FuseNews - March 2023

YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARCH

2023

ANNUAL DINNER:

CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF March 2nd, 2023

MARCH EVENTS Thursday March 2, 2023 4:15 PM - 8:30 PM CST

LEARN MORE FuseDSM Annual Dinner: Cleared for Take Off

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Tuesday March 7, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST

Thursday March 9, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting

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Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn: “How to Make People LOVE Your Customer Service Experience”

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Wednesday March 22, 2023 A plan 8:45that’s AM - 9:45 AM CST

Thursday March 30, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST

MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

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Change Your Circle Speed Networking Event

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APRIL EVENTS Tuesday April 4, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST

Thursday April 6, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Thursday April 14, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Wednesday April 19, 2023 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST

Wednesday April 19, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Tuesday April 25, 2023 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST

Wednesday April 26, 2023 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST

FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting

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FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon: "Grand View University: Igniting Possibility" with Dr. Rachelle Keck, President, Grand View University

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Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn: “What is GA4 and how can you leverage it to improve your website?”

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FuseDSM NPO Confidential

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Firestarter Meeting

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FuseHR Forum

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MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

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WHAT’S A HEALTHY WORKFORCE WORTH? There are many good reasons that health benefits are one of the most valuable benefits of employment. Nothing is more important than taking care of your health and the health of your employees and family.

When it comes to health care, it can be expensive and hard to find the right care for your team. That’s why it’s important to have quality, affordable local health care that everyone can access. And, to make sure everyone gets the best care possible, direct primary care puts the patient at the center of care.

Health care is expensive and can be confusing, so it’s important to ensure that your employees have access to simplified, quality, affordable health care personalized to them.

Over the last few years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have noticed that there are big differences in health equity and they’re starting to realize that they need to do more to help employees with their healthcare.

We offer SIMPLIFIED, QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE personalized for each employee.

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ANNUAL DINNER: CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF

AWARD NOMINEES Rising Star Josh Fiala

Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Emily Steele

Love Local / Des Moines Humming Birds

Matt Triplett

Triplett Office Solutions

Kara Kelso

The Slow Down Coffee Co

Bar/Brewery/Winery of the Year TeeHee’s Comedy Club Confluence Brewing Jasper Winery Captain Roy’s

Non-Profit of the Year

Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind (IRIS) Starts Right Here Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. DMARC

Entrepreneur of the Year

Des Moines Parent Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing Love Local / Des Moines Humming Birds Paws & Pints

Business of the Year

Restaurant of the Year

Paychex HR West Bank Fareway Meat & Grocery Exemplar Care, PLC

Best Workplace/Company Culture

Making a Difference Community Service Award

Señor Tequila Ruby B’s Kitchen Fresko Bordenaro’s Pizzeria

Artisan Management Group EveryStep Kwik Star Trixie’s Salon & Spa

Will Keeps

Starts Right Here

Pennie Carroll

Community Impact Award

Pennie Carroll & Associates

Neighborhood Based Delivery Services

LULAC / Iowa Realty

Des Moines Police Department

Prairie Meadows Neighborhood Development Coproration Invest DSM

Joe Henry Bill Raine

Job Rides, Inc

ANNUAL DINNER: CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF

AWARD WINNERS

Firestarter of the Year Josh Fiala

Runner Up: Kara Kelso, The Slow Down Coffee Co.

Bar/Brewery/Winery of the Year Confluence Bewing Runner Up: Jasper Winery

Best Workplace/Company Culture Kwik Star Runner Up: EveryStep

Rising Star Josh Fiala, ARL

Restaurant of the Year Bordenaro’s Pizzeria Runner Up: Señor Tequila

Community Impact Award Des Moines Police Department Neighborhood Based Delivery Services Runner Up: Invest DSM

Non-Profit of the Year Starts Right Here

Runner Up: Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Entrepreneur of the Year Paws & Pints Runner Up: Des Moines Parent

Business of the Year Fareway Meat & Grocery Runner Up: West Bank

Making A Difference Community Service Award Will Keeps, Starts Right Here Runner Up: Bill Raine, Job Rides

CONGRATULATIONS!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

APRIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON "Grand View University: Igniting Possibility" with Dr. Rachelle Keck, President, Grand View University Join Dr. Rachelle Keck, the relatively new president of Grand View University, for an introduction of herself and an update about Grand View University.

