the area restaurants.

When you keep your dollars local, you show support to your friends, family and neighbors. When you do, you are investing back into the community, helping it thrive.

Burlington by the Book - Located at 301 Jefferson Street, Burlington

Awesm1 Comic Books & More 403 Jefferson St, Burlington, 319-752-7795, www.awesm1.comKurt Wooldridge, Owner, [email protected] in new comics, back issues, comic figures, statues, busts, graphic novels, posters and video games. Come play, bring friends and check out the gaming loft while playing Heroclix, Magic, Yugioh, Pokemon, Pathfinder, Star Wars and much more. Buy, sell and trade and offer pull lists on new comic orders. Come check out the full-on comic source and more.

Cardon Industries, Inc. 610 N 4 St, Ste 610, Burlington, 319-208-9681, www.navig8.me/349663Carol Schmidgall, Mannatech Independent associate, [email protected] Industries, Inc. focuses on delivering better quality of life through scientifically tested wellness technologies. We offer advanced, affordable nutritional & personal care products to promote wellness to you personally and to malnourished children globally.

Iowa Illinois Office Solutions 5117A Tremont, Davenport, 563-388-7747, www.iailos.comDave McPherson, Vice President, [email protected] Solutions is a full service office products provider including office supplies, computer supplies, janitorial/break room products, and office furniture. We are also a showcase dealer for The Hon Company.

Mi Pueblo Real 3110 Division St, Burlington, 319-752-8458, www.mipuebloreal.comFernando Macias, Owner We strive constantly to present the highest quality food, well prepared and at very moderate prices. It is also our desire to add to your dining enjoyment by providing prompt service as well as a clean, pleasant, and comfortable atmosphere.

Tama Convention Center 310 Jefferson St, Burlington, 319-572-6637Terry Arellano, Owner, [email protected]

Thirty-One Sasha Rea Burlington, 319-750-2792, www.mythirtyone.com/46475Sasha Rea, Independent Consultant, [email protected] has so many products that can help make your life easier. Whether you’re looking for totes or purses you can wear while you’re out and about, thermals to help you transport food and drinks to a party, or organizational items to help you keep your house neat and tidy, Thirty-One has a solution!

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Kuster Heads to Iowa Tourism Conference

Be A Marketing NinjaThe Greater Burlington Partnership invites you to “Be A Marketing Ninja,” a no cost event for members. These mini sessions are held the last Tuesday of the month over the noon hour at the Greater Burlington Partnership in the Winegard Board Room; you are encouraged to brown bag it, listen, learn and share.

This month’s “Be A Marketing Ninja” will be held Tuesday, October 30 at 12 pm on “Radio Marketing” with LJ Pritchard, owner of Titan Broadcasting.

RSVP by October 25 to Belinda Colwell, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or 319-208-0042.

Save the Date: November 27 - “HootSuite: Managing Social Profiles”Brenda Wischmeier, Greater Burlington Partnership

Becky Kuster, Welcome Center Coordinator and Assistant Convention & Visitors Bureau Director, will be attending the Iowa Tourism Conference in Altoona, on October 17 – 19.

This year’s Iowa Tourism Conference will include sessions on Web metrics, customer service, tourism advocacy, current trends, industry updates and branding. The Welcome Center Coordinators will also participate in a regional FAM (familiarize) tour, which will give them an opportunity to learn about attractions in the Central Iowa Region.

The Iowa Tourism Conference is held annually and is the only statewide conference devoted to providing networking and educational opportunities for tourism professionals.

October Riverboat Dockings The American Queen and Queen of the Mississippi will be

docking at the Port of Burlington on the following dates:

American Queen: Wednesday, October 10 & Saturday, October 27

Queen of the Mississippi: Monday, October 22

Each vessel will be in town from approximately 8 am to 1 pm each

day. Special tours and activities will be made available to these

visitors. Please help welcome these special guests to the Greater

Burlington community.

Community Event Funding Application Deadline Approaches

Each year, the Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee awards funds for community events. These funds help local events prosper and bring visitors to the area who stay in hotels and shop locally.

The annual application deadline is quickly approaching. All applications are due in the Greater Burlington Partnership offices by 5 pm on Thursday, November 1. The Steering Committee will be reviewing the applications in November and awards will be made by the first part of December.

Applications can be downloaded at www.greaterburlington.com. For questions or more information, contact Beth Nickel, Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau at [email protected] or 319-208-0045.

