Northwestern Suburbs Networking & Events

Metro Business Friends Networking Group
Upper level conference room at Price Chopper
5440 N.W. 86th St., Johnston
Meets Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
You can learn more at www.metrobusinessfriends.net.

Rotary Club of West Polk County
Toyota of Des Moines, 1650 S.E. 37th St., Grimes
Meets Mondays at noon
You can learn more at portal.clubrunner.ca/8304.

Rotary Club of Johnston
Hyperion Field Club, 7930 N.W. Beaver Drive, Johnston
Meets Tuesdays at 7 a.m.
To learn more, visit portal.clubrunner.ca/1649.

Rotary Club of Northwest Des Moines
Urbandale Golf & Country Club, 4000 86th St., Urbandale
Meets Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
To learn more, visit portal.clubrunner.ca/1664.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Membership Luncheon- New Member Showcase!
Johnston Lions Club, 6501 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
May 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
To learn more, visit www.johnstonchamber.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
genYP CEO Panel, Presented by Brokers International
May 24, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Brokers International, 4135 N.W. Urbandale Drive, Urbandale
To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon-cutting event for Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines, 9993 Hickman Road, Urbandale
May 25, noon – 1 p.m.
To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Contacts & Contracts Wednesday PM Group, May 30, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and presented by Ben Buenzow
State Farm Insurance, May 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Connecting U! Contacts & Contracts is a group formed for
members to develop deeper business relationships with the purpose of lead sharing and referrals. The group is limited by size and industry. Membership to the group is annual, and members must commit to coming to 90 percent of the meetings, which are held every month.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
First Friday Pop-ins
June 1, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Chamber office, 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale Each month the Urbandale Chamber Connectors “Pop-in”
to member investor businesses and thank them for their membership and learn the latest news and trends in each member’s business. Contact Ryan Moon with any questions 515-331-6855 or via email at rmoon@urbandalechamber.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Connect 4, Presented by Peterson Holistic Services
June 4, 4-5 p.m.
Taco Hangover, 3701 N.W. 86th St., Urbandale
Various Chamber restaurants host this quarterly networking social from 4-5 p.m. Attendees split into small
groups and then answer business-related questions in order to get to know one another and build relationships. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Urbandale Chamber
June 5, 9- 10 a.m.
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, 2830 100th St. Suite 110, Urbandale
To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
MOXIE Plus, Presented by The Profit Zone
June 6, 8-10 a.m.
RODAN Board Room at the Chamber office, 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale
MOXIE (Member Owners eXchange Information & Experience) Plus is a group of member business owners
or presidents who meet monthly with Greg Thompson, ActionCoach, to discuss issues impacting their businesses. All member business owners or presidents are invited to participate. Everyone must sign a confidentiality clause. Business owners of businesses in business for 3 years or less must participate in a Strategic Startup from Chaos to Control prior to participation.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon-cutting event for Vodec
June 7, 11 a.m. – noon
Vodec is located at 4406 114th St., Urbandale.
Celebrating a ribbon-cutting event and the grand opening of Vodec. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Business after Hours with Bank Iowa, 5525 Merle Hay Road, #195, Johnston
June 7 at 5 p.m.
To learn more, visit www.johnstonchamber.com.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
Governors Days
June 7-9
Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines area. Held entirely within the
Governors District in Grimes, this premier summer event is family friendly. To learn more, visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Before Business with the City of Johnston
Venue TBD
June 12, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
To learn more, visit www.johnstonchamber.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Connector Meeting
June 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Taco Hangover, 3701 N.W. 86th St., Urbandale
Connectors promote and support the role of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce as the welcoming arm of the Chamber. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Contacts & Contracts Wednesday AM Group
June 13, 8:30-10 a.m., June 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and June 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
RODAN Board Room at the Chamber office, 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale
Connecting U! Contacts & Contracts is a group for members to develop deeper business relationships with the
purpose of lead sharing and referrals. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Johnston Green Days
June 14-17
For more information go to www.johnstonchamber.com.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Membership Luncheon with Goodwill
Goodwill, 5355 N.W. 86th St., Johnston
June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
To learn more, visit www.johnstonchamber.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
genYPM, hosted by Urbandale Public Library
June 21, 4-5 p.m.
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St., Urbandale In this structured networking event, genYP members are split into small groups to answer business related questions, get to know one another and start building relationships. The event runs from 4-5 p.m. at rotating venues. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
Top Five For Small Business – Policies to Have For Employees And Why They’re Important
June 27, noon – 1 p.m.
Harley L. Otto Memorial Board Room, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, 404 S.E. Second
St., Suite 200, Grimes
This Top Five series features an expert in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and other fields. To learn more, visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com. ♦