Connecting Businesses, Enriching Community, Creating Fun

RE/MAX Revolution

932 N Shadyview Blvd

Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515-265-7200

www.soldbyrev.com

Member Blogs on our website

We’re inviting all Chamber members to contribute blogs for our website! This is a great opportunity to spotlight your business, share industry insights, or offer helpful pro-tips to fellow members and the community. Whether you want to highlight recent successes, share expertise, or simply tell your story, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your blog today by emailing it to our Executive Director and help us showcase the incredible talent within our Chamber network!

Pennie Carroll & Associates

3232 Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

515-490-8025

https://www.penniecarroll.com/

Please join us in welcoming our newest President's Club member!

McCraine Associates, Inc.

Daniel McCraine

Business Coaching Services

(833) 992-9444 ext. 1

http://www.mccraine.com/

We're keeping the party rolling with another fan favorite: After Shock

• Friday, June 6 | 6-9 PM | Copper Creek Lake Park
• 21 and older | $12 admission at the gate
• Food truck: Momma Moody's Grinders and adult slushies by Luck Wife Wine Slushies
• Come see KGGO's Jack Emerson during his remote from 5-7 PM
• Bring in FIVE items from Caring Hand Outreach's most needed list and receive a bonus drink ticket!

Thank you to this week's Chill sponsors:

• Platinum: Elder Corporation (Chamber Investor)
• Rock Star: Great Escape (President's Club)
• Beer Garden: Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar (President's Club Executive)
• Concession Zone: Golf Cars of Iowa

Show off your Chill on the Hill pride with official merch—now available online!

•  Order now and save on shipping through June 20
•  All items are shipped directly to you—no pickup required

Available items include:

• T-shirts and tank tops – available in a variety of colors and sizes

• Hats – adjustable band, available in several colors

• Cozy blankets – perfect for relaxing on the hill

Don’t miss out—grab your gear and get ready to chill in style!

We’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of events to wrap up summer in style and kick off fall with energy—and we’d love your support! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the following community favorites:

🌞 Summer Fest (2-day event)

Our biggest family-friendly celebration of the year, filled with music, food, games, and fun for all ages!

⛳ Footballs & Fairways Golf Outing

A spirited tournament where teams hit the course sporting their favorite football team’s colors—fun, friendly competition at its finest!

🎶 CHILLtober Fest

Our final concert of the season and a fall fan favorite! Cool vibes, cold drinks, and live music to send off the year’s concert series in style.

🤝 Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring these events is a great way to:

• Showcase your business to thousands of attendees

• Support community engagement and connection

• Align your brand with high-energy, well-loved local traditions

Interested in being part of the fun? Reach out today to secure your sponsorship and get your brand in front of the community in a big way!

Regional Afterhours

Your Digital Footprint: Managing Your Online Presence

Wednesday, June 18th

3:30-5:30 PM

4825 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill

Join fellow members of the Pleasant Hill, Altoona, and Bondurant Chambers of Commerce for an evening of networking, learning, and fun!

Enjoy appetizers and a drink ticket with your registration, plus a special presentation:

"Your Digital Footprint"

Learn how to manage your business’s online presence and brand reputation across the web and social media.

Presented by Peg Mattison

Marketing Strategist, Digital & Social Media Expert, and Faculty at Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University

Members only – space is limited. Register today!

Breakfast Club: Tour Your Chamber @ Pennie Carroll and Associates

Wednesday, June 18th

7:30-8:30 AM

3232 Hubbell Ave,

Des Moines, IA 50317

 Guests are invited to enjoy a light breakfast while getting to know the PCA Real Estate Team and picking up valuable real estate tips. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour our unique office—a beautifully renovated building dating back to the early 1900s. And of course, there will be plenty of time for networking with fellow attendees.

Jobs Board on our Website

Is your business looking for employees? If so, email us the information and we will post it on the jobs board found on our website. 

Please include:

• Job Title
• Description
• Experience necessary 
• Links to online applications
• Any other pertinent information

The Value of Reels

A video reel is vital for showcasing and promoting products and services. Businesses use reels to present new products and/or services. Reels effectively capture attention, enhance brand recognition, and engage audiences. 

Reels can do the following for your business.

More Visibility:

Reels can help companies gain visibility and have a bigger reach.

Product Launches:

Reels can create buzz around new product launches or services.

For Branding: 

Branding enhances identity, builds recognition, and highlights what makes a brand unique.

Grabbing Attention: 

Reels are concise, captivating video clips crafted to seize interest and keep the audience engaged.

Increasing Trust:

Reels enhance self-assurance and foster relationships by highlighting individuality, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and personal aspects of a brand or person.

Capturing Interest: 

Because of their brief and intriguing format (typically around 15 - 30 seconds), reels are more likely to be viewed in their entirety and tend to be more engaging than longer-duration content (something longer around three minutes).

Video reels can reach a large audience and help grow your business. Contact Peg Mattison at CEAQ Marketing for more information. 

Sign up for a variety of alerts, programming through Parks and Recreation, see minutes and agendas from commissions and City Council, and more.

2025 Chamber Night with the

Iowa Cubs

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and PHCC are excited to invite you to a fun-filled evening for the annual Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs!

Join us on Tuesday, June 24, for a pre-game tailgate and an Iowa Cubs baseball game at Principal Park.

The tailgate will kick off at 4:30 p.m. in the southwest corner of the north parking lot at Principal Park. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a tailgate meal on a first come, first served basis. The Iowa Cubs game will start at 6:38 p.m. Seating is general admission.

We look forward to seeing you there and having a great time together. Please bring your fellow staff, families and Chamber Members along for an evening of building relationships and baseball fun!

Get your tickets here.

Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market presented by UnityPoint Health

• Saturdays, May 3 - October 25 | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Learn More 

Out to Lunch

• Wednesday, June 4 | 909 Locust Street (Parking Lot) | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Learn More
• Wednesday, June 11 | 12th Street from Grand to Locust | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Learn More
• Wednesday, June 18 | Locust Street from Sixth to Seventh Street | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Learn More
• Wednesday, June 25 | Cowles Commons, 313 Walnut Street | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Learn More

Workplace Accessibility Roundtable

• Monday, June 9 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here

Top Five for Small Business

• Wednesday, Aug. 27: The Future of Work with Ai | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Creating Your Game Changing Customer Experience | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Wednesday, Oct. 22: Workforce Evolution: Contractors vs Employees | 9 - 10 a.m. | Register Here

DSM Intern Connection

• Tuesday, June 3: DSM Intern Connection Kick-Off: Mastering Connection & Confidence for Career Success with Dr. Claire Muselman | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
• Tuesday, June 17: Habits of Top Performers: Setting Yourself Up for Success Now with keynote speaker Allen Weaver | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
• Tuesday, July 1: Murky Waters: Navigating Conflict, Tension and Apologies at Work with keynote speaker Kristin Economos | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
• Tuesday, July 15: Wired for Resilience with keynote speaker Vanessa McNeal | 5 - 7 p.m. | Register Here 
• Tuesday, July 29: Executive Luncheon – Invite Only  
• *In order to attend, participants must have attended 3 of 4 previous DSM Intern Connection events.

Regional Summit

• Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Register Here

Don't forget to check out our Member events and specials in tomorrow's newsletter.