Greater Burlington to Host Travel Writer Kathie Sutin

The Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau will be welcoming travel writer Kathie Sutin on October 7 – 9. Kathie is participating in the Midwest Travel Writers Conference, which is being hosted in the Quad Cities in October 4 – 6. Kathie will be in a post-FAM (familiarize) tour that the Convention & Visitors Bureau has coordinated.

Kathie is an award winning freelance writer-photographer and has the distinction of being named the Missouri Communicator of the Year for nine straight years by the Missouri Professional Communicators. The honor goes to the member accruing the most points in the organization’s annual communication contest. Her works have appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Midwest Traveler, Southern Traveler, St. Louis Parent, Hooked on the Outdoors, Missouri Life, St. Louis Magazine, Go Magazine and Sauce Magazine among others.

Kathie will be touring many attractions, participating in a historical tour and eating local cuisine during her time in Greater Burlington.

Becky Kuster, CVB Asst. & Welcome Center Coordinator


You are invited to the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors and State Legislative Forums. The DMC Supervisor forum will be held at West Burlington’s City Hall, 122 Broadway Street on October 24 at 7 pm.

The State Legislator Forum will be held in the council chambers at Burlington’s City Hall, 4th and Washington, on October 30 at 7 pm. The Supervisor forum will be televised live on Channel 11. The State Legislator forum will be televised live on Channel 18. Both forums will be rebroadcasted.

Candidates running for DMC Board of Supervisors are Bob Beck, Darwin Bunger, Jim Cary and James Seaberg. State Representative Candidates in District 87 are Dan Cahill, Dennis Cohoon, Tom Sands, Sara Sedlacek and Andrew Wilson. State Senator Candidates in District 44 are Brad Bourn and Thomas Courtney.

County & State Forums Scheduled Branstad, Reynolds, Allen Hold 14 STEM Community ConversationsGovernor, Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor, Kim Reynolds and University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen are holding community conversations featuring (STEM) science, technology, engineering and math education and economic development.

Lt. Governor, Kim Reynolds, will provide an update on the progress made by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. This is open to the public. The community conversations are designed to seek feedback from Iowans about what priorities the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council should focus on as the STEM initiative continues to build across Iowa.

The event will be held in the Winegard Board Room at the Greater Burlington Partnership on October 8, 3:30 – 4:30 pm.

Thielen Funeral Home Thielen Funeral home is locally owned and operated by Adam & Theresa Thielen. Thielen Funeral Home offers all of the space and amenities you and your family require at your time of need. After listening to those we serve, we allowed for a parking lot large enough to accommodate those in attendance, a community room for luncheons, a chapel large enough to comfortably seat 400 people if needed and all the little details that make your funeral home comfortable and accessible. It is the area’s only funeral home built from the ground up as a funeral home.

Thielen Funeral Home has once again returned your trust by opening the first on-site crematory in the area operated by fully licensed Funeral Directors. The trust you place in us is sacred and we do everything possible to maintain complete control of the cremation service and process. The facility, located on the premises, allows us to do exactly that.

We pride ourselves in providing the best services in our community. Thielen Crematory is just one more way to show our commitment to our community.

Please feel free to call or stop by anytime for information about our services and prearrangements.

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Burlington Locations to Serve You


The Holidays Are a Great Time to Visit Downtown!

For more information, contact Downtown Partners at www.greaterburlington.com or 319-752-6365.

Trick or TreatFriday, October 26, 4 - 6 pm Holiday Open House

Sunday, November 11

Lighted Holiday ParadeSaturday, November 24, 5 PM

Living WindowsThursday, December 6, 6 - 8 pm


Market Your Business and Go for the Gold!

The Partnership’s second annual Total Resource Campaign is under way. Volunteers are working with area businesses to determine which advertising opportunities they would like to be a part of. The Greater Burlington Partnership offers a number of networking events, community events and marketing opportunities throughout the remainder of 2012 and into 2013.

The Total Resource Campaign is a six-week revenue generating effort that kicked off in late September. The campaign will run through October 31, when a victory party will be held for volunteers.

“The campaign offers many benefits not only to the members and the Partnership, but also to the volunteers,” said Kay Sackville Breuer, Vice President. “The volunteers are constantly meeting new people and expanding their network. They will build relationships that will benefit them both professionally and personally.” In addition, the campaign offers members the opportunity to see what marketing and advertising options are available. A business has the option of looking at a menu of sponsorships or advertising and selecting what best fits their marketing plan.

