Feb 22, 2012

This restaurant found the best way to win me over.  I had my web developers active with a client in West Des Moines and needed to find a place nearby for lunch.  Our agenda was going to include the upcoming IT schedule, and I was pushing for somewhere I knew could provide us with privacy. Luckily, my business partner knew China Jade‘s dining room could...

Feb 17, 2012

By now, Des Moines audiences are not as shocked to find raw talent in performance and directing within our local theatre scene.  There’s less of an emphasis on getting people out, because more are growing their anticipation for upcoming productions, such as last night’s opening of Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom.  If you were checking this...

Feb 10, 2012

There’s many creative ways to go about fundraising for many of the great causes we’re involved with.  Our friend Jason Kiesau, Board member with Young Variety, found a more simple way to go about hitting his organization’s upcoming goals.  I could tell you more, however you’ll just have to watch this short video to find out what...

Feb 3, 2012

That moment in a web conference or at a convention, where half-way through my presentation someone gets curious and asks “so, where are you guys from?”  Then the answer and their response: “Des Moines?? (blank stare, awkward pause) Iowa??”  It’s not just me as these stories are numerous for many of us who establish this our home...

Jan 27, 2012

The Young Professionals Connection showed last Friday that they could not be off to a better start in the new year.  400+ flooded into People’s after making the decision to begin their weekend at YPC’s Annual Kick-off Party.  I don’t think anyone regretted that decision, this was once again the best “social hour” in town. Mike...