June FuseNews

YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER IN DES MOINES | JUNE 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday Jun 9, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon - Broadlawns Medical Center - Better | Bolder | Brighter

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Thursday, Jun 9, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 AM CDT

Intern Immersion Networking Event

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Chamber.edu

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Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday Jun 15, 2022 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

FuseDSM NPO Confidential

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn - "The Hidden Cost of Customer Defection and How to Stop It"

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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

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Thursday Jun 23, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Firestarter Meeting - Captain Roy's

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Thursday Jun 23, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT

Change Your Circle Speed Networking Event

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Thursday Jun 30, 2022 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT

2022 Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs

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UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday July 6, 2022 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM CST

FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting

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Thursday July 7, 2022 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM CST

FuseHR Forum - Right or Right Now: Effective Hiring

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Thursday July 14, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon - "How to Find Your Fun at the 2022 Iowa State Fair"

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Tuesday Jul 19, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn "Brand Aid - Why your brand is so important"

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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

FuseDSM NPO Confidential

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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

MOXIE presented by East Village Spa

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022 TIME TBD

McGough Construction Ribbon Cutting

Thursday Jul 28, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Firestarter Meeting - TBD

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MORE INFO TO COME

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

JUNE 2022

JUNE CONTENT IN THE COMMUNITY //

NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: IN-DEGREES RETAIL SPOTLIGHT: SKATE SOUTH RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: BLACK CAT ICE CREAM SUMMER IN DES MOINES: CATCH DSM ITINERARY

MEMBER NEWS //

GET INVOLVED IN THE CHAMBER HY-VEE DIETICIAN SPEAK UP STORIES

JUNE EDITION //

SPEND THE SUMMER IN DES MOINES – DES MOINES PARENT RIVERVIEW EVENTS CENTER FEED YOUR MIND LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

p.32 Cover Story: Riverview Events Center

IN THE CHAMBER //

CHAMBER UPDATES PAGE NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT PAGE MEET THE BOARD - DWANA BRADLEY FIRESTARTER SPOTLIGHT - SCOTT GRAY

p. 28 Black Cat Ice Cream

JUNE 2022

LETTER FROM THE CEO

FROM THE CEO While it's feeling more like summer outside each day and it's time to relax, things are

As we head in to the summer season….school is out, vacations abound….it’s easy to

picking up around our chamber. Not only am I excited for all of the different events

get so busy we forget to nurture our business relationships as we focus on family and

we have scheduled. but each season there is new excitement about seeing our

free time…..and we MUST focus on family and free time, always! We have so many

members involved in different ways.

events and programming options at the chamber, even choosing one or two to attend each month to stay in touch makes all the difference for your business. The Monthly

My word of the year is COLLABORATION. You hear me say it often, however, I

Luncheon and Change Your Circle are two that I highly recommend you don’t miss

don’t just say it, we have been DOING it all year! Soon you will start seeing the

out on. Your chamber is in growth mode, and we have added a new employee to our

results of the collaboration that has been going on behind the scenes. One of those

TEAM! Dani Rice is onboard and already starting to meet with those businesses

collaborative efforts is rolling out in this issue with a Save the Date for September

within our footprint that are not yet members of our chamber. This isn’t only growth

20th. FLOURISH, a collaborative effort with Love Local is not a new event (it is in

for the chamber – it’s growth for YOUR business. The more members our chamber

its 4th year now), but it is new to FuseDSM. This incredibly energizing, small

has, the more connections for you to make and the stronger our business community

business, Women’s Pitch event will be held at Jasper Winery. By collaborating with

becomes. If you see Dani out and about in our community – say hello!

Love Local, we hope to take this event to the next level, raising the bar and awarding even more dollars to those that submit. More details on that to come soon!

As always……THANK YOU for your continued support of FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce. We appreciate you, our members, so very much!

I’m thrilled to report that the Empresari@s group is reorganizing after taking time off during the pandemic. An initial brainstorming meeting was held with leaders in the community and a handful of collaborative ideas were discussed in how to move forward with important and valuable resources to Latino businesses and the community. It is important that this group isn’t recreating a wheel that already exists within the community, but targeting what is not being done. Stay tuned for more information!

Trish Flaherty-Barnes

TRISH FLAHERTY-BARNES CEO, President of FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce

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DES MOINES PARENT

JUNE 2022

SUMMER IN DES MOINES, IOWA

BY ERIN HUIATT OF DES MOINES PARENT

SUMMER! Summer in Des Moines, Iowa is full of fun activities and events including a ton of free options! I have gathered all the fun for you. Take a look below and if you want an entire guide to Summer fun in Des Moines bookmark this page for all your summer fun.

Free Yoga in Des Moines Many communities surrounding Des Moines offer free yoga for all ages and abilities. Grab the entire list here. Ones to definitely check out this summer are: 1. Yoga in the Park at the Ankeny Bandshell in Wagner Park. Offered every Saturday, May 28 through Sept. 3, from 8 – 9 a.m. Families, of all ages and skill levels, are welcome at this free community event.