If you haven’t been contacted and are interested in being involved or viewing the menu of sponsorships or advertising, you can look for the “Go for the Gold” button at the bottom of www.greaterburlington.com or call 319-208-0041.

L to R: Amy Strothman, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust, Brett Bessine, Two Rivers, Aaron and Gwen Baltisberger, Two Rivers

L to R: Tony Menke, Manpower, Inc., Shauna Freitag, Young House Family Services, Inc., Lisa Nafziger, Great River Business Health, Ronda Stout,

Team Staffing Solutions, Inc. and Brandi Chapman, Great Western Bank


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BUSINESS SUCCESSES

Big Hollow Chris Lee, Kim Perlstein, and Ambassadors celebrated the Grand

Opening of the campground on August 3. Located at 18851 152nd St, Sperry.

Edward Stone Middle School Edward Stone, Jane Evans, Board Members, and Staff celebrated their

Grand Opening on August 19. 3000 Mason Road, Burlington.

Dinner by Henry Henry Beyer, staff and Ambassadors celebrated their Grand Opening on August 24. Located at 304 N 3 St, Burlington.

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Rich Bollin, his wife and Ambassadors celebrated their new

Membership on August 22 serving Southeast Iowa.


Member MeetingAll Chamber of Commerce members and

their employees are invited to attend.

Topics: Buy Local & Career ExplorationOctober 24, 7:30 am

Greater Burlington Partnership Johnson Conference Room

Member Meetings are an open forum for all members and their employees to learn about what

is new at the Greater Burlington Partnership and in the Greater Burlington Area. The forum offers an

opportunity to ask questions from staff and volunteers.

Upcoming Dates: November 28, January 28 & February 27

Tri-State Technoloy Tyler Laffler, staff and Ambassadors celebrated their Grand

Opening on September 7. Located at 902 Oak St, Burlington.

Logan’s Automotive Repair Toby Logan and Ambassadors celebrated his 1 year Anniversary

on September 6. Located at 1009 Angular St, Burlington.

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damage restoration• Floor waxing & polishing• Upholstery & total home cleaning

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To Submit Calendar Informationwww.greaterburlington.com/events_submission.cfm


20 - 21 - Southeast Iowa Artist Studio Tour In and around the counties of Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Washington www.iowastudiotour.org

24 - Burlington Civic Music - Siberian VirtuosiMemorial Auditorium - 7:30 pmwww.burlcivicmusic.com

26 - Downtown Trick or TreatDowntown Burlington - 4 pmwww.greaterburlington.com

26 - 28 - Hetta Gilbert 90th Annual ResalePerkins Park Shelter [email protected]

27 - Underground Downtown Tour200 N. Fourth (Meet) - 9 amwww.greaterburlington.com

27 - Halloween Bash and Costume ContestPZAZZ! Convention & Event Center - 8 pmwww.thepzazz.com

Farmers Market every Thursday - 5 - 7 pm at the Port of Burlington

Check out www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.org for a listing of movie times

For complete event details, visit www.greaterburlington.com.

5 - Friday Night Live Presents: Dot Dot DotBoogaloo Cafe - 10 pmwww.thepzazz.com

5 - Sherrill Douglas: The Many Colors of Dolly PartonCapitol Theater - 7:30 pmwww.thecapitoltheater.com

5 - 6 - 12:1 Run Geode State Park - Run/Walk Races & Half-Marathon Run 319-753-0637

5 - Sherrill Douglas: Crazy Bout Patsy ClineCapitol Theater - 7:30 pmwww.thecapitoltheater.com

6 - Walk to End Alzheimer’s Crapo Park - 8:30 pm www.alz.org/greateriowa

6 - Oktoberfest on The River Port of Burlington -3 - 10:30 pm www.burlingtonoktoberfest.webs.com

14 - 31 - The Art Center Presents John Preston of Fairfield Art Center of Burlington www.artguildofburlington.org

14 - Second Sunday Performance Des Moines County Heritage Center - 3 pmwww.dmchs.org

19 - 20 & 26 - 28 - Crapo Park Haunted Hayrack Crapo Park Band Shell - 7 - 10 pm319-759-6716

19 - Donna Frost ConcertStarr’s Cave Nature Center - 7:30 pmwww.dmcconservation.com

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Julie Anderson, Hope Haven Area Development CenterDave Beach, Hy-Vee Food StoreSonya Belger, StyltiqueEric Benne, Swanson, Engler, Gordon, Benne & Clark L.L.L.PJim Carter, Retired, Dresser RandJoe Cochran, CPA Associates, P.C.Laura Hubbard, CNHLynn HumphriesJim Kammerer, Great River Health SystemsBill Malcom, MTC TechnologiesBrian Messer, Farmers Savings Bank

DIRECTORS Chamber Board of Directors

Chairperson Mike Dick, CPA Associates, P.C.

