Business After Hours: Port of Burlington Welcome Center  
What: All employees of Chamber of Commerce members and Young Professionals are invited to join us at The Port of Burlington Welcome Center. Come enjoy live music, appetizers, door prizes, and beverages!
When: Thursday, January 13, 5 - 7 PM
Where: The Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 N Front St, Burlington
For More Information: Mac Holford
Southeast Iowa Days - Des Moines       
What: Join the delegation of Southeast Iowa business and community leaders in Des Moines. Attendees will share their thoughts regarding 2022 legislative priorities and will hear the latest news from the State of Iowa.
Who should attend: Any chamber member interested in advocating for pro-business legislation and those interested in a hands-on experience at the State Capitol while the 2022 Legislative Session is in full-swing.
Cost: $135 per person, which covers the legislative luncheon, reception and breakfast with legislative leadership, plus numerous Q&A sessions highlighting Southeast Iowa's key issues.
To register: Website
When: Wednesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 3
Where: Des Moines 
For More Information: Rachel Lindeen, 319-208-0046
January Eggs & Issues       
What: Join us for January Eggs & Issues. Attendees will hear from elected officials as they discuss the hot topics for the upcoming Legislative session in Des Moines. The Government Relations Committee will also be speaking on the top four priorities this session: Workforce, Talent Attraction, Infrastructure and Housing. Join the conversation in person at the Greater Burlington Partnership or via Zoom. Watch your inbox for additional details.
When: Friday, January 14, 8 AM
Where: Winegard Room and Zoom
For More Information: Rachel Lindeen, 319-208-0046
Success in Business Seminar       
What: You are the leader! Stephani Smith, Founder and CEO of Stephani + Co Consulting, will share her experience to improve your effectiveness as the leader, enhance awareness of factors that influence your leadership style, and identify specific steps to develop and enhance your own leadership skills. Click to register: Exclusive benefit for all Chamber of Commerce member employees.
When: Thursday, January 20, 12 - 1 PM
Where: Virtual Auditorium
For More Information: Steven Brody, 319-208-0054
505 Social | Ready Golf   
What: Young Professional members are invited to the first 505 Social of 2022!
Play a few rounds of golf on one of tens of thousands of virtual golf courses, by joining us at Ready Golf LLC, Burlington's new indoor driving range!
*You can bring your own clubs if you prefer as long as they are clean*
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
When: Tuesday, January 25, 5:05 - 7 PM
Where: Ready Golf LLC, 231 S 3rd St, Suite A, Burlington
For More Information: Mac Holford
Frosty FreePlay           
What: Win your share of $20,000 in Free Play! You can win $250 or $1,000 in Free Play.
7 Winners each drawing. 22x Entries on Mondays and Tuesdays. One electronic entry for every 50 points earned each day. See Players’ Club for details.
When: Every Friday in January. Drawings at 7 PM & 8 PM.
Check-in required, 5 – 7:55 PM.
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington  
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
Being a Dynamic Contributor           
What: Do you know how to perform? What does successful performance look like in your organization? Do the people in your company understand how to “hit the ball out of the park?” Do they know how to deliver on their priorities? Do they understand how to stand out, how to bring their core talents, strengths, and skills into their work? What if the people of your organization were more engaged? In this session learn tools and strategies to increase you and your teams engagement and contributions.
When: Wednesday, January 26, 9 AM - 12 PM
Where: SCC CBIZ, 610 N 4th St, Burlington  
For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, Website, Email
Athletic Coaching Authorization Certificate            
What: This course is designed to enable you to meet the state requirements for coaching, ethics, care and prevention of athletic injuries, anatomy, and growth and development. Upon completion, students qualify to make application to the IA Board of Education Examiners for Coaching Authorization. **This class also includes the NEW mandatory CPR training.** This course meets the coursework and CPR requirement for the state's coaching authorization application. Students must purchase these books: Successful Coaching, - 4th Edition and Sport First Aid - 5th Edition.
