Program: 2016 Iowa Caucuses Speakers: Tim Albrecht and Norm Sterzenbach, representatives from the Iowa Republican and Democratic parties Description: Communicating during a crisis is neither a science nor a form of art; it is a craft that needs to be considered before the crisis occurs. In our industry, it is not a matter of if,
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Program: The Craft of Crisis Communication Speaker: A.J. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management Agency Description: Communicating during a crisis is neither a science nor a form of art; it is a craft that needs to be considered before the crisis occurs. In our industry, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter
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Tuesday, March 8th Program: Securing NCAA First and Second Rounds of the “Big Dance” and the Economic Impact for Greater Des Moines Speakers: Katie Fencl and Greg Edwards, Catch Des Moines Description: Des Moines has landed the preliminary rounds of the 2016 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Holy Grail of college sports! Katie and Greg
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Tuesday, April 19 Program: Krause Gateway Center Speaker: Chad Rasmussen, Kum & Go Description: Kum & Go broke ground in September 2015 for the $150M corporate headquarters in the Western Gateway. This will be an interesting presentation about the worldwide search for a high-profile architect, city incentives and requirements for the development, design features incorporating
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Tuesday, May 17 Program: Food Truck Industry in Des Moines Speaker: Nick Kuhn, President, Legion of Food Description: The Legion of Food represents the food truck industry in Des Moines and is the first and only food truck association.  Ever.  Founded in 2015, the Legion of Food is a non-profit whose mission is to assist local
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Tuesday, June 21st Speaker: Governor Terry Branstad Description:  Gov. Terry Branstad is Iowa’s longest-serving governor and is working with Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on a round-the-clock focus on economic development, successfully landing billion-dollar projects for Iowa and expanding agriculture and trade opportunities from around the world.  They have made job-creation their focus, and we’re seeing great
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Tuesday, August 16th Speaker: Tom Ahart, Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools Description: “Ohhhhh, back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I’m not a fool…” That was the Billy Madison version of preparing for the upcoming school year.  Sharpen your pencil and plan to attend the August BOMA Luncheon to
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Tuesday, September 20th  Speaker: John Smith, Vice President of Alumni and Development Description:  Did you know that Drake University spans 150 acres in the heart of Des Moines?  John Smith will present to us what’s new and exciting on those acres including but not limited to: the vision of new president Earl “Marty” Martin, opportunities
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