2. Yoga in the Park at Gray’s Lake. Des Moines Parks and Recreation invites you to start off your Saturday with free yoga at Gray’s Lake Park. Join them every week from June 4 – to September 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for free classes led by volunteers from around the Des Moines Metro.

3. Yoga on the Lawn at West Des Moines City Hall.

Every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. now through August 28.

Catch a Movie Under the Stars Enjoy your favorite movie outdoors in Des Moines.

Bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks. All movies begin at dusk which is around 8:45 p.m. (unless noted). Dress the kids up in their comfy pajamas as well. Grab the entire list here. Here are some we are looking forward to!

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1. Sunday Night Family Movie Series in Clive. Movies are shown on select dates including May 22, June 12, August 7, and September 18.

2. Free Flicks in Des Moines is is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks!

Begins June 10 through August 19.

3. Join West Des Moines Parks & Recreation for Moonlit Movies on Fridays this summer for a free outdoor movie series.

Beginning an hour prior to the movie, enjoy activities related to the show and grab a bite to eat from a food truck.

Located at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater.

Enjoy Summer Sounds in Des Moines Listening to music outdoors is one of our family’s favorite things to do. It is a great time for the entire family. Listen to music, play games, meet friends, and have fun. Grab the entire list here. Here are some of our favorites!

1. Music in the Garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Every Thursday beginning June 16 through September 29.

2. Food Truck Friday at Campbell Recreation Park in Clive. Every Friday beginning May 13 through June 10.

3. Rendezvous Riverview at Riverview Park is held every Friday in June and July and will showcase a variety of bands.

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1. FuseDSM Quarterly Breakfast "Human Trafficking in Iowa" 2. Firestarter Meeting at Kelly's Little Nipper 3. Ribbon Cutting with Walmart Des Moines - SE 14th St 4. Feed Your Mind with REV Health & Wellness on Owning Your Muscles, Mobility Tools for the Weekday Warrior.

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JUNE 2022

SPOTLIGHT

FIRST LOOK: DES MOINES' PLANNED $33M SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT

BY JASON CLAYWORTH A $33 million senior housing complex will be

Apartments will have one or two bedrooms. A

constructed on Des Moines' south side, under a

clubhouse will include a library, business center

zoning request approved by the City Council this

and screened patios.

week.

What's ahead: KCG will apply for $15 million in Iowa Why it matters: There's an affordable housing deficit

tax credits next month, KCG development director

in central Iowa. The facility will bring about 144 units

CJ Lintner tells Axios.

to a nearly six-acre site near Southridge Mall.

Construction could begin later this year with Details: KCG Development, an Indiana-based

the first units available in 2023.

affordable housing company, plans to build the three-story Akona Hills complex at 7221 SE 5th St., around an interior courtyard.

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FUSING THE COMMUNITY

JUNE 2022

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS #FUSINGTHECOMMUNITYTOGETHER This years 2022 Des Moines People's Choice award for Best Remodeler/Contractor goes to one of our great members - Lil' Brother Construction!

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped build up one of our members!

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NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2022

By Degrees partners with whole schools to increase

In 2014, we implemented a new model in which we

high school graduation and postsecondary readiness

partner with entire schools to:

rates on Des Moines' northside. Our work begins in kindergarten and follows students through high school

1. address the complex obstacles influencing student success;

graduation, ensuring they’re immersed in an expansive

2. build a pervasive culture of postsecondary

culture of postsecondary education, career exploration

education and careers for students throughout

and future-focused planning throughout their K-12

their K-12 experience.

experience.

We first established this programing at Findley We build intentional partnerships with our schools,

Elementary (320+ students) in 2014 and have since

community

and

expanded into Harding Middle (800+ students), where

postsecondary institutions to uplift students, families

Findley students attend grades 6-8. In 2019, we began

and whole neighborhoods.

our expansion into North High (1,400+ students).

Since our founding, we've worked to increase high

Our vision is to create a K-12 pipeline of supports and

school graduation and postsecondary readiness rates in

services for students from an early age while creating a

Des Moines’ under-resourced communities. From

future-focused culture that pervades their entire public

1990 - 2014, we supported three cohorts of 45

education experience.

organizations,

businesses

students each, working with students and their families from

elementary

school

through

high

graduation: Moulton Elementary 5th graders in 1990 Homes of Oakridge 1st graders in 1996 King Elementary 1st graders in 2006

school

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MARKETING COLUMN

JUNE 2022

JUNE MARKETING TIP CREATIVE DSM | DIGITAL & SOCIAL MARKETING

It's officially self-help summer, which means we are looking for ways to find growth in all areas!

Find growth through services and resources that are right at your fingertips, and hidden in all of the places you visit each day online. We are here to make these resources not-so-hidden anymore.

June Marketing Tips: Utilize Facebook Blueprint Tools for Your Business!

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Most of us spend at least a few minutes scrolling on Facebook, so why not spend an extra 30-60 minutes using their tools to amp up your page for your business page?

