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Governor Reynolds Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program - Financial Assistance and Tax Deferral Now Available to Eligible Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Governor Reynolds today announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically...

The Greater Burlington Partnership is coordinating efforts with the State of Iowa and the Small Business Administration to assess the impact on our businesses and community from the COVID-19 crisis. The Iowa Economic Development Authority needs information to better provide assistance to those affected. Your participation in this survey will...

Stuck at home and tired of cooking? It's time to let Greater Burlington Deliver. Greater Burlington restaurants and businesses are stepping up to the plate big time to help keep you and your family fed while you're stuck at home. Check out the list of Chamber of Commerce Members at...

As the fallout from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins, businesses are wondering what they need to know and what resources are available. The Greater Burlington Partnership is gathering pertinent information on available resources through the Small Business Administration or other State and Federal resources and compiling them at GreaterBurlington.com/covid19. As more...

Dear Stakeholders, These are challenging times. We are all in uncharted territory. Rest assured that the staff at the Greater Burlington Partnership is pulling together to do all that we can to respond to the needs of our stakeholders and communities. Each division of the Greater Burlington Partnership is working...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov Media Contact Molly Elder - 515-725-4116 molly.elder@iwd.iowa.gov Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19. The guidance includes information for...

The Greater Burlington Partnership is closely following the current situation involving the Coronavirus (COVID-19 virus). After speaking with health officials, we are making no changes to our events and programs at this time. Until informed otherwise by county or state health officials, all Greater Burlington Partnership events and programs will...

Congrats to Matthew Brown our March YP Spotlight! What community organizations/events do you volunteer for? SnowBull Board of Directors, Burlington Riverfront Entertainment Board of Directors. Why did you decide to join YP? I felt like YP would be a good way to get more involved in the community, hang out...

CONNECTIONS by Kay Weiss C. W. Bond, the first secretary of the Greater Burlington Association (later the Chamber of Commerce), reported in 1926 on the GBA’s work with the various committees and members to improve the roads leading into Burlington in order to extend Burlington’s business interests. Special attention was...

Farmers Market Vendors Sought Downtown Partners is gearing up for the 2020 season of the Jefferson St. Farmers Market, running from May 7 to September 24 in downtown Burlington. The market will take place in the 300-500 blocks of Jefferson on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 PM. Produce, food, and...