She will discuss some thoughts about the future of higher education with a focus on Grand View in particular.

Thursday April 6, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST Dr. Rachelle Keck President, Grand View University

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MAY QUARTERLY BREAKFAST Polk County Sheriff's Office "Run Hide Fight"

Polk County Sheriff Kevin J. Schneider encourages businesses and individuals to be prepared for emergencies such as an active shooter situation.

To assist in this preparation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Division offers free "Run Hide Fight" classes at the PCSO Headquarters office using the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online course “Active Shooter: What You Can Do”. This presentation informs attendees how they can help prevent, prepare for, and respond to an active shooter situation. In addition, Sheriff Schneider will discuss the importance of this proactive measure and how it relates to all of us.

Sheriff Schneider will be available to address any additional questions attendees may have.

Thursday May 4, 2023 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM CST

Polk County Sheriff Kevin J. Schneider

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HY-VEE DIETICIAN

Nothing Fishy about Knowing Your Omega-3 Level!

BY: ANNE CUNDIFF, RD, LD, FAND CORPORATE HY-VEE DIETITIAN

Did you know that 95% of Americans, and 80% of people worldwide, are not getting enough EPA and DHA omega-3s? It is important to know your levels because omega-3s can offer big benefits to your health.

Omega-3s can help prevent heart disease and stroke, may help lower triglycerides (20–50%), increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and help prevent hardening of arteries. In addition, omega-3s are important for brain health. These fats are concentrated in brain cells and play an important role in memory and brain function, critical for adults and children. They also can help reduce Inflammation in the body, helping reduce the pain associated with arthritis.

Omega-3 fats are an essential fat, meaning the body is unable to produce omega-3 fats and needs to get this nutrient from food or supplementation. There are three main types of omega-3s. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the marine-based omega-3s that occur mostly in animal foods and algae and are the most important. The best food sources of EPA and DHA omega-3s are fatty, oily fish like salmon, tuna and herring. You can also get these nutrients from omega-3 supplements like fish oil, krill oil or algal oil (vegetarian EPA+DHA). ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) comes from plant sources like chia seed, flax seed and walnuts. Aim for at least 500mg EPA+DHA per day. Get this from eating fatty/oily fish, eating foods fortified with EPA/DHA, and by taking an omega-3 supplement like Nordic Naturals. Pregnant and lactating women should get at least 700 mg per day of EPA+DHA, with at least 300 mg of that as DHA. Want to find out your omega-3 level? The only way to know if you are getting enough of the right omega-3s is to test your omega-3 level using an Omega-3 Index test. During the month of March, Hy-Vee dietitians will be offering 2,000 FREE Omega-3 Index Screenings at select locations, thanks to our generous sponsors – GOED and Nordic Naturals! Screenings are first come, first serve with limited appointments available.

BY: ANNE CUNDIFF, RD, LD, FAND CORPORATE HY-VEE DIETIIAN

Scan this QR code to find your Hy-Vee dietician

You can connect with a Hy-Vee dietitian and get signed up for this screening by visiting: https://www.hy-vee.com/health/hy-vee-dietitians/default.aspx .

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HY-VEE DIETICIAN

Blackened Salmon Serves 2

All you need: Blackened Salmon: 2 (4 oz each) skinless Wild Alaska Salmon, ½-to-1-inch-thick 2 tbsp chili lime seasoning rub 1 tbsp packed Hy-Vee brown sugar 2 tbsp Hy-Vee salted butter, melted Lime zest, for garnish Lime wedges, for garnish Avocado-Tomato Salad: 2 cups lightly packed spring mix 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into wedges ½ cup halved Hy-Vee grape tomatoes 2 tbsp Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped red onions ¼ cup Hy-Vee Select white balsamic and honey vinaigrette

All you do: 1.

