Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
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Monthly Luncheon - Mike Vallely, from Athlete to Entrepreneur "My Life in Skateboarding"
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
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Morning Fuel Networking Kava DSM
Thursday Dec 2, 2021
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Thursday Dec 2, 2021
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Non Profit Forum Let's Collaborate Part 2
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From the streets of Edison, New Jersey, to the beaches of Southern California, to a skatepark on the Des Moines River, and all around the world, this is Mike's life in skateboarding.
The largest open skatepark in the nation sits right here in our city, the Lauridsen Skatepark. The opening of this skatepark brought the 2021 Dew Tour to our city. It also brought a professional skateboarder, Mike Vallely, across the country who now calls Des Moines "HOME". Join us at the November Monthly Luncheon to hear Mike's story.
The FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon will typically be held on the 2nd Thursday of every month, however, this month due to Veteran's Day, the date is moved to a Wednesday. Each month the Chamber invites a dynamic speaker to provide timely information affecting our community, insight on issues concerning the community, or inspirational stories which resonate within the community.
There is networking time prior to the start of the program and lunch being served. This is the monthly event you do not want to miss to maintain those important relationships with your fellow members.
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I am a professional skateboarder and musician, and I own a skateboard company: Street Plant I recently moved to Iowa from Southern California with my family, and we operate our skateboard company out of our home here in Des Moines You can learn more about Street Plant at https://www streetplant com/
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Welcome to the 4th quarter of 2021. The fourth quarter….the time when businesses begin to look forward, build budgets and record their dreams for the upcoming year. As businesses, we continually look to finding ways to reduce our expenses, without impacting our customers (and employees) experiences.
We know our staff is the most important investment we make in our business period. And, we also know that we need to provide our employees with wages and benefits that care for their family. And, we understand the number of benefit requested by employees is health benefits 1 when they are looking to stay or go from your employment. AND, LASTLY we know it is nearly impossible to find team members to move our business forward so when we have one, we need to find ways to keep them and we need to listen to what they need
This year, I am more confident in my ability as a business owner to do such with the help of FuseDSM’ s UHC Chamber Health Plan Through the leadership of FuseDSM working to find ways our local business owners can provide their employees with a robust health plan was a game changer. As we review our budgets, and our efforts to recruit and retain employees, we need to hear what is important to our work family and FuseDSM is committed to finding ways to help you meet those needs.
Thank you and the very best wishes for your budgeting season!
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Daniel’ s work has helped companies save or make over $22 million in capital and expenses. He has been called the Maestro of Business and the “Marcus Lemonis of Des Moines.” Daniel is the author of The Small Business Guide series, Your First 100 Days Blueprint, 5 Circles of Influence and the Business Pivot Guide.
He is the founder of New Manager Mastermind, the host of Feed Your Mind and It's The Bottom Line That Matters podcast. Daniel's contributions have appeared on Fast Company, the Truth Network and Small Business Breakthroughs magazine. Daniel is an Eagle Scout, a musician at Grace Church in Des Moines, and a member of the International Coaching Federation, the Association for Talent Development, FuseDSM Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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HeatherandMattwerereferredtoAnawimHousing’sPermanentSupportiveHousing programin2018 Heatherwaspregnantandtheywerehomelessandstayingatthe shelterandinmotelswhenAnawimmetwiththemtosecuretheirhousing.Onlytwelve hoursaftermovingintotheirapartment,Heatherwentintolaborandgavebirthtoa healthyson,Matty.
Leavinghomelessnessisnoteasyandisfullofchallenges.Frequently,mentalillnessand substanceusedisordersaddtothestruggle.Addressingthosechallengeswhileliving withoutapermanenthomeisnearlyimpossible BeforeAnawimHousingortheirson Matty,HeatherandMattlivedwithoutahomeformanyyearsTheylivedinatent,and theirsubstanceuseandmentalillnesswentuntreated.
HeatherandMattmetwhilelivinghomelessandinactiveaddiction.Theydistanced themselvesfromlovedones.Panhandlingbecomesabasicandnecessarysurvivalskill. Heatherdescribedeatingonlyonemealaday “Beforewewenttotheshelter,wespent threemonthsofmypregnancypanhandlingtogetaroomatamoteleverynight becauseitwasduringwinterandthepolarvortexwhereitwas2030degreesbelow,” Heathershared.
WhenHeatherfoundoutshewaspregnant,shecheckedherselfintoahospitaldetox facility Both she and Matt made the decision to get sober together Today they celebrate4yearsofsobriety.“We'rebothsodonewithit.It'sthepast,andnowthisis realityandwehaveafamily,”saysMatt
WiththecontinuedsupportoftheirAnawimHousingprogrammanager,Ashlea,they’ ve receivedhelpaccessingthesupportiveservicestheirfamilyneeds,andhavegaineda trustedfriendandally.Heatherhasreestablishedarelationshipwithhermomwhoisalso closebyandabighelpwiththeirson,Matty.Thecouplecontributes30%oftheir incometowardrentandutilitiesandtakethenecessarystepstoremainhealthy.The importanceofhavingstable,secure,safehousingmeansMattandHeathercanfocuson puttingtheirfamilyandtheirhealthfirst.“Ifwedidn'thavethesupportfromAnawim Housing,we'dstillbeonthestreets,andwemighthavelostoursontofostercare,” Heathershares.
