Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce

Summer Patio Series

Jennifer Chittenden — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:39 +0000

Join us at the first event of this year’s new Summer Patio Series with the Downtown Chamber.

Location: The Standard

208 3rd Street, Downtown

Time:

4:30-630pm

Cost: Free

RSVP Here

Take advantage of 1/2 price Martinis and Bottles of wine and $3 any Beers.

May Membership Luncheon: Business & Family on the Golf Course

Jennifer Chittenden — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:05:27 +0000

This month’s member luncheon is at Wakonda Club. Guests are welcome.

Business and Family on the Golf Course

Enjoy a very special lunch prepared by the well-known and respected Chef George in celebration of Wakonda’s 90th Anniversary, & a presentation connecting Business on the Golf Course and Work, Family, and the Business of Leisure Time.

RSVP Here

When: Wednesday, May 9th

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Location: Wakonda Club

Presentation Overview:

- Get tips on how to connect business and golf.

- Have you heard of the “It’s Okay League”? Find out what it is.

- Gain confidence on the golf course with golf etiquette tips.

Cost: $20 members/ $25 non-members

Lunch is included in your ticket price.

Location: Wakonda Club – 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321

Thank You U.S. Bank!

Jennifer Chittenden — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:33:23 +0000

Over 100 chamber members from Downtown, West Side, East, and South attended the U.S. Bank 4-Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday, April 26th.

An opportunity to meet U.S. Bank’s outstanding staff members, amazing food by CateringDSM, delightful music by Chris Ranallo, and an unbeatable historic setting made this an event to remember!

U.S. Bank's historic downtown building created a beautiful setting.

Staff members from U.S. Bank made us all feel welcome in their home.

The networking... outstanding!

Business After Hours at U.S. Bank

Jennifer Chittenden — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:51:50 +0000

This Thursday, April 26th, U.S. Bank is holding a Business After Hours with 4 Chambers of Commerce: Downtown, West Side, East, and South. U.S. Bank is an active member in each chamber. This event is free, and RSVPs are requested.

Thursday, April 26

4:30pm-6:30pm

U.S. Bank – Downtown Branch

520 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor

RSVP Here

Parking available in their customer lot south of the building, street parking or the parking ramp at 5th and Court.
Skywalk access will be open.

Food by CateringDSM

Music by Chris Ranallo

Connections that Counted

Jennifer Chittenden — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:59:14 +0000

Creme Cupcake + Desserts owner, Christina Moffatt, is a member making connections that count!

Read Christina’s story:

“What does a bakery need an interior designer for . . .?

At the April Downtown Council meeting I hear someone stand up and introduce herself and that she is with Saxton. I own a bakery so is this a connection that will count…YES!

We are in the process of building a new bakery and we need chairs and tables. Well, Saxton was recommended to us as a company that we should have bid our furniture. There she was and a week later we meet for coffee.

That is why the Chamber has connections that count.”

Do you have a story to share about a connection that counted for you with the Downtown Chamber?

Submit Here for your story to be published!

POSTPONED: April Downtown Chamber Membership Luncheon

Jennifer Chittenden — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:42:29 +0000

POSTPONED

Watch for a new date/time and upcoming luncheons.

Thursday April 12

11:30am to 1:00pm

Located at Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa- Levitt Club

705 E University, Des Moines

$20 (Members), $25 (NonMembers)

- includes lunch, catered by Gateway Market

Click here to register

Luncheon Preview:

“Great Futures Start Here” – presented by Cailin Stockdale

Take an inside look at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa and how they are preparing the next generation of community leaders to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Find out why 57% of alumni, including national spokesperson Denzel Washington, say Club literally “saved their life.” Also, learn about the many opportunities available for you to get involved with your local Club!

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Downtown Council at the Cub Club

Jennifer Chittenden — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:47:45 +0000

It’s almost baseball season! Just before opening day, join your fellow chamber members at the Cub Club at Principal Park for Downtown Council. Bring your announcements, business cards, and handshakes.

Tuesday, April 3

8am-9am

Cub Club at Principal Park

FREE

Please RSVP here (more information at this link as well)

Legislative Coffee

Jennifer Chittenden — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:10:34 +0000

Discussion centered around TIF and Commercial Property Tax at this month’s Legislative Coffee, held at the State House Legislative Dining Room, March 28th, 8am-9am.

The 4-Chamber Legislative Coffee

Hyatt Place Downtown hosted a Business After Hours

Jennifer Chittenden — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:42:52 +0000

On Thursday, March 15th, Hyatt Place Downtown hosted a Shamrock After Hours Spectacular. Kicking off St. Patrick’s day festivities and bringing our chamber members together, Hyatt Place gave away a Romance package, party favors, beads, and entertained with a chilled, green, champagne punch.

Networking at Hyatt Place Shamrock After Hours Spectacular

After Hours guests walked away with one of these

Chamber Luncheon Invitation: “The Tomorrow Plan”

Jennifer Chittenden — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:47:08 +0000

“The Tomorrow Plan”

presented by Bethany Wilcoxon, Des Moines Area MPO

11:30am-1:00pm

at RDG Planning & Design, 301 Grand Ave.

$20 (Members) / $25 (NonMembers)

Event registration includes lunch by Catering DSM, and beverages provided by Gateway market. Seating is limited.

REGISTER HERE

At this luncheon, you will learn how “The Tomorrow Plan” will:

1) Create neighborhoods, communities, and a region that value the natural environment

2) Provide opportunities for all to participate, engage, and shape the future

3) Ensure practical, affordable connections and relationships between the places where we live, work, and play

4) Coordinate our investments to maximize limited financial resources

5) Offer choices for everyone who wants to call our region home