Ribbon Cut for Des Moines Chambers at RDG Building

RIBBON CUT FOR DES MOINES CHAMBERS OFFICE AT RDG

DES MOINES, IA – May 31, 2012 – The four Des Moines Chambers of Commerce celebrated their shared office space provided by RDG Planning & Design with a ribbon cutting to commemorate the new space on Thursday, May 24 at 5:00pm. Five pairs of oversized scissors cut one red ribbon to officially acknowledge the shared space. Holding the scissors were Troy Paterson, President of the East Des Moines Chamber, Tony Timm, President of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber, Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Pat Beckerdite, President of the South Des Moines Chamber, and John Smith, President of the Des Moines West Side Chamber. Over one hundred community and chamber members attended the event.

Speaking at the event was Davis Sanders, Principal at RDG Planning & Design, as well as each Chamber’s president. Nine member businesses donated door prizes, food, and beverage to the event: Court Avenue Brewing Company, Crème Cupcake + Dessert, Bennigan’s, Flowerama/1-800-Flowers, Jasper Winery, Chocolaterie Stam, Star Bar, Gateway Market, and Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel. The four Chambers have a combined membership of 567 member businesses.

About East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

The East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (EDMC) has served as the voice of East side businesses for more than 30 years; most recently functioning as an arm of a regional economic development organization. In 2008, the EDMC became a stand-alone organization and presently serves about 100 business members. For more information about the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, please see www.edmchamber.org.

About South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

The South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (SDM Chamber) has served as the voice of South side businesses for 50 years; showing leadership in the Des Moines metropolitan area. In 2008, the SDM Chamber became a stand-alone organization and presently serves about 150 business members. For more information about South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, please see www.southdesmoineschamber.com

About Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber is to make Connections that Count. By increasing downtown business to business interaction, the Downtown Chamber connects you to the people and resources that will make you successful. The Downtown Chamber was established in 2008 and currently serves over 150 members in the downtown and surrounding metro area.

About the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce

Des Moines’ West Side is an established area of our city with a rich history in niche retail and service businesses, higher education, restaurants, boutique professional offices, cultural amenities, and not-for-profits. From the sole proprietor coffee houses to our major universities, this area boasts a diverse employment base. Substantial investments have been made in the renaissance of the various cultural and business centers including the Ingersoll corridor, Roosevelt shopping district and the Drake area, which attract customers from all over the greater Des Moines area and tourists visiting our city.