Facebook Blueprint allows you to earn certifications in various areas through their e-learning process. All of the courses are self-paced and teach you all you need to know about advertising on Instagram and Facebook. The best part? Since they are through Facebook, they are teaching you exactly what it takes to be successful on their platform.

Want some free marketing advice? We're always down for a discovery call: creativedsm.as.me/marketing-discovery-call

CASH PRIZES for 1st ($500), 2nd ($325) and 3rd ($200) Place!

Sponsorships Opportunities Available!

Contact Trish at trish@fusedsm.org

FUSING THE COMMUNITY

JUNE 2022

This years 2022 Des Moines People's Choice award for Best Doctor goes to one of our great members - Dr. Jon of Exemplar Care!

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped build up one of our members!

#FusingTheCommunityTogether

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS #FUSINGTHECOMMUNITYTOGETHER

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MACRAE PARK PHASE 3 FRIENDS OF SW 9TH With the second year of construction on MacRae Park Phase 3 Improvements beginning in April and the contractor already making great progress, it seems like the right moment for the next update and progress photos (attached).

When driving by on SW 9th Street, you may have noticed that the open-air shelter near the nature playscape is really coming along. The shelter structure is up, the roof is on and the electrical is being wired. The final components of the concrete floor were poured last week. This feature is still available for a naming rights donation.

Work has begun on the water feature at the center of the nature playscape with grouting of the wall stones and the initial concrete pour for the water runnel. The plumber is working on the mechanical systems and concrete installation will continue over the next few weeks.

A final structural design has been completed for the boardwalk across the pond and the contractor securing a specialty sub-contractor for installation.

A bit of background --- the original planned helical foundations were found to be insufficient due to shallow bedrock under the pond and the inability of the helical piers to penetrate the bedrock. The design team worked over the winter to generate a new solution and landed on augured H-piles. The City Manager approved additional funds and the structural design was then completed. The H-piles will be a lasting solution with a minimum amount of maintenance.

The schedule going forward includes the completion of the majority of the playscape work near the end of June. The boardwalk is scheduled to begin in early October. You will see the pond being drained one more time and then re-stocked. This work is anticipated to be complete near the end of December 2022.

In addition to the open-air shelter naming rights donation opportunity, the Friends of Des Moines Parks link for general donations is still active and just waiting for the next generous contribution. Please forward to your contacts = MacRae Park | Friends of DM Parks.

We thank you for your continued support during this monumental project!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

JUNE 2022

MEMBERSHIP PERKS INSTANT UPDATES CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP

If you are looking for the perfect way to let members know about new updates with your business - look o further than our "Chamber Members Only" Facebook group.

Post as much info as you want - all updates are welcome! Each member of FuseDSM has access to this group and will receive notifications for each post, making sure that our posts are seen!

Not sure you have your own posts to make?

This group allows you to see the updates from all of the other members, which can include exclusive information and chamber benefits that are only seen on this platform.

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2022

BLACK CAT ICE CREAM "THE BEST ICE CREAM ON EARTH" Black Cat Ice Cream all started with a big, fat, black cat named Boo Bear. Boo Bear spent most of his life on the streets before we adopted him, and that type of upbringing made him a certified gangster. We found the only thing that could melt his tough exterior was ice cream. We believe ice cream has the power to do that for everyone.

"Based out of Des Moines, we serve hand-crafted small batch artisanal ice cream. We utilize grass-fed natural dairy and ingredients sourced from local producers to create our one-ofa-kind flavors. We hope to see you soon!"

Black Cat Ice Cream all started with a big, fat, black cat named Boo Bear. Boo Bear spent most of his life on the streets before we adopted him, and that type of upbringing made him a certified gangster.

We found the only thing that could melt his tough exterior . find all Black Cat updates on their Instagram page, ​and for a sweeter touch, find their full

updated

menu

on

their

menu

page

@blckcaticecream - stop in and tell them FuseDSM sent you!

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JUNE 2022

WYCKOFF HEATING & COOLING PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND UNDER YOUR ROOF

What started as a small HVAC company founded by Don Wyckoff Sr., has now grown into a trusted business led by third-generation owners Andy Wyckoff and Job Cooper that employs over 150 people and services clients all over Iowa. We’ve taken our family business to the next level to serve the needs of our customers, all without sacrificing the service-oriented roots and family values that Wyckoff Industries was built on.

As a family-owned and operated business for over 70 years, Wyckoff Heating & Cooling takes great pride in providing comfort and expertise to all of our customers in an honest, timely, and thorough manner.

Our home comfort professionals can perform any aspect of repair service, whether that be installing a new furnace or conducting an air conditioner service check. We guarantee you’ve come to the right place to find reliable, honest, and affordable service.

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COVER ARTICLE

JUNE 2022

A NEW AGE OF ENTERTAINMENT IN DES MOINES With its opening in 1915 Riverview Park was a source of great memories for the people of Des Moines. In 2021, after many years of little use, the Parks Area Foundation has led the charge to re-dedicate the park as a cultural destination for Des Moines, and the midwest.