Past Chairperson Rick Buller, Legacy Partners

Chair-Elect Bryan Bross, Klingner & Associates

Treasurer Jeff Burkhart, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust

Deb Mulch, Burlington Community YMCA/YWCALJ Pritchard, Titan BroadcastingMichelle Russell, Rheinschmidt’s Flooring AmericaMary Beth Sanchez, J & S Electric Business Systems, Inc. Gary Schmeiser, Sterzings Food CompanyDon Sheedy, Peaches Cafe & SteakhouseJudy Stevens, Re/Max Real Estate SpecialistsTheresa Thielen, Thielen Funeral HomeMarvin Thomson, Two Rivers Investment ServicesJoyce Vance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisKathy Wunderlich, George’s Lawn Mower, Inc.

OFFICERSChamber Board of Directors

VISIoN – A growing regional center of commerce, industry, education, health care, entertainment and culture which provides a great place to live and work.

MISSIoN – The Chamber of Commerce is a business association that exists to serve as a catalyst for economic growth and community development in Greater Burlington, Iowa.

The Hawk Eye is celebrating its 175th anniversary of continuous operations as a newspaper publisher in 2012. This is a remarkable achievement for any business, but perhaps even more so for a newspaper, given all the changes that have occurred in technology and competition over that one and three quarter centuries. The Hawk Eye also has a very long record of Chamber of Commerce membership and participation in Greater Burlington Partnership boards, committees and events. The Greater Burlington Partnership wants to extend our congratulations to The Hawk Eye for this outstanding milestone.

The longevity of The Hawk Eye has drawn attention of the need to recognize members for their length of time in business and their commitment to the Chamber of Commerce by years of membership. The staff of the Partnership will need your cooperation and assistance in gathering some of this information. We do not have the start of business date for most of our members, and we do not have membership start dates for some members. There was a loss of data somewhere many years ago, and many members have a start date of 1980 due to that issue.

We will be asking you to assist us in adding to our database critical information so that we can recognize our members longevity going forward. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Contact the Greater Burlington Partnership at [email protected] 319-752-6365 or with your information.

Notre Dame Magazine Fundraiser Kicks Off

Downtown Partners promotes upper story development, but here’s a chance to find what used to happen below street level! Join us for a rare opportunity to see some of the basement spaces that housed businesses in days gone by, from a pool hall to a former morgue.

The guided tour will be held Saturday, October 27 at 9 am. It begins in front of 200 N. Fourth and will visit a number of lower level spaces. Tickets are $10 at the Greater Burlington Partnership offices, The Iowa Store, and Weird Harold’s.

For more information, visit www.greaterburlington.com or contact Steve Frevert, Director of Downtown Partners at [email protected] or 319-208-0056.

Oktoberfest on the RiverBurlington Noon Lions Proudly welcomes you to Oktoberfest on the River on Saturday, October 6 from 3 pm to 10:30 pm at the Port of Burlington.

Live music starts at 4 pm with kid activities from 3 to 4:30 pm.The band line up is:

4 - 5 pm Herbies Little German Band5 - 6 pm Barefoot Becky

6 - 7 pm Lyle Beaver7 - 8 pm Barefoot Becky

8 - 9 pm Scott Michael and Event announcements9 - 9:45 pm Barefoot Becky9:45 - 10:30 pm Lyle Beaver

The menu features homemade German dishes, German potato salad, meat and cabbage rolls, sauerkraut and potato soup, home made applesauce, favorites off the grill, chocolate and apple desserts and a variety of beverages.

Tickets are available through your local financial institutions and Burlington Noon Lions Members. Tickets are $7 in advance or available at the door.

Lions raises money to work with helping to preserve eyesight, hearing and assisting those who need our help. For more information, visit www.burlingtonoktoberfest.webs.com.

Notre Dame Catholic Schools will kick off their annual Magazine fundraiser on October 9. The campaign runs through October 23.

Proceeds support Notre Dame Catholic Schools general fund. You can help out by visiting gaschoolstore.com; click Shop Now and enter the Notre Dame account number 2502995. Shop for magazines, gifts, wrapping paper and accessories, personalized gifts, holiday wreathes and décor. Show your school spirit by looking through the collegiate items.

