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Wednesday Dec 7, 2022

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FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting

FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon - "Networking in a Digital Age" with Danny Beyer of Iron Horse Wealth Management

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NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE RETAIL SPOTLIGHT: KSH DESIGN STUDIO

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: THE SLOW DOWN COFFEE CO.

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON SPOTLIGHT CATCH DSM FUSING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER EXEMPLAR CARE

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Speaker Danielle Rusch will walk participants through the effects of good and bad hiring and retention practices while teaching leaders how to focus and apply healthy fundamentals to improve hiring, retention, and eventually, your bottom line.

Participants will have the opportunity to self-assess the health of their current hiring and retention efforts to then identify their specific pain points in the process to begin to make improvements in the health of their company.

Participants will walk away from this session with an understanding of their current situation and applicable tools to start shifting from chronic or acute hiring pain to healthy, competent hires and increased retention.

The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa.

Located between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, the East Village is highly accessible by car, bike, bus, or foot!

As one of the original commerce areas of Des Moines, East Village encompasses some of Iowa’s most significant buildings, including the State Capitol and numerous buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic East Village, Inc. is organized under the provisions of the Iowa Non Profit Corporation Act, and, as a result of its status as a Section 501(c)(3) corporation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3). Our mission is “to lead the preservation, support and development of the East Village community.” Our vision is to create a thriving, energized, self sustaining association that assures East Village is a welcoming, diverse, beautiful and prosperous community.

IWD NEW EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT DIVISION

BY IOWA WORKS

If you ’ re an employer facing workforce challenges, Iowa Workforce Development wants to hear about it. That's why we ’ re hitting the road to speak with as many of you as possible.

Earlier this month, IWD officially launched its new Business Engagement Division, reorganizing employees around the state to create a more efficient team for assessing and resolving the workforce challenges of Iowa employers. The first to do item for members of the new division is an employer outreach blitz. Throughout this fall, IWD leadership and members of the new division will deploy across Iowa to share information about available resources and provide specific points of contact for assisting employers with workforce needs.

“We’re going to be asking Iowa employers about the challenges they’re facing in terms of workforce issues, then we’ll work to connect them with the solution,” said Tim Goodwin, Division Administrator for the new division. “This is the first step in building a one-stop shop for employers at Iowa Workforce Development.”

For more information on available services, visit Iowa's One Stop Shop for Employers | Iowa Workforce Development. If you’d like to chat about a visit, email iaworks@iwd.iowa.gov(link sends e mail), or call us at 1 833 469 2967.

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CREATIVE DSM | DIGITAL & SOCIAL MARKETING

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It can be difficult to research and find the perfect website builder for you. That's why we picked out our top website builders for you to evaluate and make an informed decision on which builder is right for you.

Here at Creative DSM, we have some clients that like to work on their website on their end as well.

Squarespace is the easiest builder for that, which makes it very user friendly. On top of that, you can also custom code if that’s your thing.

We love Squarespace because it’s perfect for users of any experience level and has the best template designs.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS

MEMBERS RECEIVE 25% OFF A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

Enjoy FuseDSM Membership perks at Nexus 6 and receive 25% off your next promotional video!

"What Makes Us Different Is Based Around One Simple Concept; We Understand That We Are Communicating With Human Beings And Technology Is The Medium As To How We Do It. At Nexus 6 We Understand That Digital Marketing Doesn't Have To Be Impersonal, So Everything We Create Or Design Has A More Human Approach."

FuseDSM chamber members can choose to provide exclusive discounts to new members, or long standing deals for any member to take advantage of at any time. For new member deals, this is a one time exclusive deal to redeem at your business.

We have always prided ourselves on the connections we build and the relationships we form in this chamber. That’s why at FuseDSM, we believe in investing into a buy local initiative. The more that we can work together as a community, the stronger our chamber, and Des Moines becomes.

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As a locally owned business, we are proud to call Des Moines home.

Local businesses are a vital part of the community. They provide jobs, generate tax revenue, and help boost the local economy. When local businesses succeed, communities thrive. Therefore, it is important to support local businesses as much as possible.

Why Support Local Businesses?

Local businesses reinvest more than 60% of their profits back into the local economy, compared to less than 30% for national chains.

Local businesses tend to use local suppliers which further boosts the local economy. Local businesses create jobs.

