It's great driving down Fleur Drive and always seeing plenty of people taking advantage of our beautiful Gray's Lake and Waterworks Park. The bike trails, Blank Park Zoo, Nahas Aquatic Center, South Side Public Library, Skate South, Southridge Mall, Easter Lake, Ewing Park plus all of our fabulous restaurants, make living, working and playing here exciting.

Our Chamber Night at Principal Park was a huge success! The weather was perfect and so was our representation of the South Des Moines Chamber. I would personally like to thank Jessica Kincheloe, Amanda Bellegante and Annamarie Bellegante for doing a fabulous job singing the National Anthem. You made all of us very proud!! Thanks also to Shirley Klier, the granddaughter of one of our SDM Chamber Members, Mary Jo Buhl of American Awards. Shirley did a great job of shooting hot dogs at the crowd! A special thank you to Charlie & Mary Bickford, Craig Krouch, Shar Pardubsky, Mary Knueven and all of the other SDM members who helped make our tailgate a lot of fun.

August 9th is the Iowa State Fair Parade. The Affiliate Presidents from the surrounding Chambers will be on a truck as part of the Parade. Our theme is "President's On A Stick." I've been practicing my "wave." Please be sure to cheer for South Des Moines!

I hope to see you at our next membership luncheon and upcoming ribbon cuttings! Thanks for all of your support and for making our year as a Chamber a success!

Enjoy your summer!

Juliana Kincheloe, President
(515) 554-7653

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Airport Commerce Park South is situated on relocated Army Post Road and Fleur Drive, neighboring the Des Moines International Airport and ½ mile north of the Hwy 5 by-pass. The park is currently home to Des Moines businesses which occupy 220,000 square feet of space.

Advantages of Airport Commerce Park South include; close proximity (6.5 miles) to Interstate 35/80 which offers easy access to destinations south and west of Des Moines, Interstate 80 for north and east destinations, close to downtown Des Moines, ample parking and close retail and restaurant services. Lots are immediately available with full city services and three year tax abatement on property improvements.

For more information, contact R. Kim Dreher at Knapp Properties, Inc. at 4949 Westown Parkway Suite 200, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, O (515)222-5232 F 222-5220 C (515)991-7400.

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Ligouri Insurance Inc. was started as a one man shop in 1983 by Gennaro J. Ligouri. They are located at 4320 1/2 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, and has been in the same location since the start. They are a solid southside business and have grown over the years. Rob McCargar joined the agency as a business partner in 1994.

In the beginning Ligouri Insurance sold only auto insurance. Now the agency writes new business for personal, business, home, auto, motorcycle, RV's, boats, business owners, etc. along with life and health.

They are very proud of their growth and for being a southside business in the past, is now in the present, and plans to be in the future.

Please contact Gennaro J. Ligouri 285-0508 for more information.

THANK YOU GENNARO for being Chamber Member of the Month!

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Application packages may be submitted any time between now and September 1, 2006. Applicants may request less than the $500, allowing additional applicants to receive some of the grant money. Grant recipients will be selected by October 15, and the funds released for reimbursement or prepayment on or about January 5, 2007.

Linda (Lin) A. Phillips, MS, NCC, NCCC
Career and Life Transition Counseling
200 Army Post Road, Suite 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50315
515.285.1240
lap002@juno.com website: www.iowacareercounselor.com

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South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Career Development Grant

To be eligible to receive the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Career Development Grant money in the amount up to $250, you must:
1. Be employed by a South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce member company with fewer than 30 employees,
2. Complete the application form,
3. Write an essay,
4. Attach a letter of support from your employer, on company letterhead (if not self-employed), and
5. Submit proof of enrollment when requested.

Career Development Grant funds may be used for credit classes at a local accredited school, college or university, or a workshop sponsored for professional growth, or a program geared to improve your skills in your employment setting. The funds may also be used for books or fees associated with the above classes or program.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code

Telephone Number (______) ______-__________, ext __________

Employer:________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name City State Zip Code

Employed: ____part time ____full time Job Title:____________________

Does your employer provide tuition assistance / reimbursement? ___yes ___no

Purpose of your application for funds:
_____improve job skills
_____update professional licensing
_____enroll in English as a Second Language class, or
_____attend occupational seminars for increased employment opportunities with your current employer
_____other: (describe)______________________________________________

Describe the specific program in which you will be participating:
Program_________________________________________________________ Organization providing program:_______________________________________

Program dates:____________________________________________________

What specific amount of funding are you seeking in this application? $_________
(the maximum funding available is $250)

What is the total cost of the program you have identified? $_________________

If you are not applying for the full cost of the program, how will you be paying for the remaining cost? (Describe)
________________________________________________________________

Essay: Include an essay (maximum 1 page) with your completed application form discussing why the Career Development Grant money is needed. Please include your goals for taking the program, how the funds will be used, and any special circumstances to be considered by the committee. Please type your essay on a separate sheet of paper, double spaced, size 11 or 12 font.

