Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

Samples of these fine wines, brewed beers, ciders, whiskey, flavored vodkas, and more and can be found at Ankeny's Corks and Caps Festival on September 15th! If you don't have a ticket, purchase yours today!

https://web.ankeny.org/events/Corksand%20Caps-5992/details

presented by ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa

What a terrific morning we had sipping some coffee ☕ and networking at Lattes and Leads this week. Thank you to The District - Prairie Trail for sponsoring this event held at The Breakfast Club USA.

Interested in joining or learning more about the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce? Check out our website at www.ankeny.org

Nominate a fellow chamber member, friend, or yourself to join The Ankeny Chamber Board of Directors!

Deadline for nominations is September 3rd.

⛳️ Don't forget to get your foursome registered for our Fall Ball Golf Tournament on October 2nd presented by JB Roofing. 🍁

https://web.ankeny.org/events/Fall-Ball-Golf-Tournament-5990/details

October 2nd - Shotgun Start 10am
Briarwood Golf Club - Ankeny

🎙🎧We were fortunate to have Amplified set up the "Chamber Chat With Melisa" Podcast at our Mentoring For Women Event and attendees got to join Melisa LIVE on the podcast! Listen as these wonderful women share their stories ~

https://www.ankeny.org/podcasts/chamber-chat-live-at-mentoring-for-women/

1:06 Lanna Finch- 1-Tom-Plumber Des Moines

6:49 Pearl Doty- Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, PLC

14:50 Shelana Laing- Smile LABS VIP

24:29 Jacqueline Robson- Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, PLC

34:12 Emma Culbertson-Nova MedSpa

41:12 Carole Eckles-Harding- The Finishing Touchez

52.48 Dawn Ellwell- Rustic Swan

58:22 Dani Dvorjak- Local Mentor

1:07:55 Michele Cheek- Michele Cheek Realty

1:18:36 Ann Wright- Ann Wright - The Wright Coaching and Training Solutions LLC

1:30:53 Renee Potts- Ankeny Community Schools
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100059224457439

1:39:01 Amanda Goodman- Faith & Four Letter Words

Just a friendly reminder to join us tomorrow morning for Lattes and Leads sponsored by The District - Prairie Trail. We will be sipping coffee and networking at The Breakfast Club USA located at 1465 SW Park Square Drive Ste 105 from 7:30am-9am.

Please join us!

There's still time to register for the Minority Owned Business Summit held this Thursday, August 29th presented by John Deere. Don't miss out on this great event!

https://web.ankeny.org/events/MinorityOwned%20Business%20Summit-5998/details

Great to see some of our Ankeny Chamber Members at the World Food and Music Festival! 😍

Stop and see us at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market this morning!

Looking to travel to Ireland? Join us for this Ankeny Chamber Ireland Adventure August 21st - 29th, 2025. BONUS: We will even have a chance to cheer on the Iowa State Cyclones as they play K State!

Book now with Good Trip Travel Co. >>
https://www.goodtrip.biz/ankenychamberireland

Tickets are still available for the Minority Owned Business Summit presented by John Deere. Please join us as we "Supercharge Growth In Your Business" with fun breakout sessions and listen to KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Marvin DeJear Jr., Owner of DeJear Corporation.

https://web.ankeny.org/events/MinorityOwned%20Business%20Summit-5998/details

Thursday, August 29th | 8am-3:30pm
FFA Enrichment Center

The Ankeny Chamber office will be closed the following days and times this week for our Annual Staff Retreat.
⭐️ Please note: All Ribbon Cuttings will still go on as scheduled.

Wednesday, August 20th from 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday, August 21st from 8am - 3pm

Thank you!

Get your V-I-P Ticket for Corks and Caps and enjoy an extra hour of sampling plus receive a special gift thanks to our VIP sponsor Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.

🍷 https://web.ankeny.org/events/Corksand%20Caps-5992/details

What to expect >>
- Sampling of Delicious Local Wine, Cider, Brewed Beer, and Spirits
- Live Music from the band - Kracklin'
- Food Sampling from Ankeny Chamber Vendors
- Complimentary Tasting Cup
- Lawn Games
- Other Local Ankeny Chamber Vendors
- Raffle Prize Giveaway!

presented by ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa

"Behind every successful person is a substantial amount of coffee."
So you should plan to come to Lattes and Leads on Tuesday, August 27th sponsored by The District - Prairie Trail 😀

This month's Lattes and Leads event will be held at The Breakfast Club USA
📍 1465 SW Park Square Drive Ste 105
☀ 7:30am-9am

See you there!

Read the latest Blog Post on our website and then be sure to sign up for The Minority Owned Business Summit on August 29th!

Minority Owned Business Summit Supercharge Your Business at the Second Annual Ankeny Area Chamber Minority Owned Business Summit August 29th.

We're currently looking for chamber members to join our Board of Directors. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please contact Melisa Cox at the chamber or Tony Mills at their emails below.

*Nominations due September 3rd

🎙 NEW Episode of "Chamber Chat with Melisa" podcast!
In studio with Amplified, our President and CEO Melisa Cox talks with chamber members to share their stories, experiences, and what motivates them to succeed in the Ankeny Community.
Ep. 14 >> Listen NOW on our website! Meet Reyna Immerfall - State Farm Agent and Monica Goodlett
https://www.ankeny.org/podcasts/chamber-chat-with-reyna-monica/

▶️ Be sure to sign up for the Minority Owned Business Summit held on August 29th!
https://web.ankeny.org/events/MinorityOwned%20Business%20Summit-5998/details

Interested in doing your own podcast? Contact Amplified DSM >> https://www.amplifieddsm.com/contact

PSA: The Ribbon Cutting scheduled for this Wednesday, August 14th has been postponed.

Stay up to date on all our events and activities online at www.ankeny.org

**A WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED! Congrats Bradley B!** Thank you to everyone for participating. Don't miss out on this event - get your tickets today!

https://web.ankeny.org/events/Corksand%20Caps-5992/details

💥Want to win 2 FREE TICKETS to Ankeny's Corks and Caps Event on Sunday, September 15th?

To Enter >>
1. Like this post
2. Tag someone in the comments below 👇 who you would like to bring with you to this event.

🍷 A raffle winner will be announced and contacted on Friday, August 16th. Come and enjoy a day of wine, beer, and spirits sampling all day while listening to live music at Corks and Caps! Good luck!

presented by ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa

So many smiling faces at Business After Hours last week! Thank you to Lincoln Savings Bank for sponsoring this event and opening your doors to our chamber members!

If you're looking to become a member, contact the chamber today. 😎 https://www.ankeny.org/chamber-membership/

What a great time we had at Mentoring For Women this past week! So many wonderful women showed up to network and be inspired by our mentors, sponsors, speakers, and each other! 🥰 A few lucky attendees got to spend some time with our CEO and President Melisa Brynsaas Cox on our "Chamber Chat With Melisa" Podcast with Amplified during this event. Be on the lookout for this edition of the podcast coming soon!

Thank you to Amanda Goodman for being our Keynote Speaker and sharing her courageous story with all of us. Thank you to John Deere for being the presenting sponsor and thank you to the fabulous women in our community who were able to attend!