2025 IACC Bootcamp | Elevate & Advocate
We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s BootCamp theme: Elevate & Advocate!
Join us for a dynamic, action-packed schedule designed to:
Elevate your chamber knowledge and foster personal and professional growth.
Advocate by equipping you with the tools and insights needed to represent and support your community effectively.
Get ready for a transformative experience filled with valuable sessions, networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways.
Stay tuned for more details, including session and speaker details! - we hope to see you there!
Book Your Hotel Room
Hotel Fort Downtown Des Moines
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tentative Bootcamp Agenda
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Location To Be Determined
12:30 PM | Registration Open
1:00 PM | The Advocacy Advantage: Amplifyng Your Chamber's Voice
Ryan Moon - Greater Des Moines Partnership
2:00 PM | From the Capitol to the Community: Navigating Legislative Impact
Dustin Miller - Iowa Legislator
3:00 PM | Travel to the Capitol
During this time, we will visit with legislators, take a tour around the Iowa State Capitol, and explore!
4:30 PM | Hotel Check-In & Explore Downtown Des Moines
6:00 PM | Bootcamp Welcome & Reception at The Shop DSM
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Location: The Shop DSM - 901 Cherry St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
8:00 AM | Registration & Check-In
8:30 AM | Motivational Keynote Speaker
Stay tuned for speaker information!
10:00 AM | Break
10:15 AM | IACC Mentorship Roundtables
11:15 AM | Break
11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions
- How to Chamber?
- Economic Development is More than Industrial/Community Development
- Breakout #3 (Stay tuned!)
12:30 PM | Lunch & Networking
1:15 PM | Break
1:30 PM | Final Keynote
Stay tuned for additional speaker/session information!
2:30 PM | Final Bootcamp Announcements