Rotary Club of Waukee
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Thursdays at 6:45 a.m.
The Rotary Club of Waukee is part of Rotary International, a not-for-profit worldwide organization that proves every day that it’s one of the most influential humanitarian service organizations. The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. For information on the Rotary Club of Waukee, visit www.waukeerotary.org.
Waukee Chamber July Networking Luncheon
Open to members and non-members
Waukee Community Center
675 Walnut St., Waukee
Tuesday, July 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Waukee Chamber Networking Luncheon is a great opportunity to enjoy a lunch catered by a local restaurant, develop business relationships with membership and have the opportunity to provide a brief introduction of your business. For more information or to register, visit www.waukeechamber.com.
Waukee Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Studio Bea Dance
Open to members and non-members
Studio Bea Dance
67 N.E. Carefree Lane, Waukee
Friday, July 29, 3-4 p.m.
Join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening celebration for Studio Bea Dance. Have the opportunity to meet owner Holly Bea Williams and take a tour of the studio. RSVP at www.waukeechamber.com.
Waukee Chamber August Networking Luncheon
Open to members and non-members
Waukee Community Center
675 Walnut St., Waukee
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Waukee Chamber Networking Luncheon is a great opportunity to enjoy a lunch catered by a local restaurant, develop business relationships with membership and have the opportunity to provide a brief introduction of your business. For more information or to register, visit www.waukeechamber.com.
Waukee Chamber Economic Development Bus Tour
Open to members and non-members
Thursday, Sept. 8, 3-6 p.m.
The tour will start and end in with a reception to follow at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public and will highlight community information, business and residential development and schools. No cost to attend. Seats are limited. To RSVP for a seat on the bus tour, visit www.waukeechamber.com.
West Des Moines Chamber Elevate
Thursday, Aug. 4
7:30-9 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
205 S. 64th St., West Des Moines
Featured Speaker: Erin Moynihan
Chamber Member: $10
Non-Chamber Member: $15
Mother-daughter duos are invited to attend this event geared toward the importance of the relationship between the two. All are invited, even if the other half of you duo cannot attend. Listen to Katie Roth, president of Aureon Staffing, and Anne Roth, finance director for Sen. Grassley, as they discuss the evolution of their relationship and the learned lessons along the way. All ages are welcome. Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
West Des Moines Chamber Membership Luncheon
Thursday, Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Chamber Member: $20
Non-Chamber Member: $25
The August membership luncheon will include an educational message from KCCI 8 News Executive Producer Erin Moynihan. Moynihan is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. Her work in the news business has taken her across the country. She has produced multiple newscasts throughout the Midwest and prior to becoming executive producer, she produced the top-rated 10 p.m. newscast on KCCI. She has been honored with Emmy and Regional Edward R. Murrow awards. She also oversees KCCI’s political coverage. Moynihan will be talking about how newsrooms handle covering the big stories, behind the scenes and the breakdown of the different roles in the newsroom. Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
Wild West Golf Shoot Out
Friday, Sept. 16, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Beaver Creek Golf Course
11200 N.W. Towner Drive, Grimes
Format: four-person best ball
Time: 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts
Prices: (prices include breakfast and lunch)
Early-bird special of $90 per person until Aug. 15
The Wild West Golf Outing joins the memberships of West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale chambers in an action-packed day on the course of Beaver Creek Golf Club each September. Both morning and afternoon shotgun starts provide plenty of opportunity for more than 350 golfers to enjoy the links and the camaraderie of fellow Chamber members. Sponsoring businesses from all three Chambers provide interaction at each hole. A catered barbeque lunch is included for all participants. Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
BNI Chapter: DM-Business First
Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Take I-80/35 to Mills Civic Parkway exit then go west and take the left lane and turn left at country club entrance. At guard station, tell them you are there for BNI meeting and then follow signs to club house. Learn more at www.bniiowa.com or call 515-865-3862.
B.I.N.G. – Iowa
West Des Moines Business Incubator
318 Fifth St. West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa is dedicated to helping start and grow businesses. The organization has a weekly business-building lunch and learn networking group and a weekly business-building collaborative workshop. These events are currently open to the public. Additionally, they offer a weekly tight-knit leads referral networking group.
Metro Business Friends
Business networking group that meets Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at the upper level conference room at Price Chopper, 5440 N.W. 86th St. in Johnston. No dues. Must simply commit to attending at least one meeting per month. Social events held periodically throughout the year as well. Next one is Oct. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston. All are welcome to meetings and social events. More to come.
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