Today,theycanfocusonwhat’smostimportant theirfamily.Happytohaveaplaceto calltheirown,Mattshares,“We'veneverhadadishwasherataplacebeforeandwe'reso excitedaboutit.Thisishome.WeloveitandMattylovesit.”
This giving season you can help families and individuals like Matt and Heather by supportingAnawimHousing.Givethelifechanginggiftofhome safe,permanent,and supportive housing for families and individuals moving into Anawim Housing from homelessness.Makeyoursecureonlinedonationatwww.anawimhousing.orgTolearn more about Anawim Housing, contact Mary MendenhallCore mcore@anawimhousing.orgor5158091156
Ask any Iowan who has moved away what they miss most, and you will likely get a list of favorites from AE Dairy including chocolate milk, cottage cheese and party dips Once the leaves start to change and the holiday movie lineup is announced, the list narrows to AE Egg Nog.
No one at AE can say for certain when AE Egg Nog was first made. “What we do know is that AE Egg Nog has a very loyal fan club,” says Kim Peter, director of marketing and public relations The dairy regularly receives emails and social media comments from customers who say, “The holidays are just not the same without AE Egg Nog!” There are requests to make AE Egg Nog year round and in the half gallon size rather than a quart.
As with other much loved AE products, the recipe for AE Egg Nog is kept secret and has not changed Each batch is made with milk and cream that is hours fresh from Iowa family farms, fully pasteurized eggs, premium vanilla and real nutmeg. John Just, director of quality assurance, says, “What sets AE Egg Nog apart is all the fresh cream we use. ” The flavor is often described as tasting like a melted French vanilla milkshake unbelievably smooth and creamy
As with other much loved AE products, the recipe for AE Egg Nog is kept secret and has not changed Each batch is made with milk and cream that is hours fresh from Iowa family farms, fully pasteurized eggs, premium vanilla and real nutmeg John Just, director of quality assurance, says, “What sets AE Egg Nog apart is all the fresh cream we use. ” The flavor is often described as tasting like a melted French vanilla milkshake unbelievably smooth and creamy
“Dreaming up new flavors and ways to enjoy the goodness of AE is a hallmark of the dairy. We take our inspiration from coffeehouses, fancy desserts, and even bath and body products, as well as customer requests,” says CEO Miriam Erickson Brown Milk Nog a 50/50 blend of classic egg nog and fat free milk packaged in the light yellow half gallon carton is an example of creating a holiday drink to meet such requests Harvest Pumpkin Egg Nog was added in 2019, and this year, AE introduced classic egg nog with a touch of cold brew coffee. “We know a lot of people use egg nog as a creamer, and cold brew coffee is so popular, so we decided to bring them together,” says Erickson Brown.
For those who did not grow up with AE Egg Nog and wonder about other uses, the AE website aedairy.com/recipes/egg nog has recipes and tips, including the fan favorite Egg Nog Upside Down French Toast
AE Egg Nogs can be found at area grocers at least until Christmas If you want to extend the enjoyment, AE Egg Nog can be frozen in the original carton for up to one year. It can be thawed in the refrigerator for a day, and after a good shake, it is ready to be enjoyed within a few days of opening.
Dream Catchers started when Des Moines native and founder, Tricia Rivas, being inspired while volunteering. Rivas would use her skills as a licensed beauty professional, along with her salon’ s staff, to volunteer with Hospice of Central Iowa, the local women ’ s shelter, and even support local veterans After seeing how this time affected the people served, she saw a need. After researching other foundations around the US, she set out in 2013 to create her own foundation where beauty professionals would lend their talents to support those with terminal or chronic illnesses and their caregivers With the help of other passionate Des Moines area community leaders, the the idea became a reality and Dream Catchers began in 2015. The name, Dream Catchers, was divinely inspired. When it came to getting the idea in motion, Rivas knew it would be called Dream Catchers and had a vision of how it would all look and come together. It was specially set once she found the meaning of a dream catcher: According to legend, dreams are messages from sacred spirits It is said that the hole in the center of the web allows the good dreams through while bad dreams are trapped in the web until they disappear in the morning sun.
DreamCatchersarebelievedtoblessthe"sleeping one "withpleasantdreams,goodluck,andharmony. DreamCatcher'smissionistorejuvenatethespirit throughhumantouchformen,women,andchildren. Allvolunteersarewelcome!Weneedvolunteerswith alltypesofskillsetsSalonprofessionals,client companions,andbrandambassadorsareafewbutclick heretolearnaboutmoreopportunities.
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All of the fun Halloween festivities have ended, don’t worry though, there are some fun Thanksgiving traditions and events that are happening in Des Moines, Iowa this year. Check out these top 4 fun events and activities before or after Thanksgiving Day.
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November 20th; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Browns Woods in West Des Moines
Come enjoy a vigorous hike on the trails of beautiful Brown’ s Woods. Polk County Conservation will talk about turkeys and how animals are preparing for winter all while burning some calories. Registration is required.
