July 1, 2008 Press Release
Night of Networking with WDC
(Des Moines, Iowa) –Please join us for an Evening Social Event! We are excited to kick off our name change, unveil the new banner and celebrate the next step in our organization.
Date: July 16th, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
Where: The Wakonda Club
3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines
Attire: Cocktail – Business
The cost is $40.00 per ticket. The Women’s Development Connection, formally WCA, is paying $10.00 for each ticket purchased for members. The cost to members is only $30.00 a ticket. The
ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket...
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June 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA Spotlights Des Moines Chief of Police
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its June 19th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA) will hear Chief Judy Bradshaw with the Des Moines Police Department speak about families in crisis and the Des Moines Police Department’s approach to family conflict. Chief Bradshaw is a 28 year veteran of the Des Moines Police Department, starting out as a police cadet in 1980. Chief Bradshaw has worked and supervised in every area of the Police Department, most recently commanding the Detective Bureau and then the Inspectional Services Bureau...
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May 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA Spotlights an “All Ears” Iowa Non-Profit
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its May 15th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA) will hear Cindy Brown with Iowa Public Radio share the story of Iowa Public Radio. Cindy Brown joined Iowa Public Radio in the role of Executive Director in 2005. Her charge was to create a statewide public radio network by combining the talented staffs and broadcasting assets of three independent radio operations associated with Regents Universities. Ms. Brown is a life-long public broadcaster, serving as executive vice president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and before that, as COO of Twin Cities Public Television...
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April 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA Highlights an Iowa Non-Profit “Making a Difference”
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its April 17th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA) will hear Melanie Brown with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society present “What is LLS?” Melanie Brown began her career in the non-profit world with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LSS) in 1994, after her mother was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Ms. Brown desired to make a difference in this world for those suffering from cancer...
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March 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA Spotlights an “Attractive” Iowa Business
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its March 20th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA) will hear Carithers & Koch Facial Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Brenton Koch present “Survival of the Prettiest”. Dr. Brenton Koch is a board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and nose. Dr. Koch will provide an interesting view of the way the diversity of our appearance affects us all...
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February 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA takes a “Sparkling Journey”
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its Feb 21st business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), will hear Manager of M.C.Ginsberg Jewelers Charles Ganske present “The journey of a diamond, creation to consumption.” Diamonds, created by nature deep in our planet, carried by distinctive volcanic eruptions to the earth's surface, are hidden for hundreds of millions of years until discovered by geologists. After diamonds are recovered using the most advanced technology known, they are cut and polished liberating a beauty reflecting love and romance. Please join us for this fascinating story of the journey of a diamond...
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February 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA Celebrates “Commencement”
(Des Moines, Iowa) - Back in 1920, when the “Women’s Department” was formed as a committee of the “Des Moines Chamber of Commerce,” the advancement of women in business was not on anyone’s economic development agenda. While women had just gained the right to vote, few believed they would one day own 29.6% of metro area businesses. Today’s Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate organization of today’s Greater Des Moines Partnership, has evolved to meet the needs of its members and its community. As the WCA looks towards its 88th anniversary, the organization’s leaders and membership are re-examining how to best accomplish their mission...
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January 1, 2008 Press Release
WCA January Meeting Goes Ape Wild!
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its January 17th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA) will hear Director of Operations at Great Ape Trust of Iowa Jim Aipperspach present “Insights through collaborations with Apes.” At this luncheon you will have the opportunity to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Great Ape Trust—research, education, conservation, how to get involved and of course the Apes!
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December 1, 2007 Press Release
WCA Spotlights a “Spunky” Iowa Business
(Des Moines, Iowa) –During its Dec 20th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear Bagolitas Founder/Chief Merchandising Officer Janice Baldes present “Business Basics: From Basement to Booming.” Started in the spring of 2005 the Iowa based business, Bagolitas is an unbelievable story of rapid growth.
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October 1, 2007 Press Release
Everybody Wins!
(Des Moines, Iowa) – During its October 18th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear a representative from Every Wins! Iowa, a literacy and mentoring organization dedicated to increasing children’s success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. Join us as hear about the “Power Lunch Program” in which Students, Schools, Volunteers and Corporations benefit from a convenient, enjoyable and personally rewarding experience that has a positive effects and direct impact on the community.
