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DMACC West Campus SVPA Architects Mail Services, LLC Waste Management WDM Community Schools DM Golf & Country Club Great Western Bank |
New View After Hours WDM Young Professionals
Thursday, January 6, 2011
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Tero International
Greater Des Moines Partnership Legislative Reception
Monday, January 10, 2011
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Botanical Center
Membership Luncheon
"BCA Wrap-Up"
Thursday, January 13, 2011
11:30 am
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
5:30 pm
Hy-Vee Hall
Breakfast B4Business
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
WDMLA - Session V:
Accountablity & Performance Coaching
Thursday, January 20, 2011
2:00 pm
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 27, 2011
5:00 pm
Location TBA
For a complete listing of January WDM Chamber events, please
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Carlson Search Group
Gregg Carlson, President
1401 50th St., Suite 325
West Des Moines
s, IA 50266
224-2400
Executive Search
ServiceMaster 380
Kate Williams, Marketing Director
5607 4th St. Ct. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
800-973-4380
Disaster Restoration
Premier Credit Union
Matthew Chizek, Senior Manager
1301 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-698-4542
Finance/Credit Union
Dallas County Republican Party
Robert Taylor, Chairman
495 77th Pl.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-240-7019
Organizations
Compound Profit Advisors
Dennis O'Connell, President
11906 S. 52nd St.
Papillon, NE 68133
877-386-3716 x 144
Financial/Services
Mediafour
Rick Rockhold, President
2800 University Ave., Suite 101
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-225-7409
Retail/Software
Great Southern Travel
Beth Newhard, Manager
6260 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-223-7474
Travel Agency
Chase Suite Hotel Clive
Kelli Vorrath, Director of Sales
11428 Forest Ave.
Clive, IA 50325
515-223-7700
Hotel
Specialty Cakes & More
DiAnn Neumayer, Owner
712 NE 4th St.
Grimes, IA 50111
515-986-4630
Bakery
Mathnasium of West Des Moines
Dan Gehlbach, Owner
160 S. 68th St., Suite 1105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-440-6284
Education
Clear Channel Airports
Devon Pychinka, Team Sales
4635 Crackersport Rd.
Allentown, PA 18104
610-395-8002 x 317
Advertising
Four Oaks
Mary Gehris, Development Director
5400 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-784-2020
Organization/Non-Profit
Newman Research Consulting
Kim Newman, Owner
515 Hillside Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-279-2162
Business Services/Research
Maxie's
Tim Kellogg, Owner
1311 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-223-1463
Restaurant
Jacqueline M. Stoken, DO
Jacqueline Stoken, DO - Physician
1454 30th St., Suite 109
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-327-0046
Medical
Willow Innovation Solutions
Sharon Winkel, Owner
2815 100th St., Suite 259
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-339-0083
Communications/Consultants
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Leslie Jasper, Sales Manager
221 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-246-2369
Performing Arts
R&R Realty Group
Mark Rupprecht
1225 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-223-4500
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 New View After Hours
Thursday, January 6
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Hosted & Sponsored by:
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Location To Be Announced
No charge to attend, but please RSVP. Call 515.225.6009 or CLICK HERE. |
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MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Thursday, January 13, 2011
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway  Ambassador Mary Kramer "Not Just A Walk on the Beach" $25/general admission
$20/member
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Wednesday, Jan. 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Sponsored by:
Tavern II
1755 50th Street, WDM
No charge to attend, but
please RSVP.
Call 515.225.6009 or click HERE |
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WDM Chamber Officers
CHAIR
VICE CHAIR 515.288.3279 TREASURER |
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WDM Chamber Board of Directors
515.289.5590
515.250.6379
515.633.2439
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WDM Chamber Staff
PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER OPERATIONS
OFFICE ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR |
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 Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Today is a Gift.....That's why we call it the Present!
This is one of my very favorite sayings and seemed appropriate as we begin a new year. As I become your Chair for 2011, I've been reflecting on my tenure with this board which began in the late '90's. I'm going to coin my reflections as That was Then.....This is Now.
Location - a three-room office tucked away in an unidentifiable commercial office building behind the Tavern. Offices within City Hall and recognizable monument signage for all to see.
Staff - an executive director. A President, Director of Chamber Operations, Project Manager and Membership Coordinator.
Accreditation - something necessary for a teacher, doctor or therapist to practice their trade. Your Chamber achieved a 3 star accreditation by the US Chamber on its first application. The top tier of a 5 star accreditation is on our future agenda.
New View - something you would get when WDM annexed new land. The WDM Chamber's group specifically geared to the young professionals in our community.
Leadership Academy - something offered by the Greater DM Partnership and major corporations. An established and respected program offered through the WDM Chamber.
Development Connection - known as the WDM Development Corporation, this group had been founded by community leaders several decades ago but its purpose had lost focus over the years. An aggressive group dedicated to working with the City to promote economic development in WDM. Also responsible for a Job Expo, Bus Tour and support of the new WDM Incubator to assist small businesses.
Annual Dinner - a Thursday night event in late January recognizing Businesses of the Year, Citizen of the Year and a bevy a lengthy speeches. The details are still being worked out, but get ready for something entirely different and BIG TIME FUN!!!
