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Official Movement Bash Poster (Click for Large Version)
DES MOINES, Iowa (October 8, 2009) – Impromptu Studio plays host to movers and shakers from across the Midwest at the first ever Movement Bash on Thursday, October 22. A select group from Des Moines’ growing tech and creative communities are joining forces to celebrate entrepreneurship with free food, free beverages, and free entertainment. Organizers are creating a casual networking evening for entrepreneurs and creatives from the Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines metro areas coming to town for Highlight Midwest.
“There’s a lot of good energy in Des Moines right now, and it’s connected in a big way to the same energy that’s growing across the whole Midwest,” said Dan Shipton, an organizer of the event and co-founder of Impromptu Studio. “Movement Bash will be a great way for big brains and big ideas to come together, network, and have a good time. No presentations, just conversations.”
To keep the event free and open, organizers tapped 18 19 different local businesses for support including tech start-ups, law firms, and creative agencies.
“Everyone I called was really excited,” Shipton said. “[Our sponsors] are a broad mix and involve a lot of businesses that are part of this movement of genuine innovation in flyover country. Events like Movement Bash, BarCamp, BIG Omaha, Ignite Des Moines, Advance Week…they’re tied to the new platform that real movers and shakers in the Midwest are building.”
Organizers are encouraging Movement Bash attendees to cut loose and come share their passions over food, drink, and activities. Rock Band, social games, an anonymous “suggestion box” for entrepreneurs, conversation-sparking nametags and other activities will help prevent wallflower-ing and keep the evening lively, Shipton said.
Movement Bash is being presented by Paragon IT, BitMethod, Law Offices Of Brett J. Trout, P.C., Public Relations Project, Grand Consulting, Click! Photography, Internet Solver, Napkin Sketch, Tweetup Badges, Test of Time Design, createWOWmedia, Market Street Media Foundry, Catchwind, 25 Connections, 48Web, Spindustry, SmartyPig, Olde Main Brewing Co. and Mars Café.
An RSVP is requested but not required and available at http://movementbash.eventbrite.com. Impromptu Studio is located at 300 SW 5th St, Des Moines IA 50309.
Over a hundred people showed up to make the Ugly Christmas Sweater party a success. We had Longface Ale and Dinky Wheat from Olde Main (who is quickly becoming our favorite sponsor). We asked attendees to to bring donations for the Central Iowa Shelter and couldn’t have been more excited about the quantity and quality of items donated. Jason Walsmith of The Nadas provided the live music for the evening which was made possible by our other sponsor for the evening The Technology Association of Iowa.
After the Ugly Sweater Party we took the donations to the Central Iowa Shelter and started organizing for a New Years Eve dinner at the shelter which we were helping Doug Mitchell and Claire Celsi organize. Thanks to the Des Moines Register inviting volunteers to join us in serving dinner we had an amazing turn out that night and were able to go out and serve dinner to everyone. Claire was able to get cornbread donated by Famous Dave’s and our own Daniel Shipton made the chili for the evening. Volunteers brought cookies, drinks and all the chili “fixin’s”.
Overall we were very excited that for the holiday season we were able to have fun and really get out and help those less fortunate than ourselves. We want to thank everyone who donated items and their time. It wouldn’t have been a success without you.
Check out our flickr photostream for more pictures of the event!
Impromptu Studio has had tremendous luck when it comes to attracting sponsors for events. The newest sponsor to step forward to connect with our community is The Technology Assocation of Iowa.
The Technology Association of Iowa bills themselves as the voice of Iowa’s high tech industry:
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization accelerating the success of Iowa’s technology industry. TAI works to create and sustain a positive environment for technology-based economic growth and job creation through innovation, advocacy and leadership. Visit their website at www.technologyiowa.org.
The Technology Association of Iowa also runs the “academy awards” of Iowa’s technology industry, the Prometheus Awards:
Iowa’s largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating the innovation and high-tech excellence in Iowa. This showcase honors companies and individuals who represent the best and brightest in technology and business and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation. For more information on the 2009 Prometheus Awards and to see the criteria for the 17 award categories, visit www.technologyiowa.org/awards/2009/. The nomination period ends December 22, 2008.
So, please visit their website to submit your nomination for the 2009 Prometheus Awards. You can also check out @TechnologyIowa on Twitter.
We also want to acknowledge one of our guests favorite sponsors, which is Olde Main Brewery. We reached out to Olde Main through their @OldeMain Twitter account which is ran by Jill Haverkamp. Jill and the folks at Olde Main have been great to work with and we are glad to work with them again for the Ugly Sweater Party! They will be supplying two kinds of their tasty beer that are brewed locally in Ames, Iowa. Everyone should stop in at Olde Main when they are in Ames for good eats and great beer.
