About FuseDSM

FuseDSM is a private, not-for-profit business member organization,

aimed at fostering economic development and growth of member businesses and the Des Moines community. Your Chamber Of Commerce offers a broad spectrum of benefits and services to its members, including:

  • New business contacts
  • Referrals
  • Publicity and exposure
  • Business information and resources

Feel free to contact us to become more involved by joining a committee or specialty group, attending our events, and more.

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Our History

In January 2011, the East Des Moines Chamber and South Des Moines Chamber combined efforts and resources by offering joint membership. For the next two years, the Chambers worked together to provide enhanced benefits to members through goal-driven committees, programs to support member business needs and a full calendar of events. Following a recommendation from the East Des Moines Chamber and South Des Moines Chamber Boards of Directors in January 2013, members voted and approved to join organizations, forming one chamber: Des Moines East and South Chamber of Commerce. Merging to one chamber allowed the organizations to combine Boards of Directors and more efficiently and effectively meet the needs of its members. The combined Board of Directors developed a long-term strategy to ensure the Chamber positions itself to meet the needs of all it’s members in East and South Des Moines.

Five years later in 2017, another opportunity presented itself to grow our community of passionate and authentic business owners with the integration of the northside of Des Moines. We knew it would become a bit of a mouthful if we just added the north to our name so we rebranded ourselves to eliminate the borders that define most chambers. We did this so we could move forward into the future as one chamber ready to ignite business growth for everyone as FuseDSM, Your Chamber Of Commerce.

Our Purpose
Our organization provides the spark and energy every business needs to ignite growth and prosperity through purposeful connections. Our brand promise is to provide effective resources, knowledge and passionate advocacy to local businesses. We work tirelessly for our members to generate dynamic business opportunities unlike those found anywhere in the city.
Our Culture
Our culture is fueled by providing innovative solutions to the diverse range of businesses we serve. We are thought leaders. We are passionate and authentic. We are collaborators. We are fire starters looking to ignite economic growth for every one of our members.
Our Community
We are a community of business owners stimulated by providing explosive business growth opportunities forged from diversity, collaboration and authentic human interaction. We champion the success of our members with dignity and support one another with pride. Passionate integrity is fused into the very core of our community where hard work, inclusion and meaningful relationships define our past, present and future.
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- OUR TEAM -

FuseDSM is led in partnership with in-house staff, our Board of Directors, and of course member involvement and input. Members of the Board focus on the development of Board policies that govern the implementation of institutional plans and purposes. The role is separate and distinct from the role of the staff, to whom are delegated the implementation of these policies.

FuseDSM Staff

FuseDSM Lisa Treptow

Lisa Treptow

Director of Memberships and Events

Lisa thrives at connecting your business to the community through creative event and marketing strategies that enhance your brand identity throughout Des Moines.

FuseDSM Anne Triplett

Anne Triplett

Manager of Office Operations

Anne is the chief organizer of all things FuseDSM and is dedicated to making sure all things are running smoothly and efficiently.

Leisa Fox

Director of Programming, MakeDSM

IT and Marketing Team

Sarah Oyibo

Sarah Oyibo

Digital Marketing

Sarah, owner of Studio Delta Designs, manages the FuseDSM social channels and helps businesses and organizations connect with their audiences more effectively online.

Dave Makin

Dave Makin

IT and CMO

Dave provides FuseDSM with his IT and marketing direction. As a multi-award-winning marketing leader, and the owner of CMO To-Go, he is dedicated to helping Des Moines community brands grow authentically.

Executive Board of Directors

2025 CO BOARD CHAIR

“I enjoy working with the friendly and down-to-earth members of Fuse. Everyone is welcome!”
Donna Miller

Miller and Evans, PLC

2025 CO BOARD CHAIR

“Being part of a thriving and exciting chamber that has a vision for growth is very rewarding and opportunistic for networking and making D.M. a better place to do business in.”

SECRETARY

“I enjoy being part of the Chamber as it provides great networking opportunities as well as the chance to be more involved in my community.”

TREASURER

“Making new connections and growing my knowledge about local businesses and topics.”
Tom Welchans, CPA
Denman & Company | LinkedIn

PAST BOARD CHAIR

“Being a part of FuseDSM is important as it allows me to connect with the members, offer my expertise, and work with FuseDSM to grow the connections with manufacturers in our community.”
Michael Bird

SpindustryLinkedIn

FuseDSM Board of Directors

“Being a part of a place that celebrates businesses and organizations and provides the opportunity for collaborations and connections.”
Dwana Bradley

Iowa Urban Media

“I enjoy being involved with FuseDSM to participate in DSM local business community, to foster networking opportunities, and contribute to the growth and development of the DSM region.”
Megan Baade

AmesburyTruth

“Being a part of the FuseDSM Chamber of Commerce is like weaving threads of collaboration, each interaction provides opportunities for growth, co-creation and inspiration that enriches both the individual and the community.”
Shallee Keenan

Kemin Industries

“Participating on the FuseDSM board over the last few years has provided a new perspective of community issues and the valuable resources the chamber can provide to local businesses. I feel honored to serve as a voice for local business owners and industries and to be able to give back to the community.”
Gina Vitiritto

Prairie Meadows

“I am proud to be part of the Board of Directors for FuseDSM, where I have the opportunity to contribute to our vibrant business community’s growth and success!”
Meridith McCarty

Time Freedom Co.

“I love being a Member of FuseDSM! Our chamber is inclusive, friendly and offers endless resources to the community!”
Rachel Summers
Blank Park Zoo
“FuseDSM Chamber is doing great work on the East, North and South sides of Des Moines from local networking to professional development to community opportunities. I’m excited to represent Grand View University and look forward to working with FuseDSM and all its members to continue this great work.”
Corinna King

Grand View University

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