What: 2021 marketing opportunities for your business are available now. Sponsor an ad in The Partnership newsletter or book a display or video ad at the Welcome Center. Promote leadership by sponsoring a Young Professionals Lunch & Learn or 505 Social. Sponsor family friendly events like the 5 & V Outdoor Cinema or a month of the Farmers Market. And don't forget to renew your Golf Classic sponsorship for the 2021 event!

When: Sign up Now!

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

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.

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: 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: 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

NOTICE - Be Alert When Receiving Solicitation Calls

What: The Greater Burlington Partnership has been made aware of a company calling local businesses representing themselves as an affiliate of the Chamber of Commerce selling ads in a community guide. The company is Heartland Marketing out of Pekin, IL. Please know this is not a Partnership or Chamber of Commerce initiative. The local Partnership team will be reaching out soon regarding opportunities in the 2021 Burlington/West Burlington Area Community Guide.

For More Information: Contact Greater Burlington Partnership at 319-752-6365

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.

What: Stop by our classroom and make something colorful and cheery for Great River Health Covid patients to brighten up their stay in the hospital. We will have supplies laid out for you to use. Artwork can be from all ages and skill levels! You can also donate money to be used for some art kits and supplies for the patients to use to pass time. 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. Please wear masks when you visit. Keep your distance of 6 feet from others. Hand sanitizer and sinks with soap and water are available. We will continue to wipe down all surfaces frequently. If you have not been feeling well, we ask you to stay home.

When: Saturday, October 10, 12 - 4 PM

Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington

For More Information: Facebook

What: National Family History Month, which is observed annually during the month of October, has grown and evolved on a national stage since its 2001 origin in Congress. Funeral service professionals, community groups, historians, storytellers, and genealogical and historical societies promote and celebrate National Family History Month as a way to commemorate each family’s rich and deep history. Brush up on your family history using resources from the Burlington Public Library including Heritage Quest, NewspaperArchive, and Ancestry.com Library Edition.

When: October

Where: Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington

For More Information: Amy Power, 319-753-1647

What: Join 34 Raceway for Track or Treat, a drive through trick or treat event where parents / kids will remain in their cars & local businesses / organizations will give them their treats car side. Businesses & organizations in the area are FREE to participate. Contact Jessi for more details on how to join!

When: Saturday, October 31, 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Where: 34 Raceway, 10463 S Prairie Grove Rd, West Burlington

For More Information: Jessi Mynatt, 319-208-4284, or Website

What: Haunted Drive Thru!

When: Friday, October 30, 5 - 7 PM

Where: Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, Burlington

For More Information: Sara Sandburg, 319-754-1414

What: Kathi Miller, our new manager, came to us with the experience and knowledge needed to help us make a difference in our community. If you haven't been by lately, please take a look! Specials all month in October with Freaky Fridays and special promotions. We also do furniture pick ups! Volunteer opportunities also available!

When: Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM. All of our sales go to helping people in our community. Donations are accepted during store hours.

Where: 232 Columbus Drive, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2038

What: The Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board is seeking a qualified organization to serve as the one-stop operator. We are seeking an entity to coordinate core and required partner meetings, implement a customer survey and new communication tools for continuous improvement, along with other responsibilities and key performance indicators outlined in the RFP.

When: The RFP was released on October 5 and closes at 4 PM on November 2.

For More Information: Website

What: Your health and safety are our top priorities. This year’s event won’t be a large in-person gathering — instead, we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same. Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other Dementia.

When: Saturday, October 10 and On Demand

Where: Port of Burlington

For More Information: To walk or donate visit our website.

What: Our annual Chainsaw Days event has been extended from a one day event to a week long sales event! In order to spread out the people, we have spread out the sales. Buy one, get one chain free, 50% off chain sharpening, and receive $5 in Huff-A-Bucks for every $100 spent on Sthil products! Also receive a free six pack of oil with any Stihl Homeowner chainsaw purchase during our Chainsaw Days Week.

When: October 14 - October 20

Where: Huffman's Farm & Home, Burlington

For More Information: Website

What: The first ten people to purchase a unit at Beverly Place will receive a $25,000 bonus!

When: Units selling now!

Where: Visit our Westland Mall office on Thursdays from 11 AM - 3 PM.

For More Information: Call Michelle at 319-768-6744 or visit our website to learn more.

What: Buffalo Wild Wings Burlington continues to put our community first! Together with The Boys and Girls Clubs of America we have begun our yearly TEAM UP FOR KIDS fundraising initiative in our sports bars. All donations directly support youth sports programs in communities just like ours in southeast Iowa! Stop in today for Wings, Beer, Sports, and supporting the cause. A gift of $5 or more earns you a FREE queso appetizer on your next visit.

When: Donations can be made through October 31.

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 1053 Lawrence Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Buffalo Wild Wings, 319-754-9464

What: Join us for a socially distant Bingo event! Books of 14 two game Bingo cards can be purchased for $14. Round 15 will be a blackout round and two games per sheet can be purchased separately for $2. Packaged snacks will be available for purchase at the event. Enjoy CASH prizes, a fun, relaxed, and safe atmosphere with club specials. Please bring your own lucky dauber as we prefer not to provide them at this time. 

When: October 17, Doors open at 9 AM, first game at 9:30 AM

Where: Burlington Elk’s Lodge, 215 N 5th, Burlington

For More Information: Burlington Iowa Elks Lodge #84 

What: Coats for Kids of SE Iowa is back! We are collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and boots. There are bins placed at Burlington Trailways and the Burlington Police Department for collection. Follow us on Facebook to see our future collection locations.   

For More Information: Visit Coats for Kids of SE Iowa or email Optimist Club Burlington.

What: Did you also know that DVIP served 1,877 individuals in 2020 across our 8 service counties!?! It's thanks to support from our communities that we are able to provide free and confidential services to victims/survivors of intimate partner violence. Concerned about your relationship or someone you care about? Call our 24-hour confidential and free hotline at 800-373-1043 to talk with someone anytime - day or night.

When: Our Hotline is available 24-hours daily at 800-373-1043

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

For More Information: Alta Medea-Peters, 319-930-2030, or Website

What: Purchase your Lucky Duck Dash tickets at the Burlington Area YMCA for only $10 each. Each ticket purchased will enter one duck into the Lucky Duck Dash. With the help of the Burlington Fire Department, the ducks will race the length of the YMCA swimming pool. The owner of the first duck to cross the finish line will win $1000!!! Proceeds from this year’s event will support emergency childcare and youth programming.

When: Saturday, October 17, 1 PM. The race will be streamed via Facebook Live.

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

For More Information: Call Blaire at 319-753-6734 ext. 117 or email [email protected] to purchase

What: Get expert advice at this free webinar hosted by local engineering firm Klingner & Associates, P.C.. Attendees will receive a checklist to better run their HVAC systems, learn what major solutions mean for them, and have a chance to ask an engineer their air quality questions. 

When: October 13, 11 AM - 12 PM

Where: Online

For More Information: Website

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

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 St, Burlington

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, Burlington

For More Information: Dominique Cornick

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

For More Information: Call Kristen 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 Rd, West Burlington, 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: 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: 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: "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

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

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: 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

For More Information: Heather Brueck, Program Director

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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