November 25 at 9 a.m.
The 2021 Des Moines Turkey Trot is like a highlight reel of the city that leads the country in community pride. Ready to experience downtown Des Moines, or show it off to your visiting family and f d ? Bef d l bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and sweet potatoes. Here is your chance!
Friday & Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blank Children's Hospital is proud to announce the 38th Annual Festival of Trees & Lights will be back in person for 2021 at the Iowa Events Center. This annual event is the largest fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital and is a central Iowa tradition to kick off the holiday season The 38th Annual Festival of Trees & Lights will feature: A guided, one way path to view the beautifully decorated trees and read impactful stories of children cared for at Blank Children's. In addition, visitors can shop at the Holiday Gift Shop or purchase specialty bakery items and participate in a gingerbread contest. Children's activities will be available to go for more Festival fun at home!
November 26 January 2; Closed December 24 25 & 31
5:30 to 10 p.m.
Make A Wish® Iowa started Jolly Holiday Lights over 25 years ago to raise money to grant Iowa children’ s wishes Since then, Jolly Holiday Lights has become the organization’ s largest fundraising event, funding more than 1,000 wishes to date
Make A Wish Iowa is excited to continue the Jolly Holiday Lights event at Adventureland Park, where families can carry on this holiday tradition. $25 per car
For all of us at Food Bank of Iowa, giving thanks is a year round state of gratitude not limited to the fourth Thursday in November. We rely on a cast of thousands to help feed hungry Iowans, and we ’ re especially grateful for your support during the most challenging period in food bank history.
Today in Iowa, 10% of our neighbors (about 48,000 right here in the metro) too often come home to empty cupboards Children represent a third of those who are food insecure. And so many others facing hunger are hardworking people, seniors on fixed incomes, and veterans who have bravely served folks who simply don’t have enough money to cover all the necessities
Last year, 8,000 people contributed nearly 31,000 hours of service to the Food Bank of Iowa. They sorted donated food, packed BackPack™ sacks for elementary school children, repackaged bulk rice and pasta into family sized portions, assembled senior boxes, performed data entry, and helped staff events. Our volunteers make magic. We couldn’t do what we do without you
Personally, I am grateful to lead a passionate team of hunger fighters focused every day on helping those who don’t have enough to eat I’ m grateful for steadfast volunteers who show up time and time again to prepare food for distribution and those who help distribute it. For generous fund and food donors, whose support makes Food Bank of Iowa’ s mission entirely possible And for committed employees who ensure the organization can acquire food, keep it safe, and deliver it to the doorsteps of pantry and meal sites. Together, we are a powerful force in the lives of many
Our 677 frontline distribution partners, with scores of volunteers, handed food to their neighbors in need. Schools, food pantries, community meal sites, daycare facilities, homeless shelters, and rehab sites the list goes on and on Thank you for your dedication to the mission and your partnership in distributing nutritious food throughout Food Bank of Iowa’ s 55 county service area
Because you stepped up, thousands of hungry Iowans don’t have to choose between feeding their families or paying for medicine, rent, and heat I am grateful for you this Thanksgiving, and always Wishing you a season of joy and abundance, Michelle Book President and CEO, Food Bank of Iowa
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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 have a huge network of local businesses to learn about, and whenever possible; partner with members within our community.
Let's make marketing human again. Want some free marketing advice? We're always down for a discovery call: creativedsm.as.me/marketing-discovery-call
The Eggnog cupcake is a vanilla cake filled with a rum mousse, topped with an Eggnog buttercream (made from AE dairy eggnog) and dusted with nutmeg.
White chocolate Peppermint is a chocolate cake filled with peppermint mousse, topped with white chocolate buttercream and crushed peppermint candies. Both are available all month long in December
We hear the terms gratitude, appreciation, and acknowledgment, but what exactly do these look like in the workplace? More importantly, why are they necessary?
I’ m not talking about giving your employees a new water bottle or pen as a thank you
I’ m talking about authentic, genuine acknowledgment of personal contributions to the team and organization as a whole
What many CEOs and managers often overlook is the cause and effect of gratitude on a company ’ s bottom line
High turnover, employee dissatisfaction, poor productivity, and lack of respect are all signs of a company lacking a culture of gratitude Regardless of your industry and the products or services you provide, gratitude benefits everyone, especially your employees, who ultimately affect your bottom line
Gratitude in the workforce historically looked like, “be thankful you have a job ” Mindsets have shifted and now the workforce is participative and yearning for more than the basics Gratitude has become a necessity, not a nicety
So how do you cultivate a culture of gratitude?
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Start at the Top
To really experience the positive effects of gratitude on your bottom line, you need to start at the top A culture of gratitude needs to be modeled from the owner and CEO to the managers and then to the employees
Not only does this ensure a culture and not a one off, it also eliminates questions and competitiveness between teams Gratitude is a ripple effect, like any other modeled behavior in and out of the workplace When given gratitude, others are more apt to give it as well
More than anything, employees want to be shown respect and know they are valued.