The renovated park is now home to the a playground for children of all abilities, provided for by Variety - the Children's Charity and the magnificent Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater which can hold crowds of 10,000 or more.

Through a partnership with the City of Des Moines, the Parks Area Foundation operates the stage, and invests revenue into the revitalization of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Riverview Park is open to all, 365 days year. Every Friday in June and July, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands.

Celebrate the 14th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR) sponsored by Confluence Brewing Company. This annual event is family friendly and free every Friday in June and July from 5:30-9:30pm.

Rendezvous on Riverview will be presented on the new Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage again this year with concession stand and food trucks on site for all food and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, but no outside food or beverages

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PROUD SPONSORS We have been fortunate enough to receive so many amazing and proud sponsors for our summer series. Each sponsor contributes to the efforts to make sure we are able to put on a great night for the community each week this summer, and we re so grateful for all that they have been able to do for us, for you!

FuseDSM is a proud sponsor of Riverview Events Center and are honored and humbled to have their support!

We are asking for your support this year by being a sponsor for our Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR) events at Riverview Park. Below, you will find a link to our 2022 Sponsorship Packet detailing out the description of the sponsorship levels along with a form. Your donation is tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We would like to thank you for your consideration.

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CONCESSION STAND FUNDRAISER Is your organization looking to make a difference and contribute to the exceptional fan experience at Riverview Events? This year, we are contracting with groups to operate the concession stands as a means of raising funds for their activities.

We support churches, youth sports, food banks, booster clubs, schools, and civic groups.

This

program

contributes

$250

to

each

organization. The opportunities available are every Friday night in June and July from 5:30pm-9:30 pm.

THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD EMAIL INFO@RIVERVIEWEVENTS.ORG

WEST BANK

JUNE 2022

With rising interest rates and increased costs, you want your business to be running as efficiently as possible.

West Bank offers numerous services that can be beneficial to you and your business. Julie Kunkel, Vice President, Treasury Management and Commercial Deposits, answers some common questions about how West Bank can help small business owners.

What

is

treasury

management?

What is eCorp? eCorp is West Bank’s business online banking that allows users to view accounts, transfer funds, download statements, initiate ACH and wire transfers, deposit checks remotely, and more.

What is the difference between soft tokens and hard tokens? A hard token is a physical device that generates a unique code for a secure log-in to eCorp. A soft token is

Treasury

Management is a specialized area of business banking that provides customers with electronic solutions to manage their finances more efficiently.

the use of app on a smartphone or tablet for the same purpose. These security features add a layer of protection for business owners requiring two-step authorization.

What is ACH? ACH is the electronic transfer of funds between bank accounts at other financial institutions. For

Can treasury management help protect me from fraud? Yes! Check Positive Pay automatically matches the dollar amount and check number of each check you issue. If there is a mismatch you will have an opportunity to approve or reject the payment. ACH Fraud Filter allows you to monitor ACH items clearing your account, add companies to your pre-approved list and reject any unapproved items.

example, West Bank business customers can use ACH for direct deposit of payroll for employees or pull funds from customer accounts for payments.

How can treasury management services help me save time and money? Treasury Management allows business customers to do their banking electronically from where ever they are. West Bank’s Treasury Management services make banking hassle-free and efficient.

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JUNE 2022

REAL ESTATE EXPERT

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JUNE 2022

BUSINESS OWNER TIPS

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IOWA LGBTQ-OWNED BUSINESSES SBA's Network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and services.

Business owners can use our local assistance tool to find nearby offices and resources. There, you can get counseling on whether our 8(a) Business Development Program is right for you.

The SBA conducts outreach to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ business owners, and our staff welcomes and recognizes the importance of greater inclusion at all levels and in all communities.

A number of District Offices have a strategic alliance with the LGBTQ+ business community.

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce Greater Seattle Business Association La Camera de Comercio LGBTTQ de Puerto Rico Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

SBA's Network for LGBTQ+ Businesses

Interested in certifying your LGBTQ+-owned business? The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce offers a certification for LGBTQ-owned small businesses.

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JUNE 2022

HY-VEE DIETICIAN

CHERRY GOOD CELEBRATIONS THIS SUMMER! BY: ANNE CUNDIFF, RD, LD, FAND CORPORATE HY-VEE DIETITIAN

Give a boost to your summer celebrations and celebrate the “red” of “red, white and blue” with help from cherries! Cherries are juicy and in-season throughout the summer and are my absolute favorite fruit. Enjoy cherries on their own or on top of a salad or toast, baked in a dessert, or cooked for a savory sauce served with meat or seafood. Because cherries are bursting with beneficial nutrients, they make an ideal summertime sweet treat to savor.

Cherries are nutrient-dense, meaning they are lower in calories but provide many key nutrients. They contain significant amounts of anti-inflammatory compounds and

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

antioxidants such as vitamin C, beta-carotene and flavonoids. These nutrients may help reduce the risk of some chronic diseases such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Some studies have shown cherries may also help improve sleep, cognitive function and muscle recovery.

