Meet Our Chamber Ambassadors
Our Firestarters welcome and encourage involvement from new and current members.
Your 2024 Chamber Ambassadors
Meet Our FuseDSM Firestarters!
These dynamic members are the heartbeat of our Chamber, always encouraging, supporting, and uplifting fellow members. They're here to help you ignite your chamber experience and make the most out of your membership!
Whether they’re welcoming new faces at Chamber events, celebrating milestones at ribbon cuttings, or exchanging ideas during monthly meetings, our Firestarters are dedicated to keeping the spirit of connection and collaboration burning bright.
Get to know them and see how they can help fuel your success!
2023 Firestarter Ambassador Roster
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Katie Bennett
“Being a firestarter helps me learn about our amazing community and network with people all over the metro.”
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Angela Dolacheck
“I was sitting back waiting for the leads to come to me but I was told by a very smart business woman, "you get out of the chamber what you put into the chamber." So I decided I was all in, I joined the Firestarter's and I have meet so many new people and made several connections in the few months since I joined.”
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Terry Ebke
“For a number of years, I’ve enjoyed, as a Firestarter, the opportunity to work with people from many different businesses. We’ve attended ribbon cuttings, open houses and grand openings – all to celebrate a business starting or expanding or achieving a new milestone. It’s a treat to be part of a group working “Chamber Magic” to help our community and people and companies in our area.”
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Laura Gibson
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
“Being a part of the Firestarters has been a great way for me to meet people, learn about businesses, and engage with the community.”
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Loraine Hardin
“I joined the Firestarters to welcome companies to Fuse DSM. As a business owner, I know how important it is to spend our marketing dollars wisely. Being a Firestarter allows me to meet new members and help them learn how to get a return on their investment in Fuse DSM”
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Joey Higgins
“I genuinely enjoy being a Chamber Firestarter because it lets me help others by introducing them to people they should know. It feels great to know I can make a difference by simply connecting the right dots!”
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Kris Howard
“I feel the Chamber is very valuable. FUSE DSM provides opportunities to meet new members and build ongoing relationships.”
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Emily Jaeger
"What I enjoy most about the chamber is having the opportunity to connect with other members/local businesses."
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Christopher Larson
Edward Jones - Christopher M Larson
“I moved from Iowa to Minnesota in June of ‘22 and joining FuseDSM and the Firestarters has given me the opportunity to get plugged into this awesome community, network with amazing people, and attend fun events throughout the year.”
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Krista Lindholm
“FuseDSM has been a great way for me to connect with the other chamber members and get involved with some great things that are happening in our community!”
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Steve McNeal
“Being a Firestarter helps you connect with new members and business on the value of networking and also building long term relationships on a business and personal level. “
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Ryan Mortier
Neighborhood Finance Corporation
I like the wide variety of local businesses to building relationships with. Events are always fun and engaging.
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Daniel Sherman
“I became a Firestarter because at HomeTown PT we strive to serve our communities with more than just great care 1-on-1 care. Being a Firestarter allows me to meet new and current members and help the FuseDSM community grow Stronger, Faster, Farther.”
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Rachel Summers
“I moved back to Iowa after living in several different states for over a decade and getting involved as a FuseDSM Firestarter was an excellent and fun way to re-engage in the community and forge new relationships and connections with area businesses. Firestarters are passionate about the community and we all love being dedicated champions for our member businesses! Plus...it's FUN!”
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Scott Gray
Gray Financial Solutions, Inc.
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Taylor Jones
Are you looking to get in front of engaged businesses in our foot print? Are you looking to build strong relationships with other pro networkers? Maybe you just want to spread the message of how the chamber has impacted your business. If this is you, reach out to your dedicated firestarter buddy today. We are eager to help your message spread throughout Des Moines.
