| Greetings!
Your Urbandale Chamber strives to improve its benefits to you, which is why we've re-designed our e-newsletter. We hope you find this new design easier to read with information helpful to you and your business.
Best of Success!
Tiffany Menke, IOM
Executive Director |
| Chamber News | |
US Chamber Free Enterprise campaign rallies students, governors
The US Chamber of Commerce is launching a national free enterprise campaign to reach out to the next generation of small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of its American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign. The Chamber and its public policy think tank, the National Chamber foundation, has teamed up with several like-minded organizations to educate students about the critical role of small business and the American free enterprise system in job creation and to foster their entrepreneural aspirations. To learn more about the Chamber's campaign for free enterprise, visit www.freeenterprise.com. |
| Chamber Events for this and next week | |
Wed., 16th - Membership Luncheon
at Des Moines Christian School @ 11:30 a.m., presented by Hy-Vee, sponsored by the Greater Iowa Credit Union
Thurs., 17th - Regional Business After Hours
at Johnston Green Days. Contact the Johnston Chamber to RSVP
Fri., 18th - Celebrity Golf Tournament
at Urbandale Golf and Country Club, presented by Rapids Reproduction. Tee times at 7:30 a.m./1 p.m.
Mon., 21st - Ribbon Cutting @ West Music 5-6 p.m.
Tues., 22nd - AM Exchange @ 7:30 a.m presented by Susan Bonnicksen with Superior Printing & Promotion, at Ben Buenzow State Farm Insurance.
Wed., 23rd - Ribbon Cutting @ Chamber for GameTruck 4:30 p.m.
Thurs., 24th - Business After Hours @ 5 p.m., presented by Anderson Properties, hosted by Deerfield Retirement Community.
Fri., 25th - Insurance/Finance Roundtable @ 9 a.m. presented by Staybridge Suites. |
| Recent Ribbon Cuttings |
Congratulations to Christopher's Fine Jewelry and Rare Coins for celebrating 30 years in business! Christopher's Fine Jewelry and Rare Coins is located at 3427 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines
Congratulations to Hugh's Jungle Room for moving into their new location at 4995 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.
Congratulations to one of Urbandale's newest businesses, Dream Dance Company for opening in Urbandale. Dream Dance Company is located at 3843 121st Street, Urbandale.
Congratulations to Mama Lacona's for relocating in Urbandale! Mama Lacona's has been a long-time business in Urbandale and recently re-located to 3825 121st St., Urbandale
Congratulations to the Urbandale Café for their relocation to 3828 N.W. 100th St., Urbandale.
Congratulations to Two Rivers Bank and Trust located at 4500 Merle Hay Rd. Their joint ribbon cutting with the Urbandale and Johnston Chambers was held on June 2nd.
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| Member of the Month! |
 Member of the Month -
Geotechnical Services, Inc.
Located in Urbandale at 10607 Aurora Ave., Geotechnical Services Inc. is committed to your success. Since 1973, Geotechnical Services, Inc. (GSI) has been recognized as a leading expert in the geotechnical engineering field. GSI has completed geotechnical studies for over 25,000 projects across 15 states. Construction Inspection and Testing stops problems before they start, saving time and money. In addition to meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, the GSI Special Inspection Program benefits the owner, architect, engineer, and contractor by keeping them informed and by preventing unnecessary costs and delays.
We serve as your advocate by keeping track of trends and forecasting viable solutions. Our environmental professionals have an in-depth understanding of pertinent regulatory issues. Therefore, we are helping you before you know you need us by forecasting potential problems. Professional drilling is the core of our business. Since 1973, GSI has offered a comprehensive package of outstanding service including innovative solutions to difficult drilling problems; highly trained, experienced drillers; efficient scheduling; and less downtime than others in the industry.
