FuseNews
FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce COVER STORY:
Sustainable New Year Resolutions PAGE 19
EXPERT ARTICLE:
Post-Recession Economy: Leader or Manager? PAGE 18
CITY UPDATE :
By Linda Westergaard PAGE 24
EXPERT ARTICLE:
E-Commerce for Manufacturers - Topics to Consider for 2020 PAGE 9
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ABOVE ALL, DIRECT PRIMARY IS ABOUT YOU
INSIDE // January 2020 In the Community // 2020 Census
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The Caucus Press- Caucus 101
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DSM Eats & Treats
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Community Events
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GDMP Update
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On the Cover // Transportation You Can Trust
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Post Recession Economy: Leader or Manager?
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City Update: Linda Westergaard
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E-Commerce for Manufacturers
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In the Chamber // Upcoming Chamber Events
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Letter from the CEO/President
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Welcome New Members
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Monthly Member Spotlight-CICIL
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Chamber Highlights from Last Month Pages 13
Ask an Expert // Driving & Dementia...........................................................Page 12 Winter is the season to be hydrated...........................Page 18
Non-Profit Forum
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Chamber Member Events
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Update from the Jaycees
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Update from the Firestarters
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Welcome to New Staff
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Meet our 2020 Board
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UPCOMING // CHAMBER EVENTS WHY ATTEND
FuseDSM supports our business community by curating interesting and intentional networking opportunities
throughout the year with keynote luncheons held monthly. Get involved in the community, grow your business, and make friends.
CHANGE YOUR CIRCLE- Speed Networking ABOUT THE EVENT
DATE & TIME:
Networking events are excellent opportunities to grow your connections and potentially lead to new business. But have you ever felt it difficult to connect with more than a handful of people at an event? THE DETAILS February 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
PRESENTED BY: Raine Recruiting LLC
Baymont Inn & Suites 6221 Willow Creek Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 $20 FOR MEMBERS
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chamber.edu ABOUT THE EVENT
You will meet other members, introduce yourself and your company, and learn about the ways your business can utilize your Chamber membership.
THE DETAILS
DATE & TIME:
February 11, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION:
PRESENTED BY: CreativeDSM and Iron Horse Wealth
SIGN UP:
Management
Baymont Inn & Suites 6221 Willow Creek Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 NO CHARGE
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NON-PROFIT FORUM ABOUT THE EVENT
The FuseDSM Non-Profit Forum is a group of chamber members representing non-profits and associations who meet monthly.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
February 19, 2020 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION:
PRESENTED BY: Central Iowa Center for Independent
SIGN UP:
Living
ABI 400 E Court Ave Ste 100 Des Moines, IA 50309 Email info@fusedsm.edu for more information
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FEED YOUR MIND ABOUT THE EVENT
Have you heard the term “networking” but you don’t know what it means or why it’s important to your professional career? Join us at our February Feed Your Mind event where we learn from a panel.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
February 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: Mediacom Business
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LOCATION: SIGN UP:
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling 3600 Army Post Rd. Des Moines, IA $16 FOR MEMBERS
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MOXIE ABOUT THE EVENT
MOXIE (Member Owners eXchange Information & Experience) is a group of member business Owners/Presidents who meet monthly to discuss issues impacting their businesses.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
February 26, 2020 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
PRESENTED BY: East Village Spa
LifeServe Blood Center 431 E. Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Email info@fusedsm.org if you are interested.
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****ANNUAL DINNER**** ABOUT THE EVENT
​The Annual Dinner is the premier annual celebration event for
FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce, our Chamber Members and the Des Moines Metropolitan community.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
February 26, 2020 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
PRESENTED BY: FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA Early Bird Registration Ends February 7th!
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FIRESTARTER MEETING ABOUT THE EVENT
Firestarters are the spark and energy our chamber needs to ignite growth and prosperity for our members while exploring new businesses to inspire.
