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A CHAMPION FOR DES MOINES HISTORY: PARKS AREA FOUNDATION PG 25

A BAR FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING: CAPTAIN ROY’S PG 14

WHERE’S YOUR SMART MONEY: WALFORD INSURANCE PG 9

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE ADVERTISING: EMILY CORY, LAMAR ADVERTISING PG 17

FUSENEWS MAY 2020

FUSING THE COMMUNIT Y TOGETHER FuseNews is an online publication delivered to our entire chamber membership every month, and consumed far beyond that reach. The publication contains timely & relevant information from local Des Moines voices that range from large to small businesses and entrepreneurs alike, addressing the issues specific to our community.

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FuseNewsis a collectionof updates and spotlightsfrom our FuseDSM, Your C hambero f Commerce, members. Join us as we highlight t he businesses within our Des Moines E ast, South and Northside, and connect a little along the way.

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INSIDE // JULY 2020 ON THE COVER // DES MOINES HISTORY CHAMPION: 25

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Parks Area Foundation

HOME THEATER DO’S & DON’TS, Max Audio Visual 7

A BAR FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING: 14 Captain Roy’s WHERE’S YOUR SMART MONEY: 9 Walford Insurance, James Walford MAXIMUM EXPOSURE ADVERTISING: 17 Lamar Advertising, Emily Cory

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN OWNER, Kyle Thompson 8 DIRECT RESPONSE OR BUST, Daniel McCraine 11 A BAR FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, Captain Roy’s 14 LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CHANGE, Rita Perea 15 MAXIMUM EXPOSURE ADS, Lamar Advertising 17 MOVING FORE-WARD, FuseDSM 27

IN THE CHAMBER // IN THE COMMUNITY // COMMUNITY GIVING PAGE 10 DSM EATS & TREATS PAGE 18-19 NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW 22 CHAMBER GROUPS PAGE 24

CHAMBER UPDATES PAGE 4 VIRTUAL YOGA IN THE PARK 5 MONTHLY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 9 VIRTUAL EVENTS PAGE 20-21 HOW CAN FUSEDSM HELP? PAGE 26 AFFILIATE BENEFITS PAGE 28 MEET THE BOARD PAGE 29

FUSEDSM // FROM THE CHAMBER Trish Flaherty-Barnes // CEO, FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce In effort to continue to grow value to our members, and strengthen our community ties, the chamber is exploring opportunities to offer exclusive chamber pricing at member businesses.

If your business is looking for ways to get noticed, simply reach out letting us know you are interested in offering exclusive chamber discounts. This could be 10% off for all chamber members, or even a 1st time introductory offer. These offers will be promoted through the onboarding packet, on our social channels, and during our chamber.edu series.

We continue to stay in contact with our city, county and state leaders to be your voice through the crowd. I ask if your business has a message to communicate, or needs assistance in any way, please use this form so we can find ways to best assist you.

Look for all of these announcements, and more, by confirming that you are subscribed to our newsletter & following us on social media

Let’s keep #FusingTheCommunityTogether

Trish Flaherty-Barnes Trish Flaherty-Barnes - President/CEO - FuseDSM

HOW CAN FUSEDSM HELP

COMMUNITY // VIRTUAL YOGA FROM THE PARK Enjoy Yoga from the Park, online each Saturday at 9 a.m. This week’s instructor is Emily Jenkins. Des Moines Parks and Recreation facebook event will post the video prior to the start of each week’s session.

Jul 4 | Jul 11 | Jul 18 | Jul 25

Yoga from the Park is presented by:

AUDIO VISUAL EXPERT // MAX VOLUME AUDIO VIDEO DO’S & DON’TS OF DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOME THEATER // Max Davis When designing a home theater there are many things to consider to have an excellent sounding room as well as a beautiful looking one. Sometimes compromises must be made due to room limitations or aesthetic choices but that doesn’t mean your theater can’t sound better than the cinema in the comfort of your own home. I want to review some of the things I commonly see done that are excellent practices and some things that…. aren’t.

