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QUARTERLY BREAKFAST

Thursday, Nov. 7th

7:45 AM - 9:30 AM

7:45 - 8:15 - Registration/Networking (buffet breakfast starts serving at 8:00am)
8:15 - 9:30am - Program

Location: Holiday Inn Downtown, 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines

Fees/Admission

$26/pp - Member
$32/pp - Non-Member

No Walk in Registrations will be allowed.
There is a FIRM registration deadline of Tuesday November 5th at 12:00 PM. 
No refunds 

Featured Events

Calling All Small Business Owners!

Learn How Des Moines Can Help You Grow 
Are you a new or existing small business owner in Des Moines?
Did you know the city is stepping up in a BIG way to help you thrive?
We’re excited to introduce two new team members from the City’s Office of Economic Development, and they’ve launched something awesome just for you – the Small Business Support Center!
Join us for an eye-opening presentation where you’ll discover:
✅ Why the Small Business Support Center was created and how it’s designed with your success in mind  
✅ The ways this center can directly support your business, whether you're just starting out, growing, or scaling  
✅ Get connected to vital technical, logistical, and financial resources that can give your business a boost  
✅ Plus, hear about the “big things” small businesses should be thinking about right now to ensure future success!

This is your chance to learn about all the incredible tools, support, and resources available to help your business soar!
Don't miss out – it's going to be a game-changer!

SPONSORED BY:



FEED YOUR MIND - Don't Let Your Marketing Fade To Black- The Power of Video in Storytelling

Thursday, Nov. 14TH

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

11:30 - Registration/Networking
12:00 - Presentation

Location: Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 3600 Army Post Rd, Des Moines

Fees/Admission

$0 Member - Bring Your Own Lunch $18 Member - With Lunch
$10 Non-Member - Bring Your Own Lunch $23 Non-Member - With Lunch

NO REFUNDS

Subway Box Lunch

 Ready to Stand Out Online?
 Let's Talk Video!


Did you know that over 80% of all internet traffic is video? 😲
In today’s crowded online marketplace, it’s becoming tougher to make your business shine. But guess what? Video is your secret weapon to break through the noise! 

With video, you can:

  • Connect with potential customers on a deeper level  

  •  Make a lasting first impression that sets you apart  

  •  Tell your unique story in a way that grabs attention!

Ready to step up your game?
Join us and discover how video can be your key to standing out and capturing your audience’s attention.
Don’t miss out—register today and get ahead of the curve for 2025!

 PRESENTED BY: 

CHANGE YOUR CIRCLE Speed Networking Event

Thursday, November 19th

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: The Bank at The Little Book, 520 Euclid Ave, Ste 103, Des Moines (Parking is available next door at the North Side Library in their South lot)

Fees/Admission

$15 — Members $25 — Non-Member (Non-Members may attend a CYC one time only)
Registration closes Monday 11/18/24 at 2pm

NO REFUNDS

Networking events are excellent opportunities to grow your connections and potentially lead to new business. But have you ever felt it difficult to connect with more than a handful of people at an event? Do you find it difficult to walk up to one you don't know and start a conversation? 

Change Your Circle is a FuseDSM event to give our chamber members the opportunity to do just that...Change Your Circle....in a fast-paced and casual environment. It is an opportunity to remove the awkwardness of meeting new people by providing a platform for you in which you don't have to search new connections out. Through an organized process, you'll chat with a single individual for a few minutes at a time, before being prompted to move onto the next person. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards so you can stay in touch with all the people you meet! This is one of our most popular networking events, space is limited and registration is sure to fill quickly, so don't wait to reserve your spot.

Presenter of Change Your Circle:


Flourish 2024: Fund Ideas that Matter

Thank you to Ivory House Photography for all of our pictures.

We had an incredible time at FuseDSM's Flourish at The Tea Room! Thank you to all who attended and made the evening so special. The energy was electric, and we're already looking forward to next year's event.

The 3 Pitches from Flourish 2024 were:

The Joy of Curls - Joy Hankins

RisSewn - Marissa Friesen

The Period Collective - Tara Ray-Smith

Our winner this year was The Joy of Curls - Joy Hankins! Congratulations to all three who gave their pitch to the attendees.

A special thanks to our generous sponsors for their support.

2024 FuseDSM Annual Dinner Recap “An Extra Day - An Extraordinary Event”

Thank you Nexus 6 for the video!

2024 FuseDSM TOSS Recap (Taste of Something Spectacular)

Thank you Nexus 6 for the video!

Get to Know FuseDSM, Your Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Champions

Trailblazer Level Investors

Our Influencer Investors

  • Nexus 6
  • Integrated Asset Management

Our Emerge Investors

  • Apres Bar