THE DETAILS
DATE & TIME:
February 27, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
PRESENTED BY: FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce
Latin King 2200 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA Email info@fusedsm.edu for more information
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MAG - Manufacturing Advisory Group ABOUT THE EVENT
As an Iowa Manufacturer, you are part of the largest industrial sector in the state, and you face a wide array of challenges. We will share the latest issues around the room and then have a focus topic.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
March 5, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
TBD! Email info@fusedsm.org for more information.
REGISTER
NON-PROFIT FORUM ABOUT THE EVENT
The FuseDSM Non-Profit Forum is a group of chamber members representing non-profits and associations who meet monthly.
THE DETAILS DATE & TIME:
March 18, 2020 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
LOCATION: SIGN UP:
Everybody Wins Iowa (downtown) Email info@fusedsm.org for more information.
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Letter from the President/CEO // Trish Flaherty-Barnes Welcome! It is a great privilege to have a job I love and to work with each and every one of you. By joining FuseDSM, your Chamber of Commerce, you now have an ever-growing sales team. Each relationship you make is a new connection to an expanded network. We talk a lot about relationships in this chamber. Business organically grows when people know, like and trust you. We work hard to create opportunities for your business. Our effort to stay informed regarding development in the area, legislative issues, and more makes us a valuable resource for you. We share the information with you to help you grow your business. Your chamber is a partnership of people working together to build not only a better business community but a better community overall. Collaboration is at the heart of FuseDSM. Chamber staff, our Board of Directors, chamber groups and committees are focused on continuing to collaborate and build strong partnerships to build an even stronger community in 2020. Our goals for 2020 are two-fold. First, we are committed to providing a membership experience of the highest quality for existing members and second, simply to grow chamber membership. Having spent the majority of 2019 in governance mode, re-building the chamber to be positioned for this growth, we look forward to all the opportunities that 2020 brings. I encourage you to engage in our events that not only provide networking opportunities, but also education opportunities. Engage in FuseNews, a powerful digital communication that reaches beyond membership. Read it, share it, advertise in it. I also encourage you to reach out to chamber staff – with any and all questions on how to better utilize your chamber membership to make it work for YOU! Thank you for membership, your loyalty and commitment to FuseDSM. We are excited to enter a new decade with you! Trish Flaherty-Barnes
Trish Flaherty-Barnes
President/CEO FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce
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EXPERT ARTICLE //
Year End Banking Checklist For Businesses
E-Commerce for Manufacturers // Michael Bird, Spindustry CEO Topics to Consider in 2020
E-commerce is everywhere — but manufacturers are often lagging behind. Just 38% of manufacturers have e-commerce websites. Part of the reason manufacturers are so slow to adopt e-commerce can be traced back to the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The traditional ways of doing business largely haven’t posed enough of a problem yet, so many manufacturers don’t feel a real sense of urgency to explore the increasingly relevant direct-to-consumer model. A Missed Opportunity What many manufacturers seem to be missing, though, is that B2B customers are ultimately individuals and thus act like B2C customers. Chances are that they’re already shopping online for their personal needs, and not having a way to buy their business products and services online can have a hefty negative impact on the customer experience. Nearly half of all companies utilize online channels for 50% to 74% of all their corporate purchases. Not being online just means you’ve missed out on an opportunity — not only to secure additional sales, but also to broaden your reach to a global level. Also, remember that it’s easier than ever for competition and new players in the market to get in front of your customers via Google, Facebook, and email. Not having an e-commerce site could easily cost you market share, even if the competition’s product isn’t as good as yours. E-Commerce Features So, once you are ready for e-commerce, the first step is to have an e-commerce site that comes equipped with all the basics like browse, add to cart, checkout, email confirmation, etc. Beyond that, there are a few features to look out for at the enterprise level. Those often include the following: System integration options - In e-commerce, a certain amount of coordination is necessary between the website itself and your back-end system that you use for inventory and accounting purposes. Without proper integration, order fulfillment can easily get problematic. Proper data to support search - Product information is important. It’s what consumers see prior to making a purchase decision. But that data can sometimes pale in comparison to the product data used behind the scenes. Also, inquire about the tracking capabilities of your on-site search function which needs product data to work as well. Search results can be useful to monitor what users found — and didn’t find — during a visit as well as teach you “voice of customer” information about your audience. Customer tiers - At the enterprise level, you’ll likely run across different types of customers. Being able to segment these customers into various tiers can come in handy. Based on their purchase history, for example, you might determine that one tier would respond well to a certain promotion while another’s browsing behavior could inform subsequent product recommendations. 9 READ MORE
