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.
Rotary Club of West Des Moines
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Upcoming speakers:
Aug. 23: Suzanne Hull, European Heritage Association
Aug. 30: Patty Judge, United States Senate
Sept. 13: Tom Maharry, Solar Energy
Sept. 20: Tom Narak and Tom George, March 2016 Xicotepec Trip
Sept. 27: Club Assembly, Update/Planning for Strategic Plan Initiatives
For information on the Rotary Club of West Des Moines, visit www.wdmrotary.org.
Waukee Chamber Economic Development Bus Tour
Open to members and non-members
Thursday, Sept. 8, 3-6 p.m.
The bus tour will be followed with a reception 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. RSVP for a seat on the bus tour. www.waukeechamber.com.
Waukee Chamber September Networking Luncheon
Open to members and non-members
Waukee Community Center
675 Walnut St., Waukee
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. – 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 State House & Senate Candidate Forum
Open to members and non-members
Waukee High School Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 1, 9:30-11 a.m.
Get to know the candidates before the November election.
West Des Moines Chamber Business Roundtable
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7:30-9 a.m.
West Des Moines City Hall – Council Chambers
4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Chamber Member: $10
Non-Chamber Member: $15
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are thriving thanks to new and innovative technologies enabled by AT&T’s wired and wireless networks. Come to this business roundtable event where Michelle Hardy and Richie Logsdon from AT&T present “Mobilizing Your World, Tools to Enhance Your Business on the Go.” Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
West Des Moines Chamber Elevate
Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:30-9 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
205 S. 64th St., West Des Moines
Featured Speaker: Nancy Mwirotsi, Founder of Pi 515
Chamber Member: $10
Non-Chamber Member: $15
Nancy Mwirotsi has dedicated herself personally and professionally to helping refugee families have a positive and successful relocation experience in Iowa. She founded a program called Pi 515 (Pursuit of Innovation 515), where she works directly with our youth and provides a free after-school class that educates undeserved youth mainly refugee 7-12th grade students in Des Moines on basic computer coding and prepares them for higher education and good careers. Mwirotsi was a finalist for both STEM Champion and Diversity Champion as a nominee for Entrepreneurship Innovation at the Iowa Women of Innovation. Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
West Des Moines Chamber Membership Luncheon
Thursday, Sept. 8, 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
Speaker: Iowa Speedway’s President, Jimmy Small.
Jimmy Small joined Iowa Speedway after six years with NASCAR in various business-building positions. Most recently, he served as senior manager for team marketing services within the NASCAR Industry Services department out of the Charlotte, North Carolina, office. In that role, he was the business and marketing liaison with teams and drivers in all three national series. Additionally, Small helped manage the implementation of the NASCAR Industry Action Plan (IAP), including several key initiatives targeting Event Management and Entertainment, Youth & Gen-Y Marketing and Driver Star Power. Register at www.wdmchamber.org.
West Des Moines Chamber Accelerate Networking Event
Thursday, Sept. 8, 4-6 p.m.
Twisted Vine Brewery
3320 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines
$10
Looking for a way to accelerate your career? Plan on joining the West Des Moines Chamber after work at Twisted Vine Brewery. Enjoy appetizers and handcrafted beer while networking with Accelerate’s emerging leaders. Cost includes one handcrafted beer and appetizers.
BNI Chapter: DM-Business First
Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive, West Des Moines
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 the guard station, tell them you are there for BNI meeting and then follow signs to the club house. Learn more at http://bniiowa.com or call 515-865-3862.
B.I.N.G. – Iowa
West Des Moines Business Incubator
318 Fifth St., West Des Moines
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.
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