Do some holiday shopping and help out Notre Dame School. Thank You for your continued support.

For more information, contact Val Giannettino, Development Director, at [email protected].

Tour “Underground Downtown”


Join us with your co-workers to build your network at Business After Hours and grow your business! Brought to you by the Greater Burlington Partnership

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West Burlington, IA 52655www.ruhlhomes.com

Business After HoursRuhl&Ruhl

october 18, 5 pm

Opening SessionProudly

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Lunch & Learn “Ghost Hunting”October 9, 12 - 1 pm at PZAZZ! Event Center

Sponsored by: Fun CityFree to YP members, $15 to nonmembers. RSVP to 319-208-0041 or

[email protected] by October 5. No-shows or cancellations after October 5 will be charged $15.

505 Social October 23, 5:05 pm at Elks Club

Sponsored by: Turnkey CreationsSample home brews from YP members, including award winner

Paul Kay, or taste a few new favorites from local distributors.

Events are for Young Professionals ages 21 - 42. www.greaterburlington.com

Thursdays, 5 –7 pmPort of Burlington

Downtown Partners is extending the Riverfront Farmers Market through October on Thursday

evenings from 5 to 7 pm at the Port of Burlington.

2012- 2013Leadership

8 am (Weird Harold’s)DPI Marketing & Promotions

11:30 am ( J) DPI Design Committee

12 pm (W) Be A Marketing Ninja

7:30 am (A)Government Affairs

8 am ( J)Ambassadors

5 pm (Port of Burlington)Farmers Market

7:30 am ( J)Executive Committee

12 pm (Spirit Hollow)Manufacturers Golf Outing

12 pm (Fun City)TRC Rewards Social


7:30 am ( J)Value Added-Ag


7:30 am ( J)Member Meeting

7:30 am (A)Entrepreneurship

4 pm (A)Leadership Committee

7:30 am (W)Board of Directors

12 pm ( J)TRC Lead Session

4 pm (A)Future Workforce

12 pm (314 n. 4th St)DPI Business Development

12 pm (PZAZZ!)YP Lunch & Learn

4:30 pm (Whitey’s)TRC Rewards Social

1 pm ( J)Farmers Market Committee

8 am ( J)TRC Lead Session

12 pm ( J)YP Leadership Council

11 am (PZAZZ!)Manufacturers Luncheon

3 pm (W)STEM Public Meeting

8 am (CNH)Greater Burlington Leadership

5 pm (Ruhl&Ruhl)Business After Hours


4 pm (A) Buy Local Committee

5 pm (Elk’s Club) YP 505 Social

7:30 am ( J)BRE Committee

4 pm (Downtown)Trick or Treat

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H & L Mack Truck Sales Corp.

Since 1956, providing new Mack and used trucks.

Genuine Mack parts, sales and service

Hwy 61 South Mediapolis, IA 52637

319.394.9143www.hlmack.com

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RiverPark Place610 N. Fourth St., Suite 200

Burlington, Iowa 52601TELEPHoNE 319-752-6365

FAX 319-752-6454E-MAIL [email protected]

WEB SITE www.greaterburlington.com

Young Professionals Membership Drive176... is the number of members in Greater Burlington Young Professionals (YP) who are active in the community, their workplace and their home. Many Young Professionals are balancing busy and budding careers, children, school activities and community involvement every day.

YP was formed in 2005 and is a committee of the Chamber of Commerce, a division of the Greater Burlington Partnership. YP offers members opportunities to network and learn about professional development through their Lunch and Learn series. They have also promoted a number of service projects for members to get involved with including the Aldo Leopold After School Program and Relay for Life. Annually, YP members are asked to participate in a food drive to benefit a local food pantry. In addition to these projects, Greater Burlington YP sells fun spirited Burlington theme t-shirts and uses the profits for a scholarship to Southeastern Community College.

YP is open to those ages 21 - 42 who want to get involved and enhance their network. Annual membership is $55.

For more information or to join, contact Kay Sackville Breuer, Vice President, at [email protected] or 319-208-0041.

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L to R: Cassie Myers, McGladrey, Jaime Schrader, TD&T Financial, Jennifer Chezum, Employee Benefits Systems, Jamie Blow,

Advance Chiropractic Center and Nathan McCoy, Rheinschmidt’s FlooringAmerica

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