President's Letter
Spring is finally here and it is time to start thinking about warmer weather. With summer coming, all the great events that the Chamber offers come as well. We have been busy planning the Taste of the South Side, the Trolley Crawl, the Annual Golf Outing and many more events. We hope that you are able to come and support all the hard work that it takes to plan these events. We would like to see record attendance this year!
Thank you for renewing your 2013 membership. Please encourage other businesses to join the East and South Des Moines Chamber; we are working for your future.
Events for April:
We have a lot of exciting upcoming events planned including, Ribbon Cutting at Nicks Friday, April 5.
The Member Orientation Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
Happy Hour at Capital Pub & Hot Dog on Thursday, April 18.
Thanks for your continued support of the chamber!
Lisa Baker, 2013 Chamber President
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Executive Director Update
We hope that each of you can find a way to participate at one of our events in some way to show community support. You can contribute to the scholarship fund by purchasing an auction item, congratulate our Educator and Volunteer of the Year, and simply attend events to get to know your business community better.
If your company would like to sponsor or contribute an auction item to the Taste of the South Side, contact the Chamber office today. We have over 15 vendors this year sampling their finest foods and drinks; we have an amazing committee working on fabulous auction items including a week timeshare in Cabo, Six Flags tickets, Kansas City Royals tickets, Hy-Vee Triathlon passes, Principal Charity Classic VIP passes, Culinary Dinner; and so much more! Save the date - May 2nd!
Sadie Trytten
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East Side Beautification Projects
In recent years, the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has held an Annual Celebration of Progress to raise scholarship funds. A few years back there were extra funds raised that were put away to be used specifically on an East Side Beautification project. The EDM Chamber and the Greater East Side Development (GESD) have now partnered to utilize those funds.
In conjunction with Earth Day 2013, both organizations are contributing up to $500 towards two Des Moines public school projects.
Carver Elementary School, 705 E. University, has rain gardens that need upkeep and flowers. We are working with them to provide water flowers and wild flower seeds. An event will be held on April 22nd to facilitate this project.
We are also awaiting a decision by Stowe Elementary School, 2900 East 42nd St, on the contribution we will make toward their new teaching vegetable garden.
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Register Today for these Events!
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April Committee & Special Meetings
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Greater Des Moines Partnership Upcoming Events
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