Northwestern Suburbs Networking & Events

CyclONE Networking
Village Inn, 8510 Birchwood Court, Johnston
Weekly meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
Visit www.connectworkclubs.com for more information.

Smuckers Networking
Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Court, Johnston
Weekly meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.
Visit www.connectworkclubs.com for more information.

Rotary Club of West Polk County
Weekly meetings are scheduled for Mondays at noon.
Toyota of Des Moines, 1650 S.E. 37th St., Grimes
Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/8304 for more information.

Rotary Club of Johnston
Hyperion Field Club, 7930 N.W. Beaver Drive, Johnston
Weekly meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays at 7 a.m.
Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/1649 for more information.

Rotary Club of Northwest Des Moines
Weekly meetings are scheduled for Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
Urbandale Golf & Country Club, 4000 86th St., Urbandale
Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/1664 for more information.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Membership Luncheon
Meetings are scheduled for every third Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Various locations
Members of the Urbandale Chamber meet monthly to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker while
learning about happenings in Urbandale and the Greater Des Moines area. For the event’s location, details
and information regarding the speaker, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
First Friday Pop-ins
Meetings are scheduled for the first Friday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each month the Urbandale Chamber Connectors “popin” on member businesses, thanking them for their
membership while learning the latest news and trends. Pop-ins begin at 9 a.m., departing in a caravan from
the Chamber office at 2830 100th St., Suite 110, in Urbandale. Approximately four visits occur per hour. These
are planned to be in close geographic proximity to one another. Connectors should register online to attend these
visits. Call 331-6855 with questions, or email rmoon@urbandalechamber.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen/Superior Printing and Promotions
Meetings are scheduled for every fourth Tuesday at7:30 a.m.
Various
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a strategic networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. Attendees are divided into groups of 5-7 and answer three rounds of questions within their groups. These strategic networking events allow members to get to know each other and start developing relationships. To learn more or to find the address of the monthly host, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Contacts & Contracts Thursday Group, Presented by Ben Buenzow State Farm Insurance
Meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
RODAN Board Room at the Chamber office, 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale
Connecting U! Contacts & Contracts is a group formed for members to develop deeper business relationships for the purpose of lead sharing and referrals. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Contacts & Contracts Wednesday PM Group, Presented by Mark Courter – State Farm Insurance
Meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
RODAN Board Room at the Chamber office, 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale
Connecting U! Contacts & Contracts is a group formed for members to develop deeper business relationships with the purpose of lead sharing and referrals. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Contacts & Contracts Wednesday AM Group, Presented by Jon Smith – Iowa Realty
Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, 8:30-10 a.m.
RODAN Board Room at the Chamber office, located at 2830 100th St., Suite 110, Urbandale
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. Reservations to participate monthly are required. To learn more, visit www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
B.I.G ProRestore DKI
Thursday, Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m.
ProRestore DKI, 3505 S.E. Crossroads Drive, Grimes
Networking. Beverages. Food. Join in for a B.I.G at ProRestore DKI. Meet some fellow chamber members and
learn about Kent Bily and his team at ProRestore DKI. Visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com for more information.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
Percolate A.M. Laser Resources
Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 a.m.
Laser Resources, 1601 S.E. Gateway Drive, Grimes
Come checkout Laser Resources and take a tour to learn something about a fellow Grimes Business. Coffee and
breakfast snacks will be provided. Visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com for more information.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m.
Grimes Community Complex, 410 S.E. Main St., Grimes
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Grimes! Bring the kiddos to see Santa and enjoy activities including face painting, balloon artistry, crafts, cookies and hot chocolate. This annual event is fun for the whole family. Visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com for more information.

Grimes Chamber of Commerce
YP 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Social
Thursday, Dec. 20, 5-6 p.m.
Visit grimesiowa.chambermaster.com for more information.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Before Business
Meetings scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 a.m.
The venue changes monthly for this morning networking event. Check online at www.johnstonchamber.com to learn more details and to find the monthly locations.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Joint Legislative Luncheon with Grimes, Urbandale,
Ankeny, Polk City and Johnston Chambers Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Drive, Urbandale
The Urbandale, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston and Polk City Chambers of Commerce offer this Joint Legislative
Forum to hear from your state representatives and state senators. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. The deadline to register is 48 hours before event. Any registration that comes in after this deadline will be put on a waiting list and billed an additional $5 (if space allows). Registrations must be canceled the day prior to the luncheon by noon in order to receive a credit. If not, you will still be billed. All cancellations must be made over the phone to ensure staff is aware of your cancellation. Visit uniquelyurbandale.com for registration information.

Johnston Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
Meetings scheduled for the first Thursday of the month, at 5 p.m.
The venue changes monthly.
Join in for this evening networking event and learn about various chamber businesses. Visit www.johnstonchamber.com for details and the address of the event. ♦