Home Theater Do’s• Consider speaker positioning. Left and right speakers are ideally placed 8-12 feet apart to provide adequate separation for a wide soundstage. These are the most important speakers when it comes to listening to music. For a detailed & immersive movie experience it is critical to have a properly placed center speaker. The center needs to be positioned as close to the image as possible to allow for sound to be heard coming directly from the image.

• A high quality subwoofer suited and calibrated for your uses. Quality subwoofers for movies are large and this can be an issue but if you can find the space or integrate them in hidden ways in your room they make all the difference for cinematic immersion.

• Think about room lighting and how it can be controlled, especially when using a projector. Room lighting control is crucial to a high quality dynamic image and is a large factor when choosing what projection screen or TV to use.

• If remodeling or building new, run Cat6 cable to every location technology might go. It’s cheap and can prevent future headaches when upgrading. Even better is to have “smurf tubes” put in critical areas to allow future wiring.

Home Theater Don’ts• Mount your TV too high. We commonly see TVs mounted above fireplaces high above the viewers head, inches off the ceiling. This will lead to neck & back pain especially when viewing for extended periods not to mention the unfavorable viewing angles for color accuracy and light bleed. Many rooms are designed around the TV being above the fireplace making this commonplace so there are specialty mounts and precautions that can be taken to mitigate the impact of the fireplace.

• Use in-ceiling speakers for the front three (right, center, and left) speakers. In-ceiling speakers will point directly at the floor making the audio and most importantly the dialogue very difficult to hear. It causes a disconnect between image & sound resulting in poor reproduction especially for television and movies.

• Consider a soundbar as a replacement for a home theater system. Soundbars have their place in the living room or bedroom but for a truly immersive theater experience they just cannot compare to having separate speakers and a receiver.

This is in no way an all inclusive list of best practices or things to avoid but it may help in designing your own theater or viewing space. If you’re someone who likes to DIY and just need a little tech help with the design or programming we offer 3D rendering & wiring design in addition to full installation.

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Call us at 515-293-7395 or visit at MaxVolumeAV.com

LOCAL EXPERT // LEETOWN BUSINESS SOUTIONS WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE A BUSINESS OWNER // Kyle Thompson, MBA, CEPA I’ve actually had this blog post written for a while, but the time never felt quite right to post it. I originally wrote the bulk of it while sitting in the hospital waiting on the results of a scan to see how bad my kidney cancer actually was* (I’ve had an especially rough year so far). The content here is pretty personal, and I wasn’t sure how well it would resonate with others. Now that we are halfway through 2020, which will likely be a very long chapter in history books, the time feels right.

Let me start by saying that starting a business is never a good financial decision. Around 80% of businesses don’t make it past the 5 year mark, and 80% of those that do have no enterprise value and can’t be sold. 80% of the ones that do sell are not happy with the proceeds and have profound regrets. In other words, less than 1% of all business owners experience financial success beyond the income of the company itself (if the company is ever profitable at all).

On top of financial risks, business owners forfeit the “rights” and benefits that we feel traditional employees are entitled to. Reasonable work hours and paid time off are gone, along with health care and retirement plans. And, until the changes in the CARES Act this year, business owners weren’t eligible for unemployment. Your chances of success or failure lay squarely on your own shoulders, and there is no safety net. In fact, you can do everything right and still fail due to poor timing or luck. In the four months between being diagnosed with cancer and the subsequent surgery, I barely took any time off, and was back to work the week after surgery. I would never expect that of an employee.

Despite all this, new businesses are formed every day. It’s not likely people are unaware of these risks, at least intuitively. If you talk to successful owners and entrepreneurs, they will gladly talk about how hard their journey was, and all their failures and mistakes along the way. Even unsuccessful ones rarely regret trying. Why is this? Who in their right mind when they could easily just go get a job?

As one client and good friend once told me, “it was something I couldn’t NOT do. I had to do it.” When I pressed him further, he said “I was called to it. This was my opportunity to create something bigger than myself and leave my stamp on the world.”