When: Online training begins Monday, January 24
In person CPR & Taping Clinic will be held Saturday, February 19
Where: Online Course  
For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, Website, Email
Elk's Lodge Beverages & Bingo 
What: Bingo & Beverage at Elk's Lodge #84. Biscuits and Gravy available.
When: Saturday, January 15. Doors open at 9 AM. Bingo at 9:30 AM.
Where: Elk's Lodge #84, 215 N 5th St, Burlington
For More Information: Elk's Lodge, 319-753-5281
CFDMC Grant Applications  
What: The Community Foundation of Des Moines County Grant applications will open on Jan. 18th, 2022. The applications can be downloaded from the website. Grant amounts awarded range from $500-$2500. For more details regarding the Grant application process, please visit the CFDMC Website.
When: Completed Grant applications are due on March 1
Where: 301 Jefferson St, Burlington
For More Information: Michelle AbouAssaly, Website
PointsBet Big Game Day Giveaway            
What: Win a 70” TV or a PointsBet Prize Package during the BIG Game!
70” TV – 1 Winner - Drawing @ Halftime.
PointsBet Prize package – 5 Winners Each Drawing – Drawings @ Beginning, End of 1st quarter, and End of 2nd quarter. 10x Entries available for validating your PointsBet account. 5x Entries awarded for each bet placed at the counter January 1 - February 13. See PointsBet Sportsbook for details.
When: Sunday, February 13
Where: PointsBet at Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington  
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
Low Cost Office Space at the Apple Trees   
What: The Heritage Trust has a 2nd floor office available for rent. This is located at the Apple Trees. Lease is $1000/month including utilities for 1200 Sq. Ft. plus storage space
and shared use of the 800 Sq. Ft. conference room space on the 1st floor. 
When: Available now
Where: 1616 Dill St, Burlington
For More Information: Dennis Wilson, 319-753-6929 
New Adult Pottery Classes Starting!    
What: Feel like getting your hands dirty? Art Center of Burlington has LOTS of pottery classes starting in a couple weeks. Give It A Spin, Fundamentals of Wheel Throwing, Potters Wheel, Coil Pot, and Succulent Planter. No experience is necessary! Our class sizes are small so save your spot by registering today! 
When: Most classes start end of January and beginning of February. See the schedule and sign up here: Website
Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington
For More Information: Website
Become a Change Agent in Your Community!     
What: The Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board (MVWDB) is seeking interested individuals to serve on our board and committees. The purpose of the MVWDB is to serve as the Local Area’s expert and leader in workforce development by identifying workforce issues and concerns, and by bringing together the necessary assets to facilitate solutions for Local Area prosperity. By joining the MVWDB you can network with other business owners and community leaders, represent your industry’s workforce needs, learn about workforce trends at the local, regional, state, and national levels, and guide regional service delivery and impact local business and job seeker needs. 
When: Ongoing
Where: Website
For More Information: Miranda Swafford, Email
Burlington Lunchtime Chamber Music Series Concert      
What: Come hear amazing flutist, Karen Weirather perform on the January installment of the BLCMS with pianist Larry Finley, in downtown Burlington. Karen will be performing an array of contemporary works by William Linthicum-Blackhorse, Herman Beeftink, Ian Clarke, & Sofia Gubaidulina. You can eat your lunch while listening to this free concert. Open to the public.
When: Wednesday, January 19, 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Where: First United Methodist Church. 421 Washington St, Burlington 
For More Information: Website
Comp to FreePlay at Catfish Bend Casino          
What: Visit an Offer Kiosk to convert your Comp to Free Play. $500 max per day. Must be used within 24 hours. See Players’ Club for details.
When: January 15 - 16
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington  