I could enumerate many more changes, but I think you get the gist that we've been on "warp speed" for quite some time now. (HISTORY) We know that 2011 will be our best year yet (PRESENT) and sincerely value each and every one of our members. (GIFT) I'm not going to look ahead (FUTURE) as many years as I did to go back to my beginning years on this chamber board.....mainly because I'll be getting pretty close to receiving my Medicare card. UFFDA!
Submitted by Tammy Cline,
Career Search Associates,
West Des Moines Chamber Chair |
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Yeah, It's a BIG Deal!
The West Des Moines Chamber Programming Committee, led by Chairperson Edye Beckerman, is thrilled to announce plans for the biggest EVER event to hit the West Des Moines Chamber calendars. Mark your the date of April 1 for "THE BIG DEAL". Yes, it is April Fool's Day - and you'd be a fool to miss this event!
What's "The Big Deal"?? Think Master of Ceremonies Gene Meyer leading us all in an evening of black jack, poker, craps, roulette, eating, drinking, prizes, auction items...you get the idea. A ton of fun! This is THE not to miss event of 2011.
There are lots of ways to be involved with this event and we look forward to talking to you about them in the coming weeks. Right now, mark your calendars for Friday, April 1. The place you will want to be is the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines!
For more information, contact Edye Beckerman, Director of Sales & Marketing, Lambert & Ewers Smoked Meats at edye@4hams.com. |
 WDMLA Class Gains Insight on Managing Conflict
On December 16, 2010, the West Des Moines Leadership Academy class had an amazing opportunity to attend the Conflict Management Session presented by Tero International. Also included in this session was the opportunity to hear from leaders, officers, and elected officials from West Des Moines regarding the government and economic development of the City.
During the Conflict Management session presented by Rowena Crosbie, we learned about the definition of conflict,  the challenges with conflict, and how we as leaders can utilize methods of resolving conflict. We also played an exciting game learning about negotiation and how to effectively strategize ideas as leaders. The four steps to negotiation are as follows:
- Separate people from the problem
- Identify the underlying interests
- Generate options
- Use outside criteria to make a decision
In the later part of the afternoon, we learned about plans for the future of West Des Moines and the development of the City. The panel members included Clyde Evans, Director of Community and Economic Development, Gary Scott, Director of Parks and Recreation, Chris Voggesser, President of the West Des Moines Chamber and Development Connection, and Russ Trimble, West Des Moines City Council Member. It was very interesting to learn the goals of the leadership and how they plan to highlight West Des Moines. The goal is to continue to grow West Des Moines as major landmark for business opportunities and continue to create a presence on a national level. We also learned as leaders, we are the eyes and ears of West Des Moines. We should continue to listen for opportunities and pass them along to elected officials as well.
That evening, we attended the Holiday Reception with West Des Moines government officials and alumni at the Hy-Vee  Conference Center. The evening was a great time to hear about holiday traditions and catch-up with others. The WDMLA class is looking forward to our next session in January 2011. We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
For more information regarding the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, visit the official website at www.wdmleaders.org or contact Linda Hulleman with the West Des Moines Chamber at 515.225.6009.
Submitted by Michelle Swanson,
InFocus Partners
Current WDMLA Class Participant |
 Act Fast!
Our 2011 Chamber calendar is booking up quickly and the 2011 West Des Moines Chamber Sponsorships are officially on sale! With so many great opportunities available, what are you waiting for? Check out the entire online catalog now by visiting www.wdmchamber.org/2011sponsorships.
If there is something in particular you are hoping to purchase, you better snatch it up fast because all WDM Chamber sponsorships are sold on a first come first serve basis. Happy shopping! |
 Viewing Gallery
 New View members gathered at PF Chang's for a luncheon featuring speaker Kurt Pearson of CompassFinancial on December 2.
 DeWaay Capital Management hosted a reception and blind wine tasting for the December Business After Hours.
 Premier Credit Union opened the doors to their new location at 1301 Grand Ave. with a little help by the WDM Chamber Ambassadors on Dec. 8.
The Grinch made a special appearance at the December Membership Luncheon to help collect gifts for WDM Human Services. Yes, his heart DID grow three sizes that day!
Members of the Valley High School choir performed lovely
carols at the December Membership Luncheon.
Sue Paterson Nielsen, Director of WDM Human Services was delighted by the kind-hearted donations of so many
Chamber members. Over one hundred toys were donated as a result of the collection at the December luncheon. Pictured here are Sue, Edye Beckerman and Chris Voggesser following
the special delivery.
 The Gold Guys in Jordan Creek Town Center celebrated their ribbon cutting with Chamber Ambassadors on Dec. 9. Check out The Gold Guys to turn your gold into cold, hard cash!
 The Embassy Club West cut the ribbon just in time for the holiday rush on Dec. 10. Stop in and see their fabulous new location in the Village of Ponderosa. Connie Blodgett of US Coffee & Tea was the lucky winner of a gigantic teddy bear, thanks to the generosity of Angie's Kid Zone in Valley Junction. Angie's Kid Zone was the host of the Breakfast B4 Business on Dec. 15.
 Wayne Rhiner Plumbing located at 541 5th St. in Valley Junction, hosted a ribbon cutting for Chamber Ambassadors on Dec. 15. |
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