WELCOME // NEW MEMBERS
Integrated Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
City of Des Moines
Adam Carroll
Block Advisors
Kneeling Cat Pilates
Leetown Advisors, LLC
2MEN&ADAME CLEANING
Midwest Eco Systems
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MEMBER // SPOTLIGHT Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) CICIL is a community-based, nonprofit organization. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to control their lives and participate and integrate into their community. We work side-by-side with individuals assisting each to achieve their personal goals. • Information and Referral • Independent Living Skills Training • Individual and Systems Advocacy • Peer Support • Employment Support • Diversity and Inclusion Training Central Iowa Center for Independent Living 100 E. Euclid Suite 105 Des Moines, IA 50313 (515) 243-1742 www.cicil.org
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EXPERT // ARTICLE Driving & Dementia // Luther Park Driving represents freedom and independence; allowing people to get to the places they want to go and to the people they want to see. But to drive safely, an individual must use a range of cognitive abilities including: • Attention and concentration • Visual-spatial skills • Problem-solving skills • Judgment and decision-making • Reaction and processing skills Individuals with dementia are twice as likely to be involved in a traffic accident as other persons of the same age. While some individuals may still possess the skills necessary for safe driving in the early stages of dementia, he/she should begin to gradually modify his/her driving to reduce the risk of accidents. Encourage your loved one to do the following: • Drive short distances on familiar routes at quiet times of the day • Avoid heavy traffic on freeways • Drive in daylight with good road and weather conditions • Drive without distractions like the radio or cell phone for better concentration Because most forms of dementia are progressive, symptoms such as memory loss and visualspatial disorientation will worsen over time. Complicating the issue further is the individual’s diminished capacity to assess his own driving abilities. He is especially likely... READ MORE
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CHAMBER // HIGHLIGHTS
Monthly Luncheon // Prairie Meadows’ Charitable Impact in the Community Julie Stewart from Prairie Meadows talked about Prairie Meadows’ Community Betterment and Legacy Grants which are available for your organizations. Whether your business has small or large project coming up this year, you could be the recipient of these grants to assist you in these endeavors!
Feed Your Mind // The 3 T’s of Direct Primary Care: Trust, Time, & Transparency Jon Van Der Veer, D.O., owns and operates Exemplar Care, PLC, in West Des Moines. He came and spoke to us about his work as a direct primary care provider and how it could be benficial to all!
GDMP // Legislative Reception The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Affiliate Chambers and partner organizations enjoyed the annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, welcomed the 88th Iowa General Assembly to the 2020 Legislative Session.
Breaking Barriers // Creating a Fabulous 2020 in Business + Life We began 2020 in a fabulous way- by creating more energy, success, and balance in our lives, work and your world by hearing abiout Rita Perea’s tips, hints, and ideas from her latest book, From Frantic to Fabulous.
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THE CAUCUS PROCESS The Iowa Caucus is typically held in late January or early February; ninety-nine counties select delegates for the presidential nominating conventions. This year it will be held on February 3rd. Each precinct in the state meets in a specific location, such as a school, library or church. Following the caucuses, chosen precinct delegates then go to the county convention where they vote for delegates to attend the district and state conventions. Democrats divide into preference groups for each candidate and try to convince each other (especially those who are undecided) to switch support to their candidate. Any candidate must receive a certain percentage of the total votes in the room. If a candidate is determined to be not viable (by that percentage), their supporters must disband to support another candidate, remain undecided or abstain. This process continues until the remaining candidates are awarded delegates. Following the 2016 election, the Iowa Democratic Party has made updates to the process and added an opportunity for satellite caucusing. Click here for general information from the Iowa Democratic Party. Republicans cast a vote by writing the candidate’s name on a blank piece of paper. For more information on the caucus process for Iowa Republicans, click here.