While fun perks like table tennis and company wide lunches are appreciated, they aren ’t the end all be all to showing your appreciation for your employees
In a time where staffing shortages are affecting so many and those who are working have had to put in more time than usual, it’ s important to acknowledge and show gratitude for what they may currently be sacrificing
While they are being compensated for this time, they still need to be recognized for what they may be giving up; kids' activities, family time, personal time, and more Things they may not get back
Showing gratitude for their extra time and support is crucial to keeping those you do have and creating a culture of gratitude And it’ s as simple as taking 10 minutes out of your day to thank them and tell them you see them putting in the work or giving them a handwritten thank you card
If you ’ re able to offer a bonus, even a small one, or have competitive pay, these are great ways to show gratitude I’ ve seen more recently sign on bonuses for new hires, which is good, but how are you acknowledging those who have stuck it out with you? Can you give a bonus to these individuals?
Consider that showing your gratitude doesn’t need to have a monetary value Every employee is different and has different priorities While one may appreciate a flex day, another may prefer a paid lunch or close by parking spot for a week. Think outside the box and include your employee in their available appreciation options
Check out just a few ways to start modeling a culture of gratitude today:
Now more than ever, employees are in need of gratitude A culture of gratitude is one of the best and easiest preventative health habits to keep your bottom line growing, your employees happy, and to be successful If you ’ re feeling gratitude degradation, it’ s time to get back on track and contact Dynamic Talent Consultants.
Danielle Rusch at Dynamic Talent Consultants works closely with leaders and managers to develop healthy workplace habits that support bottom line growth and mutually beneficial employee relationships.
To learn more about Danielle or to schedule a free 15 minute workplace diagnosis, click here!
Chuck'sItalianAmericanRestaurantisaDesMoinesstaple.After originallybeingfoundedin1956byitsfirstownerChuckBisignano,it isnowownedbyEmilyJonesafterstayinginthefamilyforover58 years.
TheclassicsofChuck'sItalianAmericanRestauranthaveremained thesame,asJoneswasselectedtocarryoutthesametraditionsloved byIowans.Herultimategoalistocontinuetopreservethegreat aspectthatcomeswithalongstandingrestaurantinapassionate communitywhilelookingforwardtothefuture.
OneofthemostrecenteventsisthatChuck'sisundergoinga renovationThesewillbethelargestupdatesforyearssincevarious expansionshavetakenplace.Whilethegoaloftherenovationisto updateneighboringhousingthatsurroundstherestaurant,Chuck's willalsoseerepairsandimprovementstoitsbuilding
AlongstandingtraditionatChuck'sisrightaroundthecornerthe Park'sannualThanksgivingDinner.Thiseventwasstartedand sustainedbyChuck'spreviousowner,LindaBisignano.Jones continuestobringthistraditiontolifethroughthegeneroustime spentbyvolunteerspreparingfoodwithintherestaurant.
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Now that I have your attention with the title {LOL} let’ s talk about how Covid brought a lot of clarity into my personal and business life.
At this time last year, we were all in the thick of so many emotions (as Facebook likes to remind me daily with my memories). In those moments, I remember telling myself that if I didn’t keep moving forward and just became still, I would be paralyzed with fear. Most of the fear came from thinking we would lose Trixies. What would our staff do, our guests, and our family?!
Some days the fear could have had me curled up in the fetal position and wanting to give up. If I’ m being very honest, I did have a handful of those days, but it’ s amazing how strong the human spirit is when we ’ re not willing to give up. We will fight with all of our being when we believe in something, someone, and most importantly, ourselves.
through Covid hasn’t been the hardest thing
I’ ve been through in my life What it has done is brought me many aha moments. Moments that I don’t want to forget that I’ ve learned from: moments of how I want to show up in this world and how I truly want to make a difference for my family, community, employees, and the beauty industry.
Covid helped shed a light on how important our industry is and the impact that we make on our guests and our communities. I think we would have been voted one of the essential non essentials! It has also brought awareness to us personally at Trixies on areas of opportunity that we know will make a difference for our guests and staff.
I look forward to 2021 and the amazing opportunities that we will be given personally and professionally.
I have a life new motto and it reads ~there is beauty in simplicity~ I remind myself of this daily and how far we ’ ve come and what we ’ ve overcame this last year and half.
ATW Training Solutions recently released the results of its 15th annual “Iowa Trends in Talent Development Survey” conducted in partnership with New Horizons Computer Learning Center, the Association for Talent Development Central Iowa chapter (ATD CI), and the Iowa Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council. The survey, conducted between July 21 to August 20, 2021, was completed by nearly 100 respondents representing a variety of Iowa industries, companies, and organizations
Talent Development Budgets Strengthen Survey results indicate that 58% of companies expect their talent development budgets to stay the same in the coming year while almost 39% anticipate that budgets will increase. This means that nearly 97% expect budgets to stay the same or increase, while only 3 4% foresee a modest decrease in budgets. Unlike last year, no respondents anticipate budgets to decrease more than 10%. Organizations that deferred talent development activities in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic likely plan to devote more resources to develop in the coming year.
