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SHOP LOCAL & WIN CASH: FUSEDSM PG 10

NON-PROFIT GIFTING: FUSEDSM PG 11

SHOP LOCAL CHAMBER MEMBERS: FUSEDSM PG 22

SUBSCRIBE TO SELF CARE: TRIXIES PG 7

INSIDE // NOV 2020 ON THE COVER // SUBSCRIBE TO SELF CARE: 7 Trixies Aveda Salon

ASK AN EXPERT //

SHOP LOCAL & WIN: 10

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER 9

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STAY SAFE PLEDGE, Catch DSM 14

NON-PROFIT GIFT IDEAS: 11

THE GIFT OF HEALTHCARE, Exemplar Care 16

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GIFTS FOR WINE LOVERS Jasper Winery 24

SHOP LOCAL MEMBERS: 22

USE A CONTENT CALENDAR, Creative DSM 25

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IN THE COMMUNITY // COMMUNITY GIVING PAGE 11 DSM EATS & TREATS PAGE 18-19

IN THE CHAMBER // CHAMBER UPDATES PAGE 4 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 9 VIRTUAL EVENTS PAGE 20-21 AFFILIATE BENEFITS PAGE 28 MEET THE BOARD PAGE 29

FUSEDSM // FROM THE CHAMBER Trish Flaherty-Barnes // CEO, FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce In case you haven’t noticed yet, this issue is built around our buy local initiative, Keep the Cheer Here presented by Window World. In partnership with the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce and the Des Moines Westside Chamber of Commerce, and our wonderful list of sponsors, we decided to take action in incentivizing the public to spend their dollars in our community.

Often, we equate buying local with closing off access to great deals at large chains, or spending more money within our community’s footprint. But in reality, shopping locally can start small with conscious decisions to support a business in your area that is owned by a member of the community. It isn’t purchasing products or services that aren’t competitive, it’s investing in partners within the community who may already offer a specific product or service. At FuseDSM, we encourage our members to network with other members to, whenever possible; partner within our community.

We know we are far from the first to recognize that shopping locally benefits our community. There are multiple studies that show buying locally not only improves our community in the way of tax dollars, but also helps us build a local supply chain and fund more local non-profit organizations. Choosing to buy from a local Des Moines source means you are strengthening our local job market, increasing the variety of businesses that are able to serve and survive, and nurturing what makes Des Moines unique.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

So this holiday season, and beyond, let’s all take a conscious effort to #KeepTheCheerHereDSM and continue to show that we are #FusingTheCommunityTogether.

Trish Flaherty-Barnes

HOW CAN FUSEDSM HELP

BEAUTY EXPERT // TRIXIES AVEDA SALON SUBSCRIBE TO SELF CARE // Tricia Rivas This year, we want to spread some shop local love with our special subscription boxes curated not only from Trixies Aveda Salon, but from our community partners. Each month will be unique, with a value that exceeds the price.

Introducing the Trixies Subscription Box Choose from 1-3 month subscriptions, but our favorite this season has been buy one for you, one for a friend. Let’s face it, we all need a little pick me up right now, so this year we are on board with buying yourself gifts as you are spoiling others. When you can’t be face to face, open the boxes over zoom, have a glass of wine, and enjoy your journey of self care together.

Beyond our subscription boxes, our online boutique is up and running for shipping or in-store pickup. Choose from trendy items we can’t live without including hair accessories, dresses, and candles and more!

And when you’re ready to update your look, don’t forget to book online ahead of time. We are ahead of the curve watching the latest precautions and following, or exceeding guidelines daily.

So this year, don’t forget about self care, we love to see you smile.

WELCOME // NEW MEMBERS

THE SLOW DOWN COFFEE CO.

TRAIN TO INSPIRE

TASTE OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT

SPEAK UP STORIES

HARD TO LOVE

COMMUNITY HAND UP

CONMINGO EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

PROJECT 7 DESIGN

KEMIN INDUSTRIES

CEDAR RIDGE DENTISTRY

PLATINUM SOUTH BARBER

REZBLUE

MULLETS

MONTANA MIKE’S CATERING

FONG’S PIZZA

K MILLER VENDING K.MILLER VENDING LLC

REALITY BASED ROMANCE

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DONT FORGET EVERY PURCHASE WITH PRIMARY SOURCE EARNS 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN KEEP THE CHEER HERE!