All decisions of this organization's board of directors on grant recipient(s) are final, and there is no appeal process. Applications are due by September 1, 2006. Selections will be made and the grant recipient(s) notified by October 15, 2006. Funds will be released January 5, 2007. Applications without a completed application form, letter of employer support, and attached essay will not be considered. Proof of enrollment will be required before payment can be made. Grant recipients may be requested to make a brief presentation about your educational experience to the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce membership at a monthly luncheon.

I understand the terms of this application and agree to comply with the requirements.

Signature____________________________________ Date _______________

Submit completed applications to: South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, attn: Lin Phillips, Career and Life Transition Counseling, 200 Army Post Road, Suite 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50315

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Ribbon Cutting will be held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006, at AIB Service Learning Center

AIB Academic Center/Library - Lower Level
2500 Fleur Drive

2-3:00 pm
2:15 pm RIBBON CUTTING

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

RSVP: 246-5333

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Ribbon Cutting will be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006, at CLUB 2000

CLUB 2000
422 Indianola Avenue

10:00 am

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Please send names to the South Des Moines Chamber, 700 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA. 50309 or to mknueven@desmoinesmetro.com. Deadline for nominations is September 1, 2006.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership participate in the Iowa State Fair Parade on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 6:15 pm.

Come see the 21 Affiliate

"PRESIDENTS ON A STICK"!

Celebrate the Annual Kickoff of the IOWA STATE FAIR - Wednesday, August 9, Parade from the State Capital Building on Grand Avenue to 15th Street beginning at 6:15 pm.

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The August 15 membership luncheon at Wakonda Club at 11:30 am will feature

RICK CLARK, Des Moines City Manager

TOPIC: "Future Plans for South Des Moines"

Cost $15 per person with reservation; $20 per person without reservation.

Please RSVP to 286-4996 by NOON on FRIDAY, AUGUST 11!

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SOUTH DSM/EAST DSM/CARLISLE
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
on
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2006

WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE
140 Army Post Road - West Des Moines

LUNCH: 11:30 AM
SHOTGUN START: 12:30 PM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ø Elite Sponsorship - PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO
Ø $600 - Eagle Sponsorship - Receives 1 Foursome - Exclusive Hole Sponsorship
- Advertising in all Mailings = COPY SYSTEMS, INC.
Ø $450 - Birdie Sponsorship - Receives 1 Foursome - Exclusive Hole Sponsorship
Ø $150 - Par Sponsorship - Receives Shared Hole - no golfers
Ø $250 - Beverage Sponsor - Help buy beverages for the golfers!

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If you would like to donate a door prize or make a cash contribution to support this event, please call the chamber office at 286-4996 OR visit our website: www.sdmchamber.com

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COST:
$85 per person - 18 holes w/cart, lunch & dinner
$65 for 18 holes - golf only & lunch
$20 per person for dinner only
(Lunch is included serving at 11:30 AM)

SIGN YOUR FOURSOMES UP NOW!!
Limited Space Left!!

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Bidwell Riverside Center recently received the DMARC service award for their valuable service to people who are in need in the Greater Des Moines area. Money raised from this event will be used for these services.

Contact Bidwell for more information at 244-6251. Contact person: Robert Crandall.

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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS AT
Chamber Night at Principal Park

Chamber Night at Principal Park was held on Thursday, August 3, 2006. Several South Des Moines Chamber member volunteers helped serve over 1,000 people at the tailgate party prior to the game. Joan Bindel of AIB College of Business, Craig Krouch of West Bank, and Jon Niemeyer of Coldwell Banker were among those who helped throughout the evening!

Thanks to Jessica Kincheloe, Amanda Bellegante, and Annamarie Bellegante from Lincoln High School for singing the National Anthem.

Special thanks to the following people who helped cook the hot dogs and brats for the hungry fans:

Charlie Bickford - (Supervisor) Who provided all of the meat

Rich Nicklaus

Scott Brower

Carl Smith

THANK YOU!

You have contributed to this event for so many years and we don’t know what we would do without you! We hope you will be able to help us out again next year!

We would also like to give a special thank you to Will Golberg of FAREWAY, 3000 SE 22nd Street for donating 250 hot dog buns for the event! We appreciate your generosity and willingness to support Chamber activities!

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August 15, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker - Rick Clark, Des Moines City Manager on "Future Plans for South Des Moines".

August 15, 2006, "Women of Influence" Reception 4:30 - 7:00 pm; Presentation at 5:30 pm @ Des Moines Marriott

August 18, 2006, Golf Outing w/East Des Moines & Carlisle Chambers @ Willow Creek - 11:30 Lunch/12:30 Shotgun start

August 24, 2006, Ribbon Cutting at Club 2000 at 10:00 am

August 27, 2006, Bidwell Riverside Community Center Ice Cream Social - 2-4:00 pm. Freewill donation. 1203 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines.

September 19, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker: Lori McCombs of Rebuilding Together.

September 28, 2006, Membership Reception at Johnny's 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Appetizers and cash bar. All members welcome to come network and enjoy the evening.

October 11, 2006, Economic Development Forum - More info to be announced

October 26, 2006, Membership Blitz

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