October 11th is our South Des Moines Chamber Economic Development Forum at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel on Army Post Road from 4-6pm. We will have the attention of several "Movers and Shakers" in our community. It will be a fantastic opportunity for you to ask questions about the future growth of the south side. This will be one of our top 5 most attended events. This is a FREE event. We are encouraging ALL members to attend and bring some friends! Feel free to bring along questions for Mayor Frank Cownie, City Manager Rick Clark, and CEO of the Greater DSM Partnership Martha Willits. There will be several large commercial and residential developers there as well as the South Side Revitalization Partnership. I'm looking forward to seeing YOU at this extraordinary event.

Don't forget to RSVP to our Membership Luncheon this month at the Wakonda Club on Fleur Drive. We are expecting a larger than usual turn out. The SDM Chamber is hosting a Political Forum for the candidates for Polk County Supervisor, Ward 4. After our luncheon, which starts promptly at 11:30am, candidates Gene Phillips and John Mauro will be asked questions from our moderator John Irving. I can't stress the importance of calling in your RSVP. Seating will be limited so DON'T WAIT! The cost is $15.00 if you RSVP and $20.00 at the door.

If you would like to learn more about our fun South Des Moines Chamber, please contact me or any of our board members. I look forward to all of your renewed memberships at our Membership Blitz at the end of this month! Encourage other business friends to join our SDM Chamber and become part of the South Side TEAM!

Have a FUNTASTIC fall!

Juliana Kincheloe, President
(515) 554-7653

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JOHN IRVING
is the South Des Moines Chamber Member of the Month for October!

Director of Business Development at Baker Electric, John has served on the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the past 3 years. In addition to working with new clients at Baker Electric, he also manages client accounts for customers he has worked with in the past thirty years while working in the electrical industry.

While Baker Electric serves clients all over central Iowa, Baker’s office and warehouse facility has been located on the south side of Des Moines for many years. Located directly across the river from Principal Park, the new Meredith Trail, which is part of the Principal Riverwalk, runs along the north side of the property. Recently the company purchased a 136,000 square foot building located at 2301 Fleur Drive. This building will allow the warehouse operation of Baker Electric, which is currently is in several buildings, to be consolidated into one location. The new location will also house the pre-fabrication manufacturing division of Baker Electric, which was developed last year. The corporate offices of the company will remain at the present location.

John serves on several boards, including serving as board president of Leadership Network this year, and a second term as board president of Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines. Rebuilding Together is the nation’s largest all volunteer home rehabilitation organization serving elderly, disabled, and low income homeowners. He also serves on several committees in the electrical and construction industry.

John and his wife, Sally, live in Urbandale and are the parents of three children.

THANK YOU - JOHN - for being Chamber Member of the Month & for Serving on the Chamber Board!

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Southridge Mall will also be unveiling preliminary redevelopment plans.

The event is sponsored by several commercial developers and other businesses in our community. We are expecting upwards of 200 people to be attending this free event. It will be a fantastic opportunity to find out what new developments are planned for the south side. This is a great opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS and GET ANSWERS from the movers and the shakers in our community!

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT:

Allegra Print & Imaging
Community State Bank
Coppola Enterprises
Des Moines International Airport
Iowa Realty
Knapp Properties, Inc.
Neumann Brothers, Inc.
Southridge Mall

Please RSVP to Diana Thomas at 252-1155 or dthomas@bankcsb.com
NO COST!

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A POLITICAL FORUM will be held at the October 17 membership luncheon at Wakonda Club from 11:30-1:30.

The Forum will consist of:

GENE PHILLIPS and JOHN MAURO
Candidates for District #4 Polk County Board of Supervisors

Come with questions you may have for the candidates.

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

Please RSVP to 286-4996 by NOON on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13!

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Each month the South Register will have a South Des Moines Chamber page in which 2/3 of the page will be Chamber news and the other 1/3 is advertisements purchased by chamber members.

Runs: The third Tuesday of each month

Investment: $100

October Deadline: Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Size: 3" x 2", full color

WE NEED 10 ADVERTISERS IN ORDER TO KEEP A FULL PAGE GOING EACH MONTH!

Contact: Theresa Walker Nowell at 515-238-2159 or Samantha Lumpa at 515-284-8773.

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Chamber board members will be calling on you to renew your chamber membership for 2007. Be one of the first to renew!

Dues statements will be sent in the mail soon, so plan on renewing your membership NOW! We look forward to having you a part of the chamber next year!

If you know of any new or existing business who might be interested in joining the chamber, please contact the chamber office at 286-4996.

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We will be honoring the South Des Moines Chamber's Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Juliana Kincheloe at 554-7653 or Mary Knueven at the Chamber Office at 286-4996.

More details to follow.

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Juliana Kincheloe, President of the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, is asking community residents to nominate candidates for the Citizen of the Year Award for 2006. This annual award is given in recognition of outstanding services to the community by a South Des Moines resident. This will be the fifteenth year of this event.

