"Subject","StartDate","StartTime","EndDate","EndTime","Alldayevent","Reminder on/off","ReminderDate","ReminderTime","MeetingOrganizer","RequiredAttendees","OptionalAttendees","MeetingResources","BillingInformation","Categories","Description","Location","Mileage","Priority","Private","Sensitivity","Showtimeas" "REGIONAL Business After Hours Hosted by the Polk City Chamber of Commerce","8/20/2009","5 PM","8/21/2009","5 PM","FALSE","TRUE","8/20/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","This is a Regional Business After Hours event hosted by the Polk City Chamber of Commerce. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Time: 5-7 pm Location: TBD Please RSVP to the Polk City Chamber.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Lunch-N-Learn with Billie Sucher, Presented by Hungry Hobo (Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10th by 5:00 pm)","11/12/2009","11:30 AM","11/13/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/12/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for an hour and a half worth of business knowledge. Fill your stomach with lunch while you fill your brain with great information for your business. The Chamber Board of Directors recognized the need to offer affordable, educational opportunities to address the many needs of our diverse membership base. Lunch-N-Learns will be offered four times throughout 2009 with this being our 3rd session. You will learn techniques that will help you reach more potential customers. Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members. RSVP’s are required to accommodate attendees with lunch. Reservations not kept/cancelled 24 hours prior to event will be billed. Speaker:Billie Sucher Topic/Title:: Mind the Gap-Connecting the Generations Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours Hosted by the Altoona Chamber of Commerce","7/14/2009","5 PM ","7/15/2009","5 PM ","FALSE","TRUE","7/14/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","This is a Regional Business After Hours event hosted by the Altoona Chamber of Commerce. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Regional Business After Hours at Prairie Meadows. Join us Trackside for hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and networking. Live racing begins at 6:30pm. This event is open to all members of our regional Chambers of Commerce. Prairie Meadows is located at One Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona. Please RSVP by calling the Altoona Chamber (515.967.3366). RSVPs are requested by July 10.","Prairie Meadows","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/hosted by Staybridge Suites ","10/6/2009","5:00 PM","10/7/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","10/6/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","End your day at a networking event with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Business After Hours allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Host/Sponsor: Staybridge Suites Time: 5-7 pm Location: Staybridge Suites, 6905 Lake Drive ","Staybridge Suites, 6905 Lake Drive ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours - Hosted by the South Des Moines Chamber","11/19/2009","5:00 PM","11/20/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","11/19/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","This is a Regional Business After Hours event hosted by the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Time: 5-7 pm Location: TBD Please RSVP to the East Des Moines Chamber","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","10/13/2009","11:30 AM","10/14/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/13/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)"," Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon (Registration Deadline: Monday, Dec. 14th by 5:00 pm)","12/16/2009","11:30 AM","12/17/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/16/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Speaker: Dave Roederer, Chamber Alliance Topic: Future Workforce Location: Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston) Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 on Monday, Dec. 14th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space allows. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Deck the Walls (Registration Deadline: Dec. 2nd by 5:00 pm)","12/4/2009","8:00 AM","12/5/2009","8:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/4/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L ) Time: 8-10 am Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for a light breakfast and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Casket Classic","10/23/2009","8:00:00 AM","10/24/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/23/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Join the Urbandale Chamber for our first annual Casket Classic at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club! This spooky and fun golf event is not to be missed. Costumes required! Rain, snow or sunshine, we will be playing. So gather up your most memorable costumes and grab your clubs. AM FLIGHT: 8:30 am Shotgun Three-somes only! Limited to 12 three-somes PM FLIGHT: 1:00 pm Shotgun Lunch served 11-1 pm. After your 18 holes, warm up inside for our Chili Contest! 10 of our member restaurants are participating to see who's chili is the bset in Urbandale. Be sure to get your vote in! Golfers get in for free. Open to the public for only $10.00!","Urbandale Golf and Country Club","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","12/8/2009","11:30 AM","12/9/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/8/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Share Your Views (Attendance limited to 10 people!)","7/22/2009","8:30 am","7/23/2009","8:30 am","FALSE","TRUE","7/22/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Share Your View is a forum designed to provide an opportunity for small to mid-sized businesses to voice their opinions on the business climate, community issues, and how we can better serve you. (Or you can just come to listen.) Participants include Greater Des Moines Partnership CEO, Martha Willits, Urbandale Chamber leadership, and approximately 10 fellow small to mid-sized business owners/managers. Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am Location: RODAN Executive Board Room, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Cost: Free to attend, but registration is required. Attendance for this event is limited to 12 members","RODAN Executive Board Room, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting Event for Iowa Speedway's Urbandale Location","8/5/2009","12:00 pm","8/6/2009","12:00 pm","FALSE","TRUE","8/5/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting and open house celebration for Iowa Speedway's Urbandale location! (10441 Hickman Road). 12:00-5:00 pm with ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15 pm. See you there! ","Iowa Speedway (10441 Hickman Road). ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting Event for America's Incredible Pizza Company","7/8/2009","4:00","7/9/2009","4:00","FALSE","TRUE","7/8/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event celebrating the grand opening of America's Incredible Pizza Company (3799 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale)! The event will take place at 4:00 pm with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:15 pm. Hope to see you there! ","America's Incredible Pizza Company (3799 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Wellspring Parable ","12/29/2009","7:30 AM","12/30/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/29/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Wellspring Parable Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Wellspring Parable, 10465 Hickman Rd. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Wellspring Parable, 10465 Hickman Rd. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by First American Bank ","1/28/2010","7:30 AM","1/29/2010","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","1/28/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: First American Bank Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: First American Bank, 7031 Douglas Ave. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","First American Bank, 7031 Douglas Ave. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","8/11/2009","11:30 AM","8/12/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/11/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/hosted by Chase Suites Hotel ","7/7/2009","5:00 PM","7/8/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","7/7/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","End your day at a networking event with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Business After Hours allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Host/Sponsor: Chase Suites Hotel Time: 5-7 pm Location: Chase Suites Hotel, 11428 Forest Ave. ","Chase Suites Hotel, 11428 Forest Ave. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Fitness World 24 ","10/29/2009","7:30 AM","10/30/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/29/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Fitness World 24 Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Fitness World 24, 8104 Douglas Ave. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Fitness World 24, 8104 Douglas Ave. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Lunch-N-Learn with Becky Bazzocco-BI Worldwide, Presented by Hungry Hobo (Registration Deadline: Dec. 8th by 5:00 pm)","12/10/2009","11:30 AM","12/11/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/10/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for an hour and a half worth of business knowledge. Fill your stomach with lunch while you fill your brain with great information for your business. The Chamber Board of Directors recognized the need to offer affordable, educational opportunities to address the many needs of our diverse membership base. Lunch-N-Learns will be offered four times throughout 2009 with this being our fourth session. You will learn techniques that will help you reach more potential customers. Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members. RSVP’s are required to accommodate attendees with lunch. Reservations not kept/cancelled 24 hours prior to event will be billed. Speaker: Becky Bazzocco-BI Worldwide Topic/Title: Consumer Loyalty Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting Event for Homemakers Furniture","7/31/2009","9:30 am","8/1/2009","9:30 am","FALSE","TRUE","7/31/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event celebrating the expansion and renovation of Homemaker’s Furniture (10215 Douglas Ave.)! The event will be held on Friday, July 31st at 9:15 am. Ribbon Cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 am. Special guest Warren Buffet will be in attendance for this celebration!","Homemaker’s Furniture (10215 Douglas Ave.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Wild, Wild West Golf Outing Sponsored by Waste Management","9/11/2009","8:00:00 AM","9/12/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/11/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Enjoy a day in the West! 18 hole of golf with cart, free lunch and chance to win door prizes and raffles! Register your foursome by contacting the West Des Moines Chamber. Location: Beaver Creek Golf Course, Grimes","Beaver Creek Golf Course, Grimes","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Lunch-N-Learn with Michael Libbie-Insight Advertising, Presented by Hungry Hobo (Registration Deadline: Friday, Aug, 28th by 5:00 pm)","9/1/2009","11:30 AM","9/2/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/1/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for an hour and a half worth of business knowledge. Fill your stomach with lunch while you fill your brain with great information for your business. The Chamber Board of Directors recognized the need to offer affordable, educational opportunities to address the many needs of our diverse membership base. Lunch-N-Learns will be offered four times throughout 2009 with this being our 2nd session. You will learn techniques that will help you reach more potential customers. Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members. RSVP’s are required to accommodate attendees with lunch. Reservations not kept/cancelled 24 hours prior to event will be billed. Speaker: Michael Libbie-Insight Advertising Topic/Title: Boot Camp for Marketing and Advertising Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Deck the Walls, sponsored by Hilton Garden Inn (Registration Deadline: July 8th by 5:00 pm)","7/10/2009","8:00 AM","7/11/2009","8:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/10/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: Hilton Garden Inn (8600 Northpark Dr) Time: 8-10 am Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for light snacks and beverages","Hilton Garden Inn (8600 Northpark Dr)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Deck the Walls (Registration Deadline: September 30th by 5:00 pm)","10/2/2009","8:00 AM","10/3/2009","8:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/2/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Executive Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L ) Time: 8-10 am Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for a light breakfast and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours - Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/hosted by Walnut Ridge at Clive","11/5/2009","5:00 PM","11/6/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","11/5/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","End your day at a networking event with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Business After Hours allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Host/Sponsor: Walnut Ridge at Clive Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Walnut Ridge at Clive, 1701 Campus Dr., Clive Cost: Free","Walnut Ridge at Clive, 1701 Campus Dr., Clive ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","11/10/2009","11:30 AM","11/11/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/10/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Past President's Council, presented by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar","9/3/2009","8:00:00 AM","9/4/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/3/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Invitation Only.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","9/8/2009","11:30 AM","9/9/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/8/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Sponsored by Christopher's Fine Jewelry & Rare Coins and Two Men and a Truck (Registration Deadline: Monday, October 19th by 5:00 pm)","10/21/2009","11:30 AM","10/22/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/21/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Speaker: Candidate Forum Location: Iowa Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Rd.) Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 on Monday, October 19th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space is still available. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","Iowa Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Rd.) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Chamber Night at the Iowa Speedway","7/11/2009","8:00:00 AM","7/12/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/11/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Chamber Night at the Iowa Speedway Saturday, July 11, 2009 Gates open at 1pm Eric Church concert - 2pm First race - 6pm (ARCA Remax Series/ACRA Truck Series) The Chambers will have a hospitality tent and tickets will be together to maximize the fun and networking! Iowa Speedway, I-80 exit 168 Tickets: $10.00 Join your fellow Chamber members for a race weekend at the Iowa Speedway. July 11 features the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) RE/MAX Series - which is strategically positioned as both an established route to the highest levels of NASCAR, as well as a destination for professional racers. The Race Day Schedule includes a concert with Eric Church, autograph signing with ARCA drivers, and of course - the races! Please register with the Urbandale Chamber. See you there!! ","Iowa Speedway, I-80 exit 168","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours Hosted by the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce","9/17/2009","5 PM","9/18/2009","5 PM","FALSE","TRUE","9/17/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","This is a Regional Business After Hours event hosted by the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Time: 5-7 pm Location: TBD Please RSVP to the Ankeny Chamber.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Sponsored by Plaza Florist and Gifts (Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13rd by 5:00 pm)","7/15/2009","11:30 AM","7/16/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/15/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Speaker: Mayor Bob Andeweg, State of the City Location: Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston) Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 13th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space is still available. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/hosted by Connxions","12/17/2009","5:00 PM","12/18/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","12/17/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","End your day at a networking event with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Business After Hours allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This is our Regional Business After Hours. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Host/Sponsor: Connxions Time: 5-7 pm Location: Connxions, 3901 NW 121st Street ","Connxions, 3901 NW 121st Street ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","7/14/2009","11:30 AM","7/15/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/14/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The purpose of the Ambassadors is to assist with special events of the Chamber, assist the membership services committee, grow & retain membership, and facilitate new members through different activities. It is an honor to be a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s team. Through Ambassadors activities, each Ambassador is given numerous business and social networking opportunities. To be an Urbandale Chamber Ambassador is considered a privilege and shall be limited in number not to exceed 40 members. All Ambassadors must be affiliated with member businesses in good standing with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Any person wishing to become an Ambassador should call the Chair of the Ambassadors, Susan Bonnicksen from Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc. at (515)225-2200 and make their wishes known. You are more than welcome to attend a meeting to see what we're all about and meet the other Ambassadors. Please call ahead and we can arrange to have someone meet you at the door. Meetings are held from 11:30-1pm. Location: Rodan Board Room at the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Deck the Walls, Sponsored by Plaza Florist & Gifts (Registration Deadline: Nov. 11th by 5:00 pm)","11/13/2009","3:00 P.M.","11/14/2009","3:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","11/13/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L ) Time: 3-5 pm Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for snacks and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours Hosted by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce","10/15/2009","5 PM","10/16/2009","5 PM","FALSE","TRUE","10/15/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","This is a Regional Business After Hours event hosted by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Time: 5-7 pm Location: TBD Please RSVP to the Indianola Chamber.