Meet the Chamber provides an opportunity for new members, representatives, future members, and longtime members to come together to learn about how an Urbandale Chamber membership can serve you and your business. Join us to learn more about Urbandale Chamber programs and benefits.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking.
This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, Breakfast B4 Business
MOXIE (Member Owners eXchange Information Experience) is a group of member business Owners/Presidents who meet monthly with Greg Thompson, ActionCoach, to discuss issues impacting their businesses. All member Business Owners/Presidents are invited to participate. Everyone must sign a confidentiality clause.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Business Owner Events
Tune in to Growing Your Business with a Visionary, an Integrator and the Entrepreneurial Operating System® on Thursday, February 3 at 8 am. Join Rob Taylor to gain a high-level understanding of EOS and the Visionary and Integrator positions
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Seminars/Workshops, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Join us for the Connect @ 4 on February 7 at 4 pm. The popular, loosely-structured networking event attracts people from a variety of businesses. Programming is designed to strengthen old relationships and build new friendships.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, PM Networking, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Event name: Awake to Woke to Work: Building a Race Equity Culture
Hosted in collaboration with Equity in the Center
After our successful one hour keynote session on this topic during the Inclusion summit in 2021, we are excited to bring this full four hour workshop for you to dig deep into this topic and provide practical tools and resources to help you in your journey of building a race equity culture.
The first module is training on the Race Equity Cycle framework for organizational transformation and includes break out groups for discussion and Q&A.
The second module is a deeper dive on operationalizing equity and includes break out discussions designed to support the definition of specific priorities and action steps to build a Race Equity Culture.
During these workshops, you will:
Provide training on EiC?s Race Equity Cycle framework and research
Review management and operational best practices that help organizations transform culture
Address how structural racism manifests in organizations
Review the behaviors, beliefs and policies that dismantle institutional racism
Create an engaging space to discuss where your organization is on the Race Equity Cycle
Share tools and resources to support staff in dismantling white dominant culture
Guide teams in prioritizing action steps to build and sustain momentum
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Chamber-sponsored Event, Community, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters, Quarterly Luncheon
Join us for networking and fun at the genYPM on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4 pm. This casual event is a great opportunity to get to know other genYP members, build your network, and practice relationship building skills. Join us for this fun and engaging networking event focused on young professional growth!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, PM Networking, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, GenYP Events, Board of Directors
The HOW TO for established small businesses to start doing business with the Federal Government and receive training. And at no cost! All the information and resources are through federal government agencies and programs. GET THE ANSWERS TO: How does the government buy from small businesses? Where do I go to get started? Do I have to start with a big contract? Is this for sole entrepreneurs? What is a micro purchase? Who can assist me? Certification Programs: 8(a) Business Development Program EDWOSB and WOSB HUB Zone Program SDVOSB and VOSB Innovative Research Technology, and MORE! Receive FREE training: Federal Acquisition Regulations Micro purchases Subcontracting Business and Financial Plans Understanding RFP?s and RFQ?s Preparing Quotes E-Commerce Cybersecurity Mentor Protégé Program Joint Ventures Over 74 different sessions!
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Member Education, Chamber-sponsored Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters, Quarterly Luncheon
Join SBA and IRS to learn about all of the resources available to you through the IRS for your small business; from Starting a Business and Keeping Records to all of your tax filing season information (EIP3/Recovery Rebate Credit, Child Tax Credit, etc).
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Categories: Regional Government Relations Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Public Policy Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, GDMP Public Policy
Categories: Regional Government Relations Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Regional, Public Policy Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Regional Calendar
Design2Build, Open House, Ribbon Cutting, Urbandale Chamber, Connectors, Studio, Design, Construction, Furniture, Furnishings, Commercial, Residential
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Economic Development, PM Networking, Community Events, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Date: Monday, February 21, 11-noon
Fellows Presenting: Sukriti Jain, Lexie White, Paige Bennett, Kole Ruud
Panelists: Kendyl Larson, Director of Research and Planning for Polk County Housing Trust Fund. Teree Caldwell-Johnson, President and CEO Oakridge Neighborhood; Efrem Jackson, Founder and Owner of Free to Serve Financial Ministries
Redlining and zoning issues have a history in Des Moines that have impacted lives into the present. Join the DSM Fellowship Program for a conversation on the history of redlining and zoning in Des Moines, present day impacts and work being done to overcome the challenges created.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Join us for an AM Exchange on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:30 am. This event provides strategic networking opportunities with Urbandale Chamber members.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, AM Networking, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
This Top Five series will feature experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and others. They will introduce five things on certain topic that will help you be successful in your small business.
