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Letter from the Presidents:
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February has come and gone and already we have seen much success with Chamber events. The Chambers Annual Dinner and First Annual Poker Tournament were both a wonderful success with a great turn out. Please visit our Facebook page to see pictures from both events.
With March we welcome many more exciting events like Legislative Coffee and the first MOXIE program presented by Trixies Aveda Concept Salon. Whether you are looking for an activity to meet other community members or want to participate more in your Chambers, we encourage you to sign up for events and get more involved. We welcome any suggestions for things the Chamber can do to get more people involved; Chamber committees are another great way to get involved. If you have any questions about different ways to do more with the Chambers, contact us or Sadie to learn more.
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EDM 2012 President SDM 2012 President
Troy Paterson, Copy Systems Pat Beckerdite, Southridge Mall
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NEW CHAMBER LOCATION
Four Des Moines Chambers to Share Office Space Downtown
In a move to better serve Des Moines businesses, four Des Moines Chambers of Commerce will centralize operations effective March 1, while maintaining separate boards, memberships, and executive directors.
Press release (PDF)
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Economic Development
The Chamber is planning a chartered bus tour on Friday, April 20th, 2012 to feature progress business members have made or are planning to make on the East & South Sides of Des Moines. The tour will start at 3:30pm and end at 5pm with a reception at the Market Building.
A planning meeting will be held on Friday, March 9th. If your business is interested in sponsoring or participating in the tour, please contact the chamber office today.
PLANNING MEETING for participating businesses:
Friday, March 9th
Botanical Center, Willow Room
909 Robert D. Ray Drive.
1-1:30pm
RSVP Here to attend this meeting and be a business that is featured on the tour.
Cost: $50 to have your company speak on the tour & be featured in the printed program/map
$20 to be featured in the printed program/map
BUS TOUR:
Friday, April 20th
Market Building
118 SE 4th St.
Departing: 3:30pm
Return/Reception: 5pm
Free to attend (limited to the first 35 RSVP's)
RSVP Here
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"Iowa Workforce Development Initiatives"
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Legislative Coffee-4 Chambers
Legislative State House Dining Room
Join all 4 City Chambers for a discussion about upcoming Legislators and the State of Iowa. Meet lawmakers who have an impact on your business, hear what is happening in their arenas, and ask questions that concern you and your business.
Wednesday, March 28th
Legislative State House Dining Room
1015 Grand Ave.
8:00 - 9:00 A.M.
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Presented by Trixies Aveda Concept Salon
Moxie (Member Owners eXchange Information & Experience) is a group of member business Owners/Presidents who meet monthly to discuss issues impacting their businesses. This is exclusive to Business Owners/Presidents. Presented by Trixies Aveda Concept Salon.
Wednesday, March 28th
Copy Systems
920 E 21st St.
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
More Information >
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Emerging 200 Program (e200)
Sponsored by The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Small Business Administration
If you are interested in learning new ways to expand and enhance your company, consider getting involved in the Emerging 200 Program. The goal of the SBA Emerging Leaders (e200) program is to identify small businesses across the country that show a high potential for growth, and to provide them the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale within a designated geographic location. Join the reception on March 7th to learn more.
Wednesday, March 7th
Networking Reception
210 Walnut Street, Room 749
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Reception Invitation >
More Information >
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Upcoming Committee & Board Meetings
South Des Moines BoardWednesday, March 7th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Southridge Mall East Des Moines Board Thursday, March 15th 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Copy Systems Membership & Ambassadors CommitteeWednesday, March 20th11:30 - 1:00 p.m.TBD Governmental Affairs/Economic Development Meeting Friday, March 30th 1:00 - 2:00 pm TBD |
