Membership Luncheon, Presented by Matt Shaw with Caliber Realty
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Membership Luncheon, Presented by Matt Shaw with Caliber Realty
Date:
April 16, 2025
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
About the Speaker:
State’s Economic Development Strategy
Director Durham will discuss the state’s economic development strategy, including focus areas for growth, policy initiatives, programs and industry information. She will entertain questions from the audience following her presentation.
Three Key Takeaways:
1) State’s Economic Development Strategy
2) Focus Areas of Growth
3) IEDA|IFA’s policy initiatives and programs
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Debi Durham is a longtime economic and community development professional who serves as director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). Durham was named to the position by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in January 2019. Durham was first appointed to lead IEDA in 2011 and has turned the agency into a successful public-private partnership, landed billion-dollar economic development projects for Iowa and worked tirelessly to expand trade and investment opportunities for the state. She was appointed to lead IFA in 2019, when Governor Reynolds recognized an opportunity to further bolster Iowa’s communities and economy by bringing together IFA and IEDA. Durham prides herself on building coalitions, supporting new ventures, and strengthening the state’s industries and communities. Prior to joining IEDA | IFA, Durham served as president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. Her several accolades include seven-time recognition as one of the “Most Influential Business Leaders” in the Des Moines Business Record Book of Lists. She has been named the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s “Manufacturing Champion,” the Technology Association of Iowa’s “Legislative Advocacy Leader,” and the Iowa Restaurant Association’s “Industry Champion.” Durham also has been recognized by the Business Record as a “Woman of Influence” and received the Christian Petersen Design Award from Iowa State University’s College of Design. Durham holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and Management from Missouri Southern State University. She married her high school sweetheart, Joel, and moved to Sioux City in 1994. They have two children and four grandsons, who are their pride and joy. In her free time, Durham enjoys gardening and doting on her grandsons. |
State’s Economic Development Strategy
Director Durham will discuss the state’s economic development strategy, including focus areas for growth, policy initiatives, programs and industry information. She will entertain questions from the audience following her presentation.
Three Key Takeaways:
1) State’s Economic Development Strategy
2) Focus Areas of Growth
3) IEDA|IFA’s policy initiatives and programs
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Matt Shaw with Caliber Realty
Presenting Sponsor
Matt Shaw with Caliber Realty
Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor - Matt Shaw with
Location:
Embassy Club West
520 Market Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
520 Market Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Date/Time Information:
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Welcome, Introduction, Lunch served
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Welcome, Introduction, Lunch served
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker
Contact Information:
Sheila Twaroski
Fees/Admission:
$35 | Member Pricing | $40 after Friday, April 11th
$45 | Non-Member Pricing | $50 after Friday, April 11th
Cancellations are accepted for a refund until Wednesday, April 9th at Noon. Once we provide the hotel with our final count for food, cancellation refunds can no longer be provided.
$45 | Non-Member Pricing | $50 after Friday, April 11th
Cancellations are accepted for a refund until Wednesday, April 9th at Noon. Once we provide the hotel with our final count for food, cancellation refunds can no longer be provided.
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