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| Issue 25 March 2006 |
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| In This Issue President's Message Golden Leadership Circle Business of the Month Board Member of the Month Chamber Member of the Month New Chamber Members Membership Luncheon--March 21, 2006 Upcoming Events Applications Sought for South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Education Opportunity Grant Share Your View-2006 Membership Luncheon--Highlights Ribbon Cuttings Southside's Citizen of the Year Membership Directory Membership Directory-Changes for 2006 Thank You! LHS Instructor "Educator of the Year" Select Auto Named "Dealer of the Year" Board of Directors |
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Last month the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings for Trixies @ Judy's Hair Co. on
S.W. 9th, and Florene's Bake Shop on Indianola Road. On April 4th we welcomed Quiznos Subs on Fleur Dr. to our
business community. These are only a few of the new businesses that have recently sprouted up on the South Side
of Des Moines. Our Chamber members would like to encourage everyone to patronize our new businesses and make
them feel welcome.
I would like to give special thanks to our Chamber Ambassadors for coordinating our ribbon cuttings and helping us celebrate our expanding business community. A special thanks to Elizabeth Loffredo for preparing our certificates for our ribbon cuttings, guest speakers and business of the month recipients. Attending ribbon cuttings is a great way to meet other members and welcome our new businesses. Phyllis Swink from the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center was our guest speaker at our March 21st luncheon at the Wakonda Club. We had approximately 60 members in attendance. It was interesting learning about the history of the Fort. If you need a place to host a special event, consider using the Museum! Call Phyllis Swink for details. Kim Poam Logan from the Iowa Asian Alliance is our guest speaker for April 18. Mark your calendars for the Heritage Festival which will be held on May 13th at Des Moines Waterworks. This event is economically beneficial to our south side businesses. We welcome this festival to our community! Get ready for some fun on May 23rd! Our Annual Spring Fling will be a great way to kick off our spring events. Mardi Gras is our fun theme this year. Bring your masks and get ready for fun, food, drawings and contests! Juliana Kincheloe, 2006 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 - NATIONWIDE INSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services
organizations in the world with more than $148 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks 99 on the Fortune 100 list.
The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, homeowners, life, health,
commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mutual funds, pensions and long-term savings plans.
The Columbus, Ohio-based company is expanding its insurance operations in the west and is writing new business in areas, including Des Moines, through exclusive Nationwide Insurance agents. Consumers will now have access to personal lines and commercial products along with the suite of Nationwide's financial services through a local agent. As Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. looks to grow in the Des Moines market, there is opportunity for local entrepreneurs to open their own businesses. "Nationwide provides our exclusive agency principals the opportunity to run their own business," said Sam Bradshaw, Nationwide sales officer for the Des Moines market. "At the same time they have that freedom, they have the support of one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world." Bradshaw noted that the new exclusive agency principals will be looking for office staff as they set up and build their operations. This will bring more variety to the local community, from more employment opportunities to more options when shopping for insurance and financial services. The western expansion fits in with the company's history of growth. When Nationwide was founded in 1926, it offered auto insurance only, and only to Ohio farmers. Expansion started two years later, and has continued so that the company has now grown to offer a full line in insurance, investments and retirement products to consumers. Nationwide now offers its products across the United States and on three continents. While growing, the company has maintained its financial stability - Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co., an affiliate, is one of only 15 companies to be ranked A+ or higher by AM Best Co. every year for the last 50 years. For more information about Nationwide Agency Opportunities, visit www.nationwide.com. Select "Apply for a Job" and "Agency Opportunities." For more information about job opportunities, visit www.nationwide.com/jobs/careers/. ====================================================================== |
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| BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH - ANDY WYCKOFF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Board of Directors welcomes one of its newest members,
Andy Wyckoff, as February’s Board
Member of the Month.
Andy is a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Grandview College. He has been employed at Wyckoff Industries for 21 years. He heads the Estimating Department, is the Service Manager, and is the Vice President of the Board of Directors. Previously Andy has been involved with the Association of Builders and Contractors, the DMACC Advisory Board, and the Warren County Zoning Board. His hobbies include sports, hunting, and the Hawkeyes. Andy and his wife, Kelly, live south of Carlisle with their three children, Rush (15), Rachel (12), and Regan (7). Andy is becoming very involved in the Chamber by serving on the Spring Fling Committee and the Governmental Affairs Committee. WELCOME TO THE BOARD, ANDY! ====================================================================== |
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| CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Diana Thomas is the South Des Moines Chamber Member of the Month for March! She is a member of the Chamber
Board of Directors and is a chairperson on the Ambassador's Committee. She also is an active participant on the
South Side Revitalization Partnership Committee.
Diana has been a Mortgage Consultant with Community State Bank in Des Moines for the past 3 years. She has been a Mortgage Originator for over 10 years and is currently responsible for providing a full array of mortgage products to customers in the marketplace. Diana has lived on the South Side since she was 4 years old! She and her husband Ralph Thomas have two daughters who both graduated from Lincoln High. Tara also graduated from AIB College of Business and Stacey graduated from Drake University. Diana and her husband are the proud grandparents of two grandsons, Mateo age 7 and Jacob age 3. In her spare time, Diana enjoys spending time with family and attending sports activities with her grandson. ====================================================================== |
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| NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EXPRESS LUBE Don Collins 1001 SE Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315 Telephone: 244-2355 E-mail: oilchangeguy@msn.com FORT DES MOINES MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER HOLMES MURPHY & ASOCIATES, INC. TRIXIE'S SIGN MAX WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER! IF YOU KNOW OF A NEW BUSINESS IN SOUTH DES MOINES, PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER! WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH A "WELCOME" AND RIBBON CUTTING! ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The March 21 membership luncheon at Wakonda Club at 11:30 am will feature Phyllis Swink from the Fort
Des Moines Museum and Education Center. The center is located at 75 E. Army Post Road.