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September 1, 2007 Press Release
"Experience Your Greatness”
Women’s Chamber Alliance Annual Dinner and Forum
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an Affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will host its Annual Dinner and Forum on Thursday, September 20th from 6-8 PM. The event is open to the public and benefits the Beacon of Life shelter for women. The evening includes keynote speaker personal and professional success coach Heather Woody presenting, Experience Your Greatness, as well as the opportunity to network, meet other members and guests, learn, be entertained and inspired by Ms. Woody. Members of the WCA will have display booths set up before the forum to shoWCAse their businesses.
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August 1, 2007 Press Release
WCA Luncheon focuses on Discrimination
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an Affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will feature Sharon Malheiro of Davis Brown Law Firm at its business luncheon on August 16th. During her presentation titled “Discrimination –Are You? Do You” Sharon will address issues relating to discrimination in the workplace, including tips for employers to avoid claims of discrimination. Sharon practices in several areas of employment law, including corporate employment policies and practices...
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July 9 , 2007
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“Experience Your Greatness”
Women’s Chamber Alliance Annual Dinner and Forum
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an Affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will host its Annual Dinner and Forum on Thursday, September 20th from 6-8 PM. The event is open to the public and benefits the Beacon of Life shelter for women. The evening includes keynote speaker personal and professional success coach Heather Woody presenting, Experience Your Greatness, as well as the opportunity to network, meet other members and guests, learn, be entertained and inspired by Ms. Woody. Members of the WCA will have display booths set up before the forum to shoWCAse their businesses...
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June 11 , 2007 Press Release
Broadlawns Medical Vision for the Community
(Des Moines, Iowa) – During its June 21st business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear Senior Vice President of Government and External Relations for Broadlawns Medical Center Mikki Stier present “Broadlawns Medical Vision: Caring for our Community Caring for You.” In this 3 part presentation Mikki will provide background about Broadlawns Medical Center, share information about the proposed move to Iowa Lutheran Campus and communicate Broadlawns Medical Center’s accountability information...
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May 1 , 2007 Press Release
United Way Spotlights Volunteerism at WCA Meeting
(Des Moines, Iowa) – During its May 17th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear United Way Of Central Iowa Strategic Volunteer Manager, Kati Dray and Director of Women’s Leadership Connection, Lynne Yontz present “Volunteerism: United Way of Central Iowa’s role in connecting women in the community.” Kati & Lynne will be giving us an inside look at the work United Way does with Volunteer Engagement. Find out how you can get connected with over 500 amazing volunteer opportunities throughout central Iowa, right from your own computer at the May 17th WCA meeting...
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April 9, 2007 Press Release
ABI Spotlights Programs at WCA Meeting
(Des Moines, Iowa) – During its April 19th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear Vice President of Programs for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation Kay Neumann-Thomas present “Making A Difference In The Lives of Iowans.” Kay will speak about several of the ABI programs such as Leadership Iowa and Business Horizons. ABI, a statewide organization of over 1,200 companies, has served as the ‘voice of Iowa business’ since 1903. Find out how ABI strives to increase the understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the importance of business to Iowa's economic strength at the April 19th WCA meeting...
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March 1, 2007 Press Release
Women's Chamber Alliance Focuses on Animal Rescue League and Homeless Pets Today and Tomorrow
(Des Moines, Iowa) – During its March 15th business luncheon, members and guests of the Women’s Chamber Alliance (WCA), an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will hear Animal Rescue League Executive Director Tom Colvin present “ARL and Homeless Pets Today and Tomorrow.” Tom will speak about several of the ARL programs such as Humane Education, Adoption and how to volunteer. The ARL is the largest in the state of Iowa with 5 locations. Find out how the ARL supports families and individuals through it care and services to animals in our community at the March 15th WCA meeting...
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January 31, 2007 Press Release
Women’s Chamber Alliance Focuses on “Wild Girls” Program
(Des Moines, Iowa) – When many of us were young girls growing up, we had encouragement to do and be all that is possible. Not all girls are as fortunate. That is when the Wild Girls Program of Children and Families Urban Ministries steps in. The program is designed to help girls in grades 6-8 to make healthy and positive choices by giving them a new “view” of life...
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