There are so many reasons to add cherries to your shopping cart. Here are a few pointers for doing so: How to buy: Cherries are ripe when the fruit is soft but not mushy.

Select cherries with green, unbroken stems and taught, glossy skin.

Sweet cherries, such as Bing and Rainier, are in season May-August and tart cherries, such as Montmorency and Morello, are in season July and August.

Alternatively, you can purchase frozen cherries year-round.

How to store: Refrigerate cherries, dry and unrinsed, for up to 4-7 days, as warmer temperatures make them lose their juiciness.

Alternatively, freeze cherries in an airtight plastic bag for up to 6 months.

How to prep: To pit cherries, use a skewer, chopstick, metal straw, cherry pitter or other sharp object to push up through bottom center of cherry to remove the pit and stem.

Now it is time to enjoy cherries with help from this slow cooker recipe that will allow you to enjoy your 4th of July festivities and let the slow cooker do the work for you!

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HY-VEE DIETICIAN

JUNE 2022

Slow-Cooked Cherry Cobbler Serves 10 All you do: Sweet Rainier cherries and Hy-Vee frozen cherry berry blend 1. Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, bring a delicious cherry-berry flavor to this easy slow-cooked baking powder and cinnamon. cobbler.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add milk and canola oil and stir to combine.

All you need: 3. Pour dry ingredients into the egg/milk mixture and stir to Crust combine. Spray a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray 1 cup Hy-Vee all-purpose flour and spread the batter evenly onto the bottom.

3 tbsp Hy-Vee granulated sugar 4. Prepare cherry filling: In a medium bowl, add sugar, flour, 1 tsp Hy-Vee baking powder oats and salt. Add cherries and frozen berry blend and stir ¼ tsp Hy-Vee ground cinnamon well to coat all the fruit.

1 Hy-Vee large egg 5. Pour the cherry/berry mixture into the slow cooker. ¼ cup Hy-Vee 1% milk Cover and cook on high for 2½ hours, or until the batter is 2 tbsp Hy-Vee canola oil cooked through. Top with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt Cherry Filling and more fresh Rainier cherries, if desired. ¾ cup Hy-Vee granulated sugar Recipe source: www.hy-vee.com ¼ cup Hy-Vee all-purpose flour ½ cup Hy-Vee old-fashioned oats For more recipe ideas and nutrition guidance, join Hy-Vee 1/8 tsp Hy-Vee salt dietitians for a wide variety of virtual nutrition services by 2 cups fresh Rainier cherries, pitted, plus additional for visiting https://www.hy-vee.com/health/hy-vee-dietitians. garnish 1 (16 oz) bag Hy-Vee frozen cherry berry blend The information is not intended as medical advice. Please Vanilla frozen yogurt, for serving, if desired consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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FEED YOUR MIND SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2022

FEED YOUR MIND LUNCH & LEARN "THE HIDDEN COST OF CUSTOMER DEFECTION AND HOW TO STOP IT" Are you customers going out the back door as fast as you bring them in? Is you customer bucket more like a strainer?

When you lose 5% of your customer / client base you reduce you bottom line by 25% - 30%.

Take aways of the session * How to calculate the Lifetime Value of Your Customer * Calculate the cost of Customer Defection * Retention and Referral Strategies * More If you work as hard to retain customers as you did to get customers you will make more money. That is the bottom line!

"I have been in the marketing and direct mail industry for 40+ years. During my career, I have seen many changes.

When I started in 1978 fax machines and voice mail where the new technology of the day.

I continue to look for new technology to give my clients that edge in building their business. Blending digital technology with the printed word has been my edge."

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TUESDAY JUN 21, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

PRESS RELEASE

JUNE 2022

DENTONS DAVIS BROWN Brown as a shareholder in the Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy department and the Mergers & Acquisitions department. Mikkilineni most recently practiced at Des Moines law firm, Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave P.C. “Krystal is a recognized regional and national bankruptcy leader,” said Board of Directors member, Tara Hall. “We are thrilled she joined Dentons Davis Brown with our rich history of top-notch bankruptcy lawyers. Krystal will continue to serve businesses and individuals for decades to come.”

Mikkilineni represents businesses, creditors, trustees, and individuals with reorganizations, insolvency matters, and Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies. Often focusing on the M&A work within bankruptcy, 363 sales are a specialty for Mikkilineni. She collaborates with investment bankers and financial advisors to develop cash flow projections, bidding procedures, and asset purchase agreements.

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MEMBER EVENT

JUNE 2022

JUNE FUSEDSM MONTHLY LUNCHEON - BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER - BETTER | BOLDER | BRIGHTER Tony Coleman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadlawns Medical Center.

He assumed his responsibilities on December 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Southern California and enlisted in the U.S Navy, serving onboard warships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. After completing two full sea tours, Tony was commissioned as a Naval Officer. While in graduate school, Tony worked in a rural South Carolina hospital where he discovered his passion for eliminating health disparities among vulnerable populations.

