Effective Wednesday, Sept 16. at 5 p.m. the bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, night clubs can reopen in Dallas and Polk Counties. It also removes the previous restrictions on hours that alcohol can be sold in restaurants in these Counties and highlights that social distancing remain a priority for all bars and restaurants across Iowa. 
 
Story and Johnson County remain in the previous restrictions through the original date of Sept. 20.
 
Please read the full proclamation here for additional information. 
The Downtown Chamber stands in solidarity with the Black community in the fight against systemic racism and injustice---we hear you, and we support you. Our community is engaged and we are encouraged by the dialogue and voices uniting against racism, making it unequivocally clear that Black Lives Matter.

We say this while acknowledging we have a lot of work to do, as an organization and as a community. We cannot stop when protests lessen, and we must not question our role now or in the coming years for eliminating injustice, oppression and inequality. A chamber of commerce is a convener of community leaders and trusted voices across the country, and they can bring disparate perspectives to the table for meaningful local conversations and, more importantly, critical actions.

The Downtown Chamber is committed to first listen and understand, and to move forward boldly to build a path to a better future together with our members and stakeholders. We will strive to be an example and demonstrate ways our diverse business community can stand intentionally against the systemic racism and oppression experienced every day in America.
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-Sid Juwarker, President, Downtown Chamber Board of Directors
-Jennifer Chittenden, Executive Director, Downtown Chamber

New Chamber Members

Business Resources for Pandemic Recovery

Support Downtown

A list of Downtown Chamber businesses who offer food, drinks, shopping, & more.

Be Informed

Easy access to loans, grants, information, webinars, and other key recovery items.

Job Board

For employers and job seekers. Open to members and the general public.
DTChamber

Established in 2008, the Downtown Chamber set out to change the way people think about chambers. Instead of greeting you with their business cards, you get a handshake and smile from our members. And, you won’t find the standard luncheons, coffees, or business after hours. By adhering to the tenets of knowledge sharing, civility, and economic understanding, members are invited to an eclectic series of events and programs.

Our Mission: The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce promotes the success and sustained growth of Downtown Des Moines by proactively providing information and resources, facilitating knowledge-sharing and elevating understanding of economic issues.

City Connect

The Bridge Between City and Business

And exclusive member benefit, the purpose of the City Connect series is help facilitate conversations between businesses and city leaders in an effort to address and resolve issues and concerns. 

LEAP 2020
Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline

An Award Winning Signature Series
LEAP's mission is to build a community that empowers and motivates women by helping them reach their fullest potential. The skill-building and networking program addresses career barriers, challenges traditional concepts, and provides inspiration for all aspects of life.

DIG
​Development Insight Group

An educational and informational event offering insight into Downtown Des Moines development projects and inform the downtown community about area projects at their infancy to get ahead of general information and promote discussion on such initiatives. ​

2nd Annual Downtown Chamber Golf Tournament - September 14th at Wakonda Club
The event will begin bright and early at 10:00AM, and the agenda is packed with fun activities, food and beverages, and an exclusive opportunity to golf on one of Iowa’s most beautiful (private) golf courses - Wakonda Club.  Details Here 

To reserve your foursome or a sponsorship, contact Sheila Mahan, 515-297-6333 Ext. 2 or Email.

The 2020 DTchamber Golf Tournament is Presented by:​
Downtown Chamberphiles Podcast​
Learn tips from DTChamber members!  Hosted by
​Sid Juwarker, President of DTChamber Board of Directors.
See a list of episodes!
Episodes are recorded and edited by Des Moines Radio Group. 

Thank You To Our Platinum Members:

Gold Members:
All Makes Office Interiors
Des Moines Downtown Marriott

Chamber Builders:
Bode Home Inspections

ACCE
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
2018 Chamber of the Year