1st Quarter 2014

       
 
  
China Cultural
Exploration Tour
sponsored by Kemin Industries
   

In October, our Executive Director, Sadie Trytten, attended a China Cultural Exploration Tour thanks to the support of Kemin Industries.  Along with over 60 Des Moines area leaders and residents, the memorable nine-day journey to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou offered a cost-effective opportunity to become familiar with some of the leading cities in China. They experienced many of China's Century old customs and history while witnessing first-hand the rapidly changing economy and expanding role in the global marketplace.  See more photos from the tour on Facebook.

 

 

 

Emerging Leader Group to 
 Unveil Logo: The LINK


The Chamber has created a new committee to support young professionals and business leaders alike. The LINK - Connecting Emerging Leaders will serve as a bridge between the Chamber and Junior Chamber International to provide members of both groups with enhanced opportunities in leadership, volunteering, development and networking.   
 

The team of young professionals guiding and developing the LINK for 2014 are Jeremy Merrill (Lubinus Law Firm), Abbey Gilroy (Neighborhood Development Corporation), and Jennifer Bohac (City of Des Moines).   

   

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Kickoff Event and Logo Unveiling

Tuesday, January 28

5:00 -7:00 PM

Jasper Winery

 

 

SW 9th Street
Corridor Initiative


The City of Des Moines is partnering with Friends of SW 9th, a coalition of 12 community organizations, to enhance the SW 9th Street Corridor.  To be successful, the participation of residents, businesses, and property owners is needed.  At the kickoff event, you will have an opportunity to provide input on the key issues along the corridor, hear about exciting development in the area, and meet fellow neighbors who care about the south side. T
o make the meeting as productive as possible, please take a short online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/sw9th 

 

 

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Friends of SW 9th Kickoff Celebration

Thursday, January 23

6:00 - 6:30 Appetizers and Beverages

6:30 - Kick Off Event begins

Christ the King Church, Parish Hall

5711 SW 9th Street

 

 

Member News

CONGRATULATIONS to Harry Shoemaker, NRI Insurance Services, for his achievement in earning a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation!

CONGRATULATIONS to Adrienne Baughman, Forbs Exports LLC, who published two articles in last November's issue of Successful Farming magazine.  "Ukraine Taking on Bigger Export Role" and "Hedging His Bets".

 

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has lots of "new" happening, including a brand new café called Trellis.
 
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Does your company have news to share with the Chamber community.  Send us the information to be included in our April 2014 Quarterly Newsletter.

Board News

In an effort to get to know our Board members and their businesses better, several are highlighted at each monthly Board meeting. Listed below are the members featured in the last quarter of 2013. Click on the links for a list of the Board of Directors and to learn more about each business.

 

Board of Directors 

Broadlawns Medical Center - Mikki Stier

Blank Park Zoo - Gwen Parks

Capture Marketing Group - Carl Lingen 

Edward Jones Investments - Matt Evans

Greater Iowa Credit Union-EDM Branch - Anne McKibben  

 

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