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DOT SURVEY - DART ALTERNATIVE

FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Policymakers are seeking input on whether to consider alternative sources of funding for public transportation. Take a short, 1-minute survey to give your input

During the 2022 Legislative Session, the Iowa Legislature passed legislation requiring the DOT and Department of Revenue to lead a DART Alternative Funding Advisory Committee. The first committee meeting was held on Friday, Oct. 7. Following the meeting, the DOT is seeking public input on funding diversification for DART and public transit in the state. The survey will be open through Nov. 4, 2022. Feedback from the survey will be shared with the committee during its second meeting on November 18.

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Drew and Kara have lived in Des Moines’ Highland Park neighborhood since 2013. Seeing the need for a neighborhood hub, they dreamed up The Slow Down Coffee Co. "We knew opening a coffee shop and advocating for a more accessible, walkable neighborhood would allow for conversation, community, and neighbors helping neighbors. We’re excited to be a part of Highland Park’s reinvigoration."

Marissa Hernandez is the artist behind The Slow Down Coffee Co’s mural!

We happily source our coffee from Windmill Coffee Roasters. Windmill’s dedication to training and quality control in addition, of course, to their stellar, full spectrum coffee beans made our decision to partner with them an easy one. In addition, Windmill believes in the power of community and in building and maintaining relationships with farmers, wholesalers, and customers.

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When the phone rings at Nerotek Industries, the conversation is usually about more than just a video screen rental. “Our clients want their events to be special and we walk them through the possibilities of what our screens and equipment are capable of. We take the mystery out of the technology and make it accessible to everyone ” , explains Richard DeFrancisco

Nerotek Industries was co founded by Richard and his wife Pavla out of a desire to offer a better audio/visual rental experience to event producers and growing businesses. The core product is a custom built video wall, constructed on a vehicle so that it’s designed to plug and play, and set up in a matter of minutes. “There’s this a ha moment that happens at our events the moment the screen is lit up A lot of our clients are impressed with how easy it is to incorporate something like an LED wall into events because we take care of most of the planning for them We know there is plenty else to think about while setting up an event”, says Pavla.

And this really is at the core of Nerotek’s business: to ensure the client feels supported throughout their entire rental experience.

This focus on building relationships extends beyond just LED video screens, but into audio engineering an industry that Richard has been a part of for over 20 years. “Having been involved in audio for so long, I’ve met a lot of talented individuals along the way that are now trusted partners in our own business. If there’s something specific you need, we can most likely support it ”

Nerotek Industries is excited to be going into their second year with FuseDSM and to be part of a strong and impactful network in the Des Moines metro. “It’s important for businesses to support one another, and help each other grow whether it’s for profit, or for a cause ” , notes Pavla, “and we appreciate the opportunities that FuseDSM creates for everyone to do just that. It leads to a stronger community "

Learn more at www nerotekindustries com farmers, wholesalers, and customers.

Dog Training Elite is a professional family owned Des Moines based dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience despite even the toughest level of distractions We understand that each client has different needs and so we tailor our training programs to accommodate your unique situation We also train service dogs and dogs who will be therapy and comfort dogs and serve in their community We work with all breeds and ages and types of behavior issues, including aggression

Owner Information

Jack Fritzjunker

Jack recently returned to the United States after living in South America for several adventurous years where he learned to speak Spanish fluently Before becoming a professional dog trainer, he worked as a freelance designer and an ESL teacher. He spends his free time rock climbing, running, hiking and anything else that takes him outdoors Jack was raised with dogs and currently owns an American Bulldog named Gus and a Belgian Malinois named Freya, both are partners in the business.

Cannady Fritzjunker

Cannady has worked as a social worker for 25 years, serving the families of Des Moines focusing her work on people with disabilities and people living with a mental health illness She has a passion for community based services and has realized the impact a service dog can make in helping someone to re engage into their community and that a therapy dog can make in their communities offering comfort to people of all ages In her free time she enjoys reading, camping, running, and listening to true crime podcasts. She currently owns and works with her Corgi named Archie, her pit bull named Suki and lab pit mix named Chia

CHECK OUT THIS FALL'S FEATURED LISTINGS

What makes the best style of listing? Our brokerage serves all of central Iowa, every neighborhood, nook and cranny. Each person can answer that question differently. While magazine worthy style homes and the glamour of an interior design project beautifies a listing, the thing that is relatable and intriguing is the story. Showcasing how the listing can tell the previous owners story and allowing the home shoppers to visualize their lives playing out in that listing is the sweet spot that we try and achieve.

