Join us for a joint Legislative Breakfast as the Waukee Area Chamber hosts the event at Independence Village for members of the Clive, Windsor Heights, Waukee and West Des Moines Chambers on Friday, January 7th starting at 7:30 am. This breakfast offers an opportunity to meet your Legislators, ask questions, and network. Registration is $25 and space is limited. Ryan Moon, Public Policy Manager at the Greater Des Moines Partnership will be moderating the event. Confirmed Legislators:? Senator Claire Celsi, Iowa Senate District 21 Senator Sarah Trone Garriott, Iowa Senate District 22 Representative Jennifer Konfrst, Iowa House District 43 Representative Kenan Judge, Iowa House District 44 Senator Jake Chapman, Iowa Senate District 10
INSPIRE 2022 is an event that will help us kick off the new year with a positive dose of inspiration and motivation. Panel to be announced.
Roundtable Discussion 3 p.m. Refreshments & Entertainment 4 p.m. Mayoral Proclamation 4:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Audrey Kennis (see below) 4:30 p.m. Youth Scholarship & Community Leader Awards Presentation 5 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Audrey Kennis, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Director for the City of West Des Moines, has extensive experience developing and leading initiatives to further the advancement of marginalized communities and creating more equitable policies. She has held several positions working with under-represented populations and multi-cultural students within Iowa State University and other educational institutions. Ms. Kennis obtained her Graduate Certificate in Education for Social Justice, a Master?s Degree in Education and is currently working towards a second Master?s Degree in Community and Regional Planning. She began her employment with the City of West Des Moines in September of 2021.
On behalf of the WDM Chamber of Commerce, you're invited to a special WDM Edge panel discussion. The sector we will be examining for our first quarterly event is marketing ? cutting edge tips, tools, take ways from top marketing experts. What is WDM EDGE? The Chamber?s WDM Edge brings subject matter expertise to the podium for an exchange of information that impacts business owners and community across all industries. In 2022, we will examine top trends in the hottest industries that will help our area business owners, small and large, success. Moderated by Terrence Thames, CEO & Creative Director, Cocoa Creative Agency Panel includes: Michael Bird ? CEO, Spindustry Drew Harden ? President & Co-Founder, Blue Compass Rachel Wegmann ? VP of Marketing, Smash Park Entertainment Group
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking. This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking. This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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