What: Be a part of this event which rallies elected officials, industry leaders, and local entrepreneurs around a single topic, the local economy. This is an exclusive event for Partnering for the Future III Investors. A virtual invitation will be sent, watch your inbox for login information. A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor: Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust and our Momentum Sponsor: ITC Midwest

When: October 16, 11:30 AM

Where: Via Zoom

For More Information: Rachel Lindeen or 319-208-0046

What: 2021 marketing opportunities for your business are available now. Sponsor an ad in the annual Community Guide or The Partnership newsletter or promote your business at the Welcome Center. Promote leadership by sponsoring a Young Professionals or Leadership program. Sponsor family friendly events like the 5 & V Outdoor Cinema or a month of the Farmers Market.

When: Sign up Now! Community Guide advertising deadline October 9, 2020. First Right of Refusal deadline October 16, 2020 for many options. Don’t miss your chance to renew your spot in next year’s Golf Classic!

For More Information: Cindy Henry or 319-208-0052

What: This is a FREE service designated just for the Downtown Partners, Inc. Main Street District.

When: Ongoing

For More Information: Website or contact Amy Moyner

What: America's Small Business Development Center is offering appointments to learn from experts about E-commerce, QuickBooks, Shipping and Business Operations.

When: October 7, 8 - 10 AM

Where: The Gallery - Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington

For More Information: Flyer

What: Support your local foundation with donations that are used to address social change in Des Moines County.

When: Ongoing

Where: Within Des Moines County

For More Information: Website or 319-752-6365

What: The Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to stay safe this holiday season. Introducing Shop Early Shop Safe. Beginning October 1, the Chamber of Commerce will begin a two month marketing campaign designed to get people shopping early and at local Chamber of Commerce members this holiday season. Participation is free for all Chamber of Commerce members!

When: October 1 – December 24

For More Information: Visit website, contact Cindy Henry, or call 319-208-0052.

NOTICE - Be Alert When Opening Emails

What: The Greater Burlington Partnership has been made aware of an email scam sent to a few people in our database. A Partnership employee's email address was compromised and used as the sender. No personal data was breached and the situation has been resolved. Please be diligent when opening emails.

Due to scheduling and to ensure quality, the deadline of submissions will be moved from Thursday to Wednesday at noon. This will be in effect starting October 5.

For More Information: Emily Pattee or 319-208-0040

What: The Annual 144 Envelopes Fundraiser Campaign is coming to an end. We want to thank all of those that supported our efforts! Your donation goes to preserving and revitalizing our downtown. If you were not able to take part of the 144 Envelopes Campaign, but still would like to donate to the mission of preserving and revitalizing the downtown, donations are still being accepted.

For More Information: Contact Amy Moyner

What: America's Small Business Development Center is offering appointments to learn from experts about E-commerce, QuickBooks, Shipping and Business Operations.

When: October 7, 8 - 10 AM

Where: The Gallery - Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington

For More Information: Flyer

What: ServSafe Manager Certification Course with Exam

When: Wednesday, November 11, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Where: Great River Medical Center, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655

For More Information: Please contact Ann Brotherson for a registration form

What: This certificate will take you through a series of classes that will not only take your business to the next level, but help you build skills to navigate social media to gain a competitive edge. You will understand the functions of the different platforms and how to use them together. Learn new skills to achieve recognition for your business and to generate free leads. Classes include: Basics of Social Media for Business, Visual Media in Marketing, Pimp my Profile: LinkedIn for Professionals, Email Marketing, Blogging for Business, Facebook Advertising: Big Ideas for Small Business, and Tagging for Business Optimization. Classes are offered via zoom or online classroom.

When: Classes start October 19

Where: SCC CBIZ 610 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: CBIZ, [email protected] or 319-208-5375

What: A 5K Fun Run/Walk fundraiser of the Burlington Rotary Club to support the club’s literacy promotion and other programs for area children.

Shirts for paid entrants only; Shirt deadline: October 14. Select your shirt size at registration. Sign up: here.

When: October 24, 2020

Where: Aspen Grove Cemetery

For More Information: Dominique Cornick

What: Transitions DMC became a funded HUD / IFA Homeless Shelter in August of 2020, effective with a funding start date of March 1, 2020 under a COVID-19 Emergency Shelter Grant. We are proud to announce Sara Dittner will be returning as our CEO, effective October 6, 2020. Sara will assume the day to day management of the charity. Craig Fenton, will remain President of the Board of Directors. Sondra Morrow will assume the position of Coordinator of Community Housing. Carla Richardson will assume the position of Coordinator of Homeless Housing.

When: October 1, 2020

Where: 515 S Main St, Burlington

For More Information: 319-209-2217

What: Sign up in groups of four to test your skills in hatchet throwing. Cost is $25 per person. League will last four weeks long. Team with the highest cumulative score wins half of the 50/50 money!