Pat salmon dry. Measure thickness of fish. Combine seasoning rub and brown sugar in a small bowl.

Brush both sides of salmon with butter; coat both sides with seasoning mixture.

2. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over high heat. If using a charcoal grill, remove grill rack from the grill and place an 8-inch cast-iron skillet directly on the hot coals. If using a gas grill, place skillet on grill rack. Heat for 5-10 minutes.

3. Add salmon to skillet. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes for ½-to-¾-inch-thick fillets or 3 to 4 minutes for 1-inch-thick fillets or until deeply browned. Carefully flip fillets and grill until fish easily flakes when tested with a fork (145 degrees). Garnish salmon with lime zest and lime wedges, if desired. Serve with Avocado-Tomato Salad.

4. Avocado-Tomato Salad: Toss together spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes and red onions in a medium bowl. Just before serving, toss with Hy-Vee Select white balsamic and honey vinaigrette. Divide between two serving bowls and serve with Blackened Salmon.

Recipe source: Hy-Vee.com https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/recipes/blackened-salmon-fillets This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

CHANGE YOUR CIRCLE SPEED NETWORKING Change Your Circle is a FuseDSM event to give our chamber members the opportunity to do just that...Change Your Circle....in a fast-paced and casual environment. It is an opportunity to remove the awkwardness of meeting new people by providing a platform for you in which you don't have to search new connections out. Through an organized process, you'll chat with a single individual for a few minutes at a time, before being prompted to move onto the next person.

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Thursday March 30, 2023 9:00AM - 10:30 AM CST FEED YOUR MIND LUNCH & LEARN “What is GA4 and How Can You Leverage it to Improve Your Website?”

Aaron Cronk Digital Marketing Strategist Webspec

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Whether your website is used for direct sales or lead generation, you could be missing out on valuable information about how visitors use your site. GA4 is a free tool provided by Google that can help you capture that information so that you can raise awareness, build your brand, improve sales, and expand customer loyalty. This presentation will walk you through how to add GA4 to your site and where to find the information you need to optimize your digital marketing strategy.

Thursday April 13, 2023 11:30AM - 1:00 PM CST FUSE HR FORUM

Join FuseDSM for the FuseHR Forum, a program that gives Thursday April 2023 human resource professionals (and those that are6, not, but play the role in your small business), an opportunity on a 11:15 AM - 1:00 PtoMlearn CST variety of topics regarding human resources, while also discussing best practices and networking with their peers.

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Tuesday April 25, 2023 8:00AM - 9:30 AM CST

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING The Economic Development committee has been focusing our efforts in the Columbus Park area of Des Moines. We held a neighborhood meeting on January 19th at the Columbus Park shelter. We asked for feedback on what the local community wanted to see in terms of improvements in their part of town. A few high level themes developed throughout the course of the meeting: parking, home ownership promotion, identity and branding, transportation, public safety, nuisance property, walkability and bike paths. The stakeholder feedback we collected can be

utilized to inform potential development projects in the future.

This is an exciting time to join the committee.

We continue to be approached by stakeholders from other parts of town. The chamber is here to support the north, east and south side business community of Des Moines. If you are interested in joining our committee please reach out to Dr. Anderson at nocoastconsulting@gmail.com

- Dr. Ryan Anderson

Co-Chair, Economic Development Committee

DID YOU KNOW? You can check out all the pictures from our photobooth at our Annual Dinner!

Find your pictures, and don’t forget to share them on your social media pages and tag us!

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Celebrate Wins in a Variety of Ways The workplace is an evolving and robust environment. In early 2022, the Greater Des Moines Partnership commissioned a student of knowledge workers in Greater Des Moines and created the Workforce Trends and Occupancy Playbook to accelerate organization’s adaptation to the new world of work.

The Workforce Trends and Occupancy Study (WTOS) Playbook provides employers in Greater Des Moines with detailed insights from hyper-local data and includes actionable steps, called work-plays, that can be taken now to address current and future needs of our local workforce.