KEEP THE CHEER HERE // FUSEDSM BUY LOCAL & WIN IN DES MONIES // FuseDSM In partnership with the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce and the Des Moines Westside Chamber of Commerce, FuseDSM is proud to introduce the “Keep the Cheer Here� initiative, presented by Window World.

What is Keep the Cheer Here presented by Window World?

Keep the Cheer Here is a locally focused raffle in Des Moines in which you can show a proof of purchase from any local business to be entered to win a raffle prize. Contest runs until December 30th, in which the winners will be chosen during a Facebook Live video.

This initiative is organized by FuseDSM, Des Moines Downtown and Des Moines West Side Chambers of Commerce, presented by Window World. Keep the Cheer Here is sponsored by The City of Des Moines, Creative DSM Digital & Social Marketing, Lincoln Savings Bank, Price Electric, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co, West Bank and Baker Electric. Media sponsored by Lamar Advertising and 1-6.9 La Que Buena.

Eligible purchases include take out, dining in, shopping for holiday gifts, spa services, professional services, donations to non-profit organizations, and more. The goal is to buy locally.

All members of the community, 18 and older, are eligible to participate. Entrants must be citizens of the state of Iowa. All applicable taxes will apply to winnings. Cash prizes include $2,500 grand prize, $1,000 runner up and $500 3rd place. One winner per prize, the winner will be chosen from a raffle ticket drawing. Each receipt upload will equate to one (1) raffle ticket, or five (5) raffle tickets will be awarded to receipts from participating chamber business members.

To enter, simply visit www.fusedsm.org and upload a photo of your receipt from a local business until December 30. Each receipt can only be uploaded one time. Then tune in to FuseDSM Chamber Facebook for a live drawing. No entries from bot services. Prizes must be claimed by January 30th.

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COMMUNITY CARING // GIVING BACK TO DSM Give Back to Non-Profits & Win // FuseDSM Did you know that your local non-profit donation is another eligible purchase to win? Choose from a chamber member non-profit and receive 5 entries to win with every donation made. Here is a list of our non-profit members that will earn 5X the chances to win: Animal Rescue League of Iowa / Blank Park Zoo / By Degrees Foundation / Central Iowa Center for Independent Living / Community Hand Up / Conmigo Early Education Center / Des Moines Public Library / DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council) / Dream Catchers Foundation Inc. / Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Des Moines / Hard To Love Inc. / East High School Alumni Foundation /Everybody Wins! Iowa / EveryStep / Food Bank of Iowa / Friends of SW 9th / Grand View Christian School / Home Opportunities Made Easy, Incorporated (HOME, Inc.) / IMPACT Community Action Partnership / Iowa HOBY / Iowa Radio Reading Information Service (IRIS) / Iowa State Fair / Italian - American Cultural Center of Iowa / JCI Des Moines Jaycees / LifeServe Blood Center / Lincoln High School Alumni Association / Mosaic in Central Iowa / NAMI Greater Des Moines / Orchard Place / Parks Area Foundation / Prelude Behavioral Services / Rebuilding Together / Ronald McDonald House / Sleep in Heavenly Peace, IA-Des Moines / Starts Right Here / St. Vincent de Paul

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We all deeply care about the health and safety of our residents, staff, and visitors to Greater Des Moines and Polk County.

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Our #StaySafePledge is a shared commitment to one another to take all necessary precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for all.

pledge to:

• Conduct wellness screenings of employees prior to every shift.

• Clean and sanitize all common areas regularly.

• Make hand sanitizer available upon entry and exit.

• Maintain social distancing and/or provide barriers between staff and customers.

• Require our staff to wear face coverings.

• Require patrons to use face coverings.

• Require patrons to adhere to social distancing guidelines while in our establishment.

• Welcome customers into our establishment only when we have sufficient space available for social distancing.

• Provide helpful and visible signage to assist patrons.

