Events for the Weeks of November 18 and 25, 2013

November 18 - 29 2013

HAPPY HOUR	MEMBERSHIP ROUNDUP	MEMBER APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSE
Gerri's Bar & Grill Thursday, November 21 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 232 East 30th Street Des Moines 50317 Join the Chamber at Gerri's for some after hours networking, fun, drinks and famous wings! Information and Registration	Mad Meatball Wednesday, December 4 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 400 SE 6th Des Moines 50309 To launch the membership drive, chamber staff will be available at Mad Meatball to accept new memberships or current renewals while eager members are out in force bringing in new members! Information re Membership Drive	Chamber Office Thursday, December 12 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM RDG Planning & Design 301 Grand Ave Des Moines 50309 Members of the Des Moines East and South Chamber are invited to celebrate a successful year at the Member Appreciation Open House. Information and Registration

Upcoming Chamber Events

Special Event: Thanksgiving Dinner/Chuck's Restaurant

This free dinner, available to anyone in need in the Des Moines area, is a tradition of Chuck's owner, Linda Bisignano. The Chamber awarded Linda east side Volunteer of the Year during this year's Celebration of Progress. Linda lost her battle with cancer on November 11th.

Annual Dinner

February 28, 2014
Prairie Meadows

Stay tuned for information on the 2014 education schedule on getting the most from your Chamber membership!

Committee and Special Meetings

Nov 20: Ambassador Committee Meeting
Nov 21: Board Meeting
Nov 25: Marketing/PR Committee Meeting
Nov 26: Events Committee Meeting
Nov 27: MOXIE Presented by Trixies Aveda Concept Salon
Dec 3: By-Laws/Finance Committee Meeting
Dec 5: Contacts & Contracts Presented by Top Flite Financial

New Chamber Apparel

In celebration of the Chamber merger and rebranding, new Chamber apparel is available to order for a limited time. Be sure to complete your order by 5 PM on Monday, November 25th (extended deadline). See the order site for more details.

Member Events

Nov 22: Historic East Village 2013 Holiday Promenade

Dec 6: Luther Care Services Holiday Bazaar (reserve booth space at 515-262-1153)

Dec 12: Action Coach 2014 Annual Business Planning

Dec 15: Entertainment Group 2013 Small Business Holiday Party

Dec 19: Prairie Meadows Office Holiday Luncheon

Greater Des Moines Partnership News and Events

BIZ Luncheon: Sheldon Ohringer, CEO of Caleris
Wednesday, November 20
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Information and Registration

Outclass Your Competition: Business Etiquette and Dining Tutorial
Thursday, November 21
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Information and Registration

2014 Legislative Leadership Luncheon

Wednesday, December 4
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Information and Registration

LOOKING AHEAD...

Opening Night Legislative Reception

Monday, January 13, 2014

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Information and Registration

The Partnership's 2014 Annual Dinner

Monday, January 20, 2014

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Information and Registration

Visit the Partnership website!

Resources

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Chamber Website	Newsletter Archive	Newsletter Signup	Chamber Email
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Des Moines East and South Chamber of Commerce
info@dsmeastsouthchamber.org | http://www.dsmeastsouthchamber.org
301 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-309-3231