Community Recognition
Membership plaques and static cling door seals displayed at your place of business identifies you as an investor in the Chamber and in our Community.

New Member Luncheons
New Member Luncheons are held twice a year and offer our newest members an orientation to the Greater Burlington Partnership, the opportunity to promote their business, network with
other new members, current
members, Chamber staff, Board
Members and Ambassadors.

New Member Listing
New Members are featured on page 3 of The Greater Burlington Partnership Newsletter each month. The Greater Burlington Partnership Newsletter keeps you and your employees up to date with news stories, events, marketing options and community information in a 16 page color magazine. Each subscription is a $48.00 value.

Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
Members of the Chamber of Commerce have the opportunity to invite the Chamber Ambassadors to the their place of business and have a ribbon cutting or ground breaking to celebrate new business, services, goods, locations and renovations. Contact Kay for more information.

Greater Burlington Partnership Newsletter
The monthly publication for the Greater Burlington Partnership keeps you and your employees up to date with news stories, events, marketing options and community information in a 16 page color magazine. Advertising costs are found in the contract.

Members may also submit information for free each month that is highlighted on page 13 of each issue. Information can be sent to Kay.

Community Guide
is distributed throughout the United States to visitors, relocation requests and locally at area hotels, restaurants and by service professionals.

Annual Dinner and Fundraiser
"Leap Into the Future" at the Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, February 8 where highlights of the past year are celebrated along with goals for the upcoming year. The evening features dinner, community awards and a silent auction. All members, employees and guest are invited to join in for the fun filled night. Table sponsorships are available for $300 and will include dinner for eight, table sign, program mention and advertising in the Greater Burlington Partnership Newsletter. Donations can also be made to the Silent Auction Fundraiser and your your business will receive a program mention. Contact Beth for reservations.

Eggs N Issues
Chamber of Commerce members are invited for a small group discussion with legislators including Representatives Dennis Cohoon and Tom Sands and Senator Tom Courtney for a discussion on the issues concerning the Great River Region. Eggs & Issues will help our legislators understand the business community's state and regional issues for the upcoming year. Eggs N Issues is held at 7:15 a.m. on third Saturday of the month January through April. Contact Brenda for more information.

Great River Region Days
Representatives from Southeast Iowa will return to Des Moines and Washington, D.C. to carry legislative priorities for the region to State Representatives, State Senators and key department personnel. Key issues being taken to Des Moines this year include property tax reform, the Ft. Madison Prison, Right to Work, workforce attraction and development and transportation issues. Contact Brenda for more information.

New Rural Realties
Farmers, value-added ag employees, city council members and leaders are invited to attend. Outside speakers are featured on topics covered include rural entrepreneurship, retaining existing business in rural areas, and accessing financial resources. Contact Brenda for more information.

Small Business Appreciation Breakfast
Any business with fewer than 100 employees is considered a small business. Those small businesses make up over 80% of the membership in the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. Each year in May, small businesses are recognized at the breakfast with awards and a keynote speaker is featured. Contact Brenda for more information. as, and accessing financial resources. Contact Brenda for more information.

Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Dates in 2008 are May 23, June 27, July 11, August 1, August 22, and September 5. Admission is FREE! Contact Shelly for more information.

Riverfront Farmers' Market
Thursdays: May - September at the Port of Burlington. From 5-8 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, flowers, crafts, live music, hot food and much more! Contact Tricia for more information.

26th Annual Snake Alley Criterium
Voted the 5th Best Criterium in the U.S. by a national cycling magazine, the weekend of racing excitement gets under way Friday, May 23, with the 80-mile Burlington Road Race. On Saturday, watch top cyclists from throughout the U.S. as they race up Snake Alley, "the crookedest street in the world." Contact Tricia for more information. May 23-24, 2008

Heritage Days
In it's 21st year, come enjoy live music, lots of family activities, great food and historical demonstrations highlight this fun-filled celebration of our community's rich, multiethnic heritage held in downtown Burlington. Contact Tricia for more information. September 27-28, 2008

CBA Golf Classic
The Chamber Business Appreciation Golf Classic offers networking with local and regional chamber members, vendors and customers combined with a day of golfing fun! Contact Kay for more information. August 28 at Spirit Hollow Golf Course

Manufacturer's Appreciation Luncheon
The Greater Burlington Area has a number of Manufacturer's who employ thousands of workers and helps stimulate our local economy. The Luncheon, held each October, focuses on those companies and the successes they have throughout the year. A Manufacturer of the Year is awarded in addition to recycling awards. Contact Brenda for more information.

Holiday Business Showcase
Take this great opportunity to promote a small firm and network with business decision-makers. Contact Kay for more information. December 15.