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Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director The Greater Burlington Partnership is seeking an outgoing individual to aggressively promote Greater Burlington as a premier Midwest convention and tourism location. Must possess outstanding presentation and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and organized. Duties will include marketing, sales, customer service, volunteer management,...

Session 3: Marketing Beyond Trolling For New Customers: Building A Brand About the Session: In this 3 hour session, MKHS focuses on what else you should be doing besides trolling for new customers. Hear from The Grimm Company on how to starting building a brand and why your marketing strategy...

As Iowa’s downtowns continue to revitalize, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced the 2021 Main Street Challenge Grant for building improvement projects. Downtown Partners is seeking eligible building projects in downtown Burlington, including rehabilitation, facade improvements, or new construction. The maximum grant award is $100,000 with a minimum award...

Vote for Downtown Burlington, Iowa during the #IowansUnite Community Pride Contest! Winner, with the most votes, will receive a one-of-a-kind mural by Iowa artist Ben Schuh! This mural will be for the downtown shopping district! Voting site: https://woobox.com/hhacqg/gallery/faSpEw-K_Sc The voting period opens June 23, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CT, at...

Greater Burlington Partnership Annual Community Awards Announced Greater Burlington, Iowa – The Greater Burlington Partnership has announced the Annual Community Awards last night at its annual meeting held at Barn on the Ridge. The Annual Awards recognize businesses and individuals who have made a positive impact in the Greater Burlington...

Greater Burlington Partnership Named Recipient of the Publication of the Year Award by the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE). Greater Burlington, Iowa – The Greater Burlington Partnership has been named as the recipient of the Publication of the Year award by the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE). The honor occurred at the...

FOR RELEASE: CONTACT: Dustin Roth, 319-208-0048 The Greater Burlington Partnership Announce 34 Raceway And The Buffalo Tavern As 2020 Small Businesses Of The Year. Greater Burlington, Iowa – Today at the Small Business Brunch, the Greater Burlington Partnership announced 34 Raceway and The Buffalo Tavern as the 2020 Small Businesses...

For Immediate Release: April 28, 2021 Contact: Chelsea Lerud, Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau 515-297-3018; clerud@greaterburlington.com Dustin Roth, Marketing Director Greater Burlington Partnership 319-752-6365; droth@greaterburlington.com Greater Burlington CVB Wins Tourism Award The Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, a division of the Greater Burlington Partnership, received the 2021 Outstanding...

Last call to RSVP for the Small Business Appreciation Brunch Community Field Friday, April 30 9 - 11 AM Hear from Keynote Speaker, Randy Wehofer, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Iowa Cubs. As the Bees' Team Broadcaster for nine seasons, Randy's voice is pretty recognizable! The Greater...

VIRTUAL EGGS & ISSUES VIDEO ON DEMAND The Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee hosted Eggs & Issues on Friday, April 16 with area schools, cities, and the county on how they will allocate The American Relief Plan funds. Special Guests: Burlington Community School District West Burlington Independent...