Posted May 22, 2013in Appanoose County, Community Featured

Summer fun

Spring weather is finally here. And it’s just in time, because we have so many things going on in Appanoose County, and we are going to need some good weather to go along. School will be getting out soon. That means kids will be looking for something to do. We

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Posted May 22, 2013in Beaverdale, Community Featured

Community filled with richness

I am amazed month after month at the richness we have here in the West Side of Des Moines. We are rich in the diversity of our schools, the uniqueness of our businesses and the blessing of our culture and history. This past month, Chamber members experienced some of this

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Posted May 22, 2013in Community Featured, Pleasant Hill

Chill on the Hill returns May 31

That’s right! Chill on the Hill will be coming back for its fifth year this summer. Although we have made a few changes and scaled it back to one month only, don’t fret, as it is going to be everything you expect it to be. As you can see in

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Posted May 22, 2013in Altoona, Community Featured

Summer heats up in Altoona

I must tell you, snow in the month of May was something that I have not experienced before. In June we begin to experience summertime activities in Altoona. The business and recreational opportunities will continue to be plentiful and accessible. Music in the Plaza Fireside Grille is taking on Music

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Posted May 22, 2013in Community Featured, Featured Story, Waukee

Fun Chamber events

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce: an association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy. The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend an invitation for our 2013 annual golf outing, “Get Your Game On,” which will be held on

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Posted May 17, 2013in Community Blogs, Downtown

Networking in D.C.

You’ve been hearing the chatter and reading columns and status’ of those who were among the 190 Iowans in D.C. last week on the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual trip. The Downtown Chamber was also present through many of our business members who were there for their organization, as well

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Posted May 17, 2013in Clear Lake, Community Web Exclusives

Around the Lake

As usual, there is a lot going on in Clear Lake this week. Tuesday, May 21. The place to be today again is at the Clear Lake Arts Center.  Painters Open Studio. Look at what they have scheduled! From 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM http://www.clartscenter.com. Open Studios are free to

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Posted May 15, 2013in Ankeny, Community Featured

Let’s celebrate

The Ankeny Chamber has all sorts of reasons to celebrate in 2013, for which we are grateful and do not take for granted. These celebrations would not be possible without the volunteer efforts, of our almost 800 members and the visionary efforts of our board. So I want to be

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Posted May 15, 2013in Community Featured, Windsor Heights

The value of networking

As a young professional and a business owner, I’ve always found the value in networking. After relocating my business to Windsor Heights in September, I sought other young professionals in the city. My opportunity came when I became a board member of the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce. With the

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Posted May 15, 2013in Community Featured, Grimes

Get in the game

Stop what you’re doing for a moment and reflect on where you are at in life. Chances are if you are reading this article, you’re in a pretty great place: Grimes, Iowa. You’ll often hear or read our organization (Grimes Chamber and Economic Development) promoting and speaking well of the

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