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#DMBizEvents list below includes networking, educational, informational or social-business events to be held in the Greater Des Moines Metro area for the next seven days, plus SAVE THE DATES. You may also…
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- View Des Moines area chamber events: https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/calendar/
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
TUESDAY WEEKLY: 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/abou
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY: BUSINESS NETWORKING: 1 Million Cups Des Moines: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, 8am-9:30am, at Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines. Cost: Free Event – Free Parking – Free Coffee. More Information: https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM #1MC
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY: Marketing 101 – Crafting an Elevator Pitch: Hosted by Nexus 6 Marketing at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Inspired Grounds Cafe, 117 5th St, West Des Moines, Iowa
Details: This week we are going to look at crafting an elevator pitch that sets you apart from the rest. All are welcome and please share the event with those you think will like to attend.
Structurely provides artificial intelligence services to Realtors to nurture and qualify their leads. Their product, “Holmes,” utilizes messaging channels like Facebook, text and live chat to instantly and intelligently recommend properties, evaluate a seller’s property, advise on market conditions, schedule appointments or look up information on nearly any property in any market across the country.
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY: SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION: Noon Sessions: We’re the Iowa Center: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, Noon-1:00 pm, at 8345 University Blvd, Suite F, Clive. Cost: Free Event. We empower Iowans to succeed financially through education, resources, and connections. Learn more about our Credit + Lending, Education + Resources, and Advocacy + Networking by attending one of these info sessions, held every Wednesday at noon. More Information: http://theiowacenter.org/calendar/events/event-80/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheIowaCenter Twitter @TheIowaCenter
Thursday, August 17, 2017
THURSDAY MONTHLY: AMA Iowa’s August Social Media Discussion Group: Metrics & Measurement. 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM at St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery, Mezzanine Level, 300 SW 5th St., Des Moines, IA (corner of MLK & SW 5th Street). Event Details: Guest $5.00, Non-Member $5.00. Walk-ins accepted (non-members, please be prepared to pay with exact cash). Online: Register Here
Event Description: Do you love chatting all things social media? We know some marketers that do, too. Join AMA Iowa for our Social Media Discussion Group to share best practices, ask questions about issues you’re running into with clients or your own company’s social media, and network with local marketers.
7:15 a.m. Registration and time to grab some morning fuel
7:30 a.m. Announcements; discussion begins
8:20 a.m. Wrap up and concluding thoughts
Coffee and pastries will be provided by AMA Iowa. Please RSVP for the August 17 event by August 16 so we have enough treats to go around!
THURSDAY WEEKLY: Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa (B.I.N.G.) 12-1pm Networking and education at the West Des Moines Incubator – 318 5th Street, West Des Moines. Followed by FREE open co-working in the WDM Incubator from 1 to 5 PM. Twitter @JadeHandy
THIRD THURSDAY MONTHLY: GRAVITATE VALLEY JUNCTION: Mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY (08/17) – open coworking 9am-4:30pm at Gravitate Valley Junction + #happyhour 4:30-6:30pm. #thirdthursday || #gravitate #coworking #coworkinglife
Friday, August 18, 2017
THURSDAY WEEKLY: Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa (B.I.N.G.) 12-1pm Networking and education at the West Des Moines Incubator – 318 5th Street, West Des Moines. Followed by FREE open co-working in the WDM Incubator from 1 to 5 PM. Twitter @JadeHandy
Saturday, August 19, 2017
WEEKLY: Small Business Incubator (BING-IA SES) B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon at the West Des Moines Incubator (318 5th Street, West Des Moines). 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, August 22, 2017
TUESDAY WEEKLY: 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/abou
SPECIAL EVENT: Roundtable and Multicultural Reception: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT at Des Moines Embassy Club West, 520 Market Street, West Des Moines, IA Register Now
SAVE THE DATES:
August – September 2017
WEDNESDAY MONTHLY: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Top Five Things Managers and Owners Need to Know About Employment Law, | Register for TOP FIVE THINGS MANAGERS AND OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EMPLOYMENT LAW
First Fridays: Greater Des Moines Partnership: Friday, September 1, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Register for FIRST FRIDAYS
AMA IOWA MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN: “Branding: A Shared Experience in the Attention Economy.” Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Sheraton West Des Moines, 1800 50th St., West Des Moines, IA. Event Details: Member $20.00; Student $20.00; Guest $30.00; Non-Member $30.00. Registration Required: Register Here
Event Description: Speaker: Michael Zydzik | Creative Director | Fusionfarm
Check-in and Networking: 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Program: 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Vision and Mission statements are nothing but top-down propaganda left over from the industrial revolution. “Values” are too easily weaponized and Value Propositions, although important, are more about making marketers feel good. Now… let’s deliver a brand that can have enduring meaning to actual customers in the era of the Attention Economy.
Key Takeaways: Shed old, tired standards of what a brand actually is. Hint: your brand is not your logo, gasp! Learn about the Shared Experience through the Brand Promise Ecosystem
Get into the reality that a brand must not only ignite customer epiphany, a necessity in the Attention Economy, but also endure in this harsh environment
AMA IOWA WORKSHOP: Video Marketing, Take One, ACTION!: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.
Registration Required: Register Here
Registration Fees: Member $10.00: Student $10.00; Guest $15.00; Non-Member $15.00
Event Description: Video Marketing, Take One, ACTION! Become a Video Marketing Superstar
Presenter: Jeff Julian | Co-Founder | EnterpriseMarketer.com
Check-in and Networking: 3-3:30 p.m.
Program: 3:30-5 p.m.
At our April luncheon, Jeff Julian presented on understanding what goes into producing valuable video assets. Whether you attended that event or not, AMA Iowa invites you to join us as we welcome back Jeff Julian who will host this video focused workshop on Tuesday, September 19 where he’ll dive even deeper into the topic of video marketing.
Workshop Description:
With live video enabled on the big social media platforms, 2017 could finally be what the last five years have claimed to be: ‘The Year of Video Marketing.’ It could be big for your marketing team, but only if you’re able to produce quality video content.
SPECIAL EVENT: Greater Des Moines Partnership: Raising Capital Seminar: Thursday, September 21, 2017 8 a.m. – 3 p.m | Register for RAISING CAPITAL SEMINAR
The Des Moines Business Mixer 