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| Member 2 Member Discounts! | 
Absolute Insurance Agency, LLC
7400 University Ave., Ste. A
Clive, IA, 50325
(515) 279-2722 Insurance Review & Consultation
Let us review your personal or commercial insurance for free! We work with over ten different companies to find you the best rates and coverage. Jeff Eastvold Exp. Date: 1 / 2 / 2011
www.insaia.com
Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll Ave.
Des Moines, IA, 50314
(515) 282-9575 Sweet Success
Order four pounds of fine European chocolate with YOUR logo and get your logo set-up ($30 value) for FREE! Call Sara 554-8883. Ton Stam Exp. Date: 9 / 30 / 2010
www.stamchocolate.com
Coffee News
3775 EP True Pkwy., Ste. 305
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
(515) 943-3948 Coffee News Des Moines (Get News Business)
www.CoffeeNewsDesMoines.com go to and take a look for more info call 515-975-0054.Specials for Members. Very Affordable, Lock out Competition!! Todd Glade Exp. Date: 7 / 31 / 2010
www.coffeenewsdesmoines.com Comfort Suites Living History Farms
11167 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA, 50322-3741
(515) 276-1126 Meeting Room/Sleeping Room Savings
Enjoy $50 off a meeting room rental, and $10 off sleeping rooms with this coupon. Enjoy the pool, breakfast with hot items, whirlpool and fitness rooms. Suzanne Lee Exp. Date: 7 / 31 / 2010
www.hoari.com Des Moines Radio Group
1416 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA, 50309-3014
(515) 280-1350 20% off advertising schedule for new business to DMRG
Contact Sarah LeVere to get 20% off your first radio advertising schedule with DMRG, just mention the chamber. Sarah LeVere Exp. Date: 12 / 31 / 2010
www.desmoinesradiogroup.com Foxboro Business & Conference Center
6165 N.W. 86th St.
Johnston, IA, 50131-2270
(515) 727-1600 Event or Meeting Room Discount
Receive a 50% off rental on all event or meeting rentals.Discount must be requested when booking.Good on new bookings only. Kevin Harris Exp. Date: 8 / 31 / 2010
www.foxborobusiness.com Graham Tire Company of Des Moines
3935 Merle Hay Rd.
Des Moines, IA, 50310-1309
(515) 251-7195 VIP CARD
chamber members, thier businesses and employees $5.00 off oil change plus discounts on tires and service , just mention the chamber to recieve your card Jeff Chapman Exp. Date: 10 / 1 / 2010
www.grahamtire.net Heartland Plastic Surgery
10611 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA, 50322
(515) 254-2265 15 % off Injectables
Receive 15% off of an injectable area. Botox or Juvederm with Pam Banyas. Eugene Cherney, M.D. Exp. Date: 7 / 1 / 2010
www.heartlandps.com Hungry Boyz
3070 N.W. 100th St.
Urbandale, IA, 50322-3865
(515) 254-9474 Chamber Special
20% off your order Sarah Stav Exp. Date: 12 / 31 / 2010
www.thehungryboyz.com IoWeb Publishing, Inc.
7012 Madison Ave., Ste. B
Urbandale, IA, 50322-2664
(515) 285-4833 Save on ink and toner!
All chamber members receive an additional 10% off our already low prices on ink and toner. Email toner@ioweb.com with printer make and model for quote. Kevin Duis Exp. Date: 1 / 1 / 2011
www.ioweb.com Lambert & Ewers Smoked Meats
409 Maple St.
PO Box 65784
West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0784
(515) 279-2404 Free Boxed Lunches!
Hello Fellow Chamber Members
Order 10 Lambert & Ewers Boxed Lunches and get two free plus free delivery! Order online today at www.4hams.com. One day notice for delivery Bruce Lambert Exp. Date: 12 / 31 / 2010
www.4hams.com Slumberland Furniture
8800 Hickman Rd.
Clive, IA, 50325
(515) 270-2200 The Chamber Experience
20% off your next Slumberland purchase. 10% off all Simmons "Beauty Rest" & Sealy "Posturepedic" bedding. See Sales Person for Exclusions. Brad Moulder Exp. Date: 12 / 30 / 2010
www.slumberland.com Staples, Inc.