Voter Information To vote in Iowa, you must be registered to vote. To qualify to register to vote, you must be: • A U.S. citizen, • An Iowa resident, and • At least 17 1/2 years old (must be 18 years old by election day to vote). You cannot: • Be a convicted felon (unless your voting rights have been restored), • Be judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court, or • Claim the right to vote in any other place. CLICK FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
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EXPERT // ARTICLE Winter...’tis the season to be hydrated // Kari Newman Winter…tis the season to be dehydrated. Iowa IV is here to help. Proper year-round hydration is key to good health. Health officials recommend at least 8 glasses of water for sufficient hydration. But that consumption will need to increase, if you are trying to lose weight, fight an illness, or exercising regularly. During the winter months, we can lose up to 3 liters of fluids a day. Not having proper hydration can directly impact your health. Surprisingly, up to 75% of the population is dehydrated. There are many causes of dehydration that you may not even be aware of. For example, we lose water from breathing, sweating, urination and bowel movements. We even lose water from the environmental toxins that surround us daily. These toxins include: processed foods, alcohol consumption, florescent lights, household electronics, seasonal dry heat, and both over the counter and prescription medications. The results of being dehydrated may include fatigue, dry skin, weakness, dizziness, constipation, abdominal bloating and lack of focus. One common symptom of dehydration is a headache. What can you do when signs of dehydration are present…schedule an appointment at Iowa IV.
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EXPERT // ARTICLE Post-recession Economy: Leader or Manager? // Rita Perea ”The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.” – Warren Bennis, Author Do these words resonnate with you? Strategic vs. Tactical Visionary vs. Realist People vs. Process Leader vs. Manager There was a time when the responsibilities of the manager and that of the leader could be separated. A foreman in an industrial-era factory didn’t have to give much thought to what he was producing or to the people who were producing it. His or her job was to follow orders, organize the work, assign the right people to the necessary tasks, coordinate the results, and ensure the job got done. The industrial manager’s focus was on efficiency. But in the post-recession economy, where value comes increasingly from the knowledge of people, and where workers are no longer cogs in an industrial machine, management and leadership are not easily separated. People look to their managers, not just to assign them a task, but to define a purpose. To answer the question “why?” in addition to suggesting a “how”. And managers must now organize workers, not just to maximize efficiency, but to nurture skills, develop talent and inspire results. The late management guru Peter Drucker was one of the first to recognize this truth, as he was to recognize so many other management truths. He identified the emergence of the “knowledge worker,” and the profound differences that would cause in the way business was organized. With the rise of the knowledge worker, “one does not ‘manage’ people,” Mr. Drucker wrote. “The task is to lead people. And the goal is to make productive the specific strengths and knowledge of every individual.” READ MORE
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COVER STORY Sustainable New Year Resolutions By: Heather Graeve and Corey Lewis, Broadlawns Medical Center Health Coaches The New Year is an opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being: eat better, exercise on a regular basis, drink more water. Changing your behaviors, no matter how well-intentioned, is hard. And if you’re looking for New Year’s resolution ideas you can stick to, think about looking past the big, obvious ones and pursue ones that may appear smaller, but will have a big impact in the long run. Here are some tips to stay healthy in 2020 with sustainable New Year resolutions. 1. Get an annual exam Your health involves more than just what the number is on the scale. The best way to stay up-to-date with your health is to get your annual physical. Your annual exam will screen for any medical issues and assess the risk for future medical problems. It can be valuable to have direction when working towards a healthier lifestyle and your doctor can provide you with some of the support you need. 2. Exercise a little bit at a time We work with a lot of patients that haven’t been physically active for years, in some situations ever. With that in mind, we encourage people to aim for smaller, attainable wins. People tend to get very excited about making a change and set high fitness goals for the New Year and fall off after a few months. This can leave your confidence shot, which is when self-doubt and depression can sneak in. Set a reachable daily goal, like walking 15 minutes per day, and then increase incrementally as you get more comfortable. There are step-counting apps available to measure how much you walk, and they add up quickly. When you see achievement daily, you will stick with it. This sets your mind in a positive direction. 