The Entrepreneurial Equation? is a 40-minute program designed to help educate business owners about tools and strategies to help make building, running and preserving a business easier.
Key Steps toward Achieving Your Personal and Business Financial Goals
Building Your Business
Time management
Attracting and retaining employees
Creating Value Outside Your Business
Retirement plans for businesses with no employees
Retirement plans for businesses with employees
Preserving Your Business
Key person disability insurance
Key person life insurance
Deferred compensation
Buy-sell agreements
Disability insurance
Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)
Estate Considerations
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Talent is at the top of everyone?s priority list right now. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a series of webinars focusing on workforce best practices and programs you can participate in to help you find the talent you are looking for. Please join us for the this first edition of our talent webinar series as we focus on internships and programming for college students and college graduates. We will be joined by experts and professionals representing businesses who will share insights on how you can be successful in your endeavors and create a meaningful opportunity for college students and college graduates to participate in at your business.
Panelists :
TBD
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Date: Wednesday, February 23rd, Noon - 1 p.m.
Fellows Presenting: Austin Jensen, Andrew Messerli, Josh Hilliard, Mark Marrano
Panelists:
Blake Roth, Director of IT Security at F&G
Andy Neller, Director of Cyber Security Operations and Risk, HIPAA Security Official at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Erin Reese, Cyber Security Incident Response Manager at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Katie Hoff, Team Leader Cyber Security Operations at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
With increased dependence on technology, there have been increased cybersecurity issues in small and large businesses alike. Join the DSM Fellowship Program to discuss ways individuals and organizations can be more secure, eliminate potential issues and educate the community on additional steps to take to protect one?s personal information.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Date: Thursday, February 24, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Fellows Presenting: Jessica Stough, Chelsea Hanson, Tim Paulson, Bryan Swon, Alysa Younkin
Panelists: Hannah Browning, Mattie McDowell, Hannah Beenken
The pandemic has impacted parents in unimaginable ways, many have been challenged to juggle work and assisting children with their learning in the midst of virtual school. For many, those within the foster care system specifically, these challenges are in addition to difficulties they were already experiencing. Join the DSM Fellowship Program for a conversation on the foster care system in the state of Iowa, including how the pandemic has impacted the experiences of children and families.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
The 2020 murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery inspired millions to protest across the country and around the world. The outcomes of both trials reverberated well beyond the borders of the states of Minnesota and Georgia as justice for the killing of Floyd and Arbery was achieved.
Please join the February session of Conversations in Color where we will be joined by Keith Ellison - Attorney General- State of Minnesota and Flynn Broady, Jr, - District Attorney ? Cobb Judicial Circuit, the attorneys that successfully led the George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery prosecution teams. From a discussion of legal strategy and the US criminal justice system, to the effects of jury selection and the role video played in the outcome of both trials, this conversation will allow us to explore What Justice Looks Like.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Are you a current member of genYP, Interested in joining genYP, or are thinking about becoming a genYP member in 2022? Learn more about genYP membership during the genYP Annual Kick-off on Thursday, February 3 at 4 pm!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, GenYP Events
FuseDSM, Des Moines, Chamber of Commerce, Annual Dinner
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Chamber-sponsored Event, Community, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters
Meet the Chamber provides an opportunity for new members, representatives, future members, and longtime members to come together to learn about how an Urbandale Chamber membership can serve you and your business. Join us to learn more about Urbandale Chamber programs and benefits.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, AM Networking, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
85 years celebration, ribbon cutting, MMIT, technology, IT, equipment, network, chamber event, Grimes, Urbandale
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Economic Development, Luncheon Networking, Community Events, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking.