Last year many employees shifted to working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, nearly 83% of organizations have employees working remotely. Talent development is provided to these employees in a variety of ways, including connecting virtually to classroom sessions, in person classroom sessions, e learning courses, and facilitator led webinars. The biggest challenges with delivering development to remote participants include delivering to the mixed classroom (some participating in person and others virtually), participants’ use of technology, and converting classroom materials for virtual delivery
Last year organizations saw many employees working remotely with a subsequent increase in remote delivery. In the coming year, respondents expect classroom instruction to be the primary delivery method. In last year ’ s survey, while anticipating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, respondents rated classroom instruction and online courses roughly equal, so this year ’ s funding represents a strong rebound for classroom instruction as the traditional number one delivery method. In descending order, other delivery methods identified include Online courses, On the job training, Videoconference, and webinars.
Respondentsansweredthequestion, “Whatarethemost significant challenges to implementing your talent development strategies?” Listed in descending order of responses,thesechallengesinclude:
ImpactofCOVID19 decreasedbudgetsand abilitytobringpeopletogether,alongwith distractedandfatiguedworkforceandleadership teams
TechnologyforVirtualDevelopment adapting tonewwaysofaccessingdevelopment;skillgaps inutilizinglearningtechnology
Otherchallengesmentionedincludedealingwith mergingcompaniesandcultures;lackofexecutive leaders’ buyin;helpingmanagersidentifytraining opportunities;identifyingTDprogramsrelevantto thebusiness;competinginitiatives;succession/talent managementplans.
Time finding time to develop/deliver training, to attendtraining,andtoimplementtraining
Budget/Resources constraints on development budgets and on resources for development, delivery, andsupport(eg,LMSsystem)
Talent Development Staffing insufficient TD staff tosupportneedsoftheentireorganization
Multiple Locations for Employees developing remoteworkersinahybridlearningenvironment
Coverage jugglingemployeetrainingneedswiththe demandsofdailyoperationalwor
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Right now there are 34 2 million US adults living with diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t even know that they have it.
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or it can ’t effectively use the insulin it makes. Over time, that can cause health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure, lower limb amputations, and adult blindness
Healthy eating is one of the best tools you have for managing blood glucose levels However, healthy eating can be even more challenging during the holiday season. Family gatherings and social events around this time of the year are often centered on food and drinks. The temptation to enjoy traditional holiday foods, full of fat and sugar, is sometimes hard to resist
Choose a smaller plate. Buying smaller plates or using a salad plate instead of a dinner plate is an easy strategy for portion control. Simply put, it is hard to overindulge when there’ s less room on the plate. Another tip, use the salad plate for your protein and carbs, but then use a regular dinner plate for a big salad or all of the veggies you want.
Fill your plate in this order: veggies and proteins first, then fruits, and lastly desserts. When filling your plate, start by focusing on the fiber and protein to help limit blood sugar spikes and make you feel full for a longer period of time. Non starchy vegetables are lower in carbohydrates and high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Aim for filling half your plate with non starchy vegetables to make sure you get plenty of servings
One important way to maintain your willpower and manage your diabetes during the holiday season is to plan ahead. Here are 3 tips to help you stay on track during the holidays:
Drink a glass of water before your meals. Drinking water can fill you up, and a full stomach means that you ’ll likely eat less and feel less hungry Sometimes you may also think that you are hungry when you are actually thirsty. Drinking a glass of water before reaching for something to eat can help to curb unnecessary snacking or overeating.
If you need support in managing your diabetes, the Broadlawns Endocrinology Clinic is here to help Diabetes education is provided by our Certified Diabetes Educator. Our multi disciplinary team works with providers throughout the hospital to provide complete and coordinated care To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.broadlawns.org or call (515) 282 3041. All forms of insurance are accepted.
Everybody Wins! Iowa (EWI) is a children’ s literacy and mentoring nonprofit dedicated to ensuring children’ s success in school and life through weekly one to one reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers Through these ongoing read aloud sessions, elementary school children in our program are provided with an opportunity to build their vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence Through our programming, we reach children to foster their interest in reading and learning, while encouraging them to believe that they can be successful
Despite the COVID 19 pandemic, we were still able to serve our students virtually last year, connecting 535 students with 375 volunteer mentors and distributing 4,089 books to build their home libraries. This year we are returning to in person programming in schools in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties, and we are looking for more mentors to serve students in need Research on student literacy has shown us how important the read aloud experience is for children. Most experts agree that reading aloud is the single most important factor in helping children to develop their vocabulary as well as their reading and language skills.
Research from the Children’ s Literacy Foundation has also shown that the number of books in a child’ s home is the best predictor of reading success, however, 61% of low income families do not own any children’ s books which is why we also provide our Power Read students with at least six new books each school year.
