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W.D.M. Chamber reschedules legislative breakfast

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its legislative breakfast to Jan. 4. Local lawmakers will be on hand. The session will be 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Des Moines Golf & Country Club. …
By BPC Staff | Nov 23, 2016
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Dec. 1: How Drake University brought Drizzy to Campus

Host: Social Media Club Des Moines About: Discover how Drake University’s digital media team harnessed the power of #BringDrakeToDrake to reach new audiences. Learn how the team gained the university’s backing, implemented an effective social media…
By BPC Staff | Nov 22, 2016
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Dec. 3: Dinner with La Quercia and Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Host: La Querica and Iowa Homeless Youth Centers About: Spend an evening with La Querica and Iowa Homeless Youth Centers for a basil-themed Italian dinner to help the homeless across the world. In the wake of the…
By BPC Staff | Nov 21, 2016
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Dec. 1: ‘Good Girls Revolt’ author to speak

Host: Iowa State University Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics About: Award-winning journalist Lynn Povich — the author of the book “The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses…
By BPC Staff | Nov 21, 2016
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Dec. 12: Entrepreneur Readiness Assessment

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success About: Are you ready for business ownership? Through this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into your personality, goals, and skills to better evaluate where you are in…
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2016
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Dec. 3: Building Our Boards to Represent Our Community

Host: Multiple community hosts About: This event is a community collaborative partnership with the purpose of educating, empowering and connecting members of underrepresented populations to serve our community on nonprofit boards. The ideal participant is…
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2016
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Dec. 1: Ignite Community Innovation Challenge – 2016 Final Pitch Event

Host: The Community Foundation and Ignite Innovation Investors About: Join this free event and experience our local, nonprofit version of the “Shark Tank” TV show. At this live event you will watch three nonprofit finalists…
By BPC Staff | Nov 16, 2016
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Nov. 19: Start Up Storm

Host: Simpson College chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization About: Creativity on Tap is the Global Entrepreneurship Week’s theme, headlined by a series of speakers and panels discussing how to harness creativity, connect people to innovations, pitch and…
By BPC Staff | Nov 16, 2016
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Nov. 26: #ShopRoosevelt

Host: Shops at Roosevelt About: #ShopRoosevelt is celebrating the holiday season on Small Business Saturday with family activities and shopping specials. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Shops at Roosevelt Learn more >>>…
By BPC Staff | Nov 16, 2016
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Nov. 16: November Startup Stories

Host: Square One DSM About: Serial Entrepreneur Gabriel Glynn Takes a Seat at Startup Stories Sharing the Insights Earned on his Six Startups When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Partnership

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By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2016