This reminded me of the Steve Jobs quote: “I just want to put a dent in the universe”. This is something that has always resonated with me (Jobs’ enormous ego aside), because it reflects the enormous impact we as business owners are capable of having on our employees, our customers, and our communities, as well as our own lives. I believe that when we focus on maximizing our impact on all of those stakeholder groups, we create more valuable, resilient companies, and we find more personal and financial fulfillment.

When I first wrote this, I was awaiting the results of my scans, and knew my prognosis might not be so great. I had done a personal development exercise several years ago where you write your own eulogy, where the idea was to focus your energy on how you wanted to be remembered. I wanted to be remembered for improving the lives of others and making the world a better place in my own unique way, and that is what has driven me since that day. I had lived my life with purpose, but there was so much more that I wanted to do, and the thought of leaving those things unfulfilled is what made me cry.

Fast forward to today, I am incredibly thankful for my cancer experience**. It reminded me why I started Leetown Advisors and Leetown Business Solutions. It reminded me to live intentionally. It reminded me that what I do matters, and that all my actions will have either a positive or negative impact on the world.

With all the current issues affecting our world, from pandemic to racial inequality, I want to remind my fellow business owners that what you do matters as well. I challenge you to focus your energy on creating value for your employees, your customers, and your community. We have the power to change the world, and it is our responsibility to lead the economic recovery from COVID-19, and make tomorrow better than today. I’m willing to bet if we focus on these things, we end up better off as well. As the cliche goes, “a rising tide lifts all boats”. *It ended up being stage 2 renal cell carcinoma, which was eventually surgically removed along with the kidney itself. **I actually had two other brushes with death in the same time frame. It was a burst abdominal abscess that led to the discovery of the tumor. Shortly after surgery, I also had a severe pulmonary embolism. 2020 has not been my year.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // WALFORD INSURANCE WHERE’S YOUR SMART MONEY? // James Walford, State Farm Agent, Owner We all know State Farm’s reputation for being the #1 Auto Insurance Provider, but at Walford Insurance, James is leading the way into finding your smart money. Beyond being a one stop shop for your home, auto and life insurance, James and his team take the extra steps to create a plan that not only helps you save, but invest into your future.

More Than Insurance, an Investment in Your Future When you meet with James and his team at Walford Insurance, you will find top-notch service for all things from protecting your assets to growing funds. As a certified agent for Rocket Mortgage, Jackson National Annuity and your financial planning, his goal is to lead you into retirement income and smart money.

What is Smart Money Smart money is the process of finding where your hard earned cash is best suited for your needs. This may mean paying down debt, eliminating risk, or solidifying your retirement funds, but the main goal stays the same; make your money work for you. >> Use the FREE debt/investment tool from State Farm <<

A Dedicated Team for Your Life Walford Insurance isn’t a 1-800 number with a stranger on the other line, they are a team working for you to protect your future.

Whether it’s time to make a claim, or to revisit your current policies, your agent is a phone call away, and will know your name.

>> Contact James Today << Read More Online

COMMUNITY CARING // GIVING BACK TO DSM

GOODWILL OF CENTRAL IOWA // What Can You Donate?

ORCHARD PLACE // Virtual Moonlight Classic

Thank you to everyone who continues to fund our mission services by donating! With extra time spent at home, we’ve gotten an increase in questions about what donations we can and cannot accept.

Moonlight Classic Week is just around the corner, and we wanted to share with you the fun-filled week we have planned for our registered riders! We hope you are looking forward to the daily themes, contests, and of course, bike riding as much as we are!

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It’s not too late to register for the 2020 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic Virtual Ride! Register here: . REGISTER

ST. VINCENT de PAUL & FOOD BANK OF IOWA // Hot Meal Program

CICIL // COVID-19 Resources

Food Bank of Iowa’s Hot Meal Program is a partnership between Food Bank of Iowa, Orchestrate Hospitality, Urban Dreams, New Life Center, St. Vincent de Paul, and Catholic Charities. Food Bank of Iowa provides food to Orchestrate Hospitality catering staff who is preparing free hot grab and go dinner meals for each location. Anyone in need of a meal is welcome.

Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) is a community based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to control their lives Visit cicil.org to view our list of COVID-19 resources including Food Assistance, Financial Information, and Mental Health/Wellness Resources.

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LEADERSHIP EXPERT // McCraine Associates DIRECT RESPONSE OR BUST! // Daniel McCraine, Owner FixThisBiz.com Direct response marketing is a marketing that demands a direct response from your potential customers. This type of marketing is used to answer questions, present your branding, products and the reason you do what you do. Customers love this, as they are offered the opportunity to response, whether that be in the way of signing up for a newsletter, posting a comment on your site or blog, or purchasing a product from you.

So, what does direct response marketing look like?

Well, Direct Response comes in many forms, including: Direct mail // Print ads // Radio and TV ads // Coupons or other incentives // Telemarketing Some of the advantages of direct marketing are: A great way to use free time during lulls in business // Productive way to communicate and empower you to create more relationships // Great way to up- and cross-sell to current customers // Low cost way to rustle up new business // Used as leverage to turn small sales into large sales // Supplement your current marketing program // Cost-effective way to reach target markets // Offers measurable results // Reach outside your local area for new business // Increase the effectiveness of your sales force These are all great things that can come from just taking a few simple steps to putting together a direct response marketing plan and executing it.

“I honestly don’t think you’ll ever find a safer, lower-risk, higher-profit method of increasing your business or profession than direct-response marketing.”

Jay Abraham Direct response marketing is one of the best ways to launch your business on a large scale and reach out to everyone in your target market whether they are in your local area or not. Our FREE test drive can help you put together a great direct response marketing plan and get you on your way to heightened success.

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FINANCIAL EXPERT // WEST BANK STRONG DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED EMERGENCY FUNDING IN DES MOINES? // Sue Reinders Many small business owners have responded to the challenges of our current economic condition in innovative ways in order to survive. Now more than ever, we can see the importance of having an emergency fund for your business.

Funding Your Business Through 2020 How much you need to have in that emergency fund will be different for every business. Is it a family business where both spouses work for the business, or does one spouse have a job that would give you income during hard times? If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that second income stream for your family, your business emergency fund will need to be much larger.

West Bank Emergency Fund Planning Total up your regular monthly business expenses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rent, taxes, insurance, payroll, utilities, services, or rentals. Just like for a personal emergency fund, pay yourself first by setting aside as much as you can each month in a separate account. A lot of small businesses run on a shoe string, so it might take some time to build up a reserve.

Three months to a year of operating expenses should get your small business through most tough times.

Your community banker can help you find financial solutions to help your small business thrive. >> Contact Sue Reinders, First Vice President/Assistant Branch Manager at the Southwest 9th Street Branch <<

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Call Sue at 515-222-2374

LOCAL DINING // CAPTAIN ROY’S A BIKE TRAIL PATIO BAR PERFECT FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING // Wade Thomspon, Owner

Tucked away at the edge of the Historic Union Park sits a gem of a patio bar, Captain Roy’s. Situated right next to the Neil Smith bike trail, and the Birdland Marina, Captain Roy’s is a perfect oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and local beer connoisseurs.

Not a Typical Des Moines Bar Upon arriving at Captain Roy’s, via bike trail, boat, walking or a quick uber ride, you’ll forget your steps away from the heart of the city. The patio overlooks the Des Moines river and is a hot spot for the boaters of Birdland Marina. The easy access window allows for outside ordering and enjoyment TuesdaySunday from 11AM-9PM with special weekend hours.

The Captain Roy’s Patio Experience The patio is spacious with multiple tables and even secluded deck views, perfect for families and friends alike. It’s casual atmosphere invites patrons to enjoy some good ol’ fashion outdoor time, and perhaps some brews and American cuisine along the way. >> Order Takeout & Delivery from Captain Roy’s << We hope to see you dancing on the patio soon!