• Post this promise at our entrances so everyone understands the steps we must all take to keep our communities safe.

Guests

pledge to:

• Wash or sanitize hands before entering.

• Wear face coverings.

• Follow proper social distancing guidelines.

• If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, stay home.

• Avoid direct contact with staff and other guests as much as possible.

Thank you for joining us in supporting the health of our community. catchdesmoines.com/staysafepledge #StaySafePledge

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THANK YOU // OUR SPONSORS KEEP THE CHEER HERE // FuseDSM

MEDIA SPONSORS

HEALTHCARE EXPERT // EXEMPLAR CARE THE GIFT OF CUSTOMIZED HEALTH CARE // Dr. Jon Van Der Veer The holidays are right around the corner, and even though calendars are a little less packed than most years, the holiday stress is still there, if not greater this year. And when you’re not feeling your best, the last thing you want to do is wait days to see a doctor or sit for hours in a waiting room full of sick people.

Ditch the scheduling headaches and waiting room times you’ve come to expect from the conventional healthcare system and invest in a personal healthcare experience through direct primary care. Dr. Jon at Exemplar Care is here to give you quality care to get you back on your feet.

Make appointments that actually work for your schedule. With 24-hour access to your physician, Dr. Jon Van Der Veer gives you the time and attention you deserve. You’ll get unlimited consultations inperson or virtual doctor appointments by phone, email, video conference, or text. You don’t want to leave your house if you don’t have to, and now you’ve got a super simple teledoc option to log on for a virtual appointment. And don’t worry about the hassle of making a stop at your pharmacy. Dr. Jon has you covered thanks to his ability to dispense medicines at cost right on-site.

And let’s be honest: no one wants to be surprised with big medical bills, especially around the holidays.

Thanks to complete price transparency, the wholesale pricing on many services including labs, meds and imaging, you won’t be stuck paying lingering bills months after your appointment. Simplify your healthcare experience and save your insurance deductibles for the catastrophes they’re intended to cover. If you’ve got a high-deductible insurance plan, Dr. Jon Van Der Veer’s convenient in-person or virtual doctor appointments can save you a bundle of money and time.

The next time you feel the sniffles coming on and need to schedule a same-day doctor appointment in Des Moines, Dr. Jon is here to give you a fair and personalized experience you deserve. Save time and give yourself a total-care approach to your health and wellness with a membership at Exemplar Care.

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EATS & TREATS // DES MOINES FOOD OPTIONS

THE SLOW DOWN COFFEE CO. //

LATIN KING //

A COFFEE SHOP FOR THE HIGHLAND PARK/ OAK PARK NEIGHBORHOODS

ITALIAN DINING

The Slow Down Coffee Co. is a locally-owned and -operated speciality coffee shop in the historic Highland Park neighborhood on the northside of the Des Moines metro.

Website: www.theslowdowndsm.com Address: 3613 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA

For over 60 years Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant has stood as a hallmark of quality traditional Italian dining in Des Moines.

Website: tursislatinking.com Phone: 515-266-4466 Address: 2200 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317

CAPTAIN ROY’S //

CHUCKS RESTAURANT //

BIKE TRAIL PATIO BAR

CURBSIDE AVAILABLE FRI-SAT 4-8PM

New Breakfast Menu available starting this weekend. Pair it

Homey Italian Restaurant dating back to 1956! Pizzas are

with our bottomless Bloody Mary or Mimosa!

cooked on the oldest ovens in town!

UberEats: Captain Roy’s

Website: chucksdsm.com

Phone: 515-631-2223

Phone: 515-244-4104

Address: 1900 Saylor Road

Email: info@chucksdsm.com

Des Moines, Iowa 50313

Facebook: facebook.com/chucksrestaurant

CHAMBER MEMBER RESTAURANT RECEIPTS EARN 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN KEEP THE CHEER HERE PRIZE MONEY!

CHACHA’S CONFECTIONS //

BARATTAS //

TREATS FOR ANY OCCASSION

PICKUP & DINE IN

ChaCha’s Confections is a home bakery focusing on desserts

Baratta’s has been a Des Moines staple for over 50 years and is always welcoming new guests to the table. With multiple locations now open, catering available, and take-out options,

made from scratch. A weeks notice is much appreciated.