3800 Merle Hay Rd., Ste. 400
Des Moines, IA, 50310
(515) 331-4406 FREE PC tune up! Reg. $29.99
We'll boost the speed and performance of your PC by removing trial ware, do disk defragmentation & cleanup. Includes removal of dust and dirt buildup. Bob Hingtgen Exp. Date: 10 / 31 / 2010
www.staples.com Staybridge Suites
6905 Lake Dr.
West Des Moines, IA, 50266-2522
(515) 223-0000 50% off room rate
Check out the Staybridge Suites and receive 50% off your stay. We are a full suite property, hot extended breakfast; over sized rooms, Tue-Thur light Dinner/drinks Cheryl Hayes Exp. Date: 12 / 26 / 2010
www.staybridge.com The Bookkeepers, Inc.
7901 Douglas Ave.
Urbandale, IA, 50322-2280
(515) 276-9205 $25 /$50 OFF Tax Preparation/Bookkeeping Services
We do it all, so you don't have to! Call 867-1019 for your Chamber discount:(new clients only)
$25 OFF Individual Tax Returns
$50 OFF Business Tax Returns/Bookkeeping Services Lori Noah Exp. Date: 1 / 31 / 2011
www.thebookkeepersinc.net Touchstone Executive Development
5508 Woodland Ave.
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
(515) 657-3641 Urbandale Chamber discount on leadership courses
As a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, you are eligible for a $200 discount on each of the following leadership courses conducted by Touchstone Executive Jeff Hannah Exp. Date: 12 / 31 / 2010
www.touchstone-development.net Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
2900 Justin Dr., Ste. L
Urbandale, IA, 50322-3877
(515) 331-6855 $7 movie tickets to any Carmike theatre!
Any member of the Urbandale Chamber can purchase movie tickets for $7 each! Save some green and take advantage of this new benefit! Tiffany Menke Exp. Date: 12 / 31 / 2010
www.uniquelyurbandale.com |
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| Our Sponsors | 
Visit Our Sponsor Heartland Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery holds open houses the 2nd Tuesday of every month! Mark your calendar for July 13th! |
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Business on the green!
Golf Friday during the Urbandale Chamber's annual golf outing at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club, presented by Rapids Reproductions. Three and Foursomes are available both in the morning and afternoon! Call Program Director Jeana Schultz to sign up. Just you and no team...NO PROBLEM! She can set you up with a group! Call today 515-331-6855 x 3 or click HERE to email her your reservation! Golf is $75 per person. |
| Greater Des Moines Partnership |  |
Urbandale Chamber is an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. All members of the Urbandale Chamber receive a dual membership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership at NO CHARGE!
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| Lost and Found | |
Two Rivers Bank & Trust found a piece of jewelry lost during their ribbon cutting. To claim the piece, please contact Cindy Zinzer at 515-331-3304 |
| Member News | |
Bucs need housing
The Des Moines Buccaneers is in desperate need of housing families to host a hockey player for the season of 2010-2011. The season starts in August 2010 and ends in April 2011 unless they make it to playoffs, which ends in May 2011. These players are from 17 years old to 20 years old. Most have graduated from high school. Those that are seniors in high school must stay with a family in West Des Moines as we have a program set up for them at Valley High School.
The Des Moines Buccaneers would not exist if it weren't for housing families. If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please call Sheila Twaroski at 515-729-2919, or e-mail stwaroski@yahoo.com.
Asthma education event
The American Lung Association in Iowa has some exciting news about asthma education! They are embracing a new look in 2010 in the form of a one-day asthma education event called Active with Asthma. In addition to child education, they will expand their efforts to incorporate an afternoon education component for parents and caregivers. The event will be held Friday, August 13, 2010, at Principal Park in Des Moines. On-Line Registration Available Now |
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