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LEADERSHIP EXPERT // RITA PEREA LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CHANGE // Rita Perea, Leadership Coaching & Consulting You may have heard the old saying, “Everyone is for change as long as they don’t have to make a change!” It’s so true. For many of us a change, no matter how small, can be difficult, overwhelming and stressful.

The #1 question I am receiving from business leaders and owners I consult to is, “What can I do to minimize the stress my team members are feeling due to changes we need to make?”

It’s mission-critical to take the time and create a plan to help employees navigate both personal and professional change. In business, our employees’ reaction to change can affect their job satisfaction, overall productivity and, ultimately, the company’s bottom-line results. How do we, as leaders, help team members move forward on the path of change to create, embrace and thrive in their new reality?

Brain research holds the key to the answer. When a change happens, no matter how small, our brains are wired to go through a period of grief. Even if we experience a happy change, such as a wedding or a job promotion, we feel a sense of loss. Rightly so, something is ending and something new is beginning. Our old way of being, our normal, is now gone and we find ourselves having to create a new normal. This can be difficult because our brains want us to go back to the old way and, in the process, we resist creating and embracing the new way.

Being in this “in-between” time, we know we can’t go back to the way things “used to be”. But, we are resisting moving forward, too. We are in transition. This can lead to being stuck in fear, anxiety, despair and chaos. We find ourselves thinking the worst and wondering “When will life get back to normal again?” And the truth is that its up to us to create and embrace our new normal, for ourselves and also for those that we lead, to positively impact morale and profits.

Imagine yourself driving the same way to work at the same time everyday for years. This is your status quo, your “normal”. One day you see a sink hole in the middle of the road blocking your way! This puts you in a tailspin! Not only will you have to find another route to get to work, but you will also be late!! You might feel irritated, annoyed, perhaps confused and even angry that this sink hole has now messed up your morning commute, your attitude and your life! Reacting to that sink hole in this way is what a change might feel like. You find yourself stuck in fear, anxiety and chaos as you scramble around to backtrack and find a new way to get to work.

As leaders and founders, we instinctively understand that we don’t want our teams to be operating from fear and chaos. We know that if they are in this anxious place inside their heads, they won’t be productive or happy employees. What are some ways we can better lead through this challenge called change?

I’m sharing these three strategies a leader can use to help people embrace the new way of doing things and support them in creating their new post-change realities.

Listen, alleviate fear and provide resources: Do your employees feel heard when they talk with you or are your preoccupied and disengaged in discussions with them? When we put aside distractions and really listen to what people are afraid of, we can help calm their fears about the changes we are asking them to make. Offer resources such as the phone number to your companies Employee Assistance Program or links to websites where they may find the support they need to move through the fear and grief a change can ignite.

A Long Lead Time: Some employees can be early adapters and “change agents”. If you mention the word “change” they move full speed ahead. Yet, many are “reluctant changers”. They see no reason for doing anything differently-ever! Our reluctant changers will benefit from knowing about any proposed change well in advance of when it will take affect. This will give them time to think through the change, ask questions and navigate it for a better end-game result.

Break Down the Process: If a person is reluctant to make a change they could be anxious or fearful without being aware of the reason for their resistance. If you map out the change with realistic and honest timelines, and help the reluctant person understand the process step-by-step, they will feel a greater sense of clarity and control. This will help the change move forward more smoothly overall.

Anticipating and understanding our role in managing the change process is the foundational skill of solid leadership. Using these three strategies will help minimize employee fear and lead to better results for all concerned-the employees, the company and the clients.

In this brief article, I’ve just touched on three of the many strategies that can be employed to lead and manage through change.

Visit RitaPerea.com to schedule a complimentary strategy call with me and I’ll help you discover new solutions to navigate the challenges of change in your organization.

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ADVERTISING EXPERT // LAMAR ADVERTISING

ADVERTISING FOR MAXIMUM EXPOSURE USING BILLBOARDS // Emily Cory Did you know the average American travels 25 hours per week and 70% of their waking hours outside of the house?* Lamar’s billboards’ presence within these hours provide businesses the opportunity to reach their target audience with their specific product/service.