JULY FUSEDSM MONTHLY LUNCHEON - "HOW TO FIND YOUR FUN AT THE 2022 IOWA STATE FAIR" Mindy Williamson is the Marketing Director for the Iowa State Fair. This year will be her 8th Fair on staff, but she has been a long time Fairgoer, contest participant and sponsor in the past. A proud cyclone grad, Mindy has a background in event planning, advertising, media relations and marketing in the non-profit, government, and agriculture industries. Some of her favorite projects include working on an inaugural Indy race in Iowa, fixing a trophy debacle for the Cy-Hawk Series, starting a newspaper in her hometown, and welcoming 1 million people back to the Iowa State Fair in 2021. Mindy and her husband Kevin, live in a tiny town outside of Des Moines and love traveling, finding cool wine or beer places, watching way too much sports, riding bikes or hiking, chasing their children and giving their dog too many treats.

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JUNE 2022

MEET DWANA BRADLEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPOTLIGHT

Meet Dwana Bradley , a member of our Board of Directors of our Chamber of Commerce. Dwana has served as a valuable member of our Board of Directors, and has contributed largely to our chamber.

Outside of FuseDSM Dwana is active in the community and is part of Iowa Urban Media.

BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP

JUNE 2022

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP

SUSTAINABLE STORYTELLING

BY LIZ GILMAN Last August marked an amazing moment for Iowa. The hottest ticket on earth was to a Major League Baseball game at the “Field of Dreams” movie site. It was a magical night of cornfields and baseball that took our breath away and made grown men cry. It was a beautiful story that created a major economic boost and a priceless promotion for our state — people are still talking about it!

And just think: It all started with the arts.

The story was an idea hatched in Iowa City that became a book, then a script, then an iconic movie, a major league sports attraction and now a digital television series for a whole new generation. It’s a gift of the arts that keeps on giving. It’s also an example of how we are successfully building a sustainable ecosystem for filmmakers, so others will come.

Produce Iowa Produce Iowa is the reimagined state film office, and one of our primary goals is to help incubate Iowa stories and create home-grown projects here in Iowa. We launched our office from scratch nine years ago and have strategically built a foundation of support in communities across the state. I’ve seen that growth firsthand, and it fills me with pride.

It’s the 16 Iowa communities from Siouxland to Snake Alley who are producing film festivals and welcoming guests from all over the world to their main streets. It's the resident Iowa filmmakers who are spending money in small towns and creating jobs that support our film and television industry organically, as a whole.

Sustainability is essential. We want to invest in the filmmakers who stay in Iowa, and we want to help them develop the industry in their own ways. We do this by cultivating a filmmaking ecosystem that supports all kinds of productions, big and small.

These efforts start with opportunities. For example, we help Iowans find jobs by encouraging them to showcase their skills and services in our free statewide Media Production Directory, and we help property owners earn money with our Location Database. Our office facilitates requests every day from producers who want to visit Iowa, hire Iowans and spend money on productions right here in Iowa.

Film and media projects create high-paying trade jobs, boost small businesses and drive tourism while attracting and retaining residents. We elevate Iowa-made short stories through a statewide television series called, “The Film Lounge,” with our partners from Iowa PBS and the Iowa Arts Council. Produce Iowa offers a MediaMasters Series of hands-on workshops with industry leaders to provide opportunities for professional development, and we also work with 26 Iowa colleges and universities that offer film and media programs to build awareness about in-state job opportunities. That number often surprises people, but it’s why it’s so important to build an industry that retains creative students and offers them opportunities when they graduate.

It’s also what inspired us to launch the Greenlight Grants three years ago. This program was a major milestone for the office and our impact in the state. To date, we’ve invested just under a half million dollars in 12 Iowa filmmakers to propel their projects “from script to screen” and collaborate with other in-state filmmakers. The grants require a 50% cash match, which requires filmmakers to have some skin in the game and leverage even more funding. The state grants often provide a credible “stamp of approval” that encourages private investors to help filmmakers tackle projects they might not be able to do anywhere else. One grant recipient took our $30,000 grant for a pilot episode and turned it into just over $100,000 — all of which she spent on Iowans in our filmmaking ecosystem. The grant was the spark she needed to believe in herself and push to the next level.

When we encourage people to produce in Iowa, the ripple effects benefit small businesses and Iowans who aren’t even in the film and television industry. Film crews stay in hotels.

They eat at cafes and restaurants. They buy lumber and gear at the hardware store. They rent cars. They hire caterers and construction workers and real estate agents. All of this happens when we manufacture entertainment here in Iowa to meet the world’s evergrowing demands for content.

But now back to that original Iowa story I mentioned earlier. The new adaptation of a 34year-old Iowa movie will reach an even bigger audience, while once again fueling our filmmaking ecosystem. A new limited digital series of “Field of Dreams” will begin major production in July through August here in Greater Des Moines (DSM). The NBCUniversal production is written and executive produced by Michael Schur (“The Office”) and will stream on Peacock in 2023. We’re thrilled that Schur and his production team couldn’t think of the movie without thinking of Iowa — and vice versa.

