Registration open for annual Washington partnership dinner

WASHINGTON - Registration for the Washington Greater Businesses Partnership annual dinner is open.

The Greater Washington Business Partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group, Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

The annual dinner is held to celebrate the past year of community recognition and achievement.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a live video presentation that attendees can watch in three different ways.

Option 1: Watch party. Tickets for dinner at local restaurants. Watch the annual award program at a table with your friends and co-workers. This option is $40 each. Doors open: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Award Program: 7 p.m.

Option 2: Grab and go gala. Your ticket will purchase a carryout meal at a local restaurant and virtual link to the award program. This option is $40 each.

Option 3: Sofa soiree. Your ticket includes a link to the award program. The program can be viewed at the same time as the area watch parties (7 p.m. on March 8) or after. This option is $15 each.

Participating restaurant are JP's 207, Lebowski's Rock N' Bowl, Kalona Brewing Company, Riverside Casino & Event Center and Café Dodici.

All options include one raffle entry per person for a gift basket filled with locally inspired goods.

As in years past, the event will have multiple opportunities to win one of many gift baskets donated from area businesses, that are all valued over $100. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance or at each restaurant location. Raffle winners will be drawn at random in the week following the annual dinner.

Register by Feb. 26. Registrations after Feb. 26 that include either dine-in or grab and go meals will incur a $10 late fee.

Register online by visiting washingtoniowa.gov, call 319-653-3272, or email alisha@washingtoniowa.org.