IRIS is a free radio reading service that reads print information aloud to over 11,000 print disabled listeners throughout Iowa. Volunteers sit down in front of an IRIS microphone and read aloud from their local newspapers each day. The readings are heard on custom receivers that are provided to our listeners at no cost to them.

IRIS delivers equal access to the ARTS through our Audio Description Services. Our trained volunteer Sensation Description Team calls play by play on the visual elements of a performance or community event We’re so proud to partner with organizations throughout the state to ensure that blind and visually impaired patrons can participate in arts and culture in their communities.

IRIS has reading locations in Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Sioux City, Mason City, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Ames, and Dubuque. If you would like to add your voice to our reading contingent, please call our office at 515 243 6833 Publications are read at varying times in each part of the state. We will connect you with the volunteer coordinator in your area. If you are not interested in reading on the air, we have plenty of opportunities to record print material We also welcome students and adults who have some time to help with radio repair and delivery, newsletter preparation, special events, and other projects.

3 TIPS FOR TOP-NOTCH FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT IN FALL AND WINTER

BY DR. DAN SHERMAN, DPT, CMPT, BDN, EAST VILLAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Colder weather is here but it doesn’t mean the chores go away or walking around gets any easier When the leaves fall and snow and ice come, you need to be ready Are you? Try these three simple movement tests to make sure you are safe going into the fall and winter months:

Day to Day Movements

Whether you are picking up toys around the house, digging out your car from the plow’s rough pass or pushing the snow blower, using your legs to move in all directions is needed to avoid injury from all angles.

Test: 2 direction lunge

Setup: Begin standing upright with your hands resting on your hips and your feet shoulder width apart.

Movement: Keeping your trunk upright, step forward and lower your body toward the ground into a lunge position, then carefully return to the starting position: Now with the same leg, step to the side, lowering your body into a lunge position, then carefully return to the starting position Repeat with the opposite leg

Tip: Make sure to keep your trunk steady Do not let your knee collapse inward or move forward past your toes as you lunge

Goal: To be able to lunge both forward and to the side with both legs

Lifting

Whether it is lifting heavy shopping bags from the East Village shops, bags of leaves, holiday decorations, or piles of snow, you have to use your legs But what does that even mean? You need to be able to lower yourself down to the level of whatever you plan to pick up and use your legs to do it.

Test: Squat with a chair tap

Setup: Begin in a standing upright position approximately 6 8in. in front of a chair.

Movement: Lower yourself into a squatting position, bending at your hips and knees, until you lightly touch the chair. Return to the starting position

Tip: Make sure to maintain your balance during the exercise and do not let your knees collapse inward.

Goal: Squat to the edge 5 times in a row

Ice

Ice has a funny way of sneaking up on you Single leg standing balance is a great measurement of your readiness to handle all the slippery stuff

Test: Single Limb Stance

Setup: Begin in a standing upright position with your feet together and arms resting at your sides

Movement: Lift one foot off the floor, balancing on your other leg Maintain your balance in this position

Tip: Try not to move your arms away from your body or let your weight shift from side to side For safety, stand near a sturdy item, like a countertop or sink

Goal: To be able to maintain your balance without tipping over 1 leg for 30 seconds with your eyes open 1 leg for 10 seconds with your eyes closed

After completing these three tests, ask yourself: did I pass? Was there pain? Was there a difference between your left and right side? Reaching out to East Village Physical Therapy is a great way to identify what’s wrong, make a plan, and avoid a big injury that could sideline you at work or home EVPT opened its doors in May 2022 and has been excited to serve the FUSE community ever since At EVPT, we give one on one care for patients of all ages and abilities Together we can prepare for the winter months, prevent injuries, recover from surgery, or fix your daily aches and pains We offer manual therapy, dry needling, accept all major insurance and have cash rates available No referral needed

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING

The FuseDSM Economic Development Committee meets monthly, on the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 8:30am 9:30am. This committee consists of invested members of the chamber and leaders within the community to collaborate and implement ideas in developing underserved areas within the FuseDSM footprint.

All members of FuseDSM interested in furthering Economic Development are welcome. Email Daniel Willrich daniel@pelds.com or Trish Flaherty Barnes trish@fusedsm.org if you would like to participate.

It is not necessary to commit to attending every meeting, attending a meeting to voice feedback/concerns is welcome, but you must email to be put on the agenda.

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PERSONALIZED GIFTS

At KSH Design Studios, we specialize in all things personalized gifts! Whatever that may mean to you, we recreate to give you back a product that is fully YOU!