Website: chachasconfections.net Phone: 515-689-1486 Facebook: ChaCha’s Confections

there are several ways to enjoy our menu.

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

FONGS PIZZA //

LOS CHARROS //

HOME TO THE ORIGINAL CRAB RANGOON PIZZA

DINE IN OR CARRYOUT OPTIONS

Check out fongspizza.com for the full menu inspired by a fusion of Asian, Italian, & Polynesian cooking styles, to create our unique pizzas and other food offerings..

Website: fongspizza.com/ Phone: 515-323-3333 Email: desmoines@fongspizza.com Address: 223 4th Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

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, and lots more!

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

NON PROFIT FORUM // Engaging & Retaining Board Members Board members provide ambassadorship and skills, as well as direction for a nonprofit organization; keeping them engaged can mean better access to their talents and passions. But maintaining that motivation takes work.

Speaker Sponsor: West Bank Presenting Sponsor: CICIL

Date: Nov 19, 2020 @ 8:30AM Sign Up: fusedsm.org

Heidi Kroll / Wine Guide

FEED YOUR MIND // Creatively Reframe

Your Work for 2021 2021 can’t get here soon enough! And it’s no secret that small businesses are doing more with less. During this session, you will learn how to reframe your work in the new year to see results.

You will learn strategies in connecting with the new needs of your customers in Q1, creating a new customer experience, how to be productive through the chaos by re-organizing the work for your team.

Presenting Sponsor: Mediacom Business Supporting Sponsor: McCraine Associates Speaking Sponsor: Speak Up Stories

Date: Dec 8, 2020 @11AM Sign Up: fusedsm.org

CHAMBER.EDU // ROI from Your Membership As a Chamber member, you have access to a host of events and programs that will help you increase your business and help us work together to build a prosperous future for our region. At Chamber.edu you will meet other members, introduce yourself and your company, and learn about the ways you and your employees can utilize your Chamber membership to grow your business

Presenting Sponsor: Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing

Date: Thursday, 12/3 @ 11AM Where: Held Virtually Sign Up: fusedsm.org

MEMBERS // EARN 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN OUR MEMBERS ROCK, LET’S SUPPORT THEM // FuseDSM You didn’t think we were going to ignore our (biased-based) favorites did you? By shopping at one of our locally owned chamber member businesses, entrants receive 5x the chances to win the ultimate cash prizes. This means you can shop your favorite take out, salon, boutique, auto shop, and even professional services AND earn 5x the chances to win our cash prize if they are a chamber member. This also includes the non-profit missions listed on page 11!

So go ahead and support your favorite FuseDSM member, and enter to win!

EAT WELL // EARN 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN

AJ’s Steakhouse

ChaCha’s Confections

Fong’s Pizza

Latin King Restaurant

Mullets

Thelma’s Treats

Baratta’s Restaurant

Bordenaro’s Pizzeria

Christiani’s VIP Catering & Events

Graziano Brothers, Inc.

The Slowdown Coffee Shop

Chuck’s Restaurant

Hot Tamale Catering

Los Charros LLC

Purveyor

Brewer Food Service

Confluence Brewing Company

Hy-Vee Food Stores

Kelly’s Little Nipper

Quinton’s Bar & Deli

Captain Roy’s

The Triple Crown Buffett (Prairie Meadows)

Trellis Café

DORE

Fareway Stores, Inc.

Iowa H20

Mercado Iowa Market

Riverwalk HUB

Ceviche Bar DSM

Jasper Winery

Molly’s Cupcakes

Skip’s Inc.

Montana Mike’s Catering

Taste of Something Different

HeidiWinestyles Kroll / Wine Guide McDonald’sSE University, SE 14th, Des Moines St, Forest Ave, SW 9th

LIVE WELL // EARN 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN

2Men&ADame Cleaning

Anchor Fitness & Nutrition

Copycat Prints

East Village Spa

Historic East Village Inc.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines

Maharry Photography

Anytime Fitness

Bolton & Hay,

SE

Inc.

