Connecting Businesses, Enriching Community, Creating Fun

RE/MAX Revolution

932 N Shadyview Blvd

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515-265-7200

www.soldbyrev.com

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Follow us on social media to keep up with Chamber news and events:

• Facebook: Chamber page & Chill on the Hill – Pleasant Hill, Iowa
• Snapchat: @phcciachamber
• TikTok: @pleasanthill_chamber
• Instagram: Chamber page & chillonthehill_musicfestival

We’re growing our presence on Snapchat and TikTok—give us a follow!

Member Blogs/Articles on our website and newsletter

We’re inviting all Chamber members to contribute articles or blogs for our website/newsletters! This is a great opportunity to spotlight your business, share industry insights, or offer helpful pro-tips to fellow members and the community. Whether you want to highlight recent successes, share expertise, or simply tell your story, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your article/blog today by emailing it to our Executive Director and help us showcase the incredible talent within our Chamber network!

Suzy's Kitchen and Gifts



Suzy's Kitchen and Gifts has lots of NFL, Hawkeyes, and Cyclone items. Bottles, spatulas, oven mitts, pens, games, stickers, and much more.

Mention this ad and get 15% off your entire order this week (July 8-14)

545 Bass Pro Dr, Suite 638

Altoona, IA 50009

515-777-8300

https://www.facebook.com/suzyskitchengifts/

https://shopsuzyskitchenandgifts.com/

We are hosting a Family Night at Sleepy Hollow. Your tickets purchase 2 hours of tubing (you pick the block of time), plus a wide variety of free activities and amenities to enjoy. There will be a "tailgate" style supper for purchase at the beginning of the event.

Don't want to go tubing, no problem, you can still attend for free and enjoy the games (street curling has a cost), etc.

This event is for Chamber members and their families/friends. YPEP is invited to hang out on the patio from 5-6 PM with their families for networking.

Order online at https://sleepyhollowsportspark.com/tickets-passes/ and use discount code CHAMBERNIGHT2025 to receive up to 50% off ticket prices

Breakfast Club: Tour Your Chamber

at Skin Fusion

Wednesday, July 16th

7:30-8:30 AM

200 2nd St SE, Altoona

Start your morning off right! Join us for our next Breakfast Club event hosted by Skin Fusion.

Enjoy a light breakfast, tour their beautiful new building, and learn more about their services designed to help you look and feel your best. It’s also a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members and local professionals!

Don’t miss out on this energizing and informative morning!

Kindly RSVP by Monday, July 14.

Members only – space is limited. Register today!

TIF TALK: Powering East Polk’s Progress

Join us for a dynamic Regional After Hours event focused on how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is shaping the future of our communities!

Wednesday, July 16

3:30 – 5:00 PM

Location: TBA

Light refreshments | Networking encouraged

Hear from economic development leaders from City of Bondurant, City of Altoona, IA, City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa — plus expert insight from Dorsey & Whitney LLP, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and the Iowa League Of Cities.

Learn how TIF is fueling local growth and why we need strong advocates to protect it.

Friday, July 25th

Family friendly concert featuring Jordan Beem in concert at Copper Creek Lake Park from 6-9

Fireworks to follow

Momma Moody's and Jeff E Pop will be on site

Thank you to all of our event sponsors:

Platinum: ONEOK

Event Sponsors: Polk County Supervisors and City of Pleasant Hill

Food & Beverage: Golf Cars of Iowa

Car Show: Pleasant Hill Diner

Activity Booth: Becky Nalevanko's Dance and Tumbling Studio, Pennie Carroll and Associates

Saturday, July 26th

Parade at 10 AM

Registration for our parade is now open through July 21st.

Due to the construction on Parkridge, we will have a slightly different route this year.

Registration is free and is required to participate

Saturday, July 26th

Noon-3 PM

Family friendly activities at Copper Creek Lake Park and a Car Show at Pleasant Hill Diner

Food vendors for Saturday at the lake: Hy-Vee, Jeff E Pop, and Iceskimo Snow

Want to show off your car or truck? Register to be a part of our Car Show.

Compete for top honors in 10 different categories.

Standard Registration: $25 July 8 -24

We’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of events to wrap up summer in style and kick off fall with energy—and we’d love your support! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the following community favorites:

🌞 Summer Fest (2-day event)

Our biggest family-friendly celebration of the year, filled with music, food, games, and fun for all ages!

**We would love to have some more activity booth sponsors. :)

⛳ Footballs & Fairways Golf Outing

A spirited tournament where teams hit the course sporting their favorite football team’s colors—fun, friendly competition at its finest!

🎶 CHILLtober Fest

Our final concert of the season and a fall fan favorite! Cool vibes, cold drinks, and live music to send off the year’s concert series in style.

🤝 Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring these events is a great way to:

• Showcase your business to thousands of attendees

• Support community engagement and connection

• Align your brand with high-energy, well-loved local traditions

Interested in being part of the fun? Reach out today to secure your sponsorship and get your brand in front of the community in a big way!

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

Research your competitors

To effectively market or sell your offerings, it's crucial to research your competitors. Understanding the variety of offerings, guarantees, pricing tactics, and sales/service packages they offer is essential for creating compelling offerings for potential clients/customers. Business leaders often make the mistake of assuming their service is superior, which is a common mistake. Statistically, most businesses are merely average. 

Overconfidence can arise from how service providers gather information about their competitors, frequently depending on feedback from former clients of rivals. For instance, a digital marketer who hears from a discontented ex-client of a competitor receives a skewed, negative perspective. This points out the importance of obtaining impartial and thorough insights into competitors to accurately evaluate where your services genuinely stand.

Here are a few points to consider and adapt to your research:

• Identifying what makes your brand unique allows you to differentiate your products or services, giving you an edge. 
• Analyzing the successes and failures of competitors provides valuable insights, enabling you to adapt your strategies and seize opportunities they might have overlooked. 
• Setting realistic goals involves evaluating competitor performance metrics such as sales growth, profit margins, and market share, helping to establish achievable benchmarks for your business.

Recognizing the true challenges you face is important for achieving success in your business. By pinpointing these obstacles, you can strategically navigate them by delivering exceptional value. Thankfully, this research is now more attainable and cost-efficient than ever before. Including these insights can improve your business and requires your immediate attention.

Contact Peg Mattison at CEAQ Marketing for more information.

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Upcoming Events:

Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market presented by UnityPoint Health

• Saturdays, May 3 - October 25 | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Learn More   

DSM Intern Connection

• 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.

Outclass Your Competition

• Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Learn More

Top Five for Small Business

• Wednesday, Aug. 27: The Future of Work with AI | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Creating Your Game Changing Customer Experience | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Wednesday, Oct. 22: Workforce Evolution: Contractors vs Employees | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here

Regional Summit

• Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Register Here

Don't forget to check out our Member events and specials in tomorrow's newsletter.