Events Calendar - Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar

The global pandemic has revealed the adaptability of organizations and their people. Many have embraced flexible digital working, others have adjusted their talent demand and supply, while some are even sharing talent temporarily. Now, many organizations have to ensure a safe return to the workplace, support employee well-being, re-energize their people and drive productivity. In a changed world, there are many strategies and tactics for a successful return to work plan. Learn how Mercer created their 3R Framework: Respond, Return, Reinvent and how their plan can benefit your businesses as you navigate these uncertain times. Mercer will also share how they are returning safely, returning to stability and returning to energy. ... read more

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Join us on Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 am for the Virtual AM Exchange. People do business with those they know, like and trust. What better place to start building relationships than our AM Exchanges?! AM Exchange allows members a strategic networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. ... read more

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Topic: How Teachers and Parents Can Maximize the K-12 Learning Experience During a Pandemic Presenter: Dr. Yen Verhoeven, Founder of QI Learning Research Group Dr. Verhoeven is a learning theorist, STEM educator, and certified in online instructional design and program evaluation. Since 2018, Qi Learning has taught over 6,800 teachers in the U.S. and around the world using their instructional methodologies for STEM, 21st century skills, and distance learning. Since the pandemic, Qi Learning has moved toward supporting elementary teachers with courses geared toward effective distance learning practices and instruction. During this session, Dr. Verhoeven will provide practical guidance and tools for teachers and parents to maximize both in-person and distance learning for our youth during this environment of change and uncertainty. ... read more

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The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled “6 Weeks of Make It OK.” Join us for a panel discussion on what back to school means during COVID-19. You’ll hear from a college student, a parent, a medical professional and a Des Moines Public School (DMPS) staff member on what the new school schedule and these different kinds of learning might mean for your mental health and for children and teachers. We’ll have 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend. Special thanks to Al Exito for their support of this series. August 20: Week 1: Back to School – What does this mean for your mental health and for kids/teachers? Stephanie McFarland, DMPS Jen Adrianse, Parent Ana Delgado, College Student Chaney Yeast, Unitypoint Suzanne Mineck (moderator) The goal of “6 Weeks of Make It OK” is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We’ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session. ... read more

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Help up celebrate OsteoStrong during a Ribbon Cutting on Monday, August 24 at 4 pm. Join us as we celebrate OsteoStrong and learn more about their business! ... read more

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for the August AM Exchange! Attendees will be divided into groups of 5-7 and will answer three rounds of questions within their groups. This strategic networking event allows members to get to know each other and start developing relationships. ... read more

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Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Clive Chambers join together to organize a FANTASTIC DAY OF GOLF. Join us for the LARGEST TAILGATE IN THE WEST METRO golf outing! This golf outing will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020. ... read more

The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled ?6 Weeks of Make It OK.? Join us for a panel discussion on what back to school means during COVID-19. You?ll hear from a college student, a parent, a medical professional and a Des Moines Public School (DMPS) staff member on what the new school schedule and these different kinds of learning might mean for your mental health and for children and teachers. We?ll have 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend. Special thanks to Al Exito for their support of this series. August 20: Week 1: Back to School ? What does this mean for your mental health and for kids/teachers? Stephanie McFarland, DMPS Jen Adrianse, Parent Ana Delgado, College Student Chaney Yeast, Unitypoint Suzanne Mineck (moderator) The goal of ?6 Weeks of Make It OK? is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We?ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session. ... read more

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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. ... read more

Jodie Warth, Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa (BGCCI) CEO, will be presenting on the Pathways Program and the children the organization will be helping this fall. She will address other key areas, such as feeding at risk children and mentoring, along with many other BGCCI offerings to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential. The Greater Des Moines Partnership has published a compilation of DSM Forward industry playbooks and business function playbooks to help businesses and industries with economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 Thursday, September 3 at 12:15 p.m. via a Zoom meeting. ... read more

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The future of property development, along with many other norms, is pivoting in light of COVID-19. Kris Saddoris, Vice President of Development for Hubbell Realty Company, will present on property development changes for Greater Des Moines (DSM). Join us us to hear about the exciting development projects currently underway and learn more about the future growth for our region. 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 Wednesday, September 9 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom meeting. ... read more

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New members: join us virtually for a social to celebrate you and your membership with the Urbandale Chamber on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 am. ... read more

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Join the West Side Chamber and the Urbandale Chamber for a Ribbon Cutting at Edencrest in Beaverdale on Tues., Sept. 15. Ribbon cutting cermony at 4:30 pm. ... read more

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The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled ?6 Weeks of Make It OK.? 6 Weeks of Make It OK: Week 4 ? Make It OK with One Economy: Join us for a panel discussion on mental health in the Black community and its relation to the work and data within the One Economy Report. You?ll hear from several community leaders as they share their lived experiences and information related to mental health and well-being. We?ll have 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend. Register at the link! Special thanks to the One Economy team for their support of this series. September 17: Week 4: panel of community leaders working with OneEconomy to tell their personal stories of mental health/well-being (OneEconomy Health subcommittee) Jacquie Easley, Director of Health Equity at MercyOne Janice Lane Schroeder, CEO of Children?s and Families of Iowa Breanne Ward, licensed therapist Johnathan Whitfield, Senior Pastor at Corinthian Baptist Church The goal of ?6 Weeks of Make It OK? is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We?ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session. About Make It OK: Make It OK is national campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. The campaign was created and launched by HealthPartners in Minnesota in 2012 before being introduced to Iowa in May 2019. Since then, the Make It OK message already reached more than 2,000 Iowans through formal presentations and 165 Make It OK Ambassadors have been trained. Led by Make It OK, this 6-week series is supported by Capital Crossroads, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mid-Iowa Health, and the Business Record. ... read more

Help up celebrate Be Well Chiropractic during a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 4:30 pm. Join us as we welcome Be Well Chiropractic to Urbandale and celebrate the opening of their business! ... read more

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The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled ?6 Weeks of Make It OK.? 6 Weeks of Make It OK: Week 5 ? The Arts & Make It OK: Join as we explore the creative arts and our mental health. We?ll discuss the arts and how creative expression can lead to overall greater wellness and stress reduction. We?ll have 45 minutes for discussion, with 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend. Register at the link! September 24: Week 5: we will explore creativity and mental health and discuss the arts & their connection to overall stress reduction Monica Amman, photographer and education Christine Her, Executive Director at ArtForce Iowa and musician Mat Greiner, Group Creative TBD The goal of ?6 Weeks of Make It OK? is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We?ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session. About Make It OK: Make It OK is national campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. The campaign was created and launched by HealthPartners in Minnesota in 2012 before being introduced to Iowa in May 2019. Since then, the Make It OK message already reached more than 2,000 Iowans through formal presentations and 165 Make It OK Ambassadors have been trained. Led by Make It OK, this 6-week series is supported by Capital Crossroads, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mid-Iowa Health, and the Business Record. ... read more