When: Saturday October 24 - Saturday November 21

Where: Flint River Indoor Shooting Range, 10840 Mill Dam Road Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Call Kristen at 319-209-2490 or visit Facebook

What: Edward Jones - Karen Elliott's Office is offering a discussion on why, even in an election year marked by unique economic and social challenges, our advice remains the same as any other season: Do not play politics with your portfolio.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 2 PM

Where: Webinar

For More Information: 319-752-9700

What: Are you excited about drones and would like to learn more about how they can be used for both fun and profit? This workshop will introduce you to the various types of drones that are available and the possibilities that they can provide. You will learn a standardized workflow that can help you identify safety and operational hazards before you take flight, while ensuring compliance with the FAA regulations which govern the use of model aircraft.

When: Saturday, October 17, 1 - 3:30 PM

Where: SCC West Burlington Campus, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA Room 607

For More Information: CBIZ, [email protected] or 319-208-5375

What: Learn to use Social Media for FREE marketing. Understand the different platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, eBay, YouTube, and many more. Understand the top five things that make social media different than traditional marketing. Work through the top five difficult questions when using social media marketing. This class is available via live video connection from your own computer.

When: October 19 & 20, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Where: Virtually by Zoom

For More Information: CBIZ, [email protected] or 319-208-5375

What: Myrtle Vera's Hallmark kicks the holiday season off right! Get started early so you don't miss your favorite limited quantities and popular new releases. Shop all week long, October 3 - 11, for the season's best Crown Rewards Bonus Points and a free tote with your purchase.

When: Saturday October 3 - October 11. Opening early at 9 AM on Saturday.

Where: 604 Jefferson St In the Snake Alley District

For More Information: 319-753-2290

What: Select a Halloween bag with a spooktacular Free Play prize inside and a chance to double your winnings! You could win up to $1,554 in Free Play! Receive an entry with every 50 points earned at slots or table games. See Players’ Club for details.

When: Saturdays in October, 7 PM and 8 PM

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: Win a YETI Tundra 65 cooler at PointsBet Sportsbook! Earn entries now through October 25. Get 10 bonus entries when you validate your PointsBet mobile account and 5 bonus entries for each bet placed at the counter now through October 21. Deposit your entries October 25, Noon – 3:59 PM.

When: Drawing October 25 at approximately 4 PM, during halftime of the 49ers and Patriots game.

Where: PointsBet Sportsbook, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946, See Catfish Bend Casino Player Services or PointsBet Sportsbook for details.

What: Head over to FunCity Arcadium this October for a scary-fun time! Beat our top 10 scariest games for only $10... if you dare! (A $20 value.) Explore our XD Theatre Haunted Mines, brave through Jurassic Park and Walking Dead, capture ghosts in Luigi’s Mansion and much more! Be sure to stop at the Rotunda to load your card!

When: All October long!

Where: FunCity, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: Take part in PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex's Halloween Costume Contest! Over $1,000 in prizes will be awarded! Submission categories include Scariest, Most Creative, Best Character, 3 and Under, Group/Family, and 18 & Over.

When: Contest runs through October 31.

Where: PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Facebook

What: DOOR SALE - interior/exterior 25% off

When: Saturday's 9 AM - 1 PM

Where: 213 Valley St, Burlington

For More Information: Jim Hunt, 319-753-1802

What: "A Community Thrives" is the contest run by the Gannett foundation. Hope Haven Area Development Center is participating in this year's crowdfunding campaign. Hope Haven is asking for support for their Supported Employment Program. The funds raised by the community through crowdfunding, will help Hope Haven qualify for Bonus and Merit Grants.

When: The crowd funding contest ends October 16, 2020. 

Where: 828 N 7th St, Burlington, Iowa 52601

For More Information: Brock Anderson or 319-237-1329. Contributions here, click on Hope Haven Area Development Center.

What: Des Moines County Historical Society has a Brick Memory Garden at the Heritage Center Museum. Each donation of $150 per 4" X 8" India red granite brick will include a maximum of 2 lines of 15 characters each. Opportunity also exists for donors of $1,000 or more to be recognized with a special light gray granite brick.

When: Contact the Des Moines County Historical Society to pick up forms Tuesday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM & Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM.

Where: 501 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: 319-752-7449 or [email protected]

What: Looking for something fun for your child to do? We have classes in Baton and Acrobats along with all of our regular dance classes.

When: Now

Where: 315 N Main, in downtown Burlington

For More Information: 319-752-1301 or [email protected]

What: The Hysterical Stitchers are at it again! We are making fabric masks for the community, and have masks on hand for walk ins. We can take specialty fabric orders, if the fabric is provided, and we can make everything from a small child's mask, all the way up to an XL, for the big, burly guy in your life! Please use the Columbia Street entrance.

When: We are open for walk-ins: Fridays 10 AM - 3 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM. We are also available by appointment.

Where: 501 N 4th, Burlington, IA

For More Information: DMCHS, 319-752-7449, [email protected]

What: The Club M Mentoring Program of Burlington Community School District is looking for community volunteers to become mentors and empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person. By becoming part of the social network of adults, community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. Matches will be made on the basis of interests, skills, background, knowledge and temperament of both the young person and the mentor.

