Thursday Jun 13, 2024
11:15 -11:45 - Registration/Networking (buffet lunch starts serving at 11:30am) Holiday Inn Downtown $26/pp - Member
Lisa Treptow
FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon "Unveiling the Excitement: What's New at the 2024 Iowa State Fair and a Peek Behind the Curtain of Iowa's Biggest Event!"
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Date and Time
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
11:45 - 1:00pm - ProgramLocation
Top of the Tower
1050 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Parking: Free underground parking available. Fees/Admission
$32/pp - Non Member
No Walk In Registrations will be allowed. There is a FIRM registration deadline of Wednesday, June 12th at 10:00am.
Cancellation must be made 72 hours in advance. No refunds will be given, instead we provide chamber
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Description
FuseDSM monthly luncheon is a fantastic opportunity to stay connected with your community and gain valuable insights from dynamic speakers.
Networking over a buffet lunch adds a nice touch, allowing attendees to mingle and build relationships before diving into the program.
It's a perfect way to foster connections and provide platforms for learning and growth.
This monthly event is essential for maintaining relationships with fellow members, don't miss it!!
"Unveiling the Excitement: What's New at the 2024 Iowa State Fair and a Peek Behind the Curtain of Iowa's Biggest Event!"
Get ready to dive into the excitement of the 2024 Iowa State Fair and uncover all the thrilling new features and surprises waiting for you! From mouthwatering food innovations to jaw-dropping entertainment spectacles, this year's fair promises to be an unforgettable experience. But wait, there's more! Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the intricate organization and structure that powers Iowa's biggest event of the year. Feel the buzz and join the fun because "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair and its incredible impact on the culture and economy of the state of Iowa!
Jeremy Parsons, CFE Iowa State Fair
Jeremy Parsons’ professional life came full circle in 2023 when he was named CEO of the world-renowned Iowa State Fair.
He was first introduced to fair management in elementary school by writing a letter to then-Iowa State Fair Manager Marion Lucas.
Since that moment, his life and fairs have intersected in a variety of ways, even during his initial career as a high school teacher and coach.
Starting when he was a teen, his 30 years of fair experience has included stints as a volunteer at the Decatur County Fair (IA), a seasonal employee at the Iowa and Missouri state fairs,
executive director of the Missouri State Fair Foundation, and CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa.
An active community and fair industry advocate, Parsons currently serves on the Catch Des Moines Board, the Iowa Tourism Advisory Group,
and the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Foundation Board.
He served as Chairman of the IAFE in 2022 and is past president of the Mid-West Fairs Association.
Originally from Leon, Iowa, he has four priorities in life, which he attempts to keep in the proper order -- faith, family, the Chicago Cubs, and fairs.
He and his beautiful wife Kelsi have three sons.