Fleet Feet Des Moines

Ichi Bike

Photos by Manning

Central Iowa Vapors

Fleur Cinema & Cafe

Iowa IV

Flowers By Anthony

Kids Closet Connection Des Moines

Platinum South Barber & Beauty Salon

Primary Source

Clippernomics Academy of Hairstyling

Gateway Dance Theatre

Kneeling Cat Pilates

Promotions Your Way

The Black Star Distribution RezBlue Inc

Sherwin-Williams

Des Moines Mercantile

Skate South

SnapXP Photo Marketing

Suspended in Time - DSM

Trixies Aveda Salon

Tjaden Automotive

The Black Star Distribution

Window World

CONDUCT BUSINESS // EARN 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN Action Xpress, Inc. // A King's Throne Portable Restrooms and Septic Service // American Alarms // American Awards Inc. // ARC Physical Therapy // Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company // ATW Training Solutions & New Horizons Computer Learning Center // Baker Electric // Block Advisors // Bruce Tax & CPA // Cedar Ridge Esthetics & Family Dentistry // C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense Iowa // Connett Services // Copycat Prints // Copy Systems, Inc. // Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing // dluxSolutions // East Village Foot and Ankle Surgeons // Exemplar Care, PLC // Fleur Dentistry, LLP // HeyGiud Communications // Integrated Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine // Iowa-Des Moines Supply, Inc. // Iowa Urban Media // K. Miller Vending LLC // Latin World Media // Leetown Advisors, LLC // Nexus 6 // No Coast Consulting // Norwalk Chiropractic // Pediatric Dentistry of Greater Des Moines, PLLC // Price Electric // Project 7 Design // Pro Network Solutions // Reality-Based Romance // Renzo // Salas Enterprises // SpeakPR // Speak Up Stories // SPW Bookkeeping LLC // The Greater Good Fire & Safety // Tim Neal Signs & Design // Wyckoff Industries// Yellow & Capitol Cab Company

Rob is our first individual Fuse Philanthropist, he helped not one but THREE members who were struggling to pay their renewal dues for the year by covering their dues for them. Being there for his fellow member goes well beyond just connecting people.

LOCAL WINE EXPERT // Jasper Winery Wine Lovers Gift List // Jasper Winery We reached out to our member, Jasper Winery to give us some ideas on ways we can purchase local gifts this season. Jasper is an urban winery and event space located near downtown Des Moines. But more than a winery, Jasper is a full experience and a great local source for the perfect holiday gifts.

Jasper Winery Gift List 1: Jasper Winery Gift Basket filled with delicious wine and holiday wine accessories, this makes a great gift for your favorite wine lover!

2: Jasper Winery Mulled Wine Includes Jasper Winery’s Lucy Lane, secret recipe card and mulling spices to make your favorite warm holiday wine!

3: Wine and Cheese Pairing for Two Gift Card Gift someone a fun afternoon of wine tasting for two at Jasper Winery. Gift Card redeemable for pairings of delicious wine and cheese. >> Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget, Purchasing with a Chamber Member Earns 5x the chances to win the Keep the Cheer Here cash prizes as a member of FuseDSM. << To try these combinations, you can order Jasper Winery wine at www.jasperwinery.com/shop-online/ or pick up from your local grocery or liquor store.

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MARKETING EXPERT // CREATIVE DSM TIPS FOR CONTENT MARKETING // Andi Fagen Posting on social media can be a struggle for many business owners. It takes time and knowledge to know what to post and when to post it. Often, people don’t think they have enough time to successfully promote their business on social media. With the use of a content calendar this can all be changed. Content calendars can be used to plan out social media posting months in advance, keeping you ahead of schedule, and less stressed. Here are 7 reasons why you should create a content calendar for your business.

My Novemeber Digital Marketing Tip: Claim Your FREE Content Calendar Template.

There are many benefits to using a content calendar including: 1. Save time by being organized // 2. Post consistently // 3. Make fewer typos, and also reduce the risk of big mistakes // 4. Be more ambitious with your social strategies // 5. Don’t miss out on relevant moments // 6. Create higher-quality content // 7. Track what works, and improve it

For more SEO tips, follow our Creative DSM blog, or set up a coffee with me. It’s free.

