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Downtown Tram project moves forward with Nationwide commitment to feasibility studyThe 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. Read more >>>

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!
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Regional Calendar of Events
Monday, March 17, 2008Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Committee Meeting Where: Fireside Grille, 523 Eighth St. S.E., Altoona When: Noon
More Info >>> Tuesday, March 18, 2008Greater 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.
More Info >>> South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Membership Luncheon Where: Wakonda Club When: 11:30 a,m. - 1 p.m.
More Info >>> 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. More Info >>> Wednesday, March 19, 2008Greater 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.
More Info >>> Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Membership Luncheon Where: Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. More Info >>> Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting Where: 400 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny When: 4:30 - 5 p.m. More Info >>> Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ankeny Young Professionals Night at Iowa Energy Basketball Game Where: Wells Fargo Arena When: 7:30 p.m. More Info >>> Thursday, March 20, 2008Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting Where: Charles Home Furnishings, 3030 100th St., Urbandale When: Noon
More Info >>> Clive Chamber of Commerce - Open House Where: GolfTEC C.C. Village, 12871 University Ave., Suite 180, Clive When: 5 - 8 p.m. More Info >>>
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