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by Lisa Baker
Baker Electric and Past President of the Chamber
Where can you visit a desert and snow ski in the same day? Dubai! In June, I had the opportunity to visit the rapidly developing destination through a cultural exploration tour led by the Greater Des Moines Partnership called Wonders of Dubai.
A short 45 years ago Dubai was just a tiny fishing village harvesting pearls from the sea. Today, the city is one of the top tourist spots in the world, with towering skyscrapers, booming international business and the second busiest airport in the world.
The Partnership did a fantastic job of organizing the trip, which allowed the group to see cultural and historic sites as well as gain a better understanding of how business in Dubai operates. I had the opportunity to visit the tallest building in the world - Burj Khalifa Tower, the Palm Islands, a mosque at Abu Dhabi, the gold and spice souks, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai, took a 4x4 desert safari, dinner boat cruise, and traditional Abra (water taxi). The trip was an opportunity of a lifetime, allowing me to better understand how another culture operates. In addition, I left with many new friends and lasting memories.
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2014 Golf Tournament
The 2nd annual stand alone DMESC golf tournament was a huge success -- all in big thanks to our first ever golf task force.
These guys picked an amazing day to network and golf. Photos
 L to R: Todd Weidmaier (Iowa-Des Moines Supply), Chaz Cooney (Wyckoff Heating & Cooling) and Mark Harpenau (A+Lawn & Landscape). Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors! Winners Circle: |
1st Place 1st Flight
Terry Taiber
Cory Steiner
Joan Bindle
Ryan Trytten
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1st Place 2nd Flight
Harry Shoemaker
David Shoemaker
Mike Swesey
Tim Leach
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1st Place 3rd Flight
Bob Eisenlauer
John Eisenlauer
Trey Cook
Beau Stackhouse
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Pin Prizes
Katie Royer
Roger Peterson
Bobby Dunn
Joan Bindel
David Safris |
Congratulations to all our contest and drawing winners!
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In a continuing effort to bring more value to our members, there is a new menu item on the Chamber website - Get A Quote. This feature allows you to easily introduce your business and utilize the services of other members.
All members are searchable in this new feature based on the business categories and subcategories you selected when completing your online business profile. These categories are imperative to viewers being able to find your company within the Get A Quote feature, Business Directory and My Chamber App. Make sure your online business information is up-to-date in order to get the most value out of these tools!
To update your business info:
1. Open the Business Directory in the navigation bar
2. Search and review your selected business categories and compare to the list of available categories and subcategories.
3. To update your categories, log in to the Member Information Center and go to Settings / Company / Categories. Next, make your selection(s) and save. If you don't remember your password, there is an option to retrieve or reset it at the login page.
To use the Get A Quote feature:
1. Select Get A Quote from the navigation bar.
2. Select a business category.
3. Narrow the search by subcategory, if applicable.
4. Click Get a Quote!
5. Fill in the requested information.
6. Submit.
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Congratulations to Fleet Feet Sports Des Moines on the opening of its store at 532 E. Locust.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Magazine Wins Top Honor!
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The Chamber's newest intern, Julia Smellie, is a senior at Grand View University majoring in graphic design and minoring in photography and interactive media. During her final year of school, she hopes to have an internship that works well with her class schedule and helps build a diverse portfolio. Julia also hopes she will be able to discover which area of graphic design is right for her to pursue after graduation. | Julia Smellie
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ENHANCED LISTING FREE TRIAL OFFER
To highlight the many marketing benefits available through the Chamber, we are extending to all currently paid business members a free trial of our enhanced listing through December 31, 2014. This offer entitles you to a FULL PAGE of promotional information on your entry on the Chamber website's Business Directory. An enhanced listing is given preferential placement in directory search results in its category. This, along with designating all categories relevant to your business, will increase your potential for being found in a directory search on our website.
To give you an idea of the difference between your member page now and what it can look like after enhancing, find your entry in the Business Directory and then view all of the enhancements made to the Chamber's listing.
The fee for an enhanced listing is normally $100 per year or is offered as a free benefit to Golden Circle members. If your company would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact the Chamber office to request the free trial and to provide the name and email address of the person in your company who will be responsible for adding and managing this information in the Member Information Center.
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Want to get more involved - join a Chamber committee or specialty group!
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Thank you to our 2014 Board of Directors for their dedication to the success and progress of our Chamber!
In an effort to get to know our Board members and their businesses better, at least one is highlighted at each monthly Board meeting. Listed below are the members featured in the second quarter of 2014.
 | Lisa Baker, Baker Electric
Lisa has worked at Baker Electric for ten years. She is currently in the Accounting department as a Billing Specialist. Lisa grew up in Pleasantville and now lives at Easter Lake in Des Moines with Bill, Shane and Devin. She graduated from Pleasantville High School and received her Bachelor's degree from William Penn. Lisa enjoys traveling, biking, stand up paddle boarding SUP, spending time with friends and family, and going to movies. Lisa is the past president of the Chamber and is grateful to have met so many wonderful people. |
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CENTRAL IOWA LEADERS PROMOTE REGIONAL PRIORITIES
ON THE PARTNERSHIP'S 35TH ANNUAL D.C. TRIP
About 197 of Central Iowa's business, civic and regional community leaders traveled to our nation's capital and presented a public policy agenda to promote regional policy priorities and economic development projects during the Greater Des Moines Partnership's 35th annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. in May. The Greater Des Moines Partnership delegation was an unprecedented representation from constituents to the Hill - both in size and access to the congressional delegation. Not only were all of Iowa's Representatives and Senators present and engaged - there were also appearances from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Vice President Joe Biden. "This year's Washington, D.C. trip focused on key infrastructure, innovation, strengthening the business climate, and quality of life priority issues and projects," said 2014 Chair Paul Schickler of DuPont Pioneer. "As always, we bring real-world perspective from Central Iowa and, as a unified community, continue to build strong relationships with federal policymakers." Throughout the three-day trip, participants had an opportunity to advocate for key issues facing the Central Iowa region. Participants met with members of Iowa's Congressional delegation, the Administration, and their staffs. The Partnership hosted two Congressional Leadership Luncheons and a brunch. Workshops focused on education, housing, health and wellness, immigration, and the impact of the Farm Bill. While in D.C., the Partnership recognized significant achievements from many of the Affiliates and attendees. The awards and recognitions shared during DM/DC 2014 included: |
Affiliate D.C. "Longevity Award" presented to the Hon. Bob Andeweg, Mayor of Urbandale and Attorney with Nyemaster Goode PC.
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Government Policy Council (GPC) "Leadership Award" to David Caris of MidAmerican Energy, as the 2014 GPC Chair.
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Capital Crossroads Award - recognizing vision and regionalism - was awarded to Kathryn Kunert, Vice President of Business and Community Development at MidAmerican Energy and Co-Chair of Capital Crossroads' Business Capital.
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