How do you motivate and appreciate your employees?

Recognizing both the large and smaller accomplish-

ments of teams and individuals encourages them to continue to strive and reminds them that you value their contributions. Celebrate wins a variety of ways is the first work-play in the WTOS Playbook. Success is a process and celebrating your team’s wins along the way will help retain your top talent.

Check out these four easy steps to put this work-play into action.

ANNUAL DINNER 2023 - RECAP Have you seen our Annual Dinner Recap Video yet?

Thank you Nexus 6 for putting this together!

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Honoring the Women of ARTI SAN. E stablishing Residents and Investors to the Most Comfortable Place To Be: Home

Written by Mandi Borst

March is Women’ s History Month! A month that honors women’ s contributions and women trailblazers in A merican history. A s we reflect on the achievements of women in our history this month, we also want to highlight and celebrate the contributions of the women in leadership at A R T ISA N Management Group.

A R T ISA N Management Group ( A MG ) is the largest female-owned & operated property management company in Iowa. With corporate leadership comprising of with corporate leadership comprising 95% female. T ina Smothers has over 25 years of property management experience. A nd has quickly become an expert in the field speaking at national events such as the National A partments A ssociation conference, Multi Family vendor customer conferences, as well as the upcoming 2023 A partment Innovation and Marketing conference. A n advocate for the community and support local businesses and women. With T ina’ s vision and leadership A MG has created a thriving company culture that not only empowered women but all persons with a focus on mental health advocacy and employee retention and benefits, successfully growing A MG into one of the larger multi-family property management companies in Iowa. In 2022 A MG growth included new Midwest markets including K ansas City Mo and L awrence K S.

Since starting A MG 4 years ago the company has been recognized locally and nationally. With over 80 employees and 4,500 residential units across the Midwest A MG’ s executive team with over 200 years of direct property management experience combined. A MG is committed to the development of women leaders, showing leadership to enhance gender diversity and remove barriers women commonly face

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Job Rides, Inc. – A Mission to Improve the Lives of Iowa Workers Job Rides is an Iowa-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide people with equal access to employment through transportation. Job Rides partners with businesses, organizations, and individuals to provide affordable, reliable rides for those who need it most. Work is one of the keys to a better life, and Job Rides’ motto is “Helping people get to work.”

Job Rides, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Job Rides is incorporated in Urbandale, Iowa, with operations currently in the Greater Des Moines metro area.

Job Rides was founded by Bill Raine, president of Raine Recruiting, LLC. From his leadership of a staffing agency, Bill was aware of the challenges confronting people who found jobs but lacked reliable transportation to their workplaces. A vision of Job Rides was born in 2019, and over the next two years it was incorporated, seated a board of directors, obtained vans and arranged contracts with area manufacturers to begin transporting workers.

The impact of Job Rides in its first year of operations is illustrated in this table:

Job Rides Operations Contracts are established with manufacturers to transport employees from specific pick-up points to workplaces. Job Rides serves a diverse and underserved workforce; riders are primarily immigrants, refugees, homeless shelter residents, and those in work release or reentry programs.

Drivers cover routes six days a week for three shifts to companies in Des Moines, Ankeny, Grimes, and Norwalk. Job Rides receives a weekly fee of $50 for each employee transported. The employers agree to the Job Rides “hand up guarantee” which states that the company agrees to not charge more than 50 percent of the fee to the rider. The collected weekly fee of $50 per rider only partially covers expenses of driver wages, van maintenance, insurance, and fuel, making donations and grants critical to our mission.

Demand for services has grown steadily since Job Rides launched in January 2022, with a wait list of companies seeking workers and individuals seeking work and rides. This unique program has great potential to lift Iowans from poverty through stable employment. Workers with consistent and reliable transportation are far more likely to remain in jobs and improve their standard of living.

