Calendars
Members can connect with fellow Investors and Members at networking events throughout Greater Des Moines (DSM). From lunch and learns to Affiliate Chamber activities, the Regional Events Calendar is a one-stop resource for professional development, business and networking events and activities throughout the region.
Businesses can find networking opportunities hosted by The Partnership by checking out The Partnership’s events page.
For events specific to Downtown Des Moines (DSM), visit our Downtown DSM Events Calendar.
Find attractions, festivals and other events on the Catch Des Moines calendar.
Events Calendar - Community Event
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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Learn how companies in West Des Moines are inventing and reinventing workplace culture to help attract top talent.
Featuring experts: Carrie Haugen - Recruiting Manager / Eide Bailly and more to be announced!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Friday Oct 1, 2021 -
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Join us in celebrating WDM?s third annual EAT WEEK presented by Veridian Credit Union. What a great chance for restaurants to put their best ?food? forward and attract new customers to their business as hundreds of residents, WDM business? employees and visitors will explore our unique and diverse dining community. We welcome restaurants all over WDM to showcase special menus and pricing for just this one week including coffee shops, wine bistros, sports pubs, specialty burger joints and date-night restaurants. It will be a week of great values, good times and gastronomical adventures!
You can compete for hundreds of dollars in gift cards during Eat Week by visiting participating restaurants, uncovering their secret code word found on Eat Week signage, and entering it on the WDM Eat Week website.
Restaurant goers can submit additional entries by using the hashtag #WDMEatWeek on social media about their eatery escapades during the time of the promotion.
View the list of participating restaurants and enter code words on the WDM Eat Week website.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Special Event
Saturday Oct 2, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the City of West Des Moines are excited to announce the inaugural Racoon River Rally presented by Google Fiber scheduled for October 2, 2021. This is a FREE family friendly, rain or shine event and everyone is invited!
Raccoon River Rally is the first fall festival of its kind at Raccoon River Park celebrating WDM?s community and waters. Attractions for the event include a morning bike ride, live music, cardboard boat races, a vendor fair with fun activities for kids, beer tent featuring craft beer from Kinship Brewing Co. and food trucks.
A portion of sponsorship proceeds will benefit the Great Outdoors Foundation, a regional conservation leader and catalyst for high impact environmental projects. Great Outdoor Foundation is currently raising funds for the Central Iowa Water Trails.
Raccoon River Rally will be held on Saturday, October 2 from 12 p.m. ? 6:00 p.m. The bike ride, route below, will kick off the day at 11 a.m. and cardboard boat races will begin at 2 p.m. Come join us at this fall festival and enjoy all the best the west has to offer!
Visit this page to learn more: https://wdmchamber.org/raccoon-river-rally/
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Special Event
Tuesday Oct 5, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Wednesday Oct 6, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday Oct 14, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
After more than a year of shocks and setbacks, the U.S. economy is expected to boom in 2021-2022. But the upswing is expected to be rocky with certain sectors facing structural challenges, staffing shortages, supply-chain issues and more.
How does this affect you and your business? What opportunities and struggles should you be anticipating going into the new year? Hear local investment and economic experts share their point of view at this upcoming monthly luncheon.
Moderated by Ben Haupts | Managing Director, Principal® Financial Network of Central Iowa
Panelists include:
Dennis Markway | President and Founder, Iron Horse Wealth Management
John Rathjen | Regional President, Bank Iowa
Dave Swenson | Research Scientist, Department of Economics, Iowa State University
Hans Vander Plaats, CFA | Managing Director; Client Portfolio Manager, Aligned Investors
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Luncheon, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Educational Event, Networking Event
Friday Oct 15, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Monday Oct 18, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Legislative Event, Special Event
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy the opportunity to make new connections and grow your network while celebrating Iowa Realty's new office location!
This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are required 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, Rush Hour
Sunday Oct 24, 2021 -
Friday Nov 19, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Voting is now open for the second annual Best of the West Awards presented by Aureon, brought to you by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the City of West Des Moines. The Best of the West Awards are a West Des Moines focused, community voted contest featuring 50 categories. Voting is open ended, allowing for anyone, not just WDM Chamber members, to win.
Our vision is to make West Des Moines the best suburban city in America to live, work, and play and now is the time to show pride in our vibrant community. From recognizing your favorite restaurant, retail store, or favorite company to work for, the Best of the West Awards gives area businesses a chance to take a bow and be recognized.
AWARD RULES:
Fifty business categories are highlighted and the community is encouraged to vote on your favorite. You don?t have to live in WDM to vote and you can vote every day. To win and be recognized, you need to have a WDM address or be a WDM Chamber member. Winners receive a wall plaque to showcase proudly and a special logo to showcase on your website. Voting is open from October 24 ? November 19. Winners will be announced November 29 - December 3. There will be a special happy hour that winners can attend to pick up their award.
VOTE HERE:
Click here to place your vote today. And tomorrow. And the next day! Good luck to all of our Best of the West nominees and ''GO WEST''!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Annual Event, Community Event, Special Event
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, West YP Event
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Wednesday Nov 3, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, Breakfast B4 Business
Thursday Nov 4, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
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
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, West YP Event
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership regional calendar, Community Event, Networking Event, Rush Hour