With the holiday season rolling in faster than we know it, now is the perfect time to look into personalized gifts for loved ones for the holidays, custom or branded products for employees or clients, gear for the upcoming year, or items to spruce up your space with your personal taste and style. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no minimums, so order as much or as little as you need to fit your ocassion!

STAY LEGALLY COMPLIANT

Internal requirements

To stay legally compliant, you’ll need to meet external and internal business compliance requirements Most external requirements involve filing paperwork or paying taxes with state or federal governments

Internal business requirements are for your own record keeping You should document your compliance with internal requirements closely with company records You might need them when you decide to sell your business or if a legal action is taken against your business

Requirements by business structure

Corporations have the strictest internal requirements. Corporations should hold initial and annual director and shareholder meetings, record their meeting minutes, adopt and maintain bylaws, issue stock to shareholders, and record all stock transfers.

LLCs have less strict internal requirements. However, they are generally advised to maintain an updated operating agreement, issue membership shares, record all membership interest transfers, and hold annual meetings

Other business structures have few, if any internal requirements However, it’s rarely a bad idea to document important decisions with your business

Ongoing federal filing requirements

Most businesses won’t have federal requirements beyond paying federal taxes and complying with the Affordable Care Act. Make sure that you meet all federal tax obligations, including income and employer taxes. The Affordable Care Act requires businesses with 50 or more employees to report to the IRS that they provide health coverage. If your business has any federal licenses, permits, or certificates, you’ll need to keep those up to date.

Other federal requirements

Some business activities are regulated but don’t require filing Make sure to stay in compliance with any applicable marketing and advertising laws, copywright laws, workplace poster laws, workplace health and safety laws, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Licenses, permits, and recertification

There's far more intelligence and energy inside organizations than most of us realize But how do we access all the intelligence and capability our people have to give? As a leader, you have the power to multiply what your team brings to the organization, and you also have the power to diminish talent and energy. This is the focus of leadership expert and best selling author Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

Wiseman discovered two types of leaders in her research: Multipliers and Accidental Diminishers These leaders operate in dramatically different ways and get vastly different levels of capabilities from others The research shows that Multipliers capitalize on peoples' intelligence, talent, and insights without asking for a bigger investment.

Join Alan Feirer as he guides you through Wiseman's findings to develop a practical solution that enables leaders to become Multipliers who:

Reduce the impact of diminisher tendencies

Ask better questions

Look for genius

Create space for others

Offer more significant challenges.

With a Master’s degree in education and a history of building solid programs in secondary education since 1991, Alan Feirer established Group Dynamic as a leadership training business that started in schools and soon branched into businesses and organizations, going full time in 2010

Since then he has motivated people in all types of organizations and industries, from health care, to agriculture, to construction, to non profits, to Fortune 200 companies, and equipped them with tools to further develop their teams on a healthy and revitalized foundation.

He currently lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife, Julie They have an adult daughter, Mara He enjoys cooking, eating, traveling, exercise, politics, family time, and all things Disney

My team’s #1 goal is to protect you In fact, your financial security is a top priority for every Bankers Trust team member. We have more security resources and sophisticated technology than many smaller banks Plus, our team of local financial intelligence experts are always working to protect you from malicious threats even the ones you don’t hear about It’s a personal level of attention big banks don’t have time for At Bankers Trust, we go above and beyond to make sure you can trust your accounts are safe and secure That’s the

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FUSEDSM QUARTERLY BREAKFAST

Melissa Vine, MA, LMHC, Executive Director of The Beacon

Thursday Nov 10, 2022

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Melissa Vine, MA, LMHC, Executive Director at The Beacon will provide a journey into the factors that lead to homelessness and incarceration for women in Iowa by considering your own life path. She will facilitate an increased awareness of what is happening in your community that you likely do not think about while going about your week. Finally, she will share what The Beacon is doing to address and even reverse some of these community issues so that we can decrease homelessness and incarceration for women in Iowa.

Melissa Vine, MA, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience in business ownership, is a professional speaker and the Executive Director at The Beacon, a residential home and programming for women recovering from domestic violence, incarceration, homelessness, and substance use. She received a bachelor’s in Communication Studies in 2002, graduated summa cum laude with a master’s in Professional Counseling in 2016, and is a JD Candidate at Drake Law School as an Iowa State Supreme Court Scholar. Melissa was the 2022 Remarkable Woman of the Year, in the 2021 class of the Des Moines Business Record's Forty Under 40, and 2018 recipient of One to Watch. Some of her speaking engagements include the Business Record's Fearless launch, Iowa Board of Regents Campus Safety and Security Summit, Iowa Healthcare Financial Management Women's Conference, and the YPC Gala. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa with her four teenage sons.

