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Monday Oct 26, 2020 -
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Help support our mission! Sample Urbandale has always been our largest fundraiser, but this year it is even more important to fundraise to support our mission. This is where we need your help! Bid on our silent auction items, VIRTUALLY! We are excited to provide you with the same great packages from our local member
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a Virtual Regional Breakfast, Presented by Shive-Hattery on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8:30 am. virtual event will give you the opportunity to connect with business leaders from the 24 Affiliate Chambers in the Central Iowa region.
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
This virtual event will give you the opportunity to connect with business leaders from the 24 Affiliate Chambers in the Central Iowa region and expand your network! Participants will join breakout groups to facilitate small group networking and discussion with area business leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about area business leaders, their stories and ask questions in a virtual environment. Cue up your LinkedIn and get ready to connect, virtually, with participants from a variety of different industries throughout Central Iowa!
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Monday Nov 2, 2020
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Tuesday Nov 3, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Nov 3, 2020
FuseDSM
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Wednesday Nov 4, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday Nov 4, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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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Wednesday Nov 4, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a genYP Social on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5 pm at the Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar for socializing and try out the Range's golf simulator!
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Thursday Nov 5, 2020
FuseDSM
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Member Education, Chamber-sponsored Event, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
Thursday Nov 5, 2020 -
Friday Nov 6, 2020
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Thursday Nov 5, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Educational Event, Elevate, Networking Event
Thursday Nov 5, 2020
Clive Chamber of Commerce
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Friday Nov 6, 2020
Clive Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and United Way of Central Iowa will host the eighth annual Inclusion Summit via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The event?s theme is ?Rising to the Equity Challenge'' which aims to cultivate a community conversation about actively making diversity, equity and inclusion a priority in Greater Des Moines (DSM).
21-Day Equity Challenge
This year's Inclusion Summit features collaboration with United Way to wrap up the 21-Day equity Challenge.
Leading up to the Inclusion Summit is the 21-Day Equity Challenge supported by United Way of Central Iowa. The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity for shared learning and growth and invites central Iowans to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and community. The challenge will help thousands of central Iowans unite to learn and grow together, and help us all address equity issues in our community.
Sign up for the 21-Day Equity Challenge that begins on October 5 at EquityChallenge.org.
Morning Agenda & Speakers
8 a.m. ? Welcome to the Inclusion Summit with Mary Bontrager, Executive Vice President of Talent Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Elisabeth Buck, President of United Way of Central Iowa
8:10 a.m. ? CEO Roundtable: Diversity and Inclusion Starts at the Top moderated by Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
8:55 a.m. ? Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eddie Moore, America is Changing: Are you ready?
9:55 a.m. ? Break
10:00 a.m. ? Keynote Speaker: Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, A.F.F.I.R.M. Differences: Seven Conversations (we should be having) about equitable Diversity, Inclusion and Positive Organizing.
11:00 a.m. ? Break
11:10 - Inclusion Award Announcement
11:25 a.m. ? Keynote Speaker, Caroline Wanga, Elevator to Equity
12:25? Thank you and end morning session
12: 30 -1:30 - Break
1:30 p.m. ? Welcome back and 21-Day Equity Challenge Review
1:40 p.m. ? Young Equity Leaders Panel
A number of young central Iowans are emerging in our community as leaders on equity issues. Join this panel discussion to hear how our younger peers are working to make a difference for the future.
2:25 p.m. ? Introduce Breakout Sessions and Instructions for Attendance
Breakout 1: EDUCATION ? A discussion regarding the equity issues children and students face in their quest for an education.
Breakout 2: HOUSING ? Learn about the inequities many central Iowans face finding affordable housing, securing loans, and more.
Breakout 3: WEALTH ? Inequities in many areas prevent many central Iowans from establishing or achieving financial stability, savings, or to build equity with property or other assets. Join this discussion on these challenges and possible solutions.
Breakout 4: JUSTICE ? Inequities in the justice system have been at the forefront of many discussions recently. Learn how justice system inequities are impacting central Iowa.
Breakout 5: HEALTH ? From access to reliable and consistent healthcare and healthy food to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the inequities around health and wellness are significant. Join this discussion to learn how central is working to address these issues.
2:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. ? Breakout Session #1
3:25 to 3:30 p.m. ? Transition to Breakout Session #2
3:30 to 4:25 p.m. ? Breakout Session #2 (same sessions as Breakout Session #1)
4:25 to 4:30 p.m. ? Wrap Up and Thank You
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has published a compilation of DSM Forward industry playbooks and business function playbooks to help businesses and industries prepare for the next steps related to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic when the time is right.
In alignment with the DSM Forward initiative, we are hosting a series of DSM Forward webinars to help leaders in each industry connect, share and exchange information and resources related to moving forward into this next phase of reopening.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 13 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom meeting.
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Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Special Event
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Economic Development, Seminars/Workshops, Community Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, K.E.Y. in Des Moines
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
FuseDSM
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Membership, Chamber-sponsored Event, Community, Member Events, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Monthly Luncheon
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Luncheon, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Join us for networking and fun on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4 pm at the genYPM, Hosted by Christopher's Fine Jewelry!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, PM Networking, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, GenYP Events, Board of Directors
Friday Nov 13, 2020
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Friday Nov 13, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Come learn more about Tint World, Urbandale, IA and welcome them to the Urbandale community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 13 at 4 pm!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, PM Networking, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Board of Directors
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
FuseDSM
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
The Urbandale, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston and Polk City Chambers of Commerce invite you to attend our Joint Legislative Forum to hear from your State Representatives and State Senators.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Luncheon Networking, Connectors, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Public Policy Events
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Grimes Chamber & Economic Development
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Government, Continuing Education, Community, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
FuseDSM
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Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
FuseDSM
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Tuesday Dec 1, 2020
FuseDSM
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Tuesday Dec 1, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Urbandale Chamber on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 9 am! Learn more about your Chamber membership and how it serves your business. This virtual event will help you learn all there is to know about your 5 star Chamber!
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Wednesday Dec 2, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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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Wednesday Dec 2, 2020
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Wednesday Dec 2, 2020
Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday Dec 3, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday Dec 3, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Join us on Dec. 3 at 8 am for the genYP Branding Yourself as a Professional Series: Professionalism in the Age of AI with Callista Gould. Participants will be introduced to new tools to bolster their careers, interact with leaders, and be challenged as future leaders.
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Sunday Dec 6, 2020
Grimes Chamber & Economic Development
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Categories: Festivals & Celebrations, Chamber Of Commerce, Arts & Culture, Community, Holiday, Clubs/Organizations, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar
Monday Dec 7, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Connect 4 Networking Event on Monday, Dec. 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
Tuesday Dec 8, 2020
FuseDSM
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Tuesday Dec 8, 2020
FuseDSM
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
FuseDSM
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
FuseDSM
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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Des Moines West Side Chamber
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is Proud To Present DMARC Fun Holiday Food Drive 2020
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Food insecurity doesn?t have one zip code. It?s everywhere. Even in West Des Moines.
1) Decorate your car for the holidays ? the more outrageous the better!
2) Visit your favorite store and purchase DMARC?s most needed items; peanut butter, fruit canned in its own juice, low sugar/high-fiber cereal (click here to find out more)
3) Drive to The Hall, drop off your donation, and have your photo taken of your car on Dec 17th from 11:00am ? 1:30pm
4) Vote for your favorite decorated wheels
5) Win bragging rights and prizes!
10% of the proceeds of support sponsorships will be donated to DMARC. To make a donation to DMARC for this campaign, click here.
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization with a mission of meeting basic human needs in the greater Des Moines community. The DMARC Food Pantry Network provides a free, three-day supply of nutritionally-balanced food once per calendar month, with additional items available whenever a food pantry is open. Last year, DMARC assisted more than 55,000 individuals in Greater Des Moines, with 35% of those assisted being children and youth age 17 or younger. DMARC?s Food Pantry Network consists of 14 partner food pantries, about 30 mobile food pantry locations, six Refuel Station stops at local Boys & Girls Club locations (providing children and their families healthy and kid-friendly food), two food warehouses, and numerous community partners. Established in 1976, it is the largest food pantry network in Iowa, with pantry sites located in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, and Des Moines. For more information, please visit www.dmarcunited.org.
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
FuseDSM
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