Phyllis will explain how the museum and education center started, the activities and events being held at the location, and the services they offer to the public. Cost $15 per person with reservation; $20 per person without reservation. Please RSVP to 286-4996 by NOON on FRIDAY, MARCH 17! ====================================================================== |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 March 21, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00; Speaker: Phyllis Swink of Ft. Des Moines
Museum and Education Center
April 18, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00; Speaker: Kim Poam Logan of Iowa Asian Alliance May 23, 2006, Spring Fling (More details to follow) May 25, 2006, Partnership Golf Outing @ Echo Valley Country Club June 20, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00 June 21, 2006, Golden Circle Games w/Partnership @ Fairgrounds August 3, 2006, Chamber Night at Principal Park August 18, 2006, Golf Outing w/East Des Moines & Carlisle Chambers @ Willow Creek - 11:30 Lunch/12:30 Shotgun start ====================================================================== |
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| APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR SOUTH DES MOINES CHAMBER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please encourage your high school student workers who will be graduating this spring to apply for the 2006
South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Education Opportunity Grant. The SDM Chamber will award two grants, each in
the amount of $500 to Des Moines South Side residents who work or volunteer in South Side businesses.
"We are trying to attract the "B" students who are the backbone of our present and future workforce," says Phillips. Applicants are asked to write an essay about how living and working on the South Side have helped shape their lives, describe how they have integrated the 6 Pillars of Character into their lives, as well as submit a resume and 2 letters of reference. Applications must be post-marked by April 13, 2006 to qualify. Application packets may be obtained from school counselors or telephoning Lin Phillips, Career and Life Transition Counseling, at 285-1240. Application criteria and scoring sheets have been e-mailed separately to all chamber members. Linda (Lin) A. Phillips, MS, NCC, NCCC ====================================================================== |
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| "SHARE YOUR VIEW - 2006" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What is this event?
Who will be there?
(Participants are selected members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership & co-sponsoring Affiliate Chamber. We are targeting those with fewer than 100 employees in the zip codes immediately surrounding the location of the forum.) The format:
Participants just need to come prepared to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. (Examples: Concerns about legislative issues, traffic concerns, heath care, police protection, finding qualified employees, or any other issues you are experiencing or anticipate in the future.) Time commitment:
Affiliate commitment:
2006 Dates: April 20th East Des Moines Chamber ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON--HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February Speaker was JEFF SEGIN of AIRPORT COMMERCE PARK == Iowa Realty | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| RIBBON CUTTINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, March 7th at TRICIA RIVAS DBA TRIXIE'S at Judy's Hair Co. located at 3414 SW 9th Street. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SOUTHSIDE'S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Des Moines Chamber's Citizen of the Year = Mary Said named "Red Cross Hero of the Heartland".
Mary, along with hundreds of volunteers, has created a food distribution network that provides literally tons of fresh produce for those in need in the Des Moines area each year. The Garden of Eden is a partnership between St. Anthony's School, Bidwell Riverside food pantry and The Bridge - a consortium of downtown churches that provide meals to the homeless.
Mary, who was named "2005 Citizen of the Year" by the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, lives on the south side with her husband, Michael, and one son, Christopher. CONGRATULATIONS, MARY! ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We hope you have all received your 2006 Chamber Membership Directory. If you have not, please call the
chamber office at 286-4996 and one will be forwarded to you.
Thank you to the following who helped sponsor the directory by purchasing ads: AIB College of Business ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - CHANGE FOR 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please make the following change in your membership directory:
Universal Realty ====================================================================== |
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| THANK YOU! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We received the following Thank You note from Mike Walag, Lincoln High School Vocal Director:
"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Lincoln Choirs. Your contribution has jump started our choir robe fundraiser. We now have over $1,000 in that fund thanks to the members of your organization. While we still have a long way to go, you have given us momentum and hope. Thanks again for the big boost to South side Pride".
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| LHS Instructor "Educator of the Year": | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), Harrisburg, PA has selected Lincoln High instructor Jerome
(Jerry) Bradley as their 2006 Ivan I. Livi Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.
Bradley, who is also the LHS Aviation Dept. Chair, will receive this award at the ATEC Annual Conference on April 4, 2006 in Las Vegas. Lincoln High School, a long standing South Des Moines Chamber member, has offered this aviation program since 1943. Mr.. Bradley has served as instructor and department chair for the past 8 years and has been primarily responsible for bringing in many types of aircraft for "hands on" aviation training and education. This nationally recognized program, located at Des Moines International Airport, is offered through Des Moines Central Campus. Congratulations, Mr. Bradley! ====================================================================== |
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| Select Auto Named "Dealer of the Year" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Independent Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) is proud to name Tom McDonald and Select Auto Sales
in Des Moines as its 2005 Quality Dealer of the Year.
A long time South Des Moines Chamber member, Tom became Iowa's only Certified Master Dealer in June, 2005. Tom is one of the founders of IADA, has owned Select Auto Sales for the past 5 years, and has been a used car dealer for 19 years. "Tom McDonald is a great used care dealer. He enjoys selling cars and is especially dedicated to his customers", says Doug Wilson, fellow IADA member. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Tom and his accomplishments both as a dealer and for his contributions on behalf of everyone in this industry". "We are fortunate as an association to know and work with Tom. He is a very deserving Quality Dealer of the Year", Judy Wilson, Treasurer of the IADA, said. Select Auto exemplifies the very best in becoming Iowa's 2005 Quality Dealer of the Year. Congratulations, Tom! ====================================================================== |
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