In fact, Out of home (billboards) have the lowest cost per thousand among traditional media outlets.* Traditional and static billboards allow businesses to reach consumers with unique messages in a way that has little distractions and cannot be turned off by the push of a button. *Sources: Nielson, Kantar, PJ Soloman

Reach out to Emily Cory at Lamar to learn more about how to further your reach with billboards at ecory@lamar.com CONTACT EMILY

EATS & TREATS // DES MOINES FOOD OPTIONS

JASPER WINERY //

LATIN KING //

PATIO NOW OPEN

OPEN FOR PICKUP & DINE IN

Patio is open, and weather is beautiful! All tables are spaced

Tursi’s Latin King will only be serving carry-out until further

6ft apart. Online ordering also available.

notice. Our hours will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Website: jasperwinery.com

Website: tursislatinking.com

Phone: 515-282-9463

Phone: 515-266-4466

Email: info@jasperwinery.com

Address: 2200 Hubbell Avenue

Address: 2400 george flagg parkway

Des Moines, IA 50317

Des Moines, IA 50321

CAPTAIN ROY’S //

CHUCKS RESTAURANT //

AVAILABLE VIA UBER EATS

CURBSIDE AVAILABLE THURS-SAT 4-8PM

You can now order Captain Roy’s via UberEats delivery to

Chacha’s has partnered with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team Des Moines Parent and Helps Homestead. ** 25% of the proceeds of all cookie kits sold until may 8th

your door.

UberEats: Captain Roy’s Phone: 515-631-2223 Address: 1900 Saylor Road Des Moines, Iowa 50313

will go to LLS. **

Website: chucksdsm.com Phone: 515-244-4104 Email: info@chucksdsm.com Facebook: facebook.com/chucksrestaurant

CHACHA’S CONFECTIONS //

BARRATTAS //

TREATS FOR ANY OCCASSION

PICKUP & DINE IN

ChaCha’s Confections is a home bakery focusing on desserts

Monday-Friday 11am-2pm curbside pick up & Southside delivery. To order, call in and use our online menu. Pick

made from scratch. A weeks notice is much appreciated.

Website: chachasconfections.net

restaurant menu and scroll down to lunch menu

Phone: 515-689-1486

Website: barattas.com

Facebook: ChaCha’s Confections

Phone: 515-243-1801 Facebook: Barratta’s Address: 600 E. Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50319

THE PURVEYOR DES MOINES //

LOS CHARROS //

SAVORY SNACKS ONLINE OR IN PERSON

DINE IN OR CARRYOUT OPTIONS

Check out the full menu online at purveyordsm.com to grab a savory snack, delicious sandwich, a gourmet charcuterie board or a sweet treat! You can visit in person until 7pm, or order online through the website.

Check the daily Lunch and Dinner Specials, with a menu created with dishes from diferent zones of Mexico and TexMex Style. Try the Traditional Mexican Sopes, Molcajetes, Pollo a la Piña, Fish Tacos, Arrachera Tacos, Tacos Hawaianos,

Website: purveyordsm.com

and lots more!

Phone: 515-280-1130 Email: info@purveyordsm.com Address: 505 E Grand Ave Ste. 105

Website: loscharrosankeny.com Phone: 515-964-4264 Address: 2010 SE Delaware Ave Suite 230 Ankeny, Iowa 50021

MEMBERS // CHAMBER VIRTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAFFEINATE AND CONVERSATE // Presented by HeyGiud Communications Join Fuse DSM, Your Chamber of Commerce and HeyGiud Communications for Caffeinate and Conversate! This weekly, virtual event is a chance to get to know other members of our community. Meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your experiences with people in our community

Date: Tuesdays @ 9AM Sign Up: fusedsm.org Facebook Event: Caffeinate and Conversate

FEED YOUR MIND // Series Join FuseDSM as we feed your mind over a virtual webinar on a various amount of subjects with spotlights from our expert members.

