"Subject","StartDate","StartTime","EndDate","EndTime","Alldayevent","Reminder on/off","ReminderDate","ReminderTime","MeetingOrganizer","RequiredAttendees","OptionalAttendees","MeetingResources","BillingInformation","Categories","Description","Location","Mileage","Priority","Private","Sensitivity","Showtimeas" "Member Luncheon, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by Polk County Bank and Two Men and a Truck","10/15/2008","11:30 AM","10/16/2008","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/15/2008","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: Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston) 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.","Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon Joint with Clive, Waukee, & West Des Moines, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by Metro Waste Authority and Strauss Safe & Lock","8/20/2008","11:30 AM","8/21/2008","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/20/2008","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: Joint luncheon with West Des Moines Chamber Green Lunch (focusing on ways to help your business go green!) Location: Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston) 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.","Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting at Westpointe Apartments and Town Homes Golf Course","6/13/2008","12:00 PM","6/14/2008","12:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","6/13/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event at Westpointe Apartments and Town homes, (2510 Canterbury Road, Urbandale)for the grand opening of their golf course. 12:00 PM with ceremony at 12:15. We hope you can join us for this event.","Westpointe Apartments and Town homes Golf Course, (2510 Canterbury Road, Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon Joint with Grimes, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by Allegra Print & Imaging and ...","12/17/2008","11:30 a.m.","12/18/2008","11:30 a.m.","FALSE","TRUE","12/17/2008","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: Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct. Johnston) 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.","Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct. Johnston)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting at Ocean Beach Fries","5/28/2008","11:00 AM","5/29/2008","11:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","5/28/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event at Ocean Beach Fries, (3800 Merle Hay Rd., Urbandale). 11:00 AM with ceremony at 11:15. We hope you can join us for this event.","Ocean Beach Fries (3800 Merle Hay Rd., Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Merle Hay Mall, Sponsored by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar","9/15/2008","4:00 P.M.","9/16/2008","4:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","9/15/2008","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 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: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy. West Des Moines) (Time: 4:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. ","Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy. West Des Moines) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Merle Hay Mall","7/10/2008","7:30 AM","7/11/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/10/2008","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 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: Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St.) Time: 7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M. ","Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Luncheon, Presented by Merle Hay Mall","8/5/2008","11:30:00 AM","8/6/2008","11:30:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/5/2008","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 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: Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St.) Time: 11:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. ","Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","8/12/2008","11:30 A.M.","8/13/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","8/12/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/Hosted by Plaza Lanes Family Sports Complex","5/16/2008","4:00 PM","5/17/2008","4:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","5/16/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting. This Business After Hours is sponsored by Plaza Lanes Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Plaza Lanes Family Sports Complex (2701 Douglas Ave., DM) ","Plaza Lanes Family Sports Complex (2701 Douglas Ave., DM)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting at Nana's Restaurant and Lounge","5/20/2008","11:00 AM","5/21/2008","11:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","5/20/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event at Nana's Restaurant and Lounge, (3916 100th St., Urbandale). 11:00 AM with ceremony at 11:15. We hope you can join us for this event.","Nana's Restaurant and Lounge (3916 100th St., Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "August Connections, Presented by OSE Office Interiors, Sponsored by Plaza Florists, ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 30","8/7/2008","4:00 P.M.","8/8/2008","4:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","8/7/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","CONNECTIONS is a new quarterly event from 4-6 pm in 2008 where attendees each go around the room to introduce themselves with a 60-second commercial. Once everyone has gone around the room, the sponsor will speak, then everyone will go around the room again and is asked to provide a testimonial for someone else in the room OR a potential referral for another person in the room. Once everyone goes around the room again, the event opens up for networking. Location: Plaza Florist (6656 Douglas Ave.) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with beverages and snacks.","Plaza Florist (6656 Douglas Ave.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Lunch-N-Learn with Barb Tapscott - Supervision and the Law, Presented by The Hungry Hobo (Attendance limited to 40)","8/1/2008","11:30 A.M.","8/2/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","8/1/2008","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 2008 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: Barb Tapscott Topic/Title: Supervision and the Law Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Microtel Inn & Suites, (8711 Plum Dr. Urbandale)","Microtel Inn & Suites, (8711 Plum Dr. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Lunch-N-Learn with Tim Johnson - Office Politics, Presented by The Hungry Hobo (Attendance limited to 40)","11/7/2008","11:30 A.M.","11/8/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","11/7/2008","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 2008 with this being our 4th 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: Tim Johnson Topic/Title: Office Politics Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Microtel Inn & Suites, (8711 Plum Dr. Urbandale)","Microtel Inn & Suites, (8711 Plum Dr. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored by Superior Printing and Promotions","6/10/2008","5","6/11/2008","5","FALSE","TRUE","6/10/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5-7 p.m. quarterly. This Business After Hours is sponsored by Superior Printing and Promotions Time: 5-7 p.m Location: Superior Printing & Promotions (1620 NW 114th St., Clive, IA) ","Superior Printing and Promotions (1620 NW 114th St., Clive, IA)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting at Aflac","5/27/2008","12:00 PM","5/28/2008","12:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","5/27/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event at Aflac, (1239 73rd Street Suite A, Des Moines). 12:00 p.m. with ceremony at 12:15. We hope you can join us for this event.","Aflac (1239 73rd Street Suite A, Des Moines). ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ribbon Cutting at Internet Solver","6/19/2008","4:30 P.M.","6/20/2008","4:30 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","6/19/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Please join us for a ribbon cutting event at Internet Solver, (1129 42nd St., Des Moines). 4:30 PM with ceremony at 4:45. We hope you can join us for this event.","Internet Solver (1129 42nd St., Des Moines)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Merle Hay Mall","12/2/2008","4:00 P.M.","12/3/2008","4:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","12/2/2008","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 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: Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St.) Time: 4:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. ","Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th Street)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","9/9/2008","11:30 A.M.","9/10/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","9/9/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by Tero International, Inc.","6/26/2008","7:30 AM","6/27/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","6/26/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to June's sponsor: Tero International, Inc. Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: Tero International, Inc. (1840 NW 118th St., Suite 107 Des Moines) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Tero International, Inc. (1840 NW 118th St., Suite 107 Des Moines)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored by Marriott Execustay","8/12/2008","5:00 PM","8/13/2008","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","8/12/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5-7 p.m. quarterly. This Business After Hours is sponsored and hosted by Marriott Execustay (3201 99th St. Urbandale) Time: 5-7 p.m ","Marriott Execustay (3201 99th Street, Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored by Triplett Office Essentials","12/9/2008","5:00 PM","12/10/2008","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","12/9/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5-7 p.m. quarterly. This Business After Hours is sponsored by Triplett Office Essentials Time: 5-7 p.m Location: 3553 109th St., Urbandale","Triplett Office Essentials (3553 109th St., Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Joint Member Luncheon Joint with Ankeny, Johnston, Grimes, Urbandale & Polk City","11/19/2008","11:30 a.m.","11/20/2008","11:30 a.m.","FALSE","TRUE","11/19/2008","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. 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Breakfast, Presented by Merle Hay Mall, Sponsored by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, (Attendance Limited to 100)","10/2/2008","7:30 AM","10/3/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/2/2008","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 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: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy. West Des Moines) Time: 7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M. ","Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy. West Des Moines) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "REGIONAL Business After Hours - Presented by Anderson Properties, Hosted by Multi Media Imaging","11/6/2008","5:00 PM","11/7/2008","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","11/6/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM randomly throughout the year. This is our Regional Business After Hours sponsored by Multi Media Imaging. Regional means that the entire Des Moines Metro will be invited to attend. Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: 9943 Hickman Rd., Suite 107 Cost: Free","Multi Media Imaging (9943 Hickman Rd., Suite 107)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by Living History Farms and Plaza Printers","7/16/2008","11:30AM","7/17/2008","11:30AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/16/2008","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: Mary Bontrager- Greater Des Moines Partnership Location: Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston) 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.","Stoney Creek Inn (5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by Business Publications and Iowa Telecom/Baker Communications (Attendance Limited to 95 at this event)","6/18/2008","11:30 a.m.","6/19/2008","11:30 a.m.","FALSE","TRUE","6/18/2008","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: Speaker's Showcase Location: Comfort Suites Living History Farms (11167 Hickman Rd. Urbandale) 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.","Comfort Suites Living History Farms (11167 Hickman Rd. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by MetaBank","7/24/2008","7:30 AM","7/25/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","7/24/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to July's sponsor: MetaBank Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: MetaBank (4848 86th St.) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","MetaBank (4848 86th St.