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Polk County Bank","11/24/2009","7:30 AM","11/25/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/24/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Polk County Bank Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Polk County Bank, 4501 NW Urbandale Dr. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Polk County Bank, 4501 NW Urbandale Dr.","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Sample Urbandale...A Wine Event Presented by IowaWines.org ","9/24/2009","5:00 PM","9/25/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","9/24/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Sample Urbandale… A Wine Event presented by IowaWines.org . This is the Urbandale Chamber’s fall social. Come to enjoy wine, beer and a sampling of food from area member restaurants along w/ live entertainment. Network among other business professionals as you bid on our silent and live auction items. From 5-8 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston) ","Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/hosted by Marriott Execustay ","8/4/2009","5:00 PM","8/5/2009","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","8/4/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","End your day at a networking event with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Business After Hours allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Host/Sponsor: Marriott Execustay Time: 5-7 pm Location: Marriott Execustay, 4245 109th Street ","Marriott Execustay, 4245 109th Street ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Deck the Walls, Sponsored by Plaza Florist & Gifts (Registration Deadline: August 5th by 5:00 pm)","8/7/2009","3:00 P.M.","8/8/2009","3:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","8/7/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L ) Time: 8-10 pm Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for snacks and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Urbandale Community Blood Drive","10/19/2009","8:00:00 AM","10/20/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/19/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Help save a life by donating blood to the Urbandale Community Blood Drive, sponsored by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and Urbandale Baptist Church. Time: 2-6:30 pm Location: Urbandale Baptist Church (6501 Aurora Ave.) RSVP: Pastor Richard Dayton at urbandalebaptistchurch1@msn.com or call (515)276-0761. ","Urbandale Baptist Church (6501 Aurora Ave.) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Chamber Night at Principal Park","8/6/2009","8:00:00 AM","8/7/2009","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/6/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","'Take me out to the ballgame!” Please join us for Chamber Night at Principal Park on Thursday, August 6th IOWA CUBS VS. Reno Aces TICKET PRICE: $3.00 INCLUDES TAILGATE at 5:30 AND GAME at 7:05! You are invited to attend the free tailgate party in the Principal Park parking lot! There will be brats, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and soda! All on a first come, first serve basis! It’s Great fun for all ages! Bring your family, friends and co-workers! Contact Jeana Schultz (473-6253)if you are interested in purchasing tickets.","See description of event","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Strauss Security Solutions ","7/30/2009","7:30 AM","7/31/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/30/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Strauss Security Solutions Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Strauss Security Solutions,4663 121st St. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Strauss Security Solutions, 4663 121st St. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Connxions ","8/27/2009","7:30 AM","8/28/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/27/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Connxions Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Connxions,3901 NW 121st Street Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Connxions, 3901 NW 121st Street ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Mark Courter Insurance - State Farm Insurance Company","9/29/2009","7:30 AM","9/30/2009","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/29/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Mark Courter Insurance - State Farm Insurance Company Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Mark Courter Insurance - State Farm Insurance Company, 8667 Douglas Ave. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Mark Courter Insurance - State Farm Insurance Company, 8667 Douglas Ave. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Joint Member Luncheon with West Des Moines, Sponsored by Expense Reduction Analysts and MetaBank (Registration Deadline: Monday, August 17th by 5:00 pm)","8/19/2009","11:30 AM","8/20/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/19/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Topic: Economy Speaker: Tom Rial, DMACC Location: Holiday Inn and Suites (4800 Merle Hay Rd.) Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 17th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space is still available. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","Holiday Inn and Suites (4800 Merle Hay Rd.) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Sponsored by OnMedia and Travel and Transport Vacations (Registration Deadline: Monday, Sept. 14th by 5:00 pm)","9/16/2009","11:30 AM","9/17/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/16/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Speaker: Richard Rowe, motivational speaker Location: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines) Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 on Monday, September 14th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space is still available. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Deck the Walls (Registration Deadline: Feb. 3rd by 5:00 pm)","2/12/2010","3:00 P.M.","2/13/2010","3:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","2/12/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L ) Time: 3-5 pm Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for snacks and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon (Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb. 15th by 5:00 pm)","2/17/2010","11:30 AM","2/18/2010","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","2/17/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Location: TBD Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on Monday, Feb. 14th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space allows. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Susan Bonnicksen representing Superior Printing and Promotions, Sponsored/hosted by Abendroth & Russell ","2/25/2010","7:30 AM","2/26/2010","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","2/25/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. From 7:30 - 8 a.m. everyone networks. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Chamber members will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. Guests will be introduced by one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Sponsor/Host: Abendroth & Russell Time: 7:30-8:30 AM Location: Abendroth & Russell, 2536 73rd St. Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Abendroth & Russell, 2536 73rd St. ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Joint Lunch-N-Learn with Grimes featuring Dale Carnegie Training, Presented by Hungry Hobo: ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE (Registration Deadline: July 22nd by 5:00 pm)","7/24/2009","11:30 AM","7/25/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/24/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for an hour and a half worth of business knowledge. Fill your stomach with lunch while you fill your brain with great information for your business. The Chamber Board of Directors recognized the need to offer affordable, educational opportunities to address the many needs of our diverse membership base. Lunch-N-Learns will be offered four times throughout 2009 with this being our 1st session. You will learn techniques that will help you reach more potential customers. Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members. RSVP’s are required to accommodate attendees with lunch. Reservations not kept/cancelled 24 hours prior to event will be billed. Speaker: Dale Carnegie Training Topic/Title: Recession Proof Your Business-Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: RODAN Board Room,Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Deck the Walls (Registration Deadline: Jan. 6th by 5:00 pm)","1/8/2010","3:00 P.M.","1/9/2010","3:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","1/8/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce welcomes all new members with a monthly reception. We take this time to show you how to use the website and learn more about the Chamber as well as introduce you to other new members. This is a great opportunity for new members to ask questions and get hands on training specific to our chamber website. Location: RODAN Board Room, Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suite L ) Time: 3-5 pm Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP's are required to accommodate for snacks and beverages","Urbandale Chamber Office (2900 Justin Drive, Suites K and L )","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Sponsored by Christopher's Fine Jewelry & Rare Coins ( Registration Deadline: Monday, Jan. 18th by 5:00 pm)","1/20/2010","11:30 AM","1/21/2010","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","1/20/2010","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Location: TBD Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20/members $25/nonmembers • Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on Monday, Jan. 18th or you will be automatically charged an additional $5, if space allows. • Reservations not kept will be billed ","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Joint Member Luncheon with Ankeny, Johnston, Polk City and Grimes (Registration Deadline: Monday, Nov. 16th by 5:00 pm)","11/18/2009","11:30 AM","11/19/2009","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/18/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Every month members of the Urbandale Chamber come together to network, enjoy lunch and listen to a speaker to learn about happenings in Urbandale and around the Greater Des Moines Area. Speaker: Legislative Luncheon Location: TBD Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Cost: $20 members/$25 at the door without a reservation ***if space allows*** Reservations not kept will be billed Reservations mus be made by 5:00 on Monday, November 16th or $5 will be automatically added, if space allows.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Non-Event Benefit for Junior Leaders and Dollars for Scholars","7/1/2009","8:00 AM","8/1/2009","8:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/1/2009","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us in NOT attending our Non-Event! Who: Benefit for Urbandale Chamber Junior Leaders and Urbandale Dollars for Scholars What: A Non-Event fundraiser! No need to put on a tie or strap on heels. NO BANQUET CHICKEN! Instead, take some time for yourself to do what you like and enjoy a summer day! We all have busy schedules and could use a scheduled “Time Out”! When: Pick a date in July for yourself Where: Go where you like or stay at home! WHY: You can contribute to programs that directly assist Urbandale students with scholarships for higher education. How: Donations can be made online at www.uniquelyurbandale.com or mail checks, (Made out to Dollars for Scholars), to C/O Urbandale Chamber of Commerce – Junior Leaders / Dollars for Scholars; 2900 Justin Drive, Suite L.; Urbandale, IA 50322. All donations will be split equally between Junior Leaders and Dollars for Scholars and are tax deductible. ","Go Where You Like - Do What You Want","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2"