NOMINATING FORM

The South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize a South Des Moines resident for exemplary service to the community; by maintaining business, civic and moral responsibilities with a commendable Code of Ethics; whose unselfish guidance and deeds, unmindful of pecuniary rewards, have aided and encouraged those things which have stimulated business, humanities, government, education and/or religion to a higher plain of attainment and by so doing, not only has created a better atmosphere for our citizens, but also has brought credit and honor to South Des Moines.

I nominate:

_______________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________

Why (name) ____________________________ should be the 2006 South Des Moines "Citizen of the Year":

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Achievements: ______________________________________________________________________

Please continue on reverse side, if necessary)

Name & Phone number of person/persons who may give the Nominating committee detailed information regarding the above named nominee:

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Please return to:
South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
700 Locust Street, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309

NOMINATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 3, 2006
Fax: 286-4974
Phone: 286-4996

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October 17, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker: Gene Phillips and John Mauro will participate in a political forum.

October 26, 2006, Membership Blitz - Please renew your membership early!

November 14, 2006: Membership Luncheon to Meet Your Legislators - combined with Norwalk, Carlisle & Indianola @ ECHO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB.

November 23, 2006: Happy Thanksgiving!

December 13, 2006: Greater Des Moines Partnership Legislative Luncheon @ Hotel Savery - 11:45 am.

December 19, 2006: Membership Luncheon @ Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker: Mike Wagner - White Rabbit Group speaking on: "Own Your Brand".

January 8, 2007: Legislative Reception @ Des Moines Central Library

January 16, 2007: South Des Moines Chamber Annual Dinner & Citizen of the Year Presentation

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Our greatest need is more banquet and meeting space, not a second restaurant. So we have now joined the ranks of the other large hotels in Des Moines that no longer have two restaurants…WDM Sheraton, Des Moines Marriott, Embassy Suites, and the downtown Holiday Inn, as well as many others. They have all closed their second restaurant in order to serve more groups.

Our facility will re-open as additional state-of-the-art conference space to compliment the more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space the Airport Holiday Inn currently enjoys.

Almost 4,000 square feet of space will be divided into three function rooms and two foyers. The Library will feature a fireplace and seat up to 75 people. The Fireside room will become a luxurious board room seating 30 at a state-of-the-art conference table. The Iowa room will be 1500 square feet and seat 100 for banquets and up to 150 theatre style. All three rooms will feature wired and wireless internet service. Full food and beverage service will be available from the hotel's kitchens. The bar will continue to be open evenings.

'THE GRILL'

The Airport Holiday Inn has remodeled its other restaurant, 'The Grill' transforming it into a beautiful café that will be open from 6am until 10:30pm seven days a week. It will feature a large variety of entrees ranging from sandwiches to steaks and seafood and breakfast all day. Convenience items will also be available serving the needs of today's traveler.

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As the only host organization in Central Iowa, the Women's Chamber Alliance brings this program to the Greater Des Moines area to promote women's leadership and honor individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field and devote time and energy to the Greater Des Moines Community in a meaningful way.

The nomination process is happening right now! If you know someone who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and an initiative in their business and/or profession and is a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership or employed by a member firm, we need YOU to nominate this deserving person!

Follow these simple steps:

1. Download a complete Nomination Form at www.dsmwca.com.
2. Prepare your nomination by completing the electronic version and email it to dsmwca@yahoo.com OR print and handwrite the form and mail to Women's Chamber Alliance, P.O. Box #892, Des Moines, IA 50304.
3. Submit your nominations by the entry deadline of October 20, 2006.

Visit www.dsmwca.com to learn more about the WCA! Contact dsmwca@yahoo.com or call Devon Wendler Alvord at 515-457-3312 for further information.

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The Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines FootPRINT Fund will help nonprofit organizations "leave a footprint" in the community by awarding print services for promotional and informational materials.

The fund will award $20,000 annually to nonprofit organizations and associations seeking financial assistance for graphic design and printing of brochures, newsletters, handouts, invitations, programs and other print communications. Applicants that qualify are eligible to receive up to $1,000 each in 2007. This is the third year Allegra Print & Imaging is sponsoring this grant. In 2006 there were 52 applicants with 20 awarded recipients.

Allegra Print & Imaging launched the FootPRINT Fund as part of its Community Care Campaign, a nationwide effort supported by the company's franchise headquarters, Allegra Network. The FootPRINT Fund was developed to help unite and strengthen local communities by assisting eligible nonprofit organizations and associations in building their awareness and increasing local support.

Award recipients are selected by a review panel based on how the print services will be used to further organization goals including service expansion, program enhancement and maximization of existing resources, as well as the organization's innovation and resourcefulness. All applicants will be notified in writing of their award by December 30, 2006.

To be considered for this award, nonprofit groups, associations and charitable organizations with a main office or branch in Des Moines, IA, must submit a completed application by December 1, 2006. Application forms may be obtained at 1000 Thomas Beck Road or apply online at www.allegradsm.com.

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