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Downtown Tram project moves forward with Nationwide commitment to feasibility study

The City of Des Moines, Downtown Community Alliance, Polk County and Nationwide announced today that Nationwide will provide funding for a tram feasibility study for Downtown Des Moines. The study will focus on a tram linking Downtown’s Western Gateway to the East Village.

“Nationwide has been excited to be a partner in the development of the Western Gateway over the past eight years,” said Kim Austen, President of Allied Insurance. “Our commitment today to provide funding of a downtown tram keeps the momentum we’re experiencing throughout downtown Des Moines moving forward.”

The announcement is a result of the new Downtown Plan, a collaborative effort between the City, County and business community through the Downtown Community Alliance (DCA). World renowned architect Mario Gandelsonas, along with a steering committee comprised of a broad representation of the downtown community held numerous public forums and got broad citizen input in the development of the Downtown Plan that will guide the next 20 years of development downtown.

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Limited Edition Nadas t-shirts now available in our online store!

The Nadas have released their new CD, The Ghosts Inside These Halls, which includes their Greater Des Moines anthem, “Feel Like Home,” and they’re now on a promotional tour. We’re helping them promote life and living in Greater Des Moines with our exclusive, limited-edition t-shirts available at selected performances and in our online store. Men’s and women’s tees are 100 percent cotton, short-sleeved, and feature exclusive “…with The Nadas” sayings, include LIVE, PARTY, and ROCK. Men’s sizes are M, L and XL; women’s sizes are S, M, and L. The price is just $15, which includes shipping. Order securely by credit card in our online store using these links:

Men’s Nadas t-shirts

Women’s Nadas t-shirts

Don’t forget other “Do More” goodies for sale in the online store such as skyline notecards (only a few left), regional art and attraction notecards, and the original “Do More” t-shirts!

Regional Calendar of Events

Monday, March 17, 2008

Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Committee Meeting
Where: Fireside Grille, 523 Eighth St. S.E., Altoona
When: Noon
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Greater Des Moines Partnership - Affiliate President's Council
Where: Greater Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St., Suite 100, downtown Des Moines
When: 7:30 a.m.
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South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Membership Luncheon
Where: Wakonda Club
When: 11:30 a,m. - 1 p.m.
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Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Business Networking Luncheon
Where: Fireside Grille, 523 Eighth St. S.E., Altoona
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Greater Des Moines Partnership - BIZ Networking Event featuring Ken Kaplan
Where: Greater Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St., Suite 100, downtown Des Moines
When: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Membership Luncheon
Where: Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting
Where: 400 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny
When: 4:30 - 5 p.m.
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ankeny Young Professionals Night at Iowa Energy Basketball Game
Where: Wells Fargo Arena
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting
Where: Charles Home Furnishings, 3030 100th St., Urbandale
When: Noon
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Clive Chamber of Commerce - Open House
Where: GolfTEC C.C. Village, 12871 University Ave., Suite 180, Clive
When: 5 - 8 p.m.
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