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“FALL FOR” SENSATIONAL SQUASH

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth without demolishing your healthy eating habits during the holidays and all year around! When it comes to controlling your blood sugar or managing diabetes, carbohydrates are the name of the game. Aim for consistent carbohydrates at every meal, use portion control and read labels. Give your recipes a healthy twist by lightening them up and cutting carbs with these tips:

Simple Swaps:

Decrease sugar in recipes by ¼; increase sweet spices or double vanilla extract or add citrus zest for more flavor

Use sugar substitutes suitable for baking (e.g. Swerve)

Substitute unsweetened applesauce for butter or oil

Use mashed banana in place of butter or oil

Use whole grain flour for white flour

Substitute evaporated skim milk for heavy cream

Choose frozen Greek yogurt over ice cream

Use 2 egg whites for 1 whole egg

Nuts (toasted) can replace croutons

Use lettuce in place of tortilla wraps

Sub riced cauliflower for rice

Pick pureed fruit instead of syrup

Try a carb friendly version of traditional molten chocolate cake that still features that ooey gooey molten center that everyone loves!

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

Sugar-Free Molten Chocolate Cakes

All you need:

½ cup unsalted butter, plus additional for ramekins

Hy-Vee baking cocoa, for dusting

½ cup Lily’s semisweet style baking chips

2 tbsp Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips

2/3 cup Swerve granular sugar replacement

2 Hy Vee large eggs, at room temperature

2 Hy Vee large egg yolks, at room temperature

3 tbsp Hy Vee all purpose flour

½ tsp Hy Vee vanilla extract

Rebel no sugar added vanilla ice cream, for serving Strawberry slices, for garnish

All you do:

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Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Butter 4 (8 oz.) ramekins; dust with cocoa powder. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside.

Place ½ cup butter and semisweet and dark chocolate chips into a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH at 30 second intervals or until melted, stirring after each time.

Beat sugar replacement, eggs and egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high for 8 minutes or until pale yellow and airy. Whisk in melted chocolate mixture, then whisk in flour and vanilla. Do not over mix Spoon about 2/3 cup batter into each prepared ramekin Bake 16 minutes or just until cake edges are set Do not overbake Let stand for 2 minutes Using a knife, loosen cakes from sides of ramekins. Invert onto dessert serving plates. Serve immediately with ice cream. Garnish with strawberry slices, if desired.

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MEET DONNA MILLER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPOTLIGHT

"I am the managing partner of Miller, Zimmerman & Evans, PLC, a boutique law firm of six attorney who focus primarily on divorce, custody, adoption and other family law matters. I am in my first year on the Fuse Board of Directors and just getting to know everyone. It has been exciting to see all of the Fuse members celebrating opening or refreshing their businesses with ribbon cutting events. I have been serving on local non profit boards for 25 years, but this is my first chance to serve on a chamber board. I am looking forward to working with fellow board members to plan for the challenges and successes that the organization will experience over the next few years.

In the past few years, the world has become extremely technology focused In other words, if you are not careful with all of your devices, you may get hacked By using a strong password, you can protect yourself and your information

Be unique: “Password”, “ABC”, “12345”, “qwerty”, are some of the most common passwords in the world. If you have such a simple password, you allow hackers to easily guess what it could be. Be unique with your passwords. It is recommended to start using passphrases, rather than passwords. A paraphrase is a significant phrase that you use as a password. For example the phrase “I love West Bank so much October 3, 2022” your password would be “ilwbsmoctober32022”. This combination of letters and numbers is the best practice when creating a password

No personal information: Any information about yourself that can be easily found on the internet, should not be used in your password Examples include your birth date, pets names, mom ’ s maiden name, or school If this information can be accessed by friends and family, a hacker can figure it out as well

Switch it up: Do not use one password for all your different devices and accounts This makes your information more vulnerable to widespread hacking If one of your accounts gets hacked and you are using the same password for other accounts, it could cause a snowball effect. It is better to use a variety of passwords to limit the damage in an information breach.

The more the merrier: It is a great idea to use multistep authentication when accessing your accounts. When you log into an account, a one time code is sent to your phone number or email address before you are granted access Another safe option is using biometrics such as fingerprint or facial recognition Because biometrics are unique to you, they are much more difficult to access than passwords You will be better able to protect your information if it takes more steps to get into an account

Use password manager: With all of these tips of password protection, it can overwhelming remembering a unique password Never write your password down next to your device but rather use a password manager. There are many free tools out there that offer password managers to generate unique passwords.