Dee Zee, Inc., a Des Moines-based manufacturer, contracts with Job Rides for multiple shifts. Sarah Tighe, MA, Talent Recruiter, shared the following testimonial: Job Rides has been a lifesaver for us at Dee Zee. We can’t thank Bill and his team enough for seeing that there was a need for a program like this in the Des Moines area. We have been working closely with Refugee Services throughout Des Moines to provide arriving refugees with job opportunities. These employees have become amazing assets to our company, but after a few months if they do not have a license and car, they have no way to get to work due to no longer being eligible for transportation through government services.

Job Rides found a solution that we are incredibly grateful for, as are our employees. It gives these individuals more time to get acclimated to the area until they are able to get a license and transportation for themselves. A huge thank you to Bill and his team for being so helpful and easy to work with, while providing such an essential program to our area. Without this program, we would lose a lot of incredible staff.

Another testimonial comes from Edgar Ramirez, Workforce Liaison for the Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) at the Iowa Department of Human Services. Edgar is now a board member and offers this insight on the great demand for transportation services in Iowa.

The main focus of my position is to connect employers to refugees and vice-versa. However, between the two there are barriers that often make these connections difficult or nearly impossible. One barrier that is often identified during conversations with employers throughout Iowa is the lack of transportation. Often places of employment are located far from job seekers' homes. Public transportation is not adequate or available. Job Rides' purpose helps eliminate the lack of transportation and enhances quality of life for underserved populations by making the connection to quality employment a reality.

Job Rides operates on revenue from riders, support from private donors, and corporate and foundation grants. Donations and grants are essential to grow the organization and meet the demand for transportation services in Iowa. I am happy to talk with you personally about Job Rides’ impact and potential.

Bill Raine, Executive Director Job Rides, Inc. Mobile: 515-778-8199 / Email: bill@rainerecuiting.com or contactus@jobrides.org Profiles of Job Rides’ board of directors: jobrides.org/about/ Job Rides on Facebook and LinkedIn

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Health Plans | UnitedHealthcare Level Funded | Iowa

Health plans designed to give you more Working together with FuseDSM, UnitedHealthcare is offering your small business access to big-business employee health benefits. With UnitedHealthcare Level Funded health plans, your small business could save on medical premiums while gaining more flexibility, freedom and stability.

A variety of plan designs • HSA, PPO and EPO plan portfolios designed to help meet the needs of your plan participants and their families: – $0 primary care physician (PCP) network copays for kids (EPO/PPO) – Deductibles that range from $500–$6,350 – Coinsurance options of 80% or 100% – Embedded and non-embedded deductibles • National pharmacy benefit manager with full Optum Rx integration • Opportunity to save and bundle UnitedHealthcare specialty benefits, taking advantage of combined billing with the Packaged Savings® program for groups with 5–50 • Real Appeal® online weight loss program available to eligible participants as part of their benefit plan • Savings with hearing benefit offering device discounts • Survivorship Benefit included with all medical plans — continued coverage available for dependents when a plan participant passes away *Data rates may apply. **Please consult a tax and/or legal advisor to determine if by receiving this surplus refund, there are any restrictions or obligations. Surplus refund available only where allowed by law. continued

Interactive wellness programs • UnitedHealthcare Motion® – Use a motion device to track steps, reach fitness goals and earn financial rewards (over $1,000 per year) to help offset plan participant out-of-pocket costs with deposits into their health savings account (HSA) — provided at no additional cost and part of your benefit plan • HealthiestYou Virtual Care – Connect with doctors 24/7, shop and price prescriptions, and much more • Expert Medical Services – A second-opinion service committed to helping employees make informed medical decisions • 24/7 Virtual Visits – Connect with a provider for help with nonemergency care — anytime, anywhere, right from their mobile device* or computer • Rally® – Complete a health survey, choose missions, join challenges and earn Rally Coins to use for a chance to win rewards

Cost control • Potential surplus refund** eligibility when medical and pharmacy claims costs are lower than expected • Level funding: – Fixed monthly claims funding payment throughout the plan year – Not subject to adjusted community rating • Network and clinical programs focusing on appropriateness and cost-efficiency • Automatic stop loss reimbursement in cases where medical claims are higher than expected • Eligibility for exemption from many Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations and state mandates • Eligibility for exemption from many state insurance premium taxes

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