Employers speak of why they value Greater Burlington
View testimonials from local business owners about why the Greater Burlington area is the perfect place to expand your business and grow professionally.
Amanda Johnson - Salon West
"They have given so much information that I feel like they are doing an amazing job!; ABSOLUTELY!!!!! I’ve received several emails about what’s available and numbers who to call if I have more questions. The webinar was amazing and I enjoyed it very much!"
Membership Grantee
"We appreciate you and what you do for our business. Thank you for always reaching out to help."
Membership Grantee
"Thank you for suggesting I apply for the grant. I truly appreciate the sponsors and the Chamber recognizing my 2020 struggles."
Heather Lange - Brent Slocum Foundation
"Our partnership with Greater Burlington Partnership is invaluable to the work that the Brent Slocum Foundation does, and we are grateful for the relationship we have with our local Chamber of Commerce."
Ryan Nagrocki - Midwest Realty
"I am very happy with your responsiveness to everything; The guides posted on the website or direction have been helpful to find all necessary content in the one place."
Kim Parker - Burlington Bees Baseball Association
"All the information is in a easily accessible location. These webinars are giving us up to date information."
Robert Scott, Superintendent BCSD
"“Thanks again for hosting the coffee with the chamber. Every time I come to a meeting I find more connections for our schools. It is great that you are always looking for new ways to make connections with the community. We are excited to learn more about the infohub program and how it can help the school district.”"
Amanda Johnson & Gina Drebenstedt – Salon West
"Thank you for choosing Salon West as one business that received the Fareway gift cards. That was so shocking but very appreciated too!" “As an employee of Amanda's, I was blown away that I was a recipient, too! Makes me proud to work in the Burlington Community. Thank you again for thinking of us!"
Jessi Mynatt - 34 Raceway/ De Luxe Aesthetics
"Thank you to the GBP for the opportunity to be on a call with Congressman Loebsack, Senator Grassley & Senator Ernst today. We got to interact, ask questions and actually hear a response to the direct questions! I know they're busy so I am greatly, greatly appreciative of their time and the opportunity."
Bryan Bross – Klinger and Associates, P.C.
"We always love to attend the Annual Meeting and Golf Classic because we get to interact with our clients and potential clients on neutral ground in a non-working context. We always come away with a better relationship and new business."
Nick and Rhonda Weigert - Weigert’s Handyman Service LLC
"I want to give a shout out to the Greater Burlington Partnership and the way they treat Small Business. We are so thankful that we became a member 3 years ago. They have been so supportive to Small Businesses in our Community, especially during the pandemic. They are so willing to help Small Business if they can. They are just great people with big hearts and I just want them to know that we at Weigert's Handyman Service LLC appreciate them. Thank you!"
David Kroll - Burlington Riverfront Entertainment
"Hosting Business After Hours was very beneficial to our organization. It gave us the opportunity to showcase what we do and shake the hands of the people who support us by either attending our events and/or partnering with us as sponsors. We were also able to build new relationships for future partnerships with people we may not have met otherwise. Plus, we had a great time doing it!"
A Response to the Tool Kit Webinar
"Please express our gratitude and appreciation! Thanks for your help! Thanks for the great webinar today! Very helpful. And thank you so much for doing this!!!!!!!!! So excited for a tool kit!! Thank you for all you do!!!"
Craig Smith & Gary Schmeiser - Sterzing Food Company
"If you have ever doubted the impact the Partnership provides, I can attest to the tangible results that your influence has provided. Please continue to promote and advance the business culture that we have here in Southeast Iowa and beyond."
Eric Benne – Two Rivers Bank & Trust
"The Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable resource for the Burlington area. We are fortunate to have a partner a phone call away who directly supports local business through any number of functions, provides networking opportunities, attracts new investment in our communities and serves as a voice on governmental issues impacting our well-being. There’s always a willingness to help."
Membership Grantee
"I do want to say that the Chamber has provided us with a number of resources to assist during the pandemic. The support that has been offered, along with reaching out just to see if we need anything, has been amazing and we appreciate all of it more than you can imagine!"
Pam Taylor – Milestones
"Milestones needed help finding volunteers to help with meal delivery. The Partnership connected Ann March, who was looking to volunteer where there was a need, to Milestones."
Stephani Smith - Stephani + Co. Consulting, The Local Reserve
"Our team at Stephani + Co. Consulting and The Local Reserve is thankful for The Greater Burlington Partnership Chamber of Commerce and all the opportunities that have come with being a member. We have been involved in multiple events, presentations, and other activities that have helped both our business and other businesses develop and grow. We have made valuable connections and have had many positive experiences engaging as an active member of the community."
Craig Smith - Sterzing Food Company
"Regarding messaging sent to stakeholders about shopping local & supporting local business: Thank you for this reminder. We need to be setting and encouraging excellent examples in our community. The Greater Burlington Partnership should be the ones leading the charge. Reminders to shop local and keep supporting our friends and businesses in our community is vital towards seeing this unusual circumstance through. Dollars sent out of town and businesses not having some steady traffic will only create more consequences for our town in the future. Keep this info in front of our entire community."