Take time this Cyber Security Awareness month to give your passwords a refresh! .

2022 AFFILIATE CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT: FUSEDSM

BY CAROLYN JENISON

How Does a Business Join Your Chamber?

Our members come to us through referrals from existing members, attending an educational program or through an introduction at a networking or social event From there, our professional staff meet with the new member to ensure we get them connected to the programs and events that will best serve this member

What Inspired You to First Get Involved with Your Chamber?

Speak PR’s founder was a member of the “East & South Chamber of Commerce”, so that was my first introduction My firm had the honor to work with their board and leadership to explore the expansion of their footprint to include the north side of Des Moines I live in this area that was not yet represented by a chamber. Our firm worked to create a new look and messaging to be inclusive of all members of the chamber and is today “FuseDSM Your Chamber of Commerce ” After this process, I was hooked by the energy and mission of this chamber and the rest is history

What is a Signature Offering of Your Chamber? That's a loaded question, but programming our regular monthly events, FuseNews, our monthly digital magazine that offers low cost advertising with a big reach and, in 2023, our unique Leadership Academy

But most notably, what sets us apart as a chamber is our culture, our sense of community and inclusion We live our Community Statement:

Our Community: We are a community of business owners stimulated by providing explosive business growth opportunities forged from diversity, collaboration, and authentic human interaction We champion the success of our members with dignity and support one another with pride Passionate integrity is fused into the very core of our community where hard work, inclusion and meaningful relationships define our past, present, and future

What is Your Chamber’s Biggest Accomplishment in the Past 12 Months?

We recognized that there are economic development opportunities throughout our footprint that sometimes just need attention We invited strong partners to help support these projects and opportunities Our first was Hull Avenue near Grand View on the east side of Des Moines With the help of our partners, NDC and the City of Des Moines, and our Council Woman Linda Westergaard, commercial redevelopment is beginning within that commercial node.

What Initiative/Project Are You Looking Forward to in the Upcoming Year?

Our Economic Development Committee is taking its magic, enthusiasm and their partners to the south side where we are looking at opportunities for development at the commercial node anchored by B&B Market.

What Partnership Tools/Resources Have Been Most Beneficial to Your Chamber Members?

Our chamber and our members benefit from the government policy efforts. Our members are busy focusing on growing their business. They appreciate being educated on, and having GDMP advocate on behalf of, the policies that impact their business is a great value

What Are Your Upcoming Events?

FuseHR Forum "Assessing Your Hiring and Retention Pain Points" from 8 9:30 a m on Thursday, Nov 3 at Siegwerk

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the fourth largest regional Chamber of Commerce in the nation Learn more about Partnership Affiliate Chambers, browse the Membership Directory and read additional Affiliate Chamber spotlights.

SBA ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS

AVAILABLE TO IOWA SMALL BUSINESSES

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Small nonfarm businesses in 30 Iowa counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U S Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Aug 9, 2022

Primary counties: Clarke, Iowa, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Polk, Poweshiek, Union and Warren; Neighboring counties: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Benton, Boone, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Mahaska, Marshall, Monroe, Ringgold, Story, Tama, Taylor, Washington and Wayne

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage These loans have an interest rate of 3.04 percent for businesses and 1.875 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U S Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster The Secretary declared this disaster on Oct 3, 2022

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U S Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659 2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7 1 1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155

The deadline to apply for economic injury is June 5, 2023.

LISA TREPTOW

FIRESTARTER

My name is Lisa Treptow. I was born and raised as a New Yorker and have called Iowa home for 22 years I have worked and lived in many places nationally and internationally, however, my community work in IA has brought me to my passions in life I am a proud wife and mom in the DSM area, where I have created a home and a community For the past 22 years, I have been active in the DSM community. I have helped with DSM CityCouncil of ward 4 for the Southside, founded Ewing Woods Evergreen Neighborhood Association with the help of neighbors and chaired it for over 8 years, worked with other neighborhood associations on the South, North, and East side of DSM, and served as PTA president for Jackson Elementary school for over 10 years The PTA is where I was introduced to Skate South and owners Mark & Debbie Muse. After hosting several fundraising events that turned out to be very successful, they asked me to help with sales and marketing Fuse DSM Firestarters have provided me with several strong business partnerships and activities to network in the DSM community I enjoy meeting new business owners, learning about how their business supports the community, and how we can make a difference together.

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