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Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce is to serve our community by supporting and enhancing the unique quality of life and commerce that defines the Des Moines West Side. If you are doing business on the Des Moines West Side, we are committed to your success.

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The mission of the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce is to serve our community by supporting and enhancing the unique quality of life and commerce that defines the Des Moines West Side. We provide business services and networking opportunities to grow your business and enhance your leadership influence in the Greater Des Moines area.  Our members enjoy dual membership with our Chamber and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The 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.  Some of our various cultural, business, and shopping districts we serve include: The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand The Roosevelt Cultural District The Drake University Community The 6th Avenue Corridor The Uptown Shopping Center The Waveland Area The Beaverdale Shopping Area  Merle Hay Mall Area The Douglas Avenue Corridor

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Community Involvement
  • Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
  • Legislative Issues
  • Small Business Issues
  • State Business Issues
  • Women's Business Issues

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Business Plan Training
  • Market Plan Development

Management Issues and Training

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Mentoring

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding
  • Consulting

Marketing/Sales

  • Advertising
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development
  • Internet Marketing

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)
  • Home Based (Specialty)

Economic and Site Development

  • Consulting
  • Main Street Program Services

Regulatory Compliance

  • Advising

Training

  • Annual Budget
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Management
  • Business Plan
  • Home-Based Business
  • Marketing Plan
  • Pre-Business Planning
  • Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development
  • Funds Development
  • Strategic Planning

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Starting a Business

  • Business Research
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling

Mentoring

  • Mentoring Program (Specialty)

Human Resources

  • Employee Development
  • Hiring, Retention & Education

Internship Programs & Student Services

  • Internship Programs
  • Student Research Projects
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Contact Information
Darrell Sarmento
Address
558 28th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone
(515) 850-1847
Website
https://www.dsmwestside.org/
Email
[email protected]
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