FuseNews - August 2023

YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST

2023

FUSEDSM’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

TERRACE HILLS GOLF COURSE

FRIDAY AUG 18 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

AUGUST EVENTS August 10, 2023 11:30AM - 1:00 PM CST August 16, 2023 3:30 PM -5:00 PM CST August 18, 2023 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST August 23, 2023 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST

Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn: Busting Burnout

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2023 FuseDSM Annual Fore! Golf Tournament

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MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

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Change Your Circle Speed Networking Event

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FuseHR Forum

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Firestarter Meeting

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FuseDSM + The Loop DSM Mixer Des Moines’ Premier Happy Hour

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A plan that’s

August 24, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST August 29, 2023 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST August 31, 2023 3:00 PM -4:00 PM CST August 31, 2023 4:00 PM -6:00 PM CST

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 5, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST September 7, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST September 14, 2023 11:30AM - 1:00 PM CST September 14, 2023 4:00 PM -6:00 PM CST September 20, 2023 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST September 20, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST September 26, 2023 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM CST

September 27, 2023 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST

FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting

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FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon- "Ai: The New frontier for all; Benefits, pitfalls, and opportunities." with Sree Nilakanta, Associate Professor at Iowa State University

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Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn - Supercharge Your Local SEO - How to Optimize Google My Business & More

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MakeDSM Launch

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FuseDSM NPO Confidential

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Firestarter Meeting

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Flourish - Fund Ideas tht Matter

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MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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AS WE HEAD INTO RENEWAL SEASON, LET EXEMPLAR CARE HELP YOU CUT COSTS – WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON Ai: The New frontier for all; Benefits, pitfalls, and opportunities.

The presentation will address issues related to the emerging AI technologies. The presentation will cover what challenges organizations must address. The presentation will include some use cases where AI is applicable.

Thursday September 7, 2023 Sree Nilakanta Associate Professor of Information Systems Iowa State Unviersity

11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST REGISTER

OCTOBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON "Blogger to Author: A Behind the Scenes Look" Erin will be sharing her journey of quitting her full time job to stay home and focus solely on blogging. She will explain how a weekly update of fun things to do in Des Moines with her kids, led to the number one resource for parents in central Iowa, opportunities to explore the Midwest, and much more including publishing her book 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die.

Thursday October 5, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST REGISTER

Erin Huiatt Owner of Des Moines Parent Author of 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die

TERRACE HILLS GOLF COURSE FRIDAY AUG 18, 2023 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

JOIN FUSEDSM FOR OUR ANNUAL FORE! GOLF TOURNAMENT AT TERRACE HILLS GOLF COURSE! A DAY FILLED WITH FUN, (HOPEFULLY SUN), NETWORKING, AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

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Feed Your Mind: Busting Burnout

Jane Nady Imperfect Pathways

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Busting Burnout is a presentation for the overworked, overstressed, high demand employee or the multi-role, multi-hat wearing business owner. In this presentation, we will learn how you can combat burnout while increasing productivity, lowering stress levels and increasing team connectivity.

Understand the Importance & Benefits of Busting Burnout Join us as we learn how to increase our productivity, decrease our stress level, and maintain a balance through all the demands the many roles we play. It's time to begin busting burnout!

Thursday August 10, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST Change Your Circle Speed Networking Event

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Change Your Circle is a FuseDSM event to give our chamber members the opportunity to do just that...Change Your Circle....in a fast-paced and casual environment. It is an opportunity to remove the awkwardness of meeting new people by providing a platform for you in which you don't have to search new connections out. Through an organized process, you'll chat with a single individual for a few minutes at a time, before being prompted to move onto the next person. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards so you can stay in touch with all the people you meet! This is one of our most popular networking events, space is limited and registration is sure to fill quickly, so don't wait to reserve your spot.

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:00AM - 10:30 AM CST FuseHR Forum The FuseHR Forum is a dynamic and interactive event designed Thursday April 6, 2023 specifically for HR professionals and small business owners who M CST are passionate about11:15 overcoming and P enhancing their AMobstacles - 1:00 human resources strategy. This forum is the perfect opportunity for you to engage with like-minded peers, exchange insights, and discover innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues in HR today.

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Thursday August 29, 2023 8:00AM - 9:30 AM CST

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Calling our caring community to help us reach our goal

to package

4 million meals

in 4 days!

Eddy, Haiti

The 16th Annual Hunger Fight is Aug. 30–Sept. 2 and we need your help!

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Donations are now doubled!* Every $20 gift provides 160 meals. *now through September 15, 2023

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5,000 volunteers are also needed to help pack these 4 million meals.

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09.26.23

4:30 - 8:00 PM @ WILLOW ON GRAND

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Flourish was created in 2018 as a creative way to support women business owners in earlier stages of their business. Our community benefits tremendously from women-owned businesses and we want to continue investing in them. Flourish is a way to celebrate, uplift, and financially elevate women business owners at an unforgettable live, pitch event.

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HY-VEE DIETICIAN

Stock Up on End-of-Summer Produce BY: ANNE CUNDIFF, RD, LD, FAND CORPORATE HY-VEE DIETITIAN

Summer is starting to wind down and so are our gardens, but there is some great produce that is still in abundance. Produce that is in season is picked at the peak of ripeness, meaning it often tastes better and its nutrient content is at its highest.

