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Business Community Events

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July 20: Karaoke Night Pop-up Event

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Sponsors Misty Palek and Stephanie Majeran will host this event to shake things up from the traditional networking event, giving business and community members alike a chance to connect with …

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July 16: OpportUNITY | Housing Work Group

Host: Polk County Housing Trust Fund alongside Polk County Continuum of Care
About: The Housing Work Group is one of eight work groups supporting the OpportUNITY Plan for central Iowa (Dallas, Polk, and Warren counties) …

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July 20: Get to Know Gaming Iowa

Host: American Gaming Association
About: The event will feature representatives from the Iowa Gaming Association, area non-profits and small business leaders that work with the gaming industry to grow the economy and support local community …

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July 18: Regional Regulatory Roundtable

Host: SBA Office of Advocacy
About: Join the Office of Advocacy for a roundtable discussion of federal regulatory issues affecting your small business. Advocacy is also inviting Iowa congressional offices and key federal agencies to …

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July 24: IREM Luncheon

Host: Institute of Real Estate Management Iowa chapter
About: Martha Norbeck of the U.S. Green Business Council Market Leadership Advisory Board will present on the council’s Advance Program. 
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: …

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July 20: Iowa Character Awards

Host: Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, Drake University
About: The Ray Center annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of Character Counts!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship. Since 2005, they …

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July 27: Cocktails & Conversations

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: Join members of NAWBO Iowa for this month’s Cocktails & Conversations. There is no fee or registration required to participate. 
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: WineStyles of Johnston, 8460 Birchwood Ct.
Learn …

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July 17: Dynamic Women of Des Moines – Kirsten Anderson

Host: Women of Worth
About: This monthly luncheon, which includes two sessions for networking, will include a presentation by Kirsten Anderson, a communicator who found herself an unlikely advocate for those facing harassment in the …

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July 19: An Evening for Hope

Host: Hope Ministries
About: A fundraising banquet to supporting life-changing programs for people who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted. The featured entertainer is captivating speaker and violin virtuoso Roddy Chong.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: …

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July 19: Sunnyside Regatta

Host: Easter Seals Iowa
About: Business leaders race paddle boats around Lake Cheerio to compete for the Regatta Cup and bring cheering squads from their organizations to compete for the Sunnyside Spirit Award.
When: 2:30-4:30 …