3. Get more sleep Getting enough sleep is necessary for helping a person maintain optimal health and well-being. When it comes to health, sleep is as important as regular exercise and eating a balanced diet. Being more productive, lowering weight gain and heart disease risk are just a few of the benefits. 4. Set one goal and stick to it It can be overwhelming if you set five New Year’s Resolutions and expect yourself to give 100% to all of them. That’s why picking one achievable goal can work better. For example, walk 15 minutes every day for one month. It’s a good idea to figure out the specifics of your goal so you don’t run into any confusion or gray areas. Pick a time of day that you’ll walk each day, such as after work, and know where you’ll be walking, such as at the park near your home. It can also be helpful to have someone to do this goal with you so you can hold each other accountable. Once you see that you can achieve one goal, you’ll feel more confident that you can achieve other goals in the future. 5. Aim to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water per day Drinking half of your body weight (pounds) in ounces of water each day is a great way to make sure that you stay hydrated. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs., aim to drink 75 oz. of water each day. Bonus tip: add fresh lemon or cucumber slices to add some flavor! 6. Pack your lunch for work It can be tempting to go for the vending machine snacks and drinks, or to go out to eat on your lunch break. Packing a balanced lunch and bringing that from home can help reduce that temptation since you’ll already have healthy, yummy food with you. Can you get all five food groups in your packed lunch? (Fruit, vegetables, meat/protein, grains, and dairy). Example of a balanced lunch: seasoned chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach and tomatoes in a whole wheat tortilla wrap with an apple as a side. Take the first step to a healthier New Year by scheduling your annual exam at Broadlawns Medical Center. All insurances are accepted. For more information visit www.broadlawns.org. • Broadlawns Primary Care Clinic (515) 282-CARE • Broadlawns Family Health Center (515) 282-2334 • Broadlawns Cityville Clinic (515) 282-CITY • Broadlawns East University Clinic (515) 282-EAST
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DSM // EATS & TREATS
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COMMUNITY // EVENTS Purveyor Grand Opening Market-style access to charcuterie, wine & cheese located in Des Moines’ East Village with in-store retail access to fine desserts by @ dorebakerydsm. Come join us February 1st for our official Grand Opening!! We will be open our normal hours from 10am10pm and will be offering exciting specials on select products! MORE INFO
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Hoops & Hops with Peace Tree, Firetrucker, and Iowa Brewing Each Hoops & Hops pass is $40 and includes: - One (1) Iowa Wolves ticket in the courtside business zone - One (1) commemorative pint “can” glass - Four (4) pints of beer - lineup will be announced leading up to the event - Popcorn & chicken tenders/meatballs - Opportunity to meet the brewers, win prizes, and sample exclusive beers
Mother & Son Fun Night Come out to enjoy this fun event held at the Des Moines Park and Recreation Builiding located at 1551 E. MLK Parkway in Des Moines. March 7th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM MORE INFO
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Frozen Frolic
Rainbow Meetup! Come to our all-ages meet-up to connect with LGBTQ folks and allies! Learn about upcoming events, listen to music by Queer artists, and check out LGBTQ Books by Queer authors and about Queer characters. Coloring sheets, snacks, and beverages available while supplies last. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. MORE INFO
Run over the river and thru the woods...errr, GOLF COURSE! Introducing the first ever Frozen Frolic! This event will be a fun cross country race on the Waveland Golf Course and is sponsored by Fleet Feet Des Moines, Des Moines Parks and Recreation, & Asics. Sign up using the link below and get a FREE ice scraper! FREE ICE SCRAPER LINK Want to be involved but don’t want to run? Sign up to volunteer by emailing jordan@ fleetfeetdesmoines.com.