When: Meet with your mentee twice a month and change their life!

Where: 421 Terrace Drive, Burlington

For More Information: clubm.club or [email protected]

What: Iris City Cleaners in Mount Pleasant is picking up and delivering dry cleaning and laundry for residences and businesses in Burlington and West Burlington. No extra cost for this personalized service. Phone us to arrange service setup: Call 319-385-9707 for Burlington pickup/delivery, or drop at 123 Broadway St, West Burlington.

When: Our pickup day is Wednesday every week, 52 weeks a year.

Where: Burlington and surrounding areas

For More Information: 888-485-9707

What: Roller skating fun. Public skating, private parties, birthday parties and events.

When: Thursday 6 - 9 PM Admission $8; Skate Rental $2

Where: Kenny's Roller Ranch, 8989 Koestner Ave, Burlington, Iowa 52601

For More Information: 319-752-2043 or KennysRollerRanch.com

What: Patients staying in the COVID-19 wing at Great River Health need something to brighten up their days. You can help in two ways: create a piece of artwork that can be hung in their rooms or donate money to be used for art kits and supplies for the patients to use to pass time. Artwork donated can be from all ages and skill levels!

When: Donations (art or money) can be dropped off to the Art Center Monday-Friday 10 AM - 2 PM and Saturday 12 - 4 PM. This will be an ongoing project.

Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St

For More Information: To donate: Website

What: The Burlington Area YMCA invites you to make this Halloween one to run for. Grab your ghouls and gals and register for our festive 5K. Are you ready to run, but not ready to be around others? Register for the virtual 5K option! Register by October 11 to guarantee a t-shirt and medal. 

When: October 31, 2020

Where: Burlington Area YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Call Jenna at 319-753-6734 ext. 122 or [email protected]. Online registration is available here: Website.

What: When your little ones, or even the not-so-little ones, are spill-prone, you need floors that can handle sprinkles and splatters. Right now, at Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America, you can get durable, waterproof floors for up to $1,000 off. Or, 36 months free financing. Waterproof hardwood, luxury vinyl, and, even waterproof carpet. With the Spill-Proof Flooring Sale, spills don’t stand a chance. Kidproof, petproof, and waterproof options for “whoops” moments. Hurry in today, because even though spills happen, savings happen, too. Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America where friends send friends.

When: Now - October 18, 2020

Where: 1201 N Roosevelt, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-1611

Fort Building with DVIP

What: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! For over 40 years, DVIP has been dedicated to creating safe spaces for victims/survivors through support groups, emergency housing, and permanent housing. On October 3 and 4, 2020, we want to see your best safe spaces. This is an online event! Share a picture of your coolest and coziest fort with us on social media by including #dvipiowa in your caption. This is a fun way to spread the word about DVIP and our services!

When: October 3 and 4, 2020.

Where: Our Burlington Office is located at 1616 Dill St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Alta Medea-Peters at 319-930-2030, website, [email protected]. Concerned about your relationship or someone you care about? Our Hotline is available 24-hours daily at 800-373-1043

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.

When: Online class starts October 5

Where: Online Course

For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, [email protected]

What: Young House's Christamore Family Treatment Center in Mount Pleasant, IA has full-time job openings to work with adolescents. Second Shift Supervisor, Teacher, and Youth Specialist. All positions include group insurance benefits, PTO, and matching 401k plan.

When: Immediate openings

Where: 905 South Iris Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

For More Information: Heather Brueck, Program Director

What: Salaried, full time position. Minimum of $25 per hour, depends on experience. Successful applicant requirements: prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.), an Associate’s degree with experience in construction field OR ten years in weatherization field plus certification as a Building Performance Institute Inspector. Ideal candidate will have experience with program audits, inspections of client homes and HVAC systems, have general knowledge of uniform building codes. Candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, be very proficient with Microsoft computer programs, and have supervisory experience. Full benefit package, including health insurance. Post offer, pre-employment drug testing, criminal background check required. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

When: Application deadline is October 7

Where: Community Action of Southeast Iowa, based in Burlington

For More Information: Sandy Schafer 319-753-0193. Applications available at any Agency center or caofseia.org/employment/[email protected]. Submit fully completed Agency application to: Community Action of Southeast Iowa, 2850 Mount Pleasant St Ste 108, Burlington, IA 52601 or [email protected] (REQUIRED)

What: We are currently seeking a Shift Leader to join the Management Team. If you have good people, organizational and leadership skills please apply on our website. Click careers tab.

When: Position open until filled.

Where: Pizza Ranch, 233 Legacy Drive, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-754-5555 or visit our website.

What: Newbury Living is seeking a hard-working FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to be part of a maintenance team at a large apartment community in Burlington. The successful candidate can expect an hourly wage starting at $18.77 and will be eligible for our benefits package.

When: Position open until filled.

Where: Stone Gardens

For More Information: Please email your resume to Chris Jackson [email protected]

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