November Best of Contemporary Business Solutions
TEDxDesMoines I was one of approximately 300 attendees of the third TEDxDesMoines held at the Science Center of Iowa. Here’s a description of this all-day event: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading,...
View ArticleHistoric East Village Rebranding –“East of Ordinary”
On the second Tuesday of the month, the East Euclid Hy-Vee hosts a breakfast networking group in conjunction with the East South Des Moines Chamber. FREE breakfast, FREE coffee and FREE networking...
View ArticleDigital Marketing & Social Media Workshop
Catch what’s new in the digital landscape. Leveraging YELP for your business. Responsive websites vs. apps. The latest trends in online video advertising. And more energizing education from local...
View ArticleSMCDSM – The Holidays: How To Engage Your Audience During The Busy Season
Do you have a social media plan for the holidays or are you looking for ideas to improve your marketing over the holiday season? Chances are high your audience will be on social media during the...
View ArticleClient Open House
A couple weeks ago, I helped a Client host an open house at their new office space. An open house is a great marketing tool. It’s an excuse to reach out to your Clients and to show them how much you...
View ArticleIs There Such a Thing as an “Event Consultant”?
I’m not sure, but I just called myself one in a Proposal! One of the things I pride myself in after being in business for five years, is being able to provide custom solutions for my Clients. I was...
View ArticleNational Philanthropy Day
On November 14, 2014, the Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) held its annual National Philanthropy Day event at the downtown Des Moines Marriott hotel. I’m the...
View ArticleStammtisch – Des Moines German Club Celebration!
When I was laid off in February 2009, I had a hankering to practice my German-language skills. If you don’t use it, you lose it, right? After realizing that Des Moines didn’t have any German-language...
View ArticleThank You From 1809 Design
A few weeks ago, I received the sweetest “Thanks for Doing Business With Me” item in the mail…and I mean postal mail! I’m not a graphic designer, nor do I aspire to be, so I work with Cinnamon Rost...
View ArticleThe Dissolution of Unemployed in Des Moines
When I was laid off from my last traditional job in February 2009, I searched high and low, as did many individuals at that time, for my next job. I found many individuals who were in the same...
View ArticleA GDMLI Green-Cohort Christmas
I’m a proud Class of 2013 graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute‘s Community Leadership Program. While the class typically has 50 participants, right from the start, we’re broken into...
View ArticleEvent Spotlight: East Side Business Breakfast
The second Tuesday of every month from 7:15-8:30am, the Euclid Hy-Vee hosts a networking event with FREE breakfast. They’ve been doing this for four years. Great networking group. It’s now affiliated...
View ArticleSMCDSM Event: The Story and Success Behind #RealPigFarming
#RealPigFarming You’ve likely heard people talking about it, or maybe you’ve seen it used online. But what’s it really all about? At a time when the world is demanding protein in record amounts, pig...
View ArticleDes Moines’ Newest Addition: Strudl Haus
With their Grand Opening on December 27, 2014, Strudl Haus is the newest addition to Des Moines’ international culinary scene. You may have seen owner Michael Leo’s homemade Austrian pastries and...
View ArticleStammtisch – Des Moines German Club visits Strudl Haus
Last week, Stammtisch – Des Moines German Club was hosted to a private dinner at Strudl Haus. Since Strudl Haus isn’t open to the public on Wednesday nights, we had the entire place to ourselves!...
View ArticleJanuary Best of Contemporary Business Solutions
Book Review: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp It’s been years since I haven’t finished a book. I felt a little guilty not making it through this book, but alas, my time was better spent elsewhere with...
View ArticleDes Moines Business Record Forty Under 40 Honors
A few weeks ago, I was selected to the 2015 class of Forty under 40. It means so much to be recognized for my efforts over the past six years in the Des Moines community. Being laid off six years ago...
View ArticleSMCDSM – On Pitch: The Evolution of 80/35′s Social Media
Reaching audiences via social media has been an integral component of the 80/35 music festival‘s marketing strategy since its launch in 2008. Everything from the early days with MySpace to future plans...
View ArticleFebruary Best of Contemporary Business Solutions
My First GDMLI Work Day This year I was selected to participate in the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute‘s (GDMLI) Community Leadership Program (CLP). This is a HUGE honor. CLP is Central Iowa’s...
View ArticleForty Under 40 Recognition Dinner
A few months ago, I was selected to the 2015 class of Forty under 40. It means so much to be recognized for my efforts over the past six years in the Des Moines community. A few weeks ago, myself and...
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