Part 1. Historical roots. The founding -- Chamber locations -- Partnership & cultural venues timeline. Part 2. Signature accomplishments. Public policy initiatives -- Tourism leader -- Air service -- First women -- The return of baseball -- The Bartholomew Plan -- The renaissance begins -- Prairie Meadows -- The Des Moines Vision Plan -- Vision Iowa -- The partnership model -- Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute -- Young Professional Connection -- Pappajohn Sculpture Park -- Principal Riverwalk. Part 3. The giants. Board leaders -- Connie Wimer -- Steve Chapman, Suku Radia -- Steve Zumbach -- John Ruan III -- Executive leaders -- Monroe Colston -- John Adams. Retrospective section -- Captial crossroads.
Summary:
A history of the development of a local chamber of commerce in the city of Des Moines, beginning with the first efforts in 1888, published in the 125th anniversary year of 2013. Includes short summaries of significant business developments in Des Moines and some of the most significant and prominent business leaders.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)869236915
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)
E7OX522 -- State Historical Society of Iowa Library (Des Moines)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.