Dates: Check the FuseDSM Calendar Sign Up: fusedsm.org

CHAMBER.EDU - GET CHAMBER ROI // Presented by Creative DSM Join Fuse DSM, Your Chamber of Commerce and Creative DSM for a recap of how to take advantage of your chamber of commerce membership with FuseDSM. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll review the basics of upgrading to an enhanced membership, taking advantage of the multiple online advertising opportunities like FuseNews and our popular social media channels, and how FuseDSM can assist in your business growth right here in Des Moines.

Learn more about why FuseDSM membership matters to your career and networking here in Des Moines.

Sign Up: fusedsm.org

VIRTUAL TRIVIA HAPPY HOUR // Presented by The Firestarters Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighten the mood with a little trivia and drinks presented by the FuseDSM chamber ambassador group, The Firestarters. Details to be released soon.

Date: TBD Sign Up: fusedsm.org

DID YOU KNOW // 2020 NOMINATIONS OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 IOWA LATINO HALL OF FAME Many outstanding Latinos/as helped shape Iowa and many strong Latino leaders continue to contribute their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in this state. To recognize and honor these achievers and to provide visible examples for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latino leaders, the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs established the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame in 2017 with the goal of ensuring that the efforts of Latino leaders are honorably recognized and celebrated. The Iowa Latinx Leadership Award and the Robert D. Ray Award for Equity & Justice were added in 2018. The LGBTQIA Leadership Award for Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People of Color was added in 2020.

Please stay tuned for information and updates as they become available. We cannot wait to see you again!

NOMINATE HERE

GROUPS // GET INVOLVED IN FUSEDSM

MOXIE // Business Owners & Presidents Networking A group of member business owners/presidents that meet monthly to discuss issues impacting their business. This is exclusive to business owners/presidents and limited by category.

Contact Person:Cassie Sampson

NON-POFIT FORUM // 501(C) Group This program is tailored for members that represent or work closely with non-profits and meet monthly to discuss issues impacting their organizations.

Contact Person: Laura Gibson

DES MOINES JAYCEES // Young Professionals Group Connects emerging leaders, 20-40 years old, from the Chamber and the Des Moines Jaycees to enhance opportunities in leadership, volunteering, development and networking.

Contact Person: MaeLee Rahm

EMPRESARIOS // Latino Business Group The main effort of the Empresari@s is to increase diversity and better serve our members, we are proud to partner with local Latino community leaders to create a Latino membership arm of the chamber called Empresari@s, meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;entrepreneurâ&#x20AC;? in Spanish.

Contact Person: Darwin Sales or Fernando Aveiga

FIRESTARTERS // Chamber Ambassador Program Our ambassador program that helps welcome and encourage involvement from new and current members. They also attend events and assist with registration and greeting of guests.

Co-Chairs: Emily Cory & Andi Fagen

DES MOINES EXPERT // PARKS AREA FOUNDATION A CHAMPION FOR THE HISTORY OF DES MOINES // Bill & Pam Thompson As Des Moines continues to rapidly develop forward, it’s easy to miss the historic significance of one of the best examples of a “streetcar suburb”. The Parks Area Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1998 to represent the historic areas of Highland Park, Oak Park, and Union Park neighborhoods.

Historic Revitalization and Education of Des Moines From the beginning, the Parks Area Foundation’s focus has been on community improvement projects with a strong emphasis on education about the history of Des Moines. Projects that the PAF is pursuing or has recently completed include adding streetscape along Euclid east of Second Avenue, revitalizing the mural on the south side of the Highland Hardware building, the new Riverview Island, and revising the book retitled “The Streetcar Suburbs”. >> Follow the updates of Riverview Park on Facebook << Importance of the Park’s History The historic areas of Highland Park and Oak Park were actually once established as independent cities within Polk County, later to be annexed by the City of Des Moines in the early 1900’s. These parks include two National Historic Districts for which the PAF is the major booster group to maintain the ongoing economic development.

The Parks Area Foundation works diligently to raise grants and community support in order to fund these large economic development projects while preserving the historical integrity for the next generation.