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Kiosk Game at Catfish Bend Casino           
What: Win $5 - $100 in Free Play! Visit an offer kiosk on January 17. See Players’ Club for details.
When: Monday, January 17
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington  
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
Lunch at the Top
What: On a cold winter day, warm up with a lunch starting with a Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Then compliment your entrée by choosing two of the following: Carrots, Tator Tots, Applesauce or Soup. Complete this meal with a desert and beverage for just $7. Call 754-4807 to order a carry-out meal, or enjoy your meal in our Social Hall.
When: Thursday, January 13, 11 AM - 1 PM
Where: First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St, Burlington
Artic Challenge at Burlington Bent River Brewing Company
What: Join the Artic Challenge at Bent River! Teams of 5 brave the winter and compete in fun challenges to raise money for their favorite charities. $50 sign up fee per team goes to your selected charity, plus $1 for every pint or mug purchased during the event by your team members and fans. Stop in to sign up!
When: Saturday, January 15, 1 - 5 PM
Where: Burlington Bent River Brewing Company, 500 Jefferson Street, Burlington
For More Information: 319-209-2773 - ask for Tyler
Make Your Dream a Reality
What: Our events venue is the perfect Estate for your exclusive affair. We offer rustic elegance with 300 acres of privacy. Give Zana a call and find out how you can make your Fairy Tale wedding come true. Schedule a tour and find out available dates !
~Weddings~Retreats~Special Occasions~
When: Spring 2022
Where: Whitetail Country Estates, 1843 Yellowpine Ave., Lockridge, Iowa 52635
For More Information: Zana Ennis, 319-461-4291, email
Taco Night at Harvest View Farms
What: Serving fried flour shell beef tacos, beef taco salad, al pastor tacos (pork taco) served in a crunchy corn shell, fresh fried corn chips with salsa.
The bar is open! Dine in or carry out.
Curious about our Wedding and Event Venue? We would be happy to give you a tour!
When: Every Wednesday night, 5 - 8 PM
Where: Harvest View Farms, 12239 180th St, Sperry, IA
For More Information: Call, 319-572-4798
Commercial Space for Rent
What: 1000 sq. ft. commercial space for rent in Mediapolis. Located directly along US Hwy 61 offers many business opportunities and easily accessible to customers. Please call Dan at Eland Agency, 319-394-3106, or email for details and to schedule a tour. Rent negotiable.
When: Available now
Where: Hwy 61, Next to Eland Agency
For More Information: Dan Wirt, 319-394-3106, email
Employment Opportunity: Job Developer    
What: Hope Haven Area Development Center is looking for qualified applicants for a Job Developer position. Join our team to provide quality employment services to individuals with disabilities in Burlington and surrounding communities! Position requires a 4-year degree in Human Services, Psychology, Marketing Sales (Business) or 2 years work experience in related field. $1000 hiring bonus available.
When: Position open until filled
Where: 828 N 7th Street, Burlington 
For More Information and qualifications: Website
Join Our Team at Community Action of Southeast Iowa     
What:  Burlington: Accountant, Crew Worker, Teacher Associates (Full & Part time), Early Head Start Lead Teacher;
Fort Madison: Receptionist, Teacher Associates (Full & Part time);
Keokuk: Head Start Lead Teacher, Teacher Associate part time; 
Mount Pleasant: Early Head Start Lead Teacher, Teacher Associates (Full & Part time)
Great Benefits! Helping people and changing lives! Equal Opportunity Employer
When: Position open until filled
Where: Community Action of Southeast Iowa, Burlington  
For More Information and qualifications: Sandy Schafer, 319-753-0193, Website
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Ribbon Cuttings:

 The Local Reserve
Wednesday, January 19,
12 PM
 
Mae's Formals
Thursday, January 27,
12 PM
UPCOMING
EVENTS


Greater Burlington Leadership
January 12
8 AM

Business After Hours -
Port of Burlington Welcome Center,
January 13
5 PM

Eggs & Issues,
January 14
8 AM

Success in Business Seminar,
January 20
12 PM

YP 505 Social,
January 25
5:05 PM

Annual Dinner - The Best is Yet to Come,
January 28
6 PM


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