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- Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
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Women's Chamber Alliance Celebrates 'Commencement'Back in 1920, when the "Women's Department" was formed as a committee of the "Des Moines Chamber of Commerce," the advancement of women in business was not on anyone's economic development agenda. While women had just gained the right to vote, few believed they would one day own 29.6% of metro area businesses. Today's Women's Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate organization of today's Greater Des Moines Partnership, has evolved to meet the needs of its members and its community. As the WCA looks towards its 88th anniversary, the organization's leaders and membership are re-examining how to best accomplish their mission. "We're not our grandmother's chamber alliance anymore," said Roni Schuling, 2008 WCA President. "Today's members are actively engaged in all sectors of the business community. Their needs and interests have grown beyond breaking into the marketplace. They are seeking relationships and tools that can help them grow in their profession, grow their business, and grow their community."
Partnership Perks - Access to InformationDid you know that One Voice Weekly is not the only newsletter the Partnership has to offer? The Partnership also offers newsletters that cover specific topics ranging from economic development to government relations. There is even one that is specific to downtown. If you want even more news, you can sign up to receive updates and press releases on our efforts with diversity, workforce and much, much more. To sign up for Partnership updates, visit our website at www.desmoinesmetro.com. If you are interested in receiving updates about downtown Des Moines, visit the Downtown Community Alliance's website at www.downtowndesmoines.com. Editor's Note - Partnership Perks is a series of articles to inform new Regional Members the benefits and services that are now offered through their Regional Membership.
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Regional Calendar of Events Monday, February 18, 2008 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - New Member Lunch Reception Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Regional Affiliate President's Council Meeting South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Membership Luncheon Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Business Networking Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 20, 2008 West Des Moines Chamber-Breakfast B4 Business Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Member Luncheon Thursday, February 21, 2008 South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting Friday, February 22, 2008 Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - AYP Buccaneers Hockey Game Saturday, February 23, 2008 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Talk with Officials |
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