And it's good to know that a native Iowa filmmaker will help shepherd this story. Another executive producer, Morgan Sackett, grew up in Okoboji and went on to help produce some major Hollywood hits such as “Seinfeld,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Veep” and “Hacks,” to name just a few. It goes to show that there is always an Iowa connection in business. Whether you are an Iowa filmmaker working here or an expatriate who wants to bring a project back to the state, it's important to continue to cultivate high-quality storytelling and welcome opportunities that feed our diverse and sustainable ecosystem.

So, get ready for another summer of baseball and magical cornfields in our state. Iowa is certainly heaven to filmmakers.

For more information, please visit produceiowa.com.

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FIRESTARTER SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2022

MEET SCOTT GRAY FIRESTARTER Meet one of our Firestarters - Scott Gray of Gray Financial!

Scott has been a great contribution to our Firestarter program and we love seeing him at all of our different events and meetings.

Firestarters are the spark and energy our chamber needs to ignite growth and prosperity for our members while exploring new businesses to inspire.

PRESS RELEASE

JUNE 2022

MOSAIC’S LASARA BOLES WINS IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY PROVIDERS’ ANNUAL FRONTLINE SUPERVISOR AWARD 2022–Mosaic in Central Iowa’s Lasara Boles is one of nine human services workers across the state who has won the Iowa Association of Community Providers’ (IACP) annual Community Builder Award in recognition for her “outstanding” service as a frontline supervisor.

According to the IACP, 30,000 Iowans receive communitybased services, and frontline supervisors are the “lynchpin” of delivering these services in the industry so that “one day, all Iowans will live, learn and work in their community of choice.”

Brandi Bretthauer, Mosaic in Central Iowa’s Executive Director said, “Lasara is an incredible role model for the Mosaic at Home

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team to meet Mosaic’s overall mission of ‘pursuing

opportunities that empower people’ so those we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and other diverse needs can live their best lives

LASARA BOLES OF MOSAIC IN CENTRAL IOWA

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CATCH DSM

JUNE 2022

CAPITAL CITY PRIDE IS HAPPY TO WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE 44TH ANNUAL PRIDEFEST, JUNE 10 - 12 - DES MOINES EAST VILLAGE. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED DETAILS AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENTS.

HEADLINERS MATT AND KIM A BROOKLYN DUO FEATURING MATT (JOHNSON, KEYBOARDS) AND KIM (SCHIFINO, DRUMS) WHO TOGETHER CREATE A THUNDER-PUNCHING, MELODIC MIX OF INDIE PUNK AND DANCE MUSIC. THEY HAVE PERFORMED SOLD-OUT HEADLINING TOURS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND WOWED FANS AROUND THE GLOBE.

TODRICK HALL

TODRICK HALL IS A SINGER, SONGWRITER, CHOREOGRAPHER AND ALL AROUND ENTERTAINER. WHETHER PERFORMING ON STAGE OR STANDING BEHIND THE SCENES DIRECTING HIS OWN MUSIC VIDEOS, HALL IS A FORCE OF NATURE WHO COMMANDS ATTENTION. HIS LOYAL FANBASE HAS FOLLOWED HIM FROM HIS “RU-PAUL’S DRAG RACE” TO BROADWAY, WHERE HE HAS APPEARED IN SMASH HITS INCLUDING “KINKY BOOTS,” “CHICAGO” AND “WAITRESS.” HIS MOST RECENT ALBUM RELEASE FEMULINE WAS BOLD AND UNAPOLOGETIC, LIKE IT’S CREATOR, AND FEATURED A COLLECTION OF ICONS INCLUDING CHAKA KHAN AND BRANDY AND HAS SINCE SURPASSED 20+ MILLION STREAMS.

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JUNE 2022

MEDICAP PHARMACY PARTNERS WITH DMU, ORPYX TO PREVENT DIABETIC FOOT AMPUTATION MEDICAP PHARMACY Medicap Pharmacy is excited to join the partnership between Orpyx® Medical Technologies Inc and Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery to serve central Iowans living with diabetes.

This is a pilot program that is aiming to address diabetic foot concerns by offering an easier avenue to get diabetic therapeutic inserts.

As

an

independent

pharmacy

group,

Medicap

Pharmacy is closely tied to the communities they serve. Medicap Pharmacy locations in Des Moines (East 14th), Boone, and Winterset are participating in the pilot program, which allows them to reach more Medicare-qualified beneficiaries all around the Des Moines metro area and beyond. Medicap Pharmacy has been offering diabetic care for years, including inserts, shoes, and other supplies. This program with DMU and Orpyx offers Medicap an opportunity to expand their offerings as well as reach more people in need of diabetic support.

“We are thrilled to offer this service to members of our community. This product isn’t available currently at any other pharmacies in the area, and we are excited

to

introduce

it

to

our

patients.