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by American Diabetes Association","8/28/2008","7:30 AM","8/29/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","8/28/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to August's sponsor: American Diabetes Association Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: American Diabetes Association (2600 72nd St., Suite O) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","American Diabetes Association (2600 72nd St., Suite O)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by J & D Computer and Polk County Bank","5/21/2008","11:30 a.m.","5/22/2008","11:30 a.m.","FALSE","TRUE","5/21/2008","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: Joseph M. Folsom-USBA Location: Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston) 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.","Foxboro Business & Conference Center (6165 NW 86th St., Johnston)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by Urbandale Golf & Country Club","5/29/2008","7:30 AM","5/30/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","5/29/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to May's sponsor: Urbandale Golf & Country Club Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: Urbandale Golf & Country Club (4000 86th St.) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Urbandale Golf & Country Club (4000 86th St.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","6/10/2008","11:30 A.M.","6/11/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","6/10/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","Mojos on 86th (6163 NW 86th St., Johnston) ","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","7/8/2008","11:30 A.M.","7/9/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","7/8/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Member Luncheon, Presented by AVI Systems, Inc., Sponsored by DoctorsNow Walk In Care and MetaBank","9/17/2008","11:30 a.m.","9/18/2008","11:30 a.m.","FALSE","TRUE","9/17/2008","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: Iowa Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Rd., Urbandale) 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.","Iowa Machine Shed, (11151 Hickman Rd., Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","10/14/2008","11:30 A.M.","10/15/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","10/14/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Sample Urbandale...A Wine Event","9/25/2008","5:00 p.m.","9/26/2008","5:00 p.m.","FALSE","TRUE","9/25/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Sample Urbandale… A Wine Event presented by TBD. 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 TBD. Network among other business professionals as you bid on our silent and live auctions. From 5-8 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston. (5291 Stoney Creek Ct.). Tickets will be on sale the end of July. $25/$35 at the door. ","Stoney Creek Inn, (5291 Stoney Creek Ct.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","11/11/2008","11:30 A.M.","11/12/2008","11:30 A.M.","FALSE","TRUE","11/11/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "2008 Volunteer Appreciation Reception","11/12/2008","6:00 p.m.","11/13/2008","6:00 p.m.","FALSE","TRUE","11/12/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Each year we have over 100 business professionals from Urbandale and all around the Greater Des Moines area volunteer and help make the Urbandale Chamber what it is. To thank you for giving your time and talents to the Chamber,we would like you to join us for a night of thanks! Personal invitations will come out in the mail 2 weeks prior to the event. Registration is required for planning purposes. Time: 6-8 PM Entertainment, food and beverages will be provided. ","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Ambassador Meeting","12/9/2008","11:30 AM","12/10/2008","11:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/9/2008","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, Mark Courter from State Farm Insurance at (515)276-9275 or Co-Chair 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.","TBD","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Luncheon, Presented by Merle Hay Mall","11/13/2008","11:30:00 AM","11/14/2008","11:30:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/13/2008","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 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: Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St.) Time: 11:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. ","See description of event","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "New Member Reception, Presented by Merle Hay Mall","6/17/2008","4:00 P.M.","6/18/2008","4:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","6/17/2008","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 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: Urbandale Chamber Office (3600 86th St.) Time: 4:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. ","Urbandale Chamber Office","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties, Sponsored/Hosted by Minnesota Cabinets","10/21/2008","5:00 PM","10/22/2008","5:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","10/21/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business After Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5:00 - 7:00 PM quarterly. This Business After Hours is sponsored by Minnesota Cabinets Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Minnesota Cabinets (3354 100th St.) ","Minnesota Cabinets (3354 100th St.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "December Connections, Presented by OSE Office Interiors, Sponsored by OSE Office Interiors, ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 30","12/4/2008","4:00 PM","12/5/2008","4:00 PM","FALSE","TRUE","12/4/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","CONNECTIONS is a new quarterly event from 4-6 PM in 2008 where attendees each go around the room to introduce themselves with a 60-second commercial. Once everyone has gone around the room, the sponsor will speak, then everyone will go around the room again and is asked to provide a testimonial for someone else in the room OR a potential referral for another person in the room. Once everyone goes around the room again, the event opens up for networking. Location: OSE Office Interiors (4043 120th St. Urbandale) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with beverages and snacks.","OSE Office Interiors (4043 120th St. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "October Connections, Presented by OSE Office Interiors, Sponsored by Avtex, ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 30","10/7/2008","4:00 P.M.","10/8/2008","4:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","10/7/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","CONNECTIONS is a new quarterly event from 4-6 p.m.in 2008 where attendees each go around the room to introduce themselves with a 60-second commercial. Once everyone has gone around the room, the sponsor will speak, then everyone will go around the room again and is asked to provide a testimonial for someone else in the room OR a potential referral for another person in the room. Once everyone goes around the room again, the event opens up for networking. Location: Avtex (2041 Grand Ave., Suite D, West Des Moines) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with beverages and snacks.","Avtex (2041 Grand Ave., Suite D, West Des Moines)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Wild, Wild West Golf Outing Presented by Iowa Health-Des Moines, R & R Realty Group and Waste Management ","9/12/2008","8:00:00 AM","9/13/2008","8:00:00 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/12/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Urbandale, West Des Moines and Clive Chambers join together to organize a joint golf outing called the Wild, Wild, West Golf Shoot Out on September 12, 2008. The event consists of two flights, 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. It will take place at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Grimes. Register online at www.wdmchamber.org or call 225-6009 for a registration form. ","Beaver Creek Golf Course, (11200 NW Towner Drive, Grimes)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by Mark Courter, State Farm Insurance ","9/30/2008","7:30 AM","10/1/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","9/30/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to September's sponsor: Mark Courter, State Farm Insurance Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: Mark Courter, State Farm Insurance, (8667 Douglas Ave.) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Mark Courter, State Farm Insurance (8667 Douglas Ave.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by 7 Flags 24/7 X-Press","10/23/2008","7:30 AM","10/24/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","10/23/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to October's sponsor: 7 Flags 24/7 X-Press Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: 7 Flags 24/7 X-Press (4043 120th Street) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","7 Flags 24/7 X-Press (4043 120th Street)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc., Sponsored by Polk County Bank","11/25/2008","7:30 AM","11/26/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","11/25/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions and Facts, Inc. allows members a networking opportunity to gather and do business in the morning. At 8:00 a.m., attendees form a circle. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to November's sponsor: Polk County Bank Time: 7:30-8:30am. 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" "AM Exchange, Presented by Computer Solutions & Facts, Inc., Sponsored by Ben Buenzow State Farm Agency","12/23/2008","7:30 AM","12/24/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","12/23/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Start your day a new way... networking with other business professionals! Urbandale Chamber of Commerce AM Exchange, presented by Computer Solutions & Facts, Inc., 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. Each person will introduce themselves and provide a 30-second commercial on their business/service. A special thanks to December's sponsor: Ben Buenzow State Farm Agency Time: 7:30-8:30am. Location: Ben Buenzow State Farm Agency (3273 100th St.) Cost: Free to attend but RSVP’s are requested to accommodate with a light breakfast and coffee","Ben Buenzow State Farm Agency (3273 100th St.)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Share Your Views - ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 24","6/25/2008","7:30 AM","6/26/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","6/25/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Share Your Views is a round table discussion for Urbandale business leaders to gather and discuss any challenges they are facing while doing business in the community. Location: Comfort Suites Living History Farms, (11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale) Coffee and Rolls will be provided. Attendance is limited to 24. 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.","Comfort Suites Living History Farms, (11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Swingin' Wing Ding, Presented by Ferguson Commercial Services, Pepsi Americas and Rapids Reproduction AM FLIGHT","6/6/2008","7:30 AM","6/7/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","6/6/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by popular demand, this fun and exciting Urbandale Chamber event will be held at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on June 6th, 2008. 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM Flights Available. ******Please note what flight you prefer!!!****** Luncheon follows AM flight. Also, be prepared to taste some of the finest wings from various restaurants in Urbandale and surrounding communities at the 2nd Annual Wing Ding Reception/Competition following the PM flight. Area resturants will compete for the destinction of having the 'Best Wings in the Urbandale Area' ","Urbandale Golf and Country Club (4000 86th St. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Swingin' Wing Ding, Presented by Ferguson Commercial Services, Pepsi Americas and Rapids Reproduction PM FLIGHT","6/6/2008","7:30 AM","6/7/2008","7:30 AM","FALSE","TRUE","6/6/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","Back by popular demand, this fun and exciting Urbandale Chamber event will be held at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on June 6th, 2008. 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM Flights Available. ******Please note what flight you prefer!!!****** Luncheon follows AM flight. Also, be prepared to taste some of the finest wings from various restaurants in Urbandale and surrounding communities at the 2nd Annual Wing Ding Reception/Competition following the PM flight. Area resturants will compete for the destinction of having the 'Best Wings in the Urbandale Area' ","Urbandale Golf and Country Club (4000 86th St. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2" "Swingin' Wing Ding, Presented by Ferguson Commercial Services, Pepsi Americas and Rapids Reproduction WING DING ONLY","6/6/2008","7:00 P.M.","6/7/2008","7:00 P.M.","FALSE","TRUE","6/6/2008","06:00:00 AM","","","","","","","What's a Wing Ding? Enjoy live music, wings and beverages! 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/person. FREE to golfers! Be prepared to taste some of the finest wings from various restaurants in Urbandale and surrounding communities at the 2nd Annual Wing Ding Reception/Competition following the PM flight. Area resturants will compete for the destinction of having the 'Best Wings in the Urbandale Area' ","Urbandale Golf and Country Club (4000 86th St. Urbandale)","","Normal","FALSE","Normal","2"