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| South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issue 29 July 2006 |
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| In This Issue President's Message Golden Leadership Circle Business of the Month Chamber Member of the Month Membership Luncheon--July 18, 2006 Chamber Night at Principal Park Iowa State Fair Parade Annual Golf Outing Ribbon Cutting Upcoming Events Board of Directors |
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Even though summer is going by quickly, remember to take time to experience the great things that the south side has to offer. As family and friends come to visit, show off our beautiful Gray's Lake. Take an evening stroll over the lighted bridge, or rent a paddle boat and lay on the beach during the day. Need a break from the heat? Go to Southridge Mall and enjoy the many restaurants, stores and movie theatres. Skate South is another fun place to go! The Blank Park Zoo is always a welcoming place for kids of all ages. With all of our walking and biking trails, fabulous restaurants, golf courses, parks, and stores, there is never a reason to be bored!
The South Des Moines Chamber is pleased to be part of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Re-Grand Opening at Walmart at 5101 SE 14th Street. Please mark your calendars to attend our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome Club 2000 on Indianola Road, on August 24th at 10:00am. Club 2000 is a fabulous place to get together with friends for lunch, dinner, or a drink! Let's remember to patronize our south side businesses and keep our community strong. If you know someone that would like more information about joining our SDM Chamber, please give me or any of our board members a call! Have a fabulous summer! Juliana Kincheloe, President ====================================================================== |
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| 2006 Golden Leadership Circle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AIB College of Business Airport Commerce Park Allegra Print & Imaging Bank of the West Bankers Trust Company Community State Bank Companies of Clarke First American Bank First Bank Four Points Sheraton-Des Moines Airport Iowa Realty-South Southridge Mall Wakonda Club Willow Creek Golf Course Wyckoff Industries, Inc. ====================================================================== |
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| BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AIB College of Business celebrated its 85th Anniversary in June of this year. Founded in 1921, the independent,
nonprofit College has been an active member of the South Des Moines Chamber for over 20 years and is also a member
of the Chamber’s Golden Leadership Circle. AIB President Nancy Williams, Vice President for Advancement Joan Bindel
and President Emeritus Keith Fenton, are all past presidents of the South Des Moines Chamber.
AIB is often referred to as Des Moines’ best kept secret. While some believe the College is located on the corner of Fleur Drive and Bell Avenue, the south side recognizes that the College has an enrollment of nearly 900 day, evening and online students with a campus that features 17 buildings on 20 acres near downtown Des Moines. AIB is well-known in the Des Moines area and throughout the state for providing quality education to students pursuing careers in business. More than 8,000 alumni who attended the private college reside in Iowa. AIB offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs in the fields of accounting, business administration, realtime reporting including judicial and closed captioning, office administration, travel and tourism, and information technology. Business administration degrees are offered in the areas of leadership, financial services, and sales and marketing. Residential apartment-style housing is also available for 520 students. Under the leadership of AIB President Nancy Williams, the College received approval in February to begin offering Bachelor of Science Degrees. Beginning in September, AIB graduates and community college graduates with an associate degree will be able to take classes at AIB to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Accounting. The program will offer practical business curriculum and convenient class times for working adults. For more information on AIB College of Business or degree programs, contact the AIB Admissions Office at (515) 246-5358.
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| CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AMANDA BLANCHARD
Amanda has been a Bank Manager with Community State Bank in Des Moines for the past year, and is currently responsible for providing a full array of banking products to customers in the marketplace. She has been in the banking business for the past 7 years and has been employed with Community State Bank for the past 4 years. She was a member of the South Des Moines Chamber Spring Fling Committee this past year and looks forward to joining again next year. Amanda lives in Carlisle and has for the past 12 years! She and her husband, Bill, have one daughter, Samantha, who attends Carlisle Elementary. Amanda is currently an Accounting Major at AIB College of Business with a projected graduation date of spring 2007. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with family and attending car races at the fairgrounds. THANK YOU - AMANDA - for all of your Chamber participation! ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The July 18 membership luncheon at Wakonda Club at 11:30 am will feature Deb Rinner from Tero International TOPIC: "BUSINESS ETIQUETTE" Are there skills that can pave the way for us to engage trust, demonstrate our credibility, and communicate reliability to others? There are, and it pays to know them. Business Etiquette is a "business intelligence" which directly influences our ability to project a consistent positive image and form successful, lasting relationships. It is the defining difference whether utilized at networking functions, or in the numerous daily encounters on the job, and when interviewing for a job. Deborah will share business etiquette you can put immediately to use to affect your ability to create and sustain positive relationships. These are the skills necessary to thrive not just survive in today's marketplace. Cost $15 per person with reservation; $20 per person without reservation. Please RSVP to 286-4996 by NOON on FRIDAY, JULY 14! ====================================================================== |
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| CHAMBER NIGHT AT PRINCIPAL PARK - Sec Taylor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005 Chamber Night at Principal Park - (Sec Taylor Stadium) will be on Thursday, August 3, 2006. Join over 1,000 Greater Des Moines Partnership members for a fun night of baseball and networking. A tailgate party will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the northeast section of the north parking lot followed by a great game of baseball at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $3 each and include the tailgate party featuring brats, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and soda on a first-come first-served basis. It is great fun for all ages - so bring your family, friends and co-workers. Call Mary Knueven at 286-4996 if you have questions, or contact any of your South Des Moines Chamber Board Members for tickets. ORDER TICKETS NOW! ====================================================================== |
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| IOWA STATE FAIR PARADE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Your Chamber President Juliana Kincheloe LOVES a Parade! SO - she has suggested that the 21 Affiliates of the
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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| ANNUAL GOLF OUTING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SOUTH DSM/EAST DSM/CARLISLE WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE LUNCH: 11:30 AM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Ø Elite Sponsorship - PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO *********************************************************** 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 *********************************************************** COST: SIGN YOUR FOURSOMES UP NOW!! ====================================================================== |
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| RIBBON CUTTING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ribbon Cutting at WALMART on July 7, 2006 |
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A BIG THANK YOU TO PHOTOGRAPHER CARL LOFFREDO! |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 July 18, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker - Deb Reiner of Tero International
speaking on "Business Etiquette".
August 3, 2006, Chamber Night at Principal Park = Tailgate & Game $3.00 per person - Call 286-4996 for tickets. August 18, 2006, Golf Outing w/East Des Moines & Carlisle Chambers @ Willow Creek - 11:30 Lunch/12:30 Shotgun start ====================================================================== |
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| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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is the South Des Moines Chamber Member of the Month for July!