Here are a few ways that you can help support our work this holiday season (or all year round):
Give your time by volunteering as a reading mentor for the school year (apply online at https://everybodywinsiowa.org)
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Sponsor a student for just $9 62 per week or $41 67 per month (https://donorbox org/everybody wins iowa)
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Donate new books for students from our Amazon Wish list
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Host a Holiday Party: Shop the wish lists for all youth in a house on Campus (average 10 12 per home, $75 covers 3 gifts per youth). Provide dinner and treats for youth and staff during the party
Sponsor Stockings: Provide 12 stockings filled with goodies to make the holidays brighter for children we serve Click here for an Orchard Place Holiday Drive flyer for you to display and share with others
When you sign up, you ’ll get all the details including a link to schedule a drive thru drop off for the date, time, and address of where you ’ll bring your wrapped and labeled gifts
Reminders: All donation drop offs need to be pre scheduled and all gifts must be received by Orchard Place no later than December 15. Click here for more details on the team giving opportunities including how to get started. Thank you for helping us create cheerful holiday memories for all.
The holiday feast is arguably the most important part of the holidays aside from gathering with our loved ones. However, the feast takes time to prepare and our guests may get hungry while they wait. To avoid the “hangry’ s ” (hungry and angry) we need healthy appetizers to keep our guests munchin’ and not punchin’ each other during the holidays!
Appetizers are often just as indulgent and filling as the meal itself In order to keep the group ready to dive into the rest of the main meal, it’ s important to find ways to dial back on the appetizer portions and make healthier carbohydrate swaps. By making these changes, we will be able to provide better options to keep everyone satisfied and ready for the rest of the meal.
Our new twists on healthy starters include making smaller portions and carbohydrate friendly options. For a festive option, consider making Holiday Cheese Trees out of Laughing Cow white cheddar cheese wedges, pretzel sticks, and fresh herbs This option provides protein and calcium from the cheese and keeps the portion size to a minimum, making personal cheese sticks on the go! With the same portion control in mind, another lower carb option could be Caprese Skewers with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil Similar to the festive trees, these skewers also provide protein and calcium from the cheese along with a sweet bite from the fresh cherry tomatoes. For more carb balanced appetizer options, visit Hy Vee com for recipes, join a virtual store tour, or schedule a Discovery Session with your local dietitian.
Serves 14
All you need:
3 medium carrots, cut into 1½ inch pieces
4 tbsp Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for garnish
¾ tsp za ’atar seasoning, divided, plus additional for garnish
½ tsp kosher salt
1 (15 oz ) can Hy Vee no salt added garbanzo beans
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large clove garlic
Italian parsley sprigs, for garnish
Desired dippers, such as fresh vegetables and/or toasted pita bread wedges
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper Cut thick carrots lengthwise in half; place in a bowl Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon za ’atar seasoning and salt until coated Arrange carrots on prepared pan. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until caramelized Remove from oven; cool to room temperature Drain beans; reserve liquid. Rinse beans; drain well. Place beans and 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, carrots, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining ¼ teaspoon za ’atar seasoning in a food processor or blender Cover and process until smooth Add additional bean liquid, if needed, for desired consistency Serve dip topped with additional olive oil Garnish with additional za ’atar seasoning and parsley, if desired.
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Health and holidays can still come together just like the family. Enjoy the foods you eat while surrounded by those you love and have healthy choices start with the appetizers!
Bill is President of Raine Recruiting in Des Moines, Iowa
Their main priority is connecting qualified and quality employees with great companies. Through Raine Recruiting you are able to pass on the challenges and hassle of hiring and leave it to the pros.
Their team is passionate about what they do and pride themselves on the work they do for their clientele. Not only are they determined to help you find your next job or recruit your next hire, they want to provide job seeking Iowans with the resources to succeed.
Terry is a new valued member of the Firestarter Group and has called Des Moines home for years He works in partnership with his wife, Ruth Ebke, through LegalSheild
Terry has always believed in putting others first and proves that through his work and in the community Next time you see Terry at one of our Fuse events be sure to say hello! LegalShield strives to provide individuals with top notch legal resources, no matter their situation. Their goal is to ensure LegalShield members that they will have access to these resources and lawyers when it comes time to navigate through any legal issue
As one of the nation's fastest growing centers for business, Greater Des Moines (DSM) understands,valuesandembracestheimportanceofmaintainingavibrantanddiverseworkplace.
GreaterDesMoinesPartnershipactsasacatalysttomobilizethebusinesscommunitytowarda 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 attractandretaindiversetalentinyourorganizations,including:
The9thAnnualInclusionSummitwilltakeplaceonWednesday,Nov.10attheFFAEnrichment Center at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus with the option to join virtually Theevent'sthemeis"EquityinAction,"andattendeeswillhavetheopportunitytolearn more about what equity means and discover tools and resources to build equity centered practices,systemsandorganizations.TheForumwillbeavailableinahybridformat.Toregisterin person,clickhere Toregistertoattendvirtually,clickhere
Mosaic is a whole person healthcare organization providing support to more than 5,200 people. Services empower people with disabilities, mental and behavioral health needs, and autism, as well as aging adults to live their best life. The Mosaic network spans 13 states, reaching hundreds of communities Here in Central Iowa, Mosaic serves 280 people in 24 hour residential settings. There are plenty of ways to get involved and we look forward to connecting you with this life giving, life changing ministry Please contact Janet Fisher at 515 868 0623 or janet fisher@mosaicinfo org for more information
Discover Join us for a virtual “tour” of our mission. Hear about Mosaic’ s 109 year history and our mission through stories of the people we serve Volunteer Gifts of time and talent help maximize the impact of Mosaic’ s mission. Connect with us virtually for a sing a long, Bingo party, reading, dog tricks, and more! Help us keep our yards and vehicles beautiful. Send a birthday card or thank you note in the mail Help us introduce more people to our mission as an ambassador Advocate
Contact elected officials to help them understand the importance of funding the programs people with disabilities need and deserve Each action translates into better care, more consistent staffing and a better life for the people Mosaic supports. Donate Adopt a home for the holidays to provide gifts to the people we support and spread good cheer Cash donations are helpful as well
Recently, a dear friend of mine celebrated his new polo shirt It wasn't just any polo shirt; it was a polo shirt with his new small business logo proudly embroidered on the shirt. The logo and company name looked sharp, and it sparked my curiosity. What did the name mean? Why was the logo designed that way? When I asked him, he unpacked a beautiful story of his heritage, culture, family, and how all of these inspired how he sees his company serving his clients. I hung on to every single word he said.
