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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. Individual tickets or table sponsorships are available. Contact Beth
for reservations.

Business After Hours
If you are looking to network and grow your business, Business After Hours lets you relax and socialize inside of a different business each time. Sponsors invite you, your employees and coworkers and guests into their business each month. Contact Kay for more information.

2008 Business After Hours Schedule is:
February 18, Sterzing's Potato Chips, Celebrating 75 Years.
Will be held at the Burlington Golf Club.
March 17, Frank Millard and Company
April 21, Holiday Inn Express
September 15, Newbury Village
October 20, US Bank
November 17, CNH

Women's Networking
This event provides opportunities of empowerment for women through networking with a focus on professional and personal development each month. Contact Beth for reservations.

The 2008 Schedule is:

  • February 6, Topic: Fitness at the Pzazz Event Center, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • March 11, Topic: Networking at Mister Moto's, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • April 11, Topic: Vintage Jewelry at the Hub Townehouse, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • May 13, Topic: Tips for Traveling at the Burl. Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • June 25, Topic: Org. & Time Mgt at the Pzazz Event Center, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • July 15, Topic: Food Guru U at Martini's, 5:30
  • August 15, Topic: Networking at Big Muddy's, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • September 9, Topic: Fall Gardening at Comfort Suites, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • October 15, Topic: Interior Design at the Library, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • November 14, Topic: Easy Entertaining at The Drake, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
  • December 9, Topic: Cele. the Holiday at the Burl. Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

    • Eggs N Issues
    Chamber of Commerce members are invited for a small group discussion with legislators including Representatives Dennis Cohon 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.

    Learn and Discover
    This member session give you a chance to hear about the Greater Burlington Partnership, current projects, community information and ask any questions you may have. Sessions are held at various times throughout the year and hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors. 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.

    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.

    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.