Let’s keep #FusingTheCommunityTogether

Andi Fagen

Andi Fagen - Founder - Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing

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COMMUNITY // PROMENADE EAST VILLAGE 12 DAYS OF PROMENADE // Historic East Village The 19th annual Holiday Promenade in the Historic East Village will be filled with more holiday cheer and merriment than ever before. Festivities will occur over six Sundays and six Wednesdays in November and December creating the 12 Days of Promenade.

The 12 Days of Promenade is sponsored by: MidAmerican Energy Company, Iowa State Bank, 111 E. Grand, Marv’s Music, The Patty and Jim Cownie Charitable Fund, Beal Derkenne Construction, Christensen Development, LifeServe Blood Center, Community Choice Credit Union, Wooly’s, Kitchen Collage, Indie House, Porch Light and She Home and Gift.

Learn more at www.holidaypromenade.com

Respond on Facebook DONT FORGET TO SUBMIT RECEIPTS IN ORDER TO WIN KEEP THE CHEER HERE PRIZE MONEY!

NEW NON-PROFIT // HARD TO LOVE GIVING TUESDAY FUNDRAISER // Garrett Sheppard EVENT DETAILS Join us at Smash Park Dec. 1st from 2-7 PM for a chance to win giveaways from local partners across the community. HARD TO LOVE will also be sharing our story and how we and other local organizations can offer beneficial programs for community members.

You can also participate in our live forum of our event on Facebook by offering your input or asking questions about how we can help better our community and benefit from these programs in the future.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Can’t make the event? Show your support by following HARD TO LOVE on Facebook to catch the lastest deals and where to donate to our organization across the community!

There are many local retailers who have committed to contributing a portion of their sales to HARD TO LOVE throughout the day on Dec. 1st.

Tune in to our Facebook Live group from 2-7 PM to be entered into a raffle to win some great prizes!

RETAILERS INCLUDE: • Applebees (Ankeny, Jordan Creek, Merle Hay & Southside)

• Panera Bread

• Bar Louie

• Pizza Ranch

• Blaze Pizza (Jordan Creek)

• Red Robin (Only Nov. 25)

• Chipolte (Only Nov. 30 at Jordan Creek)

• Jimmy Johns (Jordan Creek)

• Cyclebar

• Noodles & Co.

• Giordano’s

• Sweetwater Coffee • Tropical Smoothie.

GIVEAWAY PRIZES Gift cards to Scooters, Potbellys, Mullets & Tumea and Sons Dinner to Flemmings Dinner to Blue Sushi Dinner at Spaghetti Works Bottle of Wine from Urban Cellar and so much more!

READ MORE DONT FORGET EVERY DONATION TO HARD TO LOVE EARNS 5X THE CHANCES TO WIN KEEP THE CHEER HERE!

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP // DSM PARTNERSHIP Creating a More Inclusive Community // Greater DSM Partnership As one of the nation’s fastest growing centers for business, Greater Des Moines (DSM) understands, values and embraces the importance of maintaining a vibrant and diverse workplace.

Greater Des Moines Partnership acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. Greater Des Moines Partnership offers a variety of programs to help you attract and retain diverse talent in your organizations, including: Inclusion Guide The Guide aims to provide leaders and employees with an overview of initiatives and tools needed to implement diversity and inclusion programs in their organization and in order to leverage untapped talent. The Guide includes links to comprehensive information on a number of relevant topics.

The Guide is intended to help organizations get started and/or continue on their inclusion efforts. It can be found here. Check back for new guide content.

Inclusion Webinars In an effort to share inclusion best practices in the community, The Partnership’s Inclusion Council offers a Webinar Educational Series. You can access past webinars and resources here.

DEI Consultation Services Sanjita Pradhan, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Partnership, is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® and specializes in identifying business case for diversity and creating Diversity and Inclusion plans with measurable goals.

If your organization is interested in starting a Diversity and Inclusion plan/initiative and/or would like guidance on your current programming, please contact Sanjita Pradhan, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, at spradhan@DSMpartnership.com.

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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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