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Seattle Southside Chamber pitches regional partnerships and small-business support to Des Moines Council

Des Moines City Council · February 12, 2026
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Summary

The Seattle Southside Chamber outlined services and regional partnerships that support Des Moines small businesses, highlighted 2025 activity (supporting 3,396 businesses and a $750,000 operating budget) and offered to coordinate local roundtables and follow-up meetings with city leadership.

Representatives from the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce presented to the City Council on regional business support programs and local partnership opportunities.

Samantha Lay, president and CEO, said the chamber connects businesses across five cities to statewide and federal…

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