All of the event info: The Epic Ugly Sweater Party
Impromptu Studio’s Founder, Daniel Shipton, is organizing Ignite Des Moines. Ignite Des Moines is built off a very simple premise: If you had five minutes to talk to the people of Des Moines what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds?
Ignite Des Moines will be a chance for its finest to gather, network, and IGNITE! Participants should be ready to learn and laugh, be inspired and entertained. The event will showcase the creative class of Des Moines by listening to the Ignite Talks, participating in short impromptu presentations, and entering into the Egg Catapult Contest. Additionally, the Iowa Web Awards will be announcing its winners throughout the night. Mark your calendars and RSVP now because is an event you won’t want to miss.
We are hoping to fill Impromptu to the gills with local entrepreneurs, innovators, and up and comers. We are looking for sponsors to help us make this event great. So whether you just want to participate or would like to be a sponsor, check out www.ignitedesmoines.com.
Reminder: First week of coworking is always FREE!
Impromptu Studio is a month to month service. This price includes what is listed below with the plan as well as many other amenities. Contact us or stop by to get information on signing up!
Impromptu Membership Comparison (pdf)
Rechargeable QR ID Card
$75/5 Days What this plan does is allows a member to purchase a 5 days at a time and use them as they need them. Unlike our 5 day monthly plan these days transfer from month to month without expiring. We have new cards that allow us to keep track of your days and helps you keep track of how any days you have left and when you need to “refill” your card.
Basic Member
$25/month For those who use Impromptu Studio more than once a month for coworking or to be included in the member directory. You can sign up for a Basic Membership to show support for Impromptu Studio and the events/meetings it hosts as well.
- Automated payment through Paypal (Monthly Recurring)
- 2 days of coworking included.
- Additional days @ $20/day
- Access 8am – 6pm M-F
- Discounted rental rates
- Cowork from large work tables
- Name and web link appear in online member directory.
- Basic Membership
Basic Premium Member
$50/month For those who use Impromptu Studio more than a couple times a month. The Basic Premium Membership includes everything in the Basic Membership plus:
- 5 days of coworking included.
- Additional days @ $15/day
- Basic Premium Membership
Lite Member -
$175/month (3 month term) or $200/month (month-to-month) For those who are very mobile and don’t need storage. The Lite Membership includes everything in the Basic Membership plus:
- Pay monthly by check
- Conference and Meeting room access
- Priority Scheduling for Meeting and Conference Rooms
- Cowork from large work tables or a floating desk
- Add 24×7 Access w/key for $50/month
- Name, bio, and 2 web links appear in online member directory.
Stop in to signup in person to become a Lite Member!
Full Member
$325/month (3 month term) or $350/month (month-to-month) For those who want a permanent desk and storage. The Full Membership includes everything in the Basic Membership plus:
- Pay monthly by check
- Key for 24×7 Access
- Meeting and Conference Room Access
- High Priority Scheduling for Meeting and Conference Rooms
- Permanent Desk
- Storage
- Name, bio, and 2 web links appear in online member directory.
Stop in to signup in person to become a Full Member!
Partner in Innovation
$525/month (3 month term) or $550/month (month-to-month) For those who want a permanent desk and storage. This Membership includes everything in the Full Membership and Basic Membership plus:
- Recognition (through a plaque on our wall) as a Sponsor of Impromptu
- Ability to host paid event here in our space.
- Highest Priority Scheduling for Meeting and Conference Rooms
À la carte Services
Services and pricing for anyone needing meeting rooms, conference rooms, or event space.
- Conference Room Rental – $20/hr or $125/day
- Large Team Space with Breakout Space (10+ people) - $250/day
- Event Pricing – Contact Us
- Online Booking for Conference and Large Team Space
Event Hosting & Meeting Space For Non-Profit Groups
If you hold monthly informational or speaker driven meetings/events please contact us about holding your event or meeting at Impromptu Studio at no cost or at a discounted rate. We would love to have your group.
Event Sponsors
We try to hold a substantial amount of events that are open to public. People have donated their time and effort in the past which makes us feel grateful for the Des Moines community we are building. We appreciate those efforts greatly. If you however would prefer to donate via your checkbook we appreciate that as well. It goes to keeping this space running and the events flowing in!
If you have attended an event at Impromptu that you loved, let us know! Your contribution can certainly go towards making a similar event happen in the future.
