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Nominate Outstanding People and Businesses
Nominations are now open for the following categories. Winners will be recognized at the Des Moines Downtown Chamber Annual Celebration & Awards on February 23rd.
Citizen of the Year Nomination
Business of the Year Nomination
Ambassador of the Year Nomination
Nominations are due by 5:00pm, February 1st.
Last year’s award winners were Carl Voss, Citizen of the Year; Renaissance Savery Hotel, Business of the Year; and Susan Hatten, Ambassador of the Year.
State of the City Address by Rick Clark
On Tuesday, January 10th, City Manager Rick Clark addressed members of the Des Moines Chambers of Commerce at a joint luncheon. These chambers included East, South, West Side, and Downtown. The event was held at the Botanical Center with over 60 attendees.
Click Here for a recap from the Des Moines Register and comments by Tony Timm, President of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber.
Downtown Council: January 3
Kick off the new year with a new monthly calendar item: Downtown Council, the first Tuesday of each month. It will be held at different locations to expose you to the many great places downtown.
Be in the know about what’s happening. The Downtown Council creates Connections that Count through networking and knowledge of events and entertainment.
This month’s Downtown Council will be:
Date: January 3, 2012
Location: 700 Locust St., Ste. 100 – Arthur Davis Conference Room, Partnership Building
Time: 8am-9am
Thank you to our January host – Downtown Community Alliance!
December Chamber Luncheon: “Giving Cards” presented by Kristi Knous
Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: Giving Cards
Presenter: Kristi Knous, President and COO of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Location: Renaissance Savery Hotel
Members $15
Non-Members $25
(pay at door with cash or check)
RSVP: director@desmoinesdowntownchamber.com
What are Giving Cards?
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines introduces a new and exciting Giving Card program to encourage giving in our community that is unique, meaningful and fun, just in time for the holidays. Much like a retail gift card, Giving Cards can benefit any 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Purchase Giving Cards at www.desmoinesfoundation.org to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, holiday or job well done. And you receive a charitable tax deduction! Pass it on! The person who receives the Giving Card selects the charity he or she wishes to support at www.desmoinesfoundation.org. You’ve shared the joy of giving and charitable organizations benefit as we build a better community together.
About our Presenter:
Kristi Knous serves as President & COO of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and provides the vision and leadership for shaping the Community Foundation’s role as a civic leader, grantmaker, philanthropic partner and charitable giving vehicle. She identifies and addresses issues key to the quality of life in the community and oversees the Community Foundation’s daily operations. Kristi has worked at the Community Foundation since April 2002. In 2010, the Des Moines Business Record recognized and celebrated Kristi’s business and community leadership by naming her a Woman of Influence. In 2003, she was named to the Business Record’s class of Forty under 40.
Congrats to Creme Cupcake!
Creme Cupcake owner, Christina Moffatt, prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon.
The place was packed.
The delectable treats.
