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Downtown Trick or Treat Features Additions, Changes Burlington, Iowa – Ghosts and goblins will have a chance to haunt downtown Burlington on Friday, October 25. Downtown Trick or Treat will be from 4 to 6 PM, with treats available at dozens of participating merchants. As a special feature this year,...

Greater Burlington Partnership Government Relations Committee Hosting Three 2019 Candidate Forums The Greater Burlington Partnership Government Relations Committee will be hosting three candidate forums for the 2019 elections. Candidates running for Burlington School District School Board, City of Burlington City Council, and West Burlington School District School Board will address...

Silgan Containers Named 2019 Manufacturer of the Year The 2019 Manufacturer of the Year opened its Burlington based flagship location of the worldwide company in 2016. As the largest can company in North American, they have been making cans for over 100 years. With over 15 large customers, they ship...

The 2019 Greater Burlington Restaurant Week winners have been announced. Congratulations to our Chamber of Commerce winners: Click the restaurant to learn more about them. Best Pork Dish - Billy Sims BBQ Best Beef Dish - Buffalo 61 Best Date Night Location - The Drake Restaurant Most Super Restaurant -...

Downtown Partners is pleased to present the 2019 Fall Sip, Taste & Stroll on Friday, September 27 from 5 to 8 PM in downtown Burlington. There will be delicious samples of wines, brews, and foods available at shops and businesses throughout downtown. Discounted advance tickets are $10 at Weird Harold’s...

Greater Burlington Restaurant Week kicks off today. Stop by one of our amazing Chamber Members and see the delicious deals and meals they are serving up this week. Once you've had a chance to try them all greaterburlingtonrestaurantweek.com and vote for your favorite. Greater Burlington Restaurant Week runs from Wednesday,...

The Greater Burlington Young Professionals will host the 4th Annual YP Leadership Conference Thursday, September 12 / 1 - PM. Spend the afternoon with fellow YPs to focus on leadership topics that will help you grow professionally. The Keynote speaker will be Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority speaking...

Nominate A Manufacturer of the Year Do you work for or with a manufacturer that makes Des Moines County a great place to live, work, and play? Nominate them for Manufacturer of the Year! Click the link below to share your thoughts and nominate a Des Moines County Manufacturer for...

Submit your 2020 Community Event For Community Guide There is still time to submit your events to be included in the 2020 Burlington/West Burlington Community Guide. Be sure to include the event date, time, location, contact information, and a brief description. The submission form can be found at GreaterBurlington.com.Use this...

August YP Spotlight - Caleb Schmidt