Events for the Weeks of October 7 and 14, 2013

October 7-18 2013

1K WALK	GROUNDBREAKING	HAPPY HOUR
Join the Chambers' Team Wednesday, October 9 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM East Village Des Moines 50309 Join the Des Moines Chambers team on the Healthiest State 1K Walk beginning at Brenton Skate Plaza. Register below or join us at 12:00 on Wednesday. Information and Registration	Madison Flats Wednesday, October 9 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines 50313 The Neighborhood Development Corporation celebrates the groundbreaking of the first development in the City of Des Moines' 2Rivers District. Information and Registration	Bordenaro's Thursday, October 17 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6108 SW 9th Street Des Moines 50315 Stop on your way home from work for happy hour and network with Chamber members over a drink and warm appetizers! Information and Registration

Upcoming Chamber Events

Oct 22: Ribbon Cutting - Grand View University Grand Central Plaza
Oct 28: Ribbon Cutting - Iowa Restaurant Association
Oct 29: Business After Hours Spaloween - East Village Spa
Nov 1: Legislative Coffee
Nov 2: Poker Tournament

Committee and Special Meetings

Oct 10: Membership Committee Meeting
Oct 17: Board Meeting

Greater Des Moines Partnership News and Events

Health Reform in Iowa: Updates, Challenges, and Opportunities
Tuesday, October 15
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Information and Registration

Iowa Women's Leadership Conference

Wednesday, October 16
9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Information and Registration

Multicultural Reception and Mini Job Fair (hosted by Grand View University)
Tuesday, October 22
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Information and Registration

Education and Professional Development Offerings

Through the dual membership with your Affiliate Chamber and the Partnership, you have access to numerous educational and professional development offerings. The Partnership is always in search of new opportunities for its members to ensure Members can engage in lifelong learning to enhance business practices and grow Central Iowa's business community. Offerings span a wide variety of topics including The Affordable Care Act, social media, human resource issues and inclusion. There are also professional development opportunities to help you grow as an individual, which will also have impact on your organization.

Visit the Partnership website!

Member News and Events

Oct 8: Goodwill Connection Center Job Fair

Oct 9: Mid-Iowa Credit Counseling Open Financial Discussion

Oct 31: ABI 2013 Manufacturing/Environment Conference

Resources

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Des Moines East and South Chamber of Commerce
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301 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-309-3231