The

technology can help reduce pressure points and foot complications that can often lead to amputation in diabetics, so this will have a great impact on quality of life,” said Lori Kane, CPhT at Medicap Pharmacy on East 14th in Des Moines.

EXPERT ARTICLE

JUNE 2022

LIMITING TO LIMITLESS: WHY SUMMER IS ABOUT SLOWING DOWN

BY ERIK DOMINGUEZ I am intentionally limiting my income this summer.

I know I am not supposed to admit that to others, especially as an entrepreneur. I have said no to speaking engagements and I have limited my client load. That seems counterproductive to the journey we are on.

While I have been speaking and coaching for over 25 years, I launched Speak Up Stories in January of 2020. Perfect timing for a speaking and public speaking consulting and coaching business, right? As soon as the pandemic hit, my head started to spin. Entrepreneurs are already drowned with “musts” and “shoulds” and the pandemic only exacerbated that list.

Instagram. Facebook. LinkedIn. TikTok. Twitter. Youtube. Snapchat.

Blog. Website. Email List. Workshops. ROI. SEO. CRM. Funnels.

That’s how you can connect while we are separated during this time.

And, I agreed and aligned with that strategy and I tried them ALL. Those strategies did provide a lot of benefits to me. But I felt like that old photo of a man on a tricycle spinning multiple plates at the same time.

I quickly burned out, shortly after I had just begun. That burnout didn’t ease as the pandemic lifted. The messages of how to market your business intensified and I added more plates, more tasks, and more “musts” and “shoulds” to my list. Except there were two main components of my business falling behind and two components. These are two components that I believe come before ANYthing else. These will be the focus of my summer and I invite you to make them the focus of yours.

1. Excellence in your craft. Speaking is an art form that requires hours of research, writing, rehearsing, being coached, watching videos, revising, and rehearsing again. I am at my best when I am delivering the best keynote experiences for an audience. I found that as I got caught in the whirlwind of DOING business, that I forgot why I started my business in the first place: inspiring and equipping leaders in confident communication.

Why did you start your business? Are you spending time in that craft?

EXPERT ARTICLE

JUNE 2022

2. Connections. Not networking, although connections can be

All of the tools of marketing your business are not only

made there. But really talking to others, getting to know them,

effective, but necessary. I certainly will continue to post and

hearing their story without an agenda or purpose.

connect with others on my social media platforms. But limiting those and spending time with my craft and with people will be

This became incredibly apparent and important when I was

the key to my overall success. I know that the time I block for

reading The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich

rehearsals and conversations will be well worth it and much

Litvin. They said this:

better than spinning my head or giving the audiences and clients that I do have anything less than my absolute best.

“If you can see this, you will have your primary purpose today to be inside a conversation, instead of pacing around, checking

Summer in Des Moines is filled with an abundance of festivals

your email fifty times a day, handling family calls, writing a blog,

and activities and opportunities for connection. I am planning on

wondering if you should write a book, going on social media,

taking advantage of each and every opportunity. Invite a

networking, trying some

conversation in the great weather. If you can’t think of who to invite, reach out to me and I will connect with you.

marketing - all those things we do that don’t get us clients. All those things that eat up our whole day when we could have been

It will be anything but limiting.

having a conversation.”

Are you connecting with others? Are you having conversations with others?

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JUNE 2022

CITY UPDATE

Temporary gardeners needed! You will receive two 5’x15’ beds each at our Downtown Community Garden, located at 800 SE 6th St. One of the two beds must contain food to donate to the community, but the other you keep for yourself.

Gardeners provide all seeds/plants themselves so donations are completely flexible.

Whatever you want to grow and give is up to you. There are no limitations on the type of produce grown or donated. If a gardener would like to grow and donate all the produce from both beds they are maintaining that is allowed too.

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Chamber Champions We are grateful for your contribution to the FuseDSM Chamber of Commerce and your dedication to helping the community as it uplifts our members!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JUNE 2022

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 delegate the implementation of these policies.

CAROLYN JENISON //

DANIEL WILLRICH//

Speak PR Chair

Pelds Design Services Vice Chair

LAURA GIBSON//

TOM WELCHANS //

CICIL Secretary

BILL RAINE //

Raine Recruiting Board Member

CPA, Denman & Company Treasurer

DWANA BRADLEY// Iowa Urban Magazine Board Member

GINA VITIRITTO//

JAMES WALFORD // James Walford State Farm Agency Board Member

SHALLEE KEENAN//

DANNY BEYER// Iron Horse Wealth Management Board Member

DONNA MILLER//

TROY DUBBERKE// Atlantic CocaCola Bottling Company Board Member

Prairie Meadows Board Member

Kemin Industries Board Member

Miller, Zimmerman & Evans, PLC Board Member

MICHAEL BIRD // CEO Spindustry 2nd Vice Chair

RANDY SACKETT//

Yellow Cab Co. Past Chair

FERNANDO AVEIGA// PanAmerican Broadcasting/106.9 La Q Buena Board Member

MEGAN FLETCHER// Amesbury Truth Board Member PAM THOMPSON // Parks Area Foundation Board Member

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