Networking

Chrysalis After Hours

Tuesday, April 22

The Chrysalis Foundation will host “Your Image and Your Future,” featuring Rebecca Esposito, an international trainer and consultant with Esposito Communications in Austin, Texas. The event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at the Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave.

AM Exchange

Thursday, April 24

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Strauss Safe and Lock Co., 4663 121st St. At 8 a.m., attendees will take turns introducing themselves and giving a 30-second commercial on their business or service. Register for the free event at www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Luncheon

Thursday, April 24

The Johnston Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Court. The topic of discussion is the Johnston Chamber Leadership Seminars. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Register by Tuesday at 276-9064.

Business after hours

Thursday, April 24

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. at VisionBank, 620 S. 60th St. To register for this free event, call 225-6009.

Economic development forum

Thursday, April 24

The South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host an economic development forum from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Cloud Room Conference Center at the Des Moines International Airport. Speakers include Des Moines City Council members Brian Meyer and Christine Hensley, Blank Park Zoo Foundation CEO Terry Rich and Knapp Properties Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Gerry Neugent. Register at 323-8306.

Small to Big Business Forum

Tuesday, April 29

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host “The Small to Big Business Forum,” an annual roundtable networking event, from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Echo Valley Country Club, 3150 Echo Valley Drive, Norwalk. The cost is $70 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Register to Meg Fitz at mfitz@desmoinesmetro.com.

Connections

Tuesday, April 29

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, OSE Office Interiors, and Flooring Gallery will host a networking event from 4 to 6 p.m. at Flooring Gallery, 11335 Meredith Drive. Connections will be a regular quarterly meeting. Register for this free event at www.uniquelyurbandale.com.

Ribbon cuttings and open houses

Supreme Lending

Wednesday, April 23

Supreme Lending will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at 2302 S.W. Third St., Ankeny.

Living History Farms

Thursday, April 24

Living History Farms will celebrate the reopening of its General Store & Drug Store from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 2600 111th St., Urbandale.

Merle Norman

Friday, April 25

Merle Norman will have a ribbon cutting from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 1975 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny.

Conferences, lectures and workshops



Workshop

Monday, April 28

Joe Gerstandt, a leadership and organizational development consultant, will host a workshop called “Working With Humans: Diversity, Inclusion and Communication @ Work.” from 1 to 4:40 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 4800 Merle Hay Road. The cost is $48. Register at wwhdesmoines.eventbrite.com.

Business analyst development day

Friday, May 2

The International Institute of Business Analysis of Central Iowa will host a development day at Des Moines Area Community College’s Ankeny Campus, building 7. The cost is $250. Register by April 25. Learn more at www.des-moines.theiiba.org.

Special events

Professional design exhibition

Saturday, April 26

The Art Directors Association of Iowa will host the 50th annual Professional Design Exhibition, starting at 6 p.m. at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, 1200 Grand Ave. Registration not required. Go to www.artdirectorsiowa.org to learn more.