Peter Guber, a long time film executive, and master storyteller said it this way: "For too long the business world has ignored or belittled the power of oral narrative, preferring soulless PowerPoint slides, facts, figures, and data. But as the noise level of modern life has become a cacophony, the ability to tell a purposeful story that can be truly heard is increasingly in demand " Our brains crave stories, especially in the products and services that we consume In all of our interactions, we desire a human connection.
Because of that, businesses must share their founder's stories A founder's story goes beyond the products and services that a company offers and connects us to the humanity and passion that prompted those offerings in the first place. Here are some tips in clarifying your founder's story:
What problem did you (as the founder) encounter and solve for yourself? Every business solves a problem, and every business owner sees an opportunity to solve a specific problem in a unique and meaningful way to an audience Share with your audience how you encountered and overcame that problem
2. What wakes you up in the morning? Aside from the day to day of your business, what passion lies behind what you offer? It could be your family, it could be your goals, it could be how you are serving your clients. Get clear on the passion and be willing to share it even if it seems irrelevant to your product or service.
3. How will your clients feel? Yes, feel! All products and services bring us emotions. It can be satisfaction and ease of saving time, or it can be a newfound sense of confidence in oneself. Identifying your clients' feelings allows you to connect human to human, not just human to the product.
There are countless storytelling strategies. While many of them are effective, many of them can also muddy the waters and get us stuck. The key in sharing your founder's story is to be concise and straightforward, speaking from the heart For example:
I remember growing up and being unable to speak up for myself. I didn't have the tools or mindsets to say what I wanted to say out loud. When I accidentally walked into a high school speech and debate class, I found the tools to support me in this journey, but something was still missing
Tools were not enough I wanted to feel confident, not just look confident My journey in public speaking, storytelling, and emotional intelligence training sparked Speak Up Stories to build confident, powerful, and joyful communicators
There are certainly a lot of details missing from my journey in that short synopsis, but that version shows my audience that I have been on the same journey and am passionate about building those skills to speak up within them. And, like all stories, this took some trial and error and adjusting depending on the audience.
No matter what business you own, what product you offer, what type of clients you serve, there is no denying the human connection that draws us in and keeps customers coming back
Saint Vincent de Paul is here to help those most in need during the holiday season! Each year Saint Vincent de paul serves over 33,000 individuals in Central Iowa, including over 3,000 at the holidays with food, clothing, hygiene products, toys, and holiday meals.
In order to make this all possible, we are asking for your help. Please consider joining us in helping others this holiday season. A few ways you would be able to do so are: Donate a turkey, sort clothes and/or toys at one of our local stores, stock food in one of our local pantries, or help put together toy packages.
If you would be interested in helping us help our community, please contact Holly Dommer and she will assist you in doing so. Holly's email is backwork@svdpdsm.org or you can reach her by phone at (515) 282 8327 Ext 150.
From all of us at Saint Vincent de Paul, we appreciate you and wish you the happiest of holidays.
Here we are, less than 60 days from Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but that raises my stress level almost as much as 3 toddlers in a Toys R Us
Since we have already had more than our share of stress with a Pandemic, supply chain problems, staff shortages, and trying to decide which booster shot we should or should not take….let’ s see what we can do to lower your stress over the holidays
Could you consider dialing back your expectations this year? The fewer expectations we have, the happier we will be Perhaps focus on time together with friends and family and less on gifts.
The sooner we start the conversation about holiday plans, gift ideas the better. If you haven’t already, you can delegate some of the usual holiday tasks like putting up the tree, making the latkes, decorating the outdoors, or planning a potluck for the family meal.
You could include the gift of time together, experiences will create lasting memories. Shopping might be more fun if done with a friend or family member. Be sure to buy local and support our small business owners And then stop for a bite to eat at one of Des Moines’ s fabulous restaurants.
