East and South Des Moines Chambers

East & South Des Moines Chambers are working together for your future. 

Affiliates of The Greater Des Moines Partnership

 

November 2012

Letter from the Presidents:
October is in the books and we now roll into November -- a month to look at the year thus far and give thanks to all that we have received.  We are especially thankful for our members and all that you do for your communities to make Des Moines a better place to live and do business.

We had a wonderful Membership luncheon in October at The Latin King Restaurant where the atmosphere and food were delightful.  Thanks to all who attended.  A special thank you to our Golden Circle sponsors who spoke at the luncheon.

Join us this Thursday for Happy Hour at Okoboji Grill and a fun day of Poker and raffle items on Saturday at Copper Creek Clubhouse.  The inaugural tournament earlier this year was a huge success.  November's tournament promises to be the same.  Check out the Events page on our website for details and to register.

Come join us at the newly renovated AmericInn Hotel and Suites Des Moines Airport on November 27th at 4:30 for a Ribbon Cutting.  Our Annual Dinner is set for February 23rd at Prairie Meadows.  We will be awarding Citizens of the Year, Businesses of the Year, and Jim Goodman Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.  Please submit your nominations for each of these categories no later than November 16th.  If you would like to sponsor the Annual Dinner, we have wonderful opportunities to do so.  Information can be found on the chamber website or by calling the chamber office at 309-3231.

From all of us at the chambers, we thank you for your support and wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving season.

 

Troy Paterson, 2012 EDM President                                Lisa Baker head shot

EDM 2012 President                            SDM 2012 President  
Troy Paterson, Copy Systems              Lisa Baker, Baker Electric
Executive Director Update

Fall is the time for our annual membership drive -- we hope you all choose to participate to strengthen our Chamber and give us more businesses to educate, network with, and support. See details on the 2012 membership drive.

We have now integrated with ChamberMaster, which you will see  reflected in some changes on our website.  One of the new options we are excited about is that members will have access to a member center.  In the next week, you will receive by email your login credentials, instructions and information about the benefits available.

The Member to Member discount program is being revamped and the current discounts are no longer available on the website.  Members will be able to create these offerings through ChamberMaster, which will be explained in the email mentioned previously.  In the meantime, if you are interested in the available discounts, please contact the Chamber office at 309-3241.

We also have a new mobile text address:  text "notify eschamber" to 313131

Please complete the member survey if you have not yet done so.

As we wrap up 2012 we want to focus on some important awards to our members. See the list of awards that will be given out at our 2012 Annual Dinner at Prairie Meadows on February 23rd.  The Events Committee is relying on all of you to submit nominations for businesses and individuals deserving of these awards.

Finally, our Board of Directors will be meeting on November 13th for a strategic planning session to look into what we want 2013 to bring. If you have any suggestions or recommendations for next year, please let me know so we can add them to our list for brainstorming to bring you all the best in the future.

Sadie Trytten
      
Sadie Trytten
Executive Director

 

East & South Des Moines Chambers of Commerce

 

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2012 Golden Circle Sponsors

 

Iowa Association of Business and Industry 

 

Affinity Credit Union  

 

Anderson Erickson Dairy 

 

Bank of the West 

 

Bankers Trust 

 

Best Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc. 

 

Community Bank-FDM

  

 

Corporation for Economic Development  

 

Edwards Graphic Arts 

 

Edward Jones 

 

Forest & Associates 

 

Group Benefits, LTD. 

 

Greenstar Recycling 

 

Iowa Des Moines Supply 

 

Iowa Realty-South Office 

 

Kemin Industries, Inc.  

 

Luther Care Services 

 

Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport and Bennigan's Grill & Tavern 

 

Nationwide 

 

NRI Insurance Services 

 

Southridge Mall 

 

Waste Management 

 

West Bank 

  

Call the chamber office at 515.309.3231 to become a Golden Circle sponsor. 


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Principal Charity Classic

The Principal Charity Classic donated a record $917,729 to Central Iowa children's charities in 2012.   The world-class golf and community event will be hosted by Wakonda Club in Des Moines in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The East & South Des Moines Chambers would like to contribute to the success of this event.  Contact Tournament Director Jamie Alt:
jamie@principalcharityclassic.com  for questions or to express interest in your business becoming involved.  For videos and updates, view the
Member News & Events 
   

Honey Creek Resort:  Ladies Night   Cinderella Ball

 

Chocolaterie Stam Halloween Hot Chocolate Race at Principal Park, Sun, Nov 4, 9 AM.   Register

 

Attend the Southridge unveiling on Sat, Nov 10.   Fact Sheet   Press Release

 

Stop in for fun, food and prizes at the Eisenlauer Team Fall Open House, Tues, Nov 13, 5:30-7:30PM, 932 N. Shadyview, Pleasant Hill.

 

Trixies Salon Holiday Open House. Thurs, Nov 15, 9AM-9PM, holiday bonuses * complimentary services * product specials. RSVP      

 

Orchard Place Rise and Shine Campaign....a toiletry drive for the kids served by Orchard Place. Contact Barbara Pottorff, 515.287.9645 or email.

 

Medicap Pharmacy partnership with Drake University.  Press Release

East Side Business Breakfast Club
Attend the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30am at the East Euclid Hy-Vee Euclid Room.  Contact Mary Sucich at 262-0640 or email.
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