#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.

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- View Des Moines Area Business Facebook Events at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/alauremarketing/events/
- View Greater Des Moines Partnership Events: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/calendars/partnership-events
Tuesday, November 21, 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
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: WOW November: 2017 Women of Worth Series presents
Dynamic Women of Des Moines. 11:30am to 1:30pm, 1701 Campus Drive, Clive. Guest Speaker, Angela Franklin, President & CEO, Des Moines University.
11:30 a.m. – Arrival and Networking (Optional)
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch, Presentation & Commercials
1 – 1:30 p.m. – Optional Networking
We will begin the programming promptly at Noon; if you’ll be joining us for lunch, please arrive by 11:45. Click here for details and to register, $20.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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, November 23, 2017
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Saturday, November 25, 2017
WEEKLY: Small Business Incubator (BING-IA SES) B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon at Smokey Row. 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, November 28, 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
SAVE THE DATES:
November – December 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN: Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five Small Business Series: November Topic, “Top Five For Finding Your Sweet Spot Customer,” 11:30am to 1:00pm, 700 Locust St, Ste 100, Des Moines. Click here to register.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
MONTHLY NETWORKING: AMA Iowa November Networking After Hours: November Topic, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Two Rivers Marketing, 106 E 6th St, Des Moines. The holidays are here — so it’s time to MIX and MINGLE with your fellow AMA Iowa members at one of the most creative spaces in the trendy East Village Market District. Two Rivers Marketing and Sonder Public Relations will be our hosts for the next AMA Networking After-Hours. One of Des Moines’ top mixologists will be on hand to teach you how to mix popular holiday drinks to impress your family and friends! Plus, you’ll network with fellow marketers while enjoying complimentary drinks and appetizers. Register here.
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE: Annual Creme Open House: 4:30pm to 7pm, Crème Cupcake,543 28th St, Des Moines. Thank you for your sweet support! To show our appreciation please join us for complimentary mini cupcakes, mini dessert samples and holiday cocktails. See Facebook Event.
Friday, December 1, 2017
MONTHLY CO-WORKING/NETWORKING: Gravitate’s First Friday Free Co-Working. 8:00pm to 5:00pm, Gravitate (Downtown Des Moines), 317 6th Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines. Grab a seat at Gravitate for our monthly First Friday *FREE* Coworking day! We’re a community of independent workers who enjoy working around other humans and drinking lots of free coffee. We’d love to work next to you for the day.
GRAVITATE FIRST FRIDAY BONUS: We’re ending this First Friday with Heather Wilkerson Art Opening + Happy Hour at Gravitate! Join us for some craft beer fresh from the keg, wine, and a little socializing to start your weekend. See Facebook Event.