Please take care of your health and mental health by: Getting sunshine and exercise, eating healthfully, drinking more water and less alcohol, taking a break from media and social media, taking regular walks and deep belly breaths, focusing on things you can control, and being more playful and hopeful
Most importantly, be good to yourself, give yourself and others grace and hold on to your sense of humor
Before we know it, we ’ll be celebrating a New Year and 2021 will be in our rearview mirror
Cheryl Garland, MS, LMHC, RPT S, CEO, Licensed Therapist Integrative Counseling Solutions 1200 Valley West Drive #508 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 (515) 267 1340 www integrativecs net FIND US ON FACEBOOK MOST INSURANCES
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One thing nearly all faiths agree on is the need to share food with those who have none It’ s why, for the past 45 years, the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has been committed to working together to solve hunger and food insecurity in our community Last year, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted over 58,000 people in Greater Des Moines through our network of 14 partner food pantries and 30+ mobile food pantry site November is always the busiest month of the year for the DMARC Food Pantry Network, and Thanksgiving is a big part of the reason why. People’ s budgets are stretched thin, and many food pantries offer additional food in November to make sure people can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their friends and family. At DMARC, we ’ re all about treating visitors to our food pantries with respect and dignity, and we recognize how powerful it is for people to be able to enjoy a holiday meal with their loved ones
But we also think it’ s important to recognize that hunger and food insecurity exist every day of the year in our community. That’ s why this Thanksgiving, we ’ re asking for your help to fill a cupboard, not just a table. Joining DMARC’ s Apple a Day Giving Club by setting up a monthly gift to DMARC is an easy way to make sure you ’ re helping to provide food to people facing hunger and food insecurity year round
Learn more about how you can support DMARC’ s mission by giving funds, food, or time at dmarcunited org
As the holidays approach, we are looking for ways to make sure our families are happy. One of the best ways is reading with them! We will discuss four reasons why reading with your family can guarantee a happy, healthy, holiday season.
1) Reading builds relationships with our children and strengthens bonds as they grow up.
2) It helps us teach life lessons that prepare them for adulthood and beyond.
3) It provides a break from all the craziness of Christmas shopping and decorating so parents can enjoy some time off too!
4) An opportunity to spend quality time together without screens or distractions. Reading with your children can be a great opportunity to create a shared hobby, or to open the world of books up for them. Reading is an important part of all our lives and it's even more important when you share quality time with your kids during this exciting but stressful season! Most importantly providing that nurturing environment to read will help them to create a lifelong healthy habit.
When you watch a movie with your family most usually leave with a similar viewpoint, but when you read a book with your family it can be fascinating to see all of the different viewpoints that arise. This can help you to better understand how your family sees the world and what speaks to them. It also gives you the opportunity to course correct with your children, helping them to see concepts they may have overlooked.
And sometimes, we just need some peace and quiet. Reading with your family is one of the only times you get to sit down and enjoy some quiet time away from work or other distractions. Reading during this busy holiday season can be a great way for parents, grandparents, siblings, etc..to bond over books without having to spend money on entertainment, not to mention keeping a quiet home.
Reading helps us teach life lessons that prepare them for adulthood, one of the most important lessons for them will be how to control their own attention and limit their screen time. Reading will also help them develop their imaginations as they read about faraway lands, different time periods, and even mystical fantasies that could not possibly exist. There is no better way to learn to control your mind than by exploring the depths you can create there.
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FuseDSM is rolling out a new initiative to add a personal touch when welcoming new members of our chamber Our Firestarters, Chamber Ambassadors, will be distributing these bags personally. The branded bag will not only contain important information regarding their chamber membership, as well as FuseDSM Swag, it will include current members marketing materials and/or swag as well A valuable opportunity for YOU to promote your business to a large number of individuals at a very low cost.
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I’ ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya AngelouAn expression of gratitude acknowledges the importance of people, things, events, and the difference they make to us Gratitude is a reciprocation of kind feelings The law of reciprocity is a very powerful motivator in business and life.
Expressing gratitude is far more associated with personal relationships
You rarely hear the words gratitude and business in the same sentence, which is sad, because gratitude can play a critical role in creating a healthy company culture and a productive work environment
Just try this sometime; go out and get your better half or someone close to you, a greeting card expressing your gratitude for just being themselves. Fill in your sentiments and give them the card the next time you see them For the cost of a $2 00 greeting card and a little bit of your time, you just made someone happier and deepened that relationship Their reaction is priceless!
This is why during these difficult times, business needs to be concerned with both employee and customer retention. There is very few things worse than a key employee in a small business giving you their resignation and you had no idea they were looking. Alternatively, a key customer leaving you because they found someone else cheaper.
Birthdays there is no way than the boss recognizes the day that is special to you. You go a step further, you can send out a ½ birthday card. I have to go back to when I was 6 when I kept track of my ½ birthday. You can also stand out with your customers.
Anniversaries Recognizing not only wedding anniversaries but also work anniversaries Send out a card to your customers on the anniversary of their first purchase with you
Thank you cards Personalized thank you cards are powerful. It shows you don’t take the employee or customer for granted.
Recognition Team members and customers love personalized cards and little gifts. You don’t have to wait for 1 year 5 year etc. awards Recognize them immediately with a sweet treat or a $5 00 gift card to a coffee shop
Gratitude is what Stephen Covey says: ‘Important, not urgent” .
Very few people send out Thanksgiving cards. You want to stand out, send a card at Thanksgiving and Christmas
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