The Grinch is Coming to Town! - Mount Pleasant

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The Grinch is Coming to Town! - Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce
                                                                                                                             December 2019

                   The Grinch is Coming to Town!
            On December 5 at 5:00pm, the                               are shopping local, you might find a
  Henry County Holiday Parade will wind                                Grinch in one of your favorite stores.
  through the downtown. The parade                                     Bring the Grinch to the Chamber office
  will begin by the First United Methodist                             during business hours to redeem $25 in
  Church and will travel along through the                             Chamber bucks.
  downtown. You might see the Grinch                                            Come see what Mount Pleasant
  sneaking around but Santa Claus will be                              has to offer and remember to shop local
  sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit                           this holiday season.
  as he ends the parade in Central Park.
            Immediately following the parade,
  the annual Main Street Mount Pleasant
  Holiday on Main will take place with Santa
  visits, shopping, food and fun. There will
  be caroling happening downtown with
  delightful holiday music as shoppers
  sample chestnuts roasting over an open
  fire, delicious hot chocolate and more!
            To get us all in the shopping
  mood, starting December 1, the Mount
  Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce
  will have 10 Grinch cutouts hidden in
  various businesses around town. If you

                                                                                        1045 Grand Ave
FEATURED
INVESTOR

                                                                                        Mount Pleasant
                                                                                        319.385.4600

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this month's cover photo...
Join us in Pleasantville on December 5th in downtown Mount Pleasant.
The Grinch is Coming to Town! - Mount Pleasant
ALLIANCE NEWS

Mount Pleasant
Chamber Members:
Please join us for this month's Alive
After Five event! Promote your
business by networking with other
Chamber businesses, all while
enjoying food, refreshments and
giveaways!

Host: Central Park Coffee Company
When: December 4, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Where: 120 South Main Street,
Suite 101, Mount Pleasant

                                        2020 Legislative Calendar
            Each year, the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance works to keep our members informed about legislative
    issues and we strive to advocate for a pro-business climate at all levels of government. One way that we do that is to offer
    you opportunities to meet with our elected officials throughout the year. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming
    opportunities. For more information about the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, please contact Kristi Ray at 319-
    319-385-3101.
            Legislative Kick-Off - Tuesday, January 7 - 8:00am - Access Energy Cooperative
            Legislative Breakfast - Saturday, January 25 - 8:30am - 10:00am - Chadwick Library
            Southeast Iowa Days at the Capitol - February 12-13 - Des Moines
            Legislative Breakfast - Saturday, February 22 - 8:30am - 10:00am - Chadwick Library
            Legislative Breakfast - Saturday, March 28 - 8:30am - 10:00am - Chadwick Library
            Session Wrap Up - Tuesday, May 12 - 8:00am - Chamber Office
The Grinch is Coming to Town! - Mount Pleasant
ALLIANCE NEWS                                                    RIBBON CUTTINGS

         As 2019 comes to an end, there are great opportunities for your business or
organization to get your name out and our sponsorship opportunities are a nice way
to achieve that. Chamber events are highly publicized and so are the businesses who
sponsor those events. They will help increase your business exposure while building
relationships with other local business leaders.
         We have many great opportunities that can get you recognized in front of our       New Henry County Jail
Chamber Members and the community! Some of these include Fun Day Golf Outing,              800 South Grand Avenue
Chamber Olympics, Small Business Week, Educator Appreciation Events, Henry
County Leadership and Annual Banquet. For 2020 we are bringing back the beloved
Dueling Pianos event next Spring and an exciting Manufacturing Week in the Fall.
         Did you know that sponsorships also offer additional benefits to help promote
your company! Check out the various levels on the enclosed sponsorship form.
             All sponsorship Opportunities are due by January 1, 2020.
         If you have any questions about your membership benefits, dues or
sponsorships, please contact Timber Haschemeyer at timber@mpiowa.org or call
319-385-3101 to discuss.

                                Annual dues will be hitting your
                                                                                             Green Creek Retreat
                                mailboxes in the next few days.
                                                                                             1865 Dakota Avenue
                                 All membership renewals for
                                2020 are due by March 1, 2020.

Chamber Appoints New Board Members
         The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance is pleased to announce
 the 2020 Officers for the Chamber Board of Directors. Thank you to the
 following members for their service to the Chamber Board of Directors.
                                                                                            K. Nichting Farm Bureau
         President - Chad Sloat, Walmart Distribution Center                                   Financial Services
         Vice President - Jennifer Moutrie, Moutrie Trucking                               125 South Main, Salem, IA
         Treasurer - Mary Koontz, 5 Star Community Credit Union
         Past President - David George, Edward Jones
The Grinch is Coming to Town! - Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance
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            Mount Pleasant, IA 52641                                                                                         PAID
            Office: 319.385.3101                                                                                      MOUNT PLEASANT IA
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                                Upcoming
                                                                     Alliance
                                                                                                     Events
           December 4                                                    December 24-26
           Alive After Five, Hosted by Central Park Coffee Company       Alliance Office Closed
           120 South Main Street, Suite 101
           5:00pm - 7:00pm                                               January 1
                                                                         Alliance Office Closed
           December 5
           Ribbon Cutting Brown Bear's Basket Antiques                   January 15
           103 North Jefferson Street                                    Teacher's Night Out
           2:00pm - 3:00pm                                               Airport Road Vineyard, 2555 Lexington Avenue
                                                                         4:00pm - 6:00pm
           December 5
           Holiday Parade                                                January 25
           Downtown, Mount Pleasant                                      Legislative Breakfast
           Line up 4:00pm, Parade begins at 5:00pm                       Chadwick Library, Iowa Wesleyan University
                                                                         8:30am-10:00am
           December 5
           Holiday on Main Event                                         January 30
           Downtown, Mount Pleasant                                      Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Annual Banquet
           Parade begins at 5pm, event to follow                         Airport Road Vineyard, 2555 Lexington Avenue
                                                                         Starting at 6:00pm

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FEATURED
INVESTOR

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                    commercial markets.
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