Burlington, IA- The Greater Burlington Partnership announced the Annual Award Winners on Friday, January 27. Each year Community Awards are given at the Annual Dinner of the Greater Burlington Partnership. These awards are nominated by peers in the business community and selected by volunteers. The Downtown Distinction Award was awarded to Kay Weiss The Project of the Year was awarded to American Ordnance and the Iowa Army Ammunitions Plant Business Park. The Community Impact of the Year was awarded to the Southeast Soccer Academy for Monster Match. The Young Professional of the Year was awarded to Mercedes Ponce. The Business Person of the Year was awarded to Ryan Nagrocki. The Spirit of Philanthropy Award was awarded to Ann Menke (menk-ee). The 2022 Emmy was awarded to Becky Anderson and Dr. Michael Ash. For more information on the award winners, visit the Greater Burlington Partnership Facebook Page.
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Burlington, IA- The Community Foundation of Des Moines County will be hosting a Financial Planning Seminar on May 10th , 2022 from 5-6:30pm at the Art Center of Burlington. The seminar will include information regarding planned giving and how it can benefit you and Des Moines County. The seminar will feature Ann Menke, Tim Roberts and Karen Elliott who are experts in the fields of accounting and estate planning. The panelists will each discuss the benefits of planned giving with a question and answer period to follow. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered while you learn more about the benefits of planned giving. Information will also include the Endow Iowa 25% tax credit offered through the Community Foundation of Des Moines County endowed funds. For more information, visit www.cfdmc.org.
The real battle wasn t to see who "won," but who would raise the most money for the Art Center of Burlington.
The money raised will help with operating expenses to provide quality gallery exhibits for the public, classes for all ages of art enthusiasts, and continuing opportunities for artists.