Join us in cheering the Des Moines Menace to victory against the Kansas City Brass on Saturday, July 17. The game will be held at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines. Regional Chamber members can purchase discounted tickets if you RSVP by Wednesday, July 14. Cost: $6 per person. RSVP to Steve by clicking here.
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Des Moines, IA 50309
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Archive for June, 2010
Chamber Night with the Des Moines Menace, Saturday, July 17 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Downtown Des Moines is Rockin’ This Summer
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010When you are able to get the Downtown Events Group’s Stephen King, 80/35′s Amedeo Rossi, and the Downtown Farmer’s Market’s Kelly Foss in one room, you’re bound to have great things happen.
Summer Daydream by Jody Perry
King kicked off the joint Chambers luncheon at the Hotel Savery with facts and figures about the 13th annual Des Moines Arts Festival on June 25-27 in the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden in downtown Des Moines. Among the hundreds of applicants, 18 artists return from previous shows and 72% are new to the area. The Pappajohn Sculpture Garden will have many interactive features including US Cellular text information and a possible iPhone app about the sculptures. Definitely check out the featured artist Jodi Perry’s Summer Daydream
Amedeo Rossi picked up next and focused more on the innovation of 80/35 instead of the music. While the music is the core function of 80/35, the event is positioned as a recruiting and retention tool for individuals in the community. The audience of the luncheon may not be interested in 80/35, but be assured their younger staffers are in tune with the event, and the event helps make Des Moines the community and cultural epicenter they want and need.
- 80/35′s Amedeo Rossi continues to turn the Des Moines cultural scene on it’s ear.
Kelly Foss with the Downtown Farmer’s Market wrapped up the 35-year history of the market, that is both the largest and oldest in the state of Iowa. Over 12,000 attend each week to pick up their fresh produce, meet friends, pursue hobbies, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells. Foss’ mission for 2010 is to encourage people to make a meal from their bounty at the farmers market – you can get everything you need from salad, to bread, fresh meat and cheese, to wonderful desserts. Check out their website to see what is in season!
If you couldn’t make it this month, make sure you hit the July meeting or other educational or networking programs and make connections that count!
Connections that Count at Splash!
Friday, June 4th, 2010Splash Seafood Bar and Grill was gracious enough to host the monthly Downtown Council meeting on Tuesday, June 1. Their staff made the event one of the best ever by rolling out the red carpet with a fantastic breakfast casserole, fruit selection, and smoked salmon from their brother (definitely isn’t a sister) restaurant, Jethro’s.
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines
We had an opportunity to learn more about the historic Homestead building, their fresh catches from Hawaii, and the casual atmosphere of their Splash Oyster Bar… and don’t forget about Jethro’s in Drake!
Our special guest was Glenn Lyons, the new president and CEO of the Downtown Community Alliance. He brings a great deal of energy and vision to the community and we’ll be working with him to continue to make downtown Des Moines the place to make connections that count.
There’s a ton going on this month in downtown Des Moines – get out and make it happen!
Look for the minutes to be posted soon -