This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, Breakfast B4 Business
MOXIE (Member Owners eXchange Information Experience) is a group of member business Owners/Presidents who meet monthly with Greg Thompson, ActionCoach, to discuss issues impacting their businesses. All member Business Owners/Presidents are invited to participate. Everyone must sign a confidentiality clause.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Business Owner Events
the beerhouse ribbon cutting celebration urbandale chamber of commerce happy hour remodel bar grand re-opening
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Economic Development, PM Networking, Community Events, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
When you think of women in the Greater Des Moines area who are inspiring, innovative, ground-breaking and someone you look up to, who do you think of? Our region is filled with some of the smartest women in the world. From the area's top thought leaders, entrepreneurs, community activists, and change makers, the West Des Moines & Clive Chambers of Commerce are proud to present the fifth annual Mentoring for Women. At this event, you will get the chance to learn first-hand from top women leaders in our region that have pushed the envelope for their companies and community and are working hard to make Greater Des Moines the absolute best place to live in the world. These top leaders are bringing their best advice to you -- in fast and fun coaching sessions -- to help give you the tools you need to become a leader of tomorrow. And guess what? Being a leader of tomorrow is right around the corner. Make sure to register today before it sells out!
Mentors and keynote speaker to be announced.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Special Event
This webinar provides detailed instructions on the updated policy for the certification process and provides guidance for existing WOSBs who have applied under the old process.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
After the last three years of this successful event, you will NOT want to miss the 2022 version IN PERSON. The last three year's have been sell outs. So get registered and get your sales team to this fast-paced, fun sales guide in LIVING COLOR, chock-full of new ideas and reminders of the classics that work sale after sale, year after year.
Panel to be announced.
Panel to be announced.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Luncheon, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Networking Event
Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Chamber-sponsored Event, Community, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters, Quarterly Luncheon
Categories: Regional Government Relations Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Regional, Public Policy Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Regional Calendar
Join us for networking and fun at the genYPM on Thursday, March 11 at 4 pm. This casual event is a great opportunity to get to know other genYP members, build your network, and practice relationship building skills. Join us for this fun and engaging networking event focused on young professional growth!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, PM Networking, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, GenYP Events, Board of Directors
The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a happy hour networking event at Rolling Smoke BBQue on March 17, 2022 starting at 4pm.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their Chamber benefits! Join us for Chamber 101 to hear more about what you can take advantage of to meet your business goals.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event
Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Member Education, Chamber-sponsored Event, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters, Quarterly Luncheon
This Top Five series will feature experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and others. They will introduce five things on certain topic that will help you be successful in your small business.
This presentation is targeted to small business and provides and overview of what business owners need to know even if they don't have financial resources to invest in HR Department.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Ribbon Cutting & Happy Hour Urbandale Dryer Vent Wizard of West Des Moines
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Economic Development, PM Networking, Community Events, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Get insightful advice from regional leaders during the Metro Wide Mentoring For Women event. Join the Grimes, Johnston, and Urbandale Chamber as we come together on March 24 for networking, coaching, and mentoring sessions from the regions most influential business leaders.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, AM Networking, Luncheon Networking, Special Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Fusing The Community Together, Sponsored by Trixies Aveda Salon & Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing. The concept is simple, in partnership with the FuseDSM Firestarters, we are Fusing the Community Together by doing a flash-mob for a local business to support, all while networking, building relationships. There is no program, come and go as you please!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Business After Hours, Membership, Chamber-sponsored Event, Community, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Firestarters
?Food Instability
Date: Friday, March 25th, 2-3pm
Fellows Presenting: Brandon Roffefson, Marina McMains, Kuuku Saah, Natalie Roberts
Panelists: TBD
Description: The pandemic has created a surge for all organizations in providing an increased amount of food for those struggling to make ends meet and for the homeless, including here in central Iowa. Join the DSM Fellowship Program for a conversation on food instability in the greater Des Moines region, including action items members of the community can implement in their own lives.
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Categories: Greater Des Moines Partnership events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional
Ribbon Cutting & 5-year Anniversary LLAB Electric Commercial Residential
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Economic Development, PM Networking, Community Events, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, AM Networking, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
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700 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309 – (515) 286-4950 – info@dsmpartnership.com