How Des Moines Can Help the Parks Area Foundation >> Download Streetcar Suburbs for $10 << The Streetcar Suburbs is a definitive history of the Parks Area, revised for the fourth edition in 2020, and available for a $10.00 download on the Parks Area Foundation website. >> Contact the Foundation to Get Involved << With continuing projects on the horizon, the PAF is always looking for volunteer and community support to help preserve Des Moines. Contact them via their website form, at the bottom of the homepage.

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FILL OUT A FORM & GET CONNECTED // FuseDSM

As your chamber of commerce, the goal of FuseDSM is to support your local business in Des Moines and beyond. Is there a message you are looking to communicate? Do you want us to help spread the word on social media? Are you looking for a chance to produce an expert article?

With Des Moines’ largest footprint of businesses, FuseDSM is committed to connecting our fellow members and fostering business relationships in Des Moines.

We’re #FUSING THECOMMUNITYTOGETHER. Tell Us How We Can Help

GET INVOLVED // FORE! ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT MOVING FORE-WARD // FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce Registrations are limited, and open now!

Every year, FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce, looks forward to our annual golf tournament, FORE! On August 28, we are moving FOREward with our golf tournament in order to provide a day of outdoor fun and opportunities for building our community.

Save the Date Aug 28 Annual Golf Tournament Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a shotgun start at 9AM, with a prompt 8AM check-in at A.H. Blank Golf Course in Des Moines. Foursome spaces are limited, and are now open for the early bird pricing of $450 per team. Or if you would rather relax and promote your business, spots are available for sponsorships.

Compete to Win Big at the Golf Tournament Take your chances to win a cool $10,000 in our Hole in One Challenge while enjoying a day full of community networking. Prizes are also up for grabs for the closest to the pin, longest put, and longest drive for both men and women. And better yet, each team can purchase up to 2 mulligans per player for $35.

Sponsorships Available for FuseDSM Golf Tournament This year, FuseDSM is offering even more benefits to the FORE! Golf Sponsors including FuseNews ads, FuseNews articles, and even email and social media promotions. Pricing starts at $100 to $2,500 and provide a $300$5,000. Reach out today to learn more about your chance to sponsor something amazing.

RSVP to the Annual Golf Tournament on Facebook & Purchase Team Reservations on FuseDSM.org.

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CHAMBER BENEFITS // DSM PARTNERSHIP

DSM Forward // DSM Partnership The Greater Des Moines Partnership has a Small Business Resources Hub to help small businesses grow. The Hub provides a onestop-shop for small businesses to find resources relating to legal, accounting, finance, marketing, networking, staffing and hiring, and more. The creation of The Hub was the result of research-based decision-making that helped determine how to most effectively serve small businesses in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

The Hub provides a wealth of resources and helps build on DSM’s status as a great place to grow a small business, including technology companies that would be considered high growth-startup companies.

“DSM USA has been recognized by multiple national publications as a great place to start and grow a business,” said Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “The Small Business Resources Hub will help continue to strengthen and grow the small business and startup ecosystem in the region.”

The Hub is easy to use, with categories organized based on research to help determine what is most useful for small businesses and how they can best find those resources. The Small Business Resources Hub can be accessed at dsmpartnership.com/ growing-business-here/business-resources/small-business-resources.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS // 2020 FuseDSMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 //

RYAN ANDERSON //

CAROLYN JENISON //

LAURA GIBSON //

TOM WELCHANS //

MICHAEL BIRD //

JEREMY MERRILL //

FERNANDO AVEIGA //

BILL RAINE //

DANIEL WILLRICH //

MEGAN FLETCHER //

PAM THOMPSON //

DANNY BEYER //

PATRICK RUPE //

Yellow & Capital Cab Co, Chair

Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Secretary

Lubinus Law Firm Board Member

Pelds Design Services Board Member

Iron Horse Wealth Management, LLC Board Member

No Coast Consulting Immediate Past

Denman & Company, CPA Treasurer

Hacha & Machete, Inc. Board Member

Siegwerk Board Member

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Board Member

SpeakPR Vice Chair

Spindustry Board Member

Raine Recruiting, LLC Board Member

Parks Area Foundation Board Member

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