Consuming adequate amounts of produce can also help your body get more of the essential nutrients that it needs to stay healthy. One of the best ways to make sure you are getting a good mix of important nutrients is to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs of all different colors. Hy-Vee dietitians are here to help you do that this late summer season by sharing their top three favorite end-of-summer produce picks.

Top 3 dietitian favorite end-of-summer produce: 1) Bell Peppers: All colors of bell peppers offer great nutritional value, including being great sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid and even fiber.

However, red bell peppers that are picked later in the season will have more vitamin A and C. You can wash, chop up and use the pepper fresh in any dish or freeze the chopped-up peppers and save for another time. Chopped bell pepper goes great in eggs, salads, pasta sauces, chilis and more.

2) Peaches: Peaches are a fun late-summer fruit that can provide the body with good amounts of vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber. This means that peaches can help keep your bones, cells and eyes healthy. Peaches are also a great fruit for grilling – so wash, cut in half, remove the pit, and throw it on the grill with your protein at your next cookout. You can also chop up peaches and freeze them. Then you can toss them in a blender with your other favorite fruits and vegetables for a nutrient-packed smoothie.

3) Rosemary: Rosemary is a tasty and hardy herb that goes well in many late-summer, fall and even winter dishes. Rosemary is also a great source of vitamins A, C and B6, as well as iron and calcium. Rosemary can easily be grown in the ground or in a pot and even purchased in a pot from the store. Bring your rosemary pot inside as it gets colder or preserve your rosemary by air drying or freezing in ice cube trays filled with olive oil for use in cooking later.

Eating fruits and vegetables daily is an important part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Eating in season can not only give you an extra nutrient boost but can also put a little savings back in your pocket, as produce that is in season often costs less. For more ideas on how you can use different produce items, check out our virtual Freezer Meal Prep Workshops or sign up for the Healthy Habits menu program. For more personalized guidance and access to all our dietitian resources, consider signing up for a Healthy You Subscription.

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

Makes 1 (500-gram) jar

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All you need: ½ cup peach preserves 2 tbsp Gustare Vita olive oil 2 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, plus additional sprigs for garnish 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 5 medium peaches, pitted and halved 4 (4- to-5-oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts Hy-Vee salt Hy-Vee ground black pepper ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

All you do: 1) Preheat a charcoal or gas grill with a greased grill rack for direct grilling over medium-high heat.

2) Combine preserves, oil, orange juice, thyme and ginger in a small microwave-safe bowl for glaze. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Add the halves of two peaches to glaze mixture in bowl. Transfer glaze to a food processor. Pulse glaze mixture until slightly pureed, leaving some peach chunks.

3) Cut remaining peach halves into wedges. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees), turning and brushing with glaze every 5 minutes. Add peach wedges to grill during the last 5 to 6 minutes of grilling. Brush with remaining glaze and grill until peaches are lightly charred.

4) Serve chicken and peaches with goat cheese. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

Recipe source: Hy-vee.com Recipe source: https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/recipes/grilled-peaches-and-chicken

The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

10.06.23 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM FIRST SESSION: Creativity, Innovation, and Idea Development Entrepreneurs, even successful ones, often don’t know what they don’t know. While they may be excellent at providing their respective products or services, they may also feel somewhat isolated when it comes to making the many business-related decisions frequently thrown at them. Worse yet, after spending countless hours providing those excellent products and services, the thought of innovating and planning for future growth can seem both daunting and exhausting.

The ImagineDSM™ Entrepreneurship Program through FuseDSM and Bookpress Publishing will equip entrepreneurs and small business managers with tools that can be immediately applied for enhanced outcomes and increased long-term success.

CLICK HERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND UPCOMING SESSIONS

THE POWER OF

PREVENTION Big benefits for small businesses

Benefit solutions with FuseDSM

Healthy employees are happier and more productive.

And that’s good for business! But how do you ensure your employees are staying healthy? Promoting preventive care, such as annual dental and vision exams, is a great place to start.

FLEXIBLE: Your employees can get the most out of their dental annual benefit maximum by using preventive services SM with CheckUp Plus .

FuseDSM offers dental and vision plans from Delta Dental of Iowa that are sure to make a big difference to your employees and their overall heath.

Regular dental and vision exams can identify early signs of diseases and chronic health conditions before they become more serious and harder to treat.

Almost 80% of employees say they deal with a vision disturbance at work every day.2

Among adults, more than 164 million work hours are lost each year because of 1 dental problems.

COMPREHENSIVE: Routine benefits plus coverage for additional dental and vision services.

SIMPLE: With the largest provider network in both Iowa and nationwide, your employees could continue to see their same dentist.

Visit us today or call us at 800-470-3262.

Employees are your most valuable asset. And the benefits you provide make a difference in recruiting, retaining and the overall health of your team.

Choose a FuseDSM dental and vision plan through Delta Dental of Iowa and encourage your employees to take advantage of the preventive benefits your plan provides.

For your smile. For your health. For your community.

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DeltaVision is underwritten by Veratrus Benefit Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Dental of Iowa, utilizing the EyeMed Vision Care Insight Network.Choose a FuseDSM dental and vision plan through Delta Dental of Iowa and encourage your employees to take advantage of the preventive benefits your plan provides.

1

American Dental Education Association, 2001.

2

HR.BLR.com, 2015.

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