Q. How do I contact the Chamber?
You can reach any board member by clicking on the contact page.
Q. Why should my company join the Chamber?
The Chamber is a great place to share your enthusiasm for doing business in downtown Des Moines and connect with the resources to help you be more successful. Chamber members are connected to the people, information and resources they need to grow their businesses and make a positive impact on the future of the area.
Q. What is the geographic area of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber?
A. The Des Moines Downtown Chamber is bordered on the south by the Raccoon River, east by the Des Moines River, west by Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, and north by University Avenue, but it is built to serve anybody doing business in the downtown area, no matter your physical location.
Q. Does my business need to be located in downtown to join?
A. Your businesses does not need to be located in the physical area to make the connections that count.
Q. Are small businesses involved in the Chamber?
A. The majority of our businesses are small businesses. The Chamber supports large and small businesses alike by providing professional development, networking and marketing opportunities.
Q. Do I need to be a member to attend Chamber functions?
A. Chamber programs are a benefit of membership and are intended for employees of member companies only; however, a few events are open to the public. Prospective members are always welcome to attend one of our programs to learn more about us.
Q. How can the Des Moines Downtown Chamber help me promote my business?
A. Chamber members enjoy exclusive opportunities to broaden their customer base by hosting a Business After Hours event, a Downtown Council meeting and other events. Members also receive a listing on our website Membership page, with a link to their website. The Chamber also works with other organizations to promote downtown Des Moines as a place to live, work and play.
Q. If I don’t have time to be involved in Des Moines Downtown Chamber activities, does that decrease the value of my membership?
A. The Chamber works on your behalf regardless of your involvement, but active participation significantly enhances the value you receive by delivering connections that count.
Q. How can I get more involved in the Chamber?
A. There are numerous ways to get involved. Attending events, participating in member-driven committees and sponsoring programs are all ways to become more engaged and to expand your contacts within the Des Moines downtown business community. start by clicking on the Contact page and connecting with a committee chair or board member.
Q. How do I become a member of the Chamber?
A. Click on our Membership page to become a member of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce. Please download and fill out the form and our Membership Department will contact you soon.
Q. Where is the Chamber located?
A. The Chamber is an all-volunteer organization with offices at:
Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce
700 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