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City Update // Linda Westergaard I am a life-long Des Moines resident and have lived here my entire life. I grew up a few blocks from Union Park, attended Harding Junior High and graduated from North High School in 1970. Shortly after getting married, my husband and I bought a home in Northeast Des Moines where we raised 2 daughters. We still live in the same home where we love to have our daughters, their husbands, and our 2 grandchildren visit. When my children were young, I volunteered at their school and later became involved in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood Association where neighbors could come together to strengthen their community. I have always believed in the importance of community and for more than 15 years, I served on the City of Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment, a volunteer position where I worked with citizens and city staff to hear requests for variances and exceptions to the City’s Zoning Ordinance. In 2015, with the support of family and friends, I made the decision run for public office. My City Council representative at that time, Bob Mahaffey, was retiring and although I had no background in politics or campaigns, I worked hard and was elected to represent Ward 2 – the Northeast quadrant of Des Moines – on the City Council. During a campaign forum, I remember a woman who was clearly frustrated with politics who predicted that I would be like every other elected official who comes around at election time and is never seen again. I’m not sure if she remembers that exchange, but I am proud to say that I am committed to showing up whenever possible. I truly want to hear what the residents of Des Moines have to say. During my first 4 year term on the City Council, there have many positive changes, not only in my neighborhood and Ward 2, but throughout Des Moines. I was proud to join my fellow City Council members in voting to reduce the city property tax levy. We are building a new fire station to better serve the growing population of northeast Des Moines. We continue to make improvements to our infrastructure including streets, sewers, and sidewalks. Des Moines has an amazing Park and Recreation Department and it is so rewarding to take my grandchildren to some of the area parks where everyone is having fun. Nothing drags a neighborhood down more quickly than having dilapidated and abandoned housing next door, and the “Blitz on Blight” program is committed to tearing down homes and commercial structures that have deteriorated to the point where there is no other option. Because we still have a lot of work that needs to be done, I decided to run for re-election and am excited to begin my 2nd term this year. I am committed to doing everything I can to make Des Moines a great place to live, work, and play. Des Moines residents tell me that they want places to shop and dine in their neighborhoods, and while the City Council doesn’t have control over where businesses decide to locate, I’d like to see Des Moines offer incentives where possible and do everything we can to cut through the red tape involved with opening a new business. My strategy for how to be an effective City Council representative is to listen to our residents. That’s the reason I attend so many neighborhood events and meetings and I truly appreciate all those who share their thoughts – and complaints – about Des Moines. I am impressed at the hard work and dedication that Des Moines residents are already putting forth and view my job as a City Council member is to strengthen and support those efforts.
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MEMBER // EVENTS
FuseDSM Members are on the Move - Don’t Miss Out If you are a FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce member and have an event you would like us to highlight in the future, please send it to info@ fusedsm.org for consideration. As you can see, we have a lot of members doing a lot of cool stuff, so we can not always accomodate, but we will try!
JCI Des Moines Member Meeting If you are 18-40 & would like to meet new people, have fun, serve your community & gain leadership skills, then you should consider the Des Moines Jaycees! We are a group of civic minded young professionals (YP) who collectively work to better our community, work environments, and ourselves. We are the local YP group of the Fuse DSM Chamber. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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Valentine’s Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery
Cozy up in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine -- or two! -- and your sweetie (or bestie) at Jasper Winery! We’re hosting an early Valentine’s Day party and painting “Love Potion” on 16x20inch canvases. Registration includes two hours of painting instruction, all supplies, and a completed canvas to take home. Enjoy Jasper’s full wine list and appetizers, available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks!
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Paint+Trivia: Grease Tell me about it, stud! This Paint+Trivia Night is gonna be peachy keen, jelly bean. You don’t want to miss the Grease gang and the chance to win some groovy prizes. Not to mention The. Music. “Ok, girls. Let’s go get ‘em.”
First in the Nation Film Festival This will be a first of its kind film festival in Iowa open to submissions from Iowa filmmakers. Short films of all genres will be included, as long as they fit a running time of no more than 15 minutes, and focus on a progressive issue related to Iowa. Winners will receive cash prizes and have their films screened at a showing in January.
