Business Resources for Pandemic Recovery
Support DowntownA list of Downtown Chamber businesses who offer food, drinks, shopping, & more.
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Be InformedEasy access to loans, grants, information, webinars, and other key recovery items.
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Job BoardFor employers and job seekers. Open to members and the general public.
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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.
-Sid Juwarker, President, Downtown Chamber Board of Directors, 2020
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.
-Sid Juwarker, President, Downtown Chamber Board of Directors, 2020
New Chamber Members
Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce and welcome Staci Bennett as executive director effective February 1st . Staci joins the Downtown Chamber from Living History Farms where she served as the Director of Community Relations. In that role she managed guest services, membership, events, and retail operations for the museum. Staci holds a Masters of Business Administration from Drake University and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in interdisciplinary leadership at Creighton University.
As a lifelong resident and advocate of Des Moines, Staci comes to the Downtown Chamber with a passion for Des Moines and small business. “My career has been built on developing strong relationships, applying creative solutions to problems, and serving the community”, said Staci. “I look forward to learning more about what our members and community need and how to provide additional support, especially as we navigate through these difficult times”, Bennett added.
“Downtown Des Moines has been a catalyst for many sectors of our City – large business, cultural landmarks, small retail and services, non-profits, education hubs and housing. The Downtown Chamber’s members encompass all of these sectors and require an Executive Director who will serve them with an open mind and open doors to opportunity,” said Amanda Wiebers, President of the Board of Directors. “Staci brings a dedication and passion and will guide our members and Chamber forward through the next era of Downtown Des Moines”.
As a lifelong resident and advocate of Des Moines, Staci comes to the Downtown Chamber with a passion for Des Moines and small business. “My career has been built on developing strong relationships, applying creative solutions to problems, and serving the community”, said Staci. “I look forward to learning more about what our members and community need and how to provide additional support, especially as we navigate through these difficult times”, Bennett added.
“Downtown Des Moines has been a catalyst for many sectors of our City – large business, cultural landmarks, small retail and services, non-profits, education hubs and housing. The Downtown Chamber’s members encompass all of these sectors and require an Executive Director who will serve them with an open mind and open doors to opportunity,” said Amanda Wiebers, President of the Board of Directors. “Staci brings a dedication and passion and will guide our members and Chamber forward through the next era of Downtown Des Moines”.
February Dig, Argonne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST Virtual Event - must register to receive event link Join us in welcoming another great renovation to our downtown in the Western Gateway of Des Moines. This top-to-bottom historic restoration returns the building to it’s original use as an affordable place for living. When opened in 1919, the Argonne Apartments housed workers for the Ford Factory across the street. The mixed-use building now offers commercial space, studio and one-bedroom apartments. Join us for an insider’s look from local development team Benchmark Real Estate, as Jackie Nickolaus takes us through a guided tour of Argonne and the vision of owner, Joe Cordaro. Corey Bogenreig, Principal Traffic Engineer from City of Des Moines, will update us on the municipal changes to the intersection right outside the Argonne Apartments. |
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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.
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Thank You To Our Platinum Members:
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Gold Members:
All Makes Office Interiors
Des Moines Downtown Marriott
Chamber Builders:
Bode Home Inspections
All Makes Office Interiors
Des Moines Downtown Marriott
Chamber Builders:
Bode Home Inspections
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