List of Upcoming Events related to Business in the Des Moines Area #DMBizEvents for Tuesday, March 10, through Monday, March 23, 2015:

Tune in every Monday evening at 5:15pm to “Insight on Business the News Hour” on AM radio station 1350 KRNT for our favorite picks from the crowd-sourced #DMBizEvents list of Des Moines area business events for the coming two weeks.

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Here are some of our favorite upcoming Des Moines Area Business Events from our list:

Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of March 8 via The Business Record.  Twitter @BusinessRecord

• Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Boys State Basketball Tournament, expected to draw 75,000 attendees to Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, March 9, through Saturday, March 14

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Business Record’s 40 Under 40 Event: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Sheraton West Des Moines, University Avenue & 50th Street. The Business Record is proud to announce the 16th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Tickets and information: http://www.businessrecord.com/Content/Default/Forty-under-40/Article/Forty-under-40-2013/-3/993/56846#ixzz3TuXwYbbe  Twitter @BusinessRecord   Share your congrats to this year’s honorees on Twitter using hashtag #BR40u40. Here are some of this year’s winner’s Twitter handles: @JaradB, @ashleydanielson, @JennaNathan, @chattergraham, @getitdonegirlia, @BrentMacke, @mandimcreynolds, @jaimiekmiller, @benpivotwealth, @OstranderCroll, @justinepeebles2, @emileeann, @cailinstockdale, @klstocking, @jeremyjweiss, @brent_willett

Social Media Club of Des Moines (#SMCDSM) March Event:  5:30 to 7:00pm at the Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines. “On Pitch: The Evolution of 80/35’s Social Media.” Featuring On Pitch’s Jill Haverkamp and Hillary Ferry, the ladies behind the marketing for 80/35 Music Festival!  Early bird registration ends March 4th at midnight. Early bird (ends March 4 midnight): $10; $5 students; Regular (March 5-10): $15; $10 students  Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/SMCDSM8035

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

1 Million Cups Des Moines: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, 8am-9am, at Inspired Grounds Café (formally Green Grounds Café) – 117 5^th St., West Des Moines (Valley Junction.) Entrepreneurs present to a savvy audience fueled by free coffee. More Information:https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM/info   Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa (B.I.N.G. -IA): Free Weekly Lunch and Learn and networking group. Every Thursday at noon at the West Des Moines Incubator – 2829 Westown Parkway, Suite 220, West Des Moines. With FREE open co-working in the WDM Incubator from 1 to 5 PM. Information: http://businessincubatornetworkinggroup.com   Twitter @JadeHandy

Gravitate Lunch & Learn: Noon to 1pm, Gravitate – 6th Floor Conference Room, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines. “Automated Testing with Michael Bosworth of Bunchball.” FREE event registration and information: https://tikly.co/events/481  Twitter @GravitateDSM  Twitter @Bunchball

Technology Association of Iowa’s (TAI) TechBrew: 5-7pm at Gramercy Tap (400 Walnut Street, Des Moines). Join us for the Technology Association of Iowa’s TechBrew event, an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication). Cocktails and networking will begin promptly at 5 pm! First drink FREE! RSVP here: http://www.technologyiowa.org/en/events_services/techbrew/     Twitter @TechnologyIowa

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Small Business Incubator (BING-IA SES) B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon. Meet and help ambitious people who have businesses or business startup aspirations. Roll up your sleeves on a Saturday to launch or grow a business. Meet with your team, work on your next steps, help others with their tasks and challenges and/or just provide your expertise and time to others. This is a time and a place to get things done and make things happen! http://www.meetup.com/Small-Business-Incubator-Meetup-West-Des-Moines-Iowa/events/218852426/   Twitter @JadeHandy

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Iowa Business Connection (IBC), Des Moines Chapter – Coffee Meetup: Every Tues morning 8:00 – 9:00am at Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove Ave. “Turn connections into contacts and contacts into friends. No fees, no dues, no mandatory meetings!” More info:http://www.iowabusinessconnection.com/ or call Matt Youngs at 515-201-8705  LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Iowa-Business-Connection-4603300/about

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

1 Million Cups Des Moines: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, 8am-9am, at Inspired Grounds Café (formally Green Grounds Café) – 117 5^th St., West Des Moines (Valley Junction.) Entrepreneurs present to a savvy audience fueled by free coffee. More Information:https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM/info   Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM

Catch Des Moines Release Party: 5-6:30pm at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines. The Spring/Summer 2015 Catch Des Moines Release Party brought to you by Bankers Trust is set for Monday, March 16 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Catch complimentary cocktails. Light appetizers. And a first glimpse at the new edition of Catch Des Moines: The Official Guide to Greater Des Moines. Plus, attendees will be the first to catch a new initiative–Catch Des Moines Active! This event will feature hands-on interaction with health-minded exhibitors, sports teams and other wellness experts. Catch the event from 5-6:30 p.m. with a brief program at 5:45 p.m. Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission. Open to the public and free to attend! Information on this and other upcoming events: http://www.catchdesmoines.com/events/  Twitter @CatchDesMoines

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa (B.I.N.G. -IA): Free Weekly Lunch and Learn and networking group. Every Thursday at noon at the West Des Moines Incubator – 2829 Westown Parkway, Suite 220, West Des Moines. With FREE open co-working in the WDM Incubator from 1 to 5 PM. Information: http://businessincubatornetworkinggroup.com   Twitter @JadeHandy

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Small Business Incubator (BING-IA SES) B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon. Meet and help ambitious people who have businesses or business startup aspirations. Roll up your sleeves on a Saturday to launch or grow a business. Meet with your team, work on your next steps, help others with their tasks and challenges and/or just provide your expertise and time to others. This is a time and a place to get things done and make things happen! http://www.meetup.com/Small-Business-Incubator-Meetup-West-Des-Moines-Iowa/events/218852426/   Twitter @JadeHandy