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PROGRAMS // UPDATE JAYCEES //
JCI Des Moines, or also known as Des Moines Jaycees, is a group of civic minded young professionals (YP) who collectively work to better our community, work environments, and ourselves. They are the local YP group of the Fuse DSM Chamber but also part of the international organization Junior Chamber International (JCI). JCI Des Moines host volunteer opportunities, leadership development, and fun socials. They pride themselves on creating a diverse group for individuals to build up their network and explore personal growth, all while supporting the Des Moines community. JCI Des Moines wants to welcome all Fuse DSM Chamber members to attend any of their events including the upcoming Social at 5:30/Meeting at 6:00 pm on January 15th at Beerhouse. The monthly meetings are every Third Wednesday of the Month at varying locations. Please visit their Facebook page for details and all of their upcoming events. One of JCI Des Moines goals of 2020 is to increase their reach on helping the community and welcome partnerships or bringing community needs to their attention. Feel free to reach out to President April to chat at president.jcidsm@gmail.com. Cheers to 2020!
Firestarters //
As a new decade is starting, we couldn’t be happier to be leading the Firestarters, the official ambassador group of FuseDSM. As a group, we are invested in growing engagement in our community, while cheerleading the businesses in our footprint, and beyond. Our newest initiatives involve getting even more eyes on our online publication, FuseNews, and helping maximize member ROI by educating about the benefits of chamber membership. This year, we are going to focus on touching every member of the chamber to make sure that FuseDSM is supporting the unique WHY for each business, while continuing to the welcoming faces at chamber events. If you would like to learn more about your chamber ROI, reach out to one of the Firestarters today. We are more than happy to help!
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Gabrielle Gerke, Marketing & Event Strategist
Andy Bretz, Business 29 Development
AFFILIATE // BENEFITS GDMP Partnership Perk The Greater Des Moines Partnership and FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce can help you get a jump start on your wellness with the GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit, aimed at helping local small businesses provide turn-key wellness programming for their employees.
The GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit was inspired by the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s support of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. A Capital Crossroads survey revealed that many small business owners like the idea of helping their employees remain healthy, but don’t have enough time, expertise or resources to implement a program. The GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit removes those barriers by arming businesses with “plug-and-play” content to help them implement a wellness program within their offices. The program is a benefit of your Membership with FuseDSM and Greater Des Moines Partnership, and is available at no additional cost. Each month, Chamber Member businesses may download a new one-page poster and handout that provides wellness tips, facts and resources to give employees immediate takeaways that they can implement in their daily lives. Here’s an example: “For every hour of exercise you do, you could live two hours longer, even if you don’t start working out until you are middle-aged!”
The materials are available to view on the Partnership’s GetActive Page- VIEW HERE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS // 2020 FuseDSM’s Board of Directors serve a three-year term with a maximum of two terms. Members of the Board focus on the development of Board policies that govern the implementation of institutional plans and purposes. The role is separate and distinct from the role of the staff, to whom are delegated the implementation of these policies.
Randy Sackett //
Yellow & Capital Cab Co, Chair
Ryan Anderson // No Coast Consulting Immediate Past
Carolyn Jenison // SpeakPR Vice Chair
Laura Gibson //
Tom Welchans //
Jeremy Merrill //
Fernando Aveiga //
Bill Raine //
Andre McKay //
Megan Fletcher//
Pam Thompson //
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Secretary
Lubinus Law Firm
Reliable Maintenance
Danny Beyer // Iron Horse Wealth Management, LLC
Denman & Company, CPA Treasurer
Hacha & Machete, Inc.
Siegwerk
Patrick Rupe // Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Michael Bird // Spindustry
Raine Recruiting LLC
Parks Area Foundation
Daniel Willrich // Pelds Design Services
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED? Contact FuseDSM today for additional ways to get your business noticed in our 10,000 business footprint. Or